You have to do only Part 2 A and B. Part 1 is already done.
Microsoft Word - MMM240_T1_2020_Assessment 1 draft with commentsAC.docx Deakin's Bachelor of Commerce and MBA are internationally EPAS accredited. Deakin Business School is accredited by AACSB. MMM240 Organisational Behaviour Trimester 1, 2020 Assessment 1 – Written Reflection (Self) DUE DATE AND TIME: Part 1 (first 2 entries): Week 4, Friday 3 April 2020, 5:00pm (Melbourne time) Part 2 (A and B) (final 4 entries) Week 9, Friday 15 May 2020, 5:00pm (Melbourne time) PERCENTAGE OF FINAL GRADE: 50% (see next page for split across reflection entries) LENGTH: 3000 words (6 entries x 500 words each) HURDLE DETAILS: Nil Learning Outcome Details Unit Learning Outcome (ULO) Graduate Learning Outcome (GLO) ULO 1: Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the key concepts and theories of organisational behaviour. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication ULO 2: Illustrate the importance and impact of individual, group and organisational behaviour in the workplace. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities ULO3: Critically assess organisational behaviour issues as they relate to the effective management of workplaces. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking ULO 5: Apply learning from theories and concepts to case studies and practical events and professional development. GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO2: Communication GLO6: Self-management Assessment Feedback: Students who submit their work by the due date will receive their marks and feedback on CloudDeakin • Part 1 by 5PM, 29 April 2020. • Part 2 by 5PM, 5 June 2020. Page 2 of 9 Description / Requirements Purpose You are required to submit Reflective Analysis entries on different topics covered in the unit and include one professional identity self-reflection, as specified below. The purpose of reflection entries is to consider the issues examined in class and in the weekly reading for the topics studied, and use this understanding to write a reflective summary. A reflective analysis is not simply a summary of the reading. Reflective thinking requires you to consider the key points and issues, and to critically evaluate and apply them. Part 1: Requirements – Reflective Analysis Entries 1 and 2: • Weighting: 20% • Word count: 1000 words (500 words (+/- 10%) for each entry), plus a reference list. • Choose any two (2) topics from Topics 1, 2, and 3: § Topic 1: Introduction to the Field of Organisational Behaviour § Topic 2: Individual Behaviour, Personality, Values and Perceptions § Topic 3: Workplace Emotions, Attitudes and Stress Part 2A: Requirements – Reflective Analysis Entries 3, 4, and 5: • Weighting: 24% • Word count: 1500 words (500 words (+/- 10%) for each entry), plus a reference list. • Choose any three (3) topics from Topics 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8: § Topic 4: Employee Motivation and Applied Performance Practices § Topic 5: Decision Making and Creativity § Topic 6: Team Dynamics and Communicating in Teams § Topic 7: Power and Influence; Conflict and Negotiation in the Workplace § Topic 8: Leadership in Organisational Settings • Each Reflective Analysis Entry must be clearly organised under three headings below and should include the following contents and address the following questions: 1. Learning What have I learnt (i.e., what was new/different for me)? Reflective analysis on learning from lectures, seminars and assigned reading(s) for the topic you choose. 2. Critique How relevant is the topic of study? This should include a discussion of strengths and weaknesses of the key theories/ideas/concepts for the topic. 3. Reflection o To what extent do the concepts/ideas and theories reflect what happens in my work place? (If you are not currently working, then reflect upon a previous place of employment or an organisation with which you are familiar such as a sport club). Page 3 of 9 o How can I make use of this learning in a future situation? For this section, you may choose to focus on one or two aspects of the topic. • You are required to cite at least one of the assigned journal article readings for the topic you choose in either Learning and/or Critique sections, and the prescribed textbook. Useful information on reflective writing • Please check https://www.deakin.edu.au/students/studying/study-support/academic- skills/reflective-writing Part 2B: Professional identity self-reflection • Weighting: 6% • Word count: 500 words (+/- 10%). • Submit together with the entries 3, 4 and 5. Scenario: Assume that you are applying for a ‘management’ job or internship with a medium to large organisation, and have been asked to submit a written statement before the interview. In this written statement, you must present a professional identity of yourself as a team leader, using relevant knowledge you have learned from this unit (MMM240). You might consider using Topics 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to develop the written statement. Please refer to the assessment rubric at the end of this document for the assessment criteria and required performance levels. Note that this entry does not require you to follow the contents, headings and structure as entries 1 to 5. You are suggested to select a couple of key aspects in relevant topics that you have learned in MMM240 to: 1) demonstrate your ability to evidence skills and experience, using a range of relevant examples from both formal course experiences, and/or extra-curricular activities (e.g., experiences working in a group assignment or part-time jobs, sport teams) to support your claim, and 2) show awareness of your own learning, skills and experience; and how this can be used to promote yourselves concisely and persuasively to potential employers. Written Presentation and Referencing Requirements The required Reflective Analysis entries should adhere to the following: • Clearly indicate the topic covered for Entries 1 to 5. • Clearly use the content headings and relevant contents in each heading, as mentioned above (i.e., Learning, Critique and Reflection) for Entries 1 to 5. • Reference List: For the Entries 1 to 5, you are required to cite the textbook and the assigned journal article(s) for your chosen Topic. The assigned readings for each Topic are available on CloudDeakin. You must correctly use the Harvard style of referencing. Useful information and guidance on referencing can be found on the Academic Skills website. • You might not need to cite any references for a professional identity self-refection (Entry 6). Page 4 of 9 • Please note that each entry should meet the word count (i.e., approximately 500 words for each entry). Too much longer or shorter than the word limit will affect your marks. • Ensure that you have the Turnitin index under 25% (please check UnitStart à Deakin’s digital tools on how to use Turnitin to detect collusion and/or plagiarism). • As all entries are reflective analysis exercises, you may write in the first person (e.g., use of “I” is acceptable; for example, “I believe that …”). The reflective analysis entry should be set out in paragraph writing (i.e., avoid using dot points). Submission Instructions The written reflective analyses and professional identity self-reflection are to be submitted online in the provided, individual assignment submission area (dropbox) on CloudDeakin. A single Word document attachment with the required content should be submitted. You must keep a backup copy of every assignment you submit, until the marked assignment has been returned to you. In the unlikely event that one of your assignments is misplaced, you will need to submit your backup copy. Any work you submit may be checked by electronic or other means for the purposes of detecting collusion and/or plagiarism. When you are required to submit an assignment through your CloudDeakin unit site, you will receive an email to your Deakin email address confirming that it has been submitted. You should check that you can see your assignment in the Submissions view of the Assignment dropbox folder after upload, and check for, and keep, the email receipt for the submission. Notes • Penalties for late submission: The following marking penalties will apply if you submit an assessment task after the due date without an approved extension: 5% will be deducted from available marks for each day up to five days, and work that is submitted more than five days after the due date will not be marked. You will receive 0% for the task. 'Day' means working day for paper submissions and calendar day for electronic submissions. The Unit Chair may refuse to accept a late submission where it is unreasonable or impracticable to assess the task after the due date. • For more information about academic misconduct, special consideration, extensions, and assessment feedback, please refer to the document Your rights and responsibilities as a student in this Unit in the first folder next to the Unit Guide of the Resources area in the CloudDeakin unit site • Building evidence of your experiences, skills and knowledge (Portfolio) - Building a portfolio that evidences your skills, knowledge and experience will provide you with a valuable tool to help you prepare for interviews and to showcase to potential employers. There are a number of tools that you can use to build a portfolio. You are provided with cloud space through OneDrive, or through the Portfolio tool in the Cloud Unit Site, but you can use any storage repository system that you like. Remember that a Portfolio is YOUR tool. You should be able to store your assessment work, reflections, achievements and artefacts in YOUR Portfolio. Once you have completed this assessment piece, add it to your personal Portfolio to use and showcase your learning