MAN304_T2_2020_Assessment_3 Page 1 XXXXXXXXXXKaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment 3 Information Subject Code: MAN304 Subject Name: Issues in International Business Assessment Title:...

Individual Assignments based on the Group Framework to be submitted. I will expect the Frameworks to be similar, but the Content and the References to be individual.



MAN304_T2_2020_Assessment_3 Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment 3 Information Subject Code: MAN304 Subject Name: Issues in International Business Assessment Title: PART A – In-Class Group Activity (Case Study Analysis Framework) PART B – Individual Report (Case Study Analysis) Assessment Type: Group In-Class Activity and Individual Report Number of Slides: 1500 Words (+/-10%) Weighting: 40 % Total Marks: 40 % - PART A (15%) and PART B (25%) Submission: PART A - (Case Study Analysis Framework) PART B – Individual Report (Case Study Analysis) (Submitted via Turnitin) Due Date: Week 13, Monday at 3.55pm Your Task This Assessment Task focusses on the analysis of a Contemporary Case Study. There are two core components to this activity: to work in a group in-class to develop a draft framework (plan) to identify the key themes, concepts and theories discussed in the Case Study and then using that framework (plan) create an individual report which demonstrates a detailed understanding of the core concepts in the Case Study and provides answers to three (3) questions. The Case Study and questions will be provided in Week 4. Assessment Description PART A (Group In-Class for both Face-to-Face and Online Students Case Study Analysis Framework) In Week 10 in-class groups (of 4 students) will be formed. As part of the in-class activities, you will develop a Case Study Analysis framework (plan), that must be endorsed by your Lecturer, to assist you in preparing your individual report. This activity will be conducted in-class in Weeks 11/12. Attendance is compulsory for this in-class part of the assessment (face-to-face and online). Each student will individually submit a copy of the Case Study Analysis that was completed in a Group and their individual report via Turnitin. PART B. (Individual) By looking at the Case Study and supporting information such as the government agency websites, international business articles and media reports. The group-work in-class component (conducted face-to- face or online) will provide you with an opportunity to work together to gather current information and supporting theories that have been covered in the subject to answer the three (3) questions provided. While additional information will be provided with the Case Study (Week 4), you will be required to use a Report Format, refer to three (3) international business theories and include a minimum of five (5) academic and contemporary business resources to support your answers. Please refer to the Assessment Marking Guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria Page 2 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Important Study Information 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. 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 3 Marking Guide Criteria NN (Fail) 0 - 49 P (Pass) 50 - 64 CR (Credit) 65 - 74 DN (Distinction) 75 - 84 HD (High Distinction) 85 - 100 In-Class Draft Report Framework (15 marks) No contribution to in-class activities and development of the draft framework. No demonstrated evidence of independent research Minimal contribution to in-class activities and development of the draft framework. Minimal evidence of independent research Good contribution to in-class activities and development of the draft framework. Good demonstrated evidence of independent research Consistently high levels of contribution to in-class activities and development of the draft framework. Very good demonstrated evidence of independent research Exceptionally high levels of contribution to in-class activities and development of the draft framework. Excellent demonstrated evidence of independent research Identification and analysis of the key themes/concepts identified in the Case Study as it relates to International Business (10 Marks) No evidence of identification and analysis of themes/concepts identified in the Case Study as it relates to International Business Minimal evidence of identification and analysis of themes/concepts identified in the Case Study as it relates to International Business A good level of identified evidence and analysis of the themes/concepts identified in the Case Study as it relates to International Business Very good level of identified evidence and analysis of the themes/concepts identified in the Case Study as it relates to International Business Excellent level of identified evidence and analysis of the themes/concepts identified in the Case Study as it relates to International Business Application of 3 key International Business Theories to support the discussion/analysis of the questions and the Case Study (10 Marks) There was no evidence of the application of 3 key International Business Theories to support the discussion/analysis of the questions and the Case Study There was minimal evidence of the application of 3 key International Business Theories to support the discussion/analysis of the questions and the Case Study There was a good level of evidence of the application of 3 key International Business Theories to support the discussion/analysis of the questions and the Case Study There was a very good level of evidence of the application of 3 key International Business Theories to support the discussion/analysis of the questions and the Case Study There was a very detailed and through level of evidence of the application of 3 key International Business Theories to support the discussion/analysis of the questions and the Case Study Overall structure Research and Referencing including use of 5 academic and contemporary business resources (5 marks) The intro, conclusion and/or research/referencing are either missing or have failed to meet the minimum standards of postgraduate study. No evidence of academic and contemporary business resources Intro and conclusion are minimal but sufficient, and research/referencing is present but limited. Major improvements needed. Minimal use of academic and contemporary business resources Intro and conclusion are very good but could be more comprehensive. Research/Referencing is fine but inconsistencies exist. Good use of academic and contemporary business resources but more breadth and depth required Impressive attempts are obvious in terms of the intro, conclusion and research/referencing, but there is scope for some improvement. Comprehensive use of academic and contemporary business resources with excellent depth and breadth of analysis The intro clearly states the aims and structure; the conclusion is a solid summary; and Harvard referencing is used correctly, and the quality of research was excellent Very detailed and comprehensive use of academic and contemporary business resources with excellent depth and breadth of analysis Page 4 Kaplan Business School Assessment Outline Assessment 3 Information Subject Code: Subject Name: PART A – In-Class Group Activity (Case Study Analysis Framework) Assessment Title: PART B – Individual Report (Case Study Analysis) Group In-Class Activity and Individual Report Assessment Type: Weighting: Total Marks: PART A - (Case Study Analysis Framework) PART B – Individual Report (Case Study Analysis) Submission: (Submitted via Turnitin) Week 13, Monday at 3.55pm Due Date: While additional information will be provided with the Case Study (Week 4), you will be required to use a Report Format, refer to three (3) international business theories and include a minimum of five (5) academic and contemporary business resources ... Number of Slides: Issues in International Business MAN304 40 % - PART A (15%) and PART B (25%) 40 %