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BUS102_Assessment_2_Outline_T1_2020_v1 Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment 2 Information Subject Code: BUS102 Subject Name: Introduction to Management Assessment Title: Individual Analysis Assessment Type: Report Word Count: 1200 Words (+/- 10%) Weighting: 40 % Total Marks: 40 Submission: via Turnitin Due Date: Week 9 Your Task To develop a Structured Reflection that addresses the discussion topics outlined covering the three human resource management topics from: • Week 4 (Culture) • Week 5 (Motivation) • Week 7 (Individual Differences). Assessment Description Human resource management practices utilise many elements including the culture of an organisation; how organisation’s motivate and engage their workforce; and what do organisation’s do to foster areas of diversity within the organisation. Assessment Instructions Topic Discussion Week 4 - Organisational Culture (300 words) There are 5 examples of different organisational culture listed below: Toms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksCGpJPzF9s Bamboohr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WH8uxXXe9o Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=85&v=X9SK052cF3c Atlassian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBPbWOoWYlY Zappos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifV7Pn-zIxU Summarise and explain at least ONE of the core theories of organisational culture. You should consider areas such as: core organisational values, the role of culture or the types of culture. Compare and contrast the culture of TWO of the organisations that have just watched Using relevant theory, discuss the culture of the organisations that you have just watched. Week 5 - Motivation (300 words) Complete the self-motivation quiz to analyse your own level of motivation https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_57.htm Attach a copy of your completed quiz to your assessment. Summarise and explain any ONE of the theories of motivation covered in Week 5 Explain what your results identified about your own motivation needs. Do you agree or disagree with the results? Using the theory you have discussed explain what would motivate you at work and why. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksCGpJPzF9s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WH8uxXXe9o https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=85&v=X9SK052cF3c https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBPbWOoWYlY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifV7Pn-zIxU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifV7Pn-zIxU https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_57.htm Page 2 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Week 7 - Individual Differences (300 word) Week 7 will include a training activity that is provided by the Fair Work Ombudsman. The link to the module is https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/online-training/online- learning-centre/diversity-and-discrimination all students need to complete the module to complete the Week 7 task. Diversity in the workplace includes aspects such as cultural background, age, gender and people with disabilities. Discuss ONE of these aspects. Explain how the selected aspect can benefit an organisation and create a better workplace inclusion practices. Based on the selected aspect explain how employers or staff can discriminate against an individual. To help set out your analysis include the following headings: Introduction – summarise why it is important for an organisation to have good Human Resource practices and outline how you will discuss: 100 words Organisational Culture – 300 words Motivation – 300 words Individual Differences – 300 words Conclusion – explain what two (2) key points or activities you thought were of the most value to you and why: 200 words Reference List Important Study Information Reference guide: Use a minimum of four references. This must include weekly readings, and other readings from textbooks and journal articles. Referencing should be in the Harvard style – please refer to Kaplan’s ‘Harvard Referencing Guide’. KBS presentation guidelines: Arial, size 11 font, 1.5 spacing Submission: Word document and submit to Turnitin by the due date. Late submissions will incur a late penalty. Academic Integrity Policy KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy. What is academic integrity and misconduct? What are the penalties for academic misconduct? What are the late penalties? How can I appeal my grade? Click here for answers to these questions: http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/. Word Limits for Written Assessments Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded. Study Assistance Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information. https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/online-training/online-learning-centre/diversity-and-discrimination https://www.fairwork.gov.au/how-we-will-help/online-training/online-learning-centre/diversity-and-discrimination http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/ https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481 Page 3 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment Marking Guide Criteria HD (High Distinction) 85%-100% DN (Distinction) 75%-84% CR (Credit) 74%-65% P (Pass) 50%-64% NN (Fail) 0%-49% Use of Academic Theory (5 Marks) Theory is evaluated with clarity, in the students own well written words with excellent references to relevant scholars. Up to 5 marks Theory is analysed showing sound level of understanding and referencing is close to the mark; but the writing style needs minor improvements. Up to 4 marks Theory is explained showing some level of understanding, referencing is consistently applied and writing style needs reasonable improvements. Up to 3.5 marks Theory is only briefly described; quotes are excessive with limited referencing, and the writing style needs major improvements. Up to 3 marks Theory is either missing or incorrectly used with references absent or limited. The writing style is challenging. Up to 2 marks Organisational Culture (10 Marks) Clearly and succinctly compares two of the organisations and clearly justifies each organisations culture to the theory discussed. Up to 10 marks A clear comparison of two of the organisations and justifies each organisations culture to the theory discussed. Up to 8 marks A limited comparison of the organisations with a discussion that links to some of the theory discussed. Up to 7 marks A description of the organisational culture and brief discussion of the theory. Up to 6 marks Describes some elements of the organisations culture but with limited connection to the theory, showing limited understanding. Up to 4 marks Motivation (10 Marks) Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. Critical analysis of what personally motivates them with a clear and concise analysis of the theory to support their perspective. Up to 10 marks Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. The areas of personal motivation are analysed thoroughly with a critical application of the theory to support their discussions. Up to 8 marks Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. The areas of personal motivation are discussed with some detail with an application of the theory. Up to 7 marks Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. Has described what personally motivates them in a limited way and discussed the theory but without critical analysis. Up to 6 marks No evidence of completing the motivation analysis. Limited description of the results and the theory. Up to 4 marks Individual Differences (10 Marks) The aspects of diversity are evaluated with clarity including a critical discussion of the benefits and in-depth analysis of discrimination. Up to 10 marks The aspects of diversity are analysed including a discussion of the benefits and analysis of discrimination. Up to 8 marks The aspects of diversity are explained including some discussion of the benefits and discrimination. Up to 7 marks The student has described areas of diversity in a broad context, has limited discussion or feasible ideas. Up to 6 marks The student shows limited understanding and has vague connections to the theory. Up to 4 marks Overall Structure (5 Marks) The introduction clearly and concisely states the aims and structure; the conclusion clearly and concisely explains 2 key points or activities and their value; KBS Harvard is used correctly. Up to 5 marks The introduction clearly states the aims and structure; the conclusion clearly explains 2 key points or activities and their value; KBS Harvard is used correctly. Up to 4 marks The introduction is very good but could be more comprehensive; the conclusion discusses 2 key points and identifies some value; referencing is fine, but inconsistencies exist. Up to 3.5 marks The introduction is minimal; the conclusion has limited discussion on key points or only covers 1 point; referencing is limited. Major improvement is needed. Up to 3 marks The introduction, conclusion and/or referencing are either missing or have failed to meet the minimum KBS standard. Up to 2 marks BUS102_Assessment_2_Outline_T1_2020_v1 Page 1