What are the different types of HR attributions? Could you identify factors that could potentially be the determinants of HR attributions? These factors may range from leadership role to individual/personality factors and values to culture etc.
HRM60019 Work and Organizational Behaviour Semester 1, 2020 Assignment 1: Determinants of HR attributions at the workplace Due date: 06 Sep, 2020 by 11:59 pm AEST Length: 1000 ± 100 words (excluding cover page, table of contents and reference list) Assessment weighting: 20% Assessment: Individual Assessment type: Critical Literature review Related ULOs: 1,2 Assessment Task Using your critical review and analyses of literature on HR attributions, attempt to answer the following question: What are the different types of HR attributions? Could you identify factors that could potentially be the determinants of HR attributions? These factors may range from leadership role to individual/personality factors and values to culture etc. To complete this assignment to a high standard you need to research the peer-reviewed literature extensively; review topics covered in the unit and reflect on your experience in the workplace. Please note that it is imperative that you substantiate your claims, which necessitates the extensive use of peer-reviewed literature to support your argument. You will need to read more broadly than the Readings suggested in the Unit Guide if you wish to get the most out of this assignment. Your argument and conclusions need to emphasise the critical elements of HR attributions in various business environments. You should begin this assignment immediately. Submission requirements · Assignments must be submitted via Canvas unit site through the ‘Assignments’ facility. · Do not email the assessment to either the convenor or instructor. · Keep a back-up of your submission. If your assignment goes astray, whether your fault or ours, you will be required to reproduce it. · The assignment should be in one Microsoft Word compatible document and should be written in 12-point font size (e.g., Times New Roman, Garamond) and should use double spacing between each line. · Pages of the assignment should have footers which include your name, student ID, unit code, assignment title and page numbers. · It is expected that all work submitted has been edited for spelling, grammar and clarity. · The standard procedure is that assignments will be marked up to the specified word count only. · The word count does not include the table of contents, title page, reference list or appendices. · Any appendices are only to contain supplementary/supporting material. They are not to contain material that is essential to achieving the assignment criteria. Marking criteria A rubric, provided at the end of this document, will be used to assess your work. Referencing You must use the Swinburne Harvard referencing style throughout your assignment and include a reference list, not a biography, at the end of the assessment. Extensions and late submission Please read the section on extensions and late submission in the Unit Outline. Plagiarism Please read the section on plagiarism in the Unit Outline. Assignment help If you have any queries or concerns, you may discuss them with the convenor and/or instructor in the Canvas discussion board in the appropriate discussion forum or by email. · Technical help Technical assistance can be obtained from the Swinburne Service Desk:
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Demonstrates excellent understanding of the concepts of motivation covered in the paper, shown through very insightful discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of all the key concepts presented. Strong and persuasive links are made to show how theory has been applied to practice in the literature. All key points made are supported by appropriate examples. Several clear conclusions are offered about the critical elements of motivation in organisations. Very clear links are made between these conclusions and the rest of the paper. Writing is of a high order. There are no spelling, punctuation or grammatical mistakes. Presentation is to a very high professional business standard. Accurate word count is given at the end of the reference section. The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is used impeccably. D Very good coverage of a range of concepts and theories related to the two key questions. All key points made are supported by extensive reference to the literature. Much of this literature has come from private research into material not included in the Unit Guide. Demonstrates a very sound understanding of the concepts of motivation covered in the paper. This is shown through discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of all the key concepts presented. Very clear links are made to show how theory has been applied to practice in the literature. Most key points made are supported by appropriate examples. Several clear conclusions are offered about the critical elements of motivation in organisations. Clear and insightful links are made between most of these conclusions and the rest of the paper. Writing is clear, logical and does not “wander”. There are few spelling, punctuation or grammatical mistakes. Presentation is to a high professional business standard. Accurate word count is given at the end of the reference section. The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is used impeccably. C Good coverage of concepts and theories related to the two key questions. Most key points made are well supported by appropriate references to the literature. Some use of literature not covered in class but found through private research. Demonstrates sound understanding of the concepts of motivation. This is shown through some discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of most of the concepts presented. Clear links are made to show how theory has been applied to practice in the literature. Many of these are illustrated with examples. Several clear conclusions are offered about the critical elements of motivation in organisations. Some clear links are made between some of these conclusions and the rest of the paper. Writing is clear, logical and does not “wander”. There are few spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes. Presentation is to a professional business standard. Accurate word count is given at the end of the reference section. The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is used consistently. P Some concepts and theories related to the two key questions are outlined. These are supported by some appropriate references to the literature. Demonstrates some understanding of the concepts of motivation covered in the paper. This is shown through some discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of some of the concepts presented. Some links are made to show how theory has been applied to practice in the literature, and some examples are outlined. Some conclusions are offered about the critical elements of motivation in organisations. But it is not clear how these conclusions are linked to the rest of the paper. Writing is hard to follow in places affecting understanding. There are spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes throughout. Presentation approaching professional business standards. Accurate word count is given at the end of the reference section. The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is not used consistently. N Assertions are made about concepts and theory related to the two key questions. But there is little or no supporting material presented, or supporting material is poor. Demonstrates only surface or little understanding of the concepts of motivation covered in the paper. Little or no attempts are made to link theory to examples of practice found in the literature. No conclusions are offered about the critical elements of motivation in organisations. Writing is poor and hard to understand. Many spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes.