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MGMT6002 Assignment Two Brief Page 1 of 4 ASSESSMENT BRIEF Subject Code and Title MGMT6012 Management Perspectives Assessment Assignment Two: Management Research Individual/Group Individual Length 2000 Word Limit Learning Outcomes Understand the nature of naturally occurring data and how this can be objectively analysed to inform your practice and influence your behaviour Analyse and discuss how the structure and characteristics of organisations can influence and constrain managers and their decision making Identify the range of organisational stakeholders and explain how managers can manage effective relationships with them to motivate, manage and lead them to a preferred decision outcome Apply a range of techniques and strategies to communicate effectively to a culturally diverse range of stakeholders Submission By 23:59 (SYD time) Friday of the end of Module 6 Weighting 50% Total Marks 50 marks Context: The assessment suite in this subject is designed to provide students with a framework to understand organisational behavior and the dynamics of the business environment. The assessment suite aims to equip students with the necessary skills to understand the constraints managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to leverage advantages and overcome constraints and barriers in organisations. Instructions: Students will will create a SWOT Analysis on themselves and reflect on their current status as a manager. Students will then comment on their fit with the organisation identified in Assessment One. The second assignment should include: assessment of personal strengths and weaknesses as viewed by self and others. Students will need to complete a minimum of three self-assessment tools and refer to these results in their SWOT Analysis; MGMT6002 Assignment Two Brief Page 2 of 4 feedback received from other people you have been associated with. Feedback is considered naturally occurring data and includes conversations, emails, formal references and performance appraisals. You will need to reflect on who is providing the feedback and how you appear to be progressing; a discussion of the opportunities and threats that will impact on your management journey, including self-development for continuous improvement; integration of theory and concepts from the subject, in particular Modules 2-6, including an assessment of your communication, values and ethics, experience with managing diversity, experience with networking and working collaboratively, your ability to give and receive feedback, your ability to influence others and your capacity to be a leader now and in the future; a critical assessment of how you are placed or misplaced within the chosen organisation from Assessment One; and whether or not you see a future at this organisation. The word limit for this report is 2,000. The total word count excludes the following sections: title page, executive summary, table of contents, references list, appendices, citations, tables and graphs. Students should submit one file through Turnitin. Please review the Turnitin percentage carefully to confirm that the total percentage does not exceed 25% as well as any single source does not account for more than 5%. There are a number of forms the report could take. The exact form of the report will depend on the additional research the student will undertake; students should aim for the demonstration of deep learning, founded on reflection, rather than on getting any aspect of the brief ‘right.’ Students should commence this assignment early, keep regular backups and ensure they submit the correct, final version. Students should use this brief as the instruction set for the assignment requirements. Additionally, the rubric below can be used to describe what unacceptable, functional, proficient, advanced and exceptional assignments might look like according to the criteria in the leftmost column of each row. As this is a Masters level subject, students are expected to engage with high-quality academic journal articles, using the Torrens University Library. Textbooks, Wikipedia and, in general, anything that can be obtained through an open Google search page are considered supplementary material. Students should begin their reflection, if they have not already previously done it, by undertaking some of the readily available online self-assessment tools. Your facilitator will provide some examples including the Gallup Strengths Finder Assessment tool and the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator test. MGMT6012 Assignment Two Brief Page 3 of 4 Learning Rubrics There are numerous ways to interpret the assessment brief. This rubric should not be used as a prescription or tick-the-box list of requirements but as a description of an amalgam of several possible interpretations and the standards they might take. The assessment will be graded holistically, based on the criteria in the leftmost column. Your interpretation may not match the rubric exactly as you may extend the requirements, using your initiative to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter. Additionally, you may demonstrate elements described in the Advanced column and still be graded ‘Functional’ for one or more of the criteria (the reverse trend is also possible). Higher performing submissions will depend on wider reading, rather than on the rubric verbatim. Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Methodology and Data Sources 20% Little or no appreciation for the role of methodology in undertaking a self- reflection. Demonstration of role of methodology but has confused methods or has provided a cursory or incomplete account of the employed methodology. Good demonstration of research methodology including use of self-assessment tools and feedback from others. Needs further consideration of the role that methodology plays to as to make it more prominent in the report. Excellent demonstration of methodology including self- assessment tools and feedback from others. A complete account of methodology is provided, which appropriately contextualises the report. Exceptional demonstration of methodology and a model answer provided. Assessment of strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats 30% Neglects one or more elements of a SWOT analysis. Completes all elements of a SWOT analysis in table format only. Completes all elements of the SWOT analysis including discussion of the key findings. Elaborates all elements of the SWOT analysis with reference to theories and concepts from the subject. Explores relationships between the different elements. Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of each element of the SWOT analysis and has a clear understanding of their relationships and contribution to effective management. MGMT6012 Assignment Two Brief Page 4 of 4 Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Consciousness of diversity in the case study 10% Ignores culture difference in the report. Fails to identify own cultural filters and their impact on thinking processes. Recognises cultural differences. Identifies cultural filters and impact on own thinking processes. Identifies, analyses and addresses diversity and workplace issues. Elaborates cultural norms, values and frameworks. Demonstrates an understanding of elements important to the history, values, politics, economy, beliefs and practices of members of other cultures. Skillfully interprets intercultural factors from the perspectives of own and other worldviews. Effective Communication 30% Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence. Audience cannot follow the line of reasoning. Has little command of organisational features. Uses some cohesive devices but these may be inaccurate or repetitive. Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow. May not always use referencing clearly or appropriately. Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments. Line of reasoning is easy to follow. Manages all aspects of cohesion well. Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented; the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity. Skillfully manages cohesion and paragraphing. Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas and arguments. Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic, demonstrates high levels of cultural sensitivity. Uses a wide range of structures with flexibility and accuracy demonstrating a sophisticated control of lexical features. Correct citation of key resources and evidence 10% Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed. Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence. Demonstrates use of high-quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence.