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| ASSESSMENT BRIEF | |
| Subject CodeandTitle | MGMT6012ManagementPerspectives |
| Assessment | AssignmentOne:CaseStudy |
| Individual/Group | Individual |
| Length | 2000 WordLimit |
| LearningOutcomes | • Criticallyanalysetheroles,functionsthatmanagers performanddiscussthechallengesandrisksthey havetoaddressintoday’schangingorganisations • Discusstheimpactofvalues,ethicsanddiversityon thecultureofanorganisationandtherole,behaviour andperformanceofmanagerswithinthat organisation |
| Submission | By23:59(SYDtime)FridayoftheendofModule3 |
| Weighting | 40% |
| TotalMarks | 40 marks |
Context:
The assessment suite in this subject is designed to provide students with a framework to
understand organisational behaviour, politics 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 individually draw up a case study report on their own organisation, or an
organisation of their choice. The case study will demonstrate an understanding of
organisational theory including organisational ethics and ethical practice. The case study
report should include:
• a rationale for the research methodology and organisational theory utilised including
comparisons with alternative theory;
• utilisation of appropriate research strategies;
• a critical examination of the role of ethics and ethical practice relevant to the chosen
organisation;
• a discussion of the role and legitimacy of the management function and how it is
impacted by politics and the social environment;
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• incorporating the use of qualitative analysis; and
• incorporating the use of several high-quality external sources.
The report is to be limited to 2000 words, exclusive of formal document sections (i.e. title
page, executive summary, table of contents, references list, appendices, etc.), citations,
tables and graphs. Students should submit one file through Turnitin.
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 theory through thorough reading of scholarly
literature, 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, unbecoming of a postgraduate.
Students should begin their research on the case study method, looking into the
contributions of Robert K Yin.
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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) | (Functional) Pass | (Proficient) Credit | (Advanced) Distinction | HighDistinction (Exceptional) |
| ResearchMethodology 25% Outlineandjustifythe researchmethodology employed |
Littleornoappreciationfortheroleof methodologyinundertakingacasestudy approach. |
Demonstrationofroleof methodologybuthas confusedmethodsorhas providedacursoryor incompleteaccountof theemployed methodology. |
Gooddemonstrationof researchmethodology. Needsfurther considerationoftherole thatmethodologyplays toastomakeitmore prominentinthereport. |
Excellent demonstrationof methodology.A completeaccountof methodologyis provided,which appropriately contextualisesthe report. |
Exceptional demonstrationof methodologyanda modelanswerprovided. |
| Strategies 25% Applyarangeof strategiesinvalidating theoriesinthesubject |
Littleornointegrationwiththeoretical conceptsintroducedinthesubjectorwith othersfoundwithbroaderreading. |
Integrationwiththeoryis attemptedbutneeds greaterattentionto demonstratemastery withthesubjectmatter. |
Goodintegrationwith theoreticalconcepts introducedinthesubject. Somegreater,tighter integrationisneeded. |
Excellentintegration withtheory,very wellpresented, skilfullymanages cohesionand paraphraphing. |
Exceptionalintegration withtheoretical materialfromthe subjectandwith broaderreadingthe studenthasengagedin. Amodelanswer provided. |
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| Assessment Attributes |
Fail(Unacceptable) | (Functional) Pass | (Proficient) Credit | (Advanced) Distinction | HighDistinction (Exceptional) |
| EthicalAcumen 25% Criticallyevaluate applicableethical dimensionsofthecase study |
Ignoranceofethical underpinningsofthe casestudy.Failstoidentifyethical,cultural ornormativeframeworkstothecasestudy. |
Attemptathighlighting ethicalconsiderationsis shownbutneed considerable developmenttoascertain anacceptablelevelof understanding. |
Goodattemptat demonstrationofethical considerationsinthe casestudy.Somegreater thoughtisneededto attainmasteryofthe concepts. |
Verygood demonstrationof understandingof ethical,culturaland normative frameworks applicabletothe casestudy. |
Skilfullyincorporates andmakesethical considerationsafeature ofthereport.Aclear andcomplete understandingis demonstrated. |
| QualitativeAnalysis 25% Evaluatethecasestudy scenariowith appropriatequalitative analysis |
Showslittleornoanalysisofthematerial broughtforwardforinclusiontothecase study. |
Showsanattemptat analysingthedata broughtforwardforthe casestudybutmayto bringinfurtherdetail. Doesnotsynthesisethe analysisintoacogent argument. |
Goodattemptat analysingthecasestudy. Someadditionalor deeperanalysisis required.Synthesising argumentswillenhance yourthinking. |
Verygoodanalysis ofdatapresentedin thecasestudy. Analysisleadsto worthwhile considerationsfor practitioners. |
Excellentanalysisand synthesisofdatafrom thecasestudy.Theory andpracticeare appropriatelybridged andleavesthereader withworthwhile conclusions. |