assment task 3 reflective essay
2019 Subject Outline – PART A
Subject Name Management and Leadership
Subject Code BX3174
Study Period SP52
Study Mode INTERNAL
Subject Coordinator Dr Murray Prideaux
Subject Lecturer Dr Adrian Bradshaw
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Contents
1 Subject Staff Contact Details .................................................................................................................. 2 2 Subject calendar ......................................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Key dates ................................................................................................................................................. 4
3 Subject details ............................................................................................................................................. 5 3.1 Subject description ................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Subject learning outcomes ...................................................................................................................... 5
3.3 Learning and teaching in this subject ...................................................................................................... 6
3.4 Student participation requirements ....................................................................................................... 8
3.5 Feedback on student learning ................................................................................................................. 8
3.6 Subject resources and special requirements .......................................................................................... 8
3.7 Student Support ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4 Assessment details .................................................................................................................................... 9 4.1 Requirements for successful completion of subject ............................................................................... 9
4.2 Assessment tasks .................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 JCU assessment policy .......................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 JCU assessment support ....................................................................................................................... 15
5 Rubrics ....................................................................................................................................................... 16
1 Subject Staff Contact Details
Teaching team Staff member Room Phone Email Consultation
times*
Subject Coordinator Dr Murray Prideaux 27-213 47814550 Murray.prideaux@jcu.edu.au By Appointment
Lecturer/Tutor Dr Adrian Bradshaw C3-06 67093721 Adrian.bradshaw@jcu.edu.au By Appointment
Tutor 1 Mr. Paul FitzPatrick C2-12 96501147 paul.fitzpatrick@jcu.edu.au By Appointment
*Other consultation times by appointment only.
Business Online contact details:
Please email businessonline@jcu.edu.au for support and assistance with all educational technologies
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2 Subject calendar Please note, the sequence of some topics may change due to staff availability, resourcing, or due to unforeseen circumstances.
Week/Topic and date (Mondays) Lecture/Topic Readings
Preparation
Read BEFORE Class Relationship to Assessment
1 15/07/2019 What is Leadership and Management Anyway?
The changing context of leadership
Clawson Chaps 1, 2, 14
Yukl Chap 14
Session Key Readings
Assessment 1, 2, 3
2 22/07/2019 A Critical Theory Approach to leadership Session Key Readings
Clawson Chap 4
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chap 4
Assessment 1, 2, 3
3 29/07/2019
The leader as Person - Who leaders are - Part 1
Clawson Chaps 3,9
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chaps 3,9
Session Key Readings Assessment 1, 2, 3
The Leader as Person - Who leaders are - Part 2
Clawson Chaps 10,12
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chaps 10,12
Session Key Readings Assessment 1, 2, 3
4 05/08/2019 (Census Date: Thurs 08/08/2019)
The Leader as Person - Who leaders are - Part 3
Clawson Chaps 11,13
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chaps 11,13
Session Key Readings Assessment 1, 2, 3
5
19/08/2019 (Public Holiday Monday 12/08/2019)
Leadership as Purpose - Why Leadership Exploring the future and how to get there
Clawson Chaps 5,7 Hubbard Chap 1 & 2
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chaps 5,7 Hubbard Chap 1 & 2
Session Key Readings Assessment 2, 3
Leadership as Position - Where Leaders Operate
Clawson Chaps 16,17,18
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chaps 16,17,18
Session Key Readings Assessment 2, 3
STUDY WEEK/EXAMS – 19/08/2019 to 23/04/2019
6
26/08/2019 (Last date to withdraw without academic penalty – Fri 30/08/2019)
Leadership as Process - HOW leaders build towards the future-Capacity Building - Part1
Clawson Chap 24 Nahavandi Chap 9
Session Key Readings
Clawson Chap 24 Nahavandi Chap 9
Session Key Readings Assessment 2, 3
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Week/Topic and date (Mondays) Lecture/Topic Readings
Preparation
Read BEFORE Class Relationship to Assessment
7 02/09/2019 Leadership as Process - HOW leaders build towards the future-Capacity Building - Part 2
Session Key Readings Session Key Readings Assessment 2, 3
8 09/09/2019 Leading in Difficult Times and the Dark Side of Leadership Session Key Readings Session Key Readings Assessment 2, 3
9 16/09/2019 Anthropological Diversity - Worldly Leadership-Exploring leadership in the Tropical World
Session Key Readings Session Key Readings Assessment 3
10
23/09/2019 Leadership Development Assessment 3
Reflection and Review building towards self-leadership
Assessment 3
EXAMS / PREP EXAMS – Monday 30/09/2019 to Friday 04/09/2019
VACATION – Monday 24/10/2019 to Friday 01/11/2019
2.1 Key dates
Key dates Date
Census date See 2019 Study Periods and Important Dates
Last date to withdraw without academic penalty See 2019 Study Periods and Important Dates
Assessment Task 1 [Poster and response to questions] [20%]
Due: In Tutorial:7 - 8 August 2019
Assessment Task 2 [Leadership Research Topic] [40%] Due: Friday, 13/09/2019 Time 22.00
Assessment Task 3 [Discussion Board and Reflective Essay] [40%]
Due: Friday, 27/09/2019 Time 22.00
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3 Subject details 3.1 Subject description Welcome to the world of business leadership and management excellence. In today’s turbulent world where new
industries are forming as old ones crumble, innovative new business models appear rapidly while technological
developments appear at seemingly breakneck speeds. In such an environment, business survival and continued
prosperity depends on leadership excellence. This subject draws on a wide body of leadership theory and concepts to
examine leadership through an overarching leadership typology of leadership as Person, Position, Process, Purpose
and Result. Weaving through this typology is the notion of exploring leadership from a leadership Point of View (POV)
to see what needs to be done, understanding context, leadership-as-Practice, self-development and exploring Worldly
leadership. This involves understanding that people behave at three levels: visible behaviour, conscious thought and
semiconscious values, assumptions, beliefs and expectations. You will consider leadership through the lens of self,
others and energy. Underlying this exploration of leadership is the notion of critical theory that enables you to reflect
and be reflexive to seek new possibilities and positive implications by linking theory to practice.
The subject explores theory and practices, issues, emerging challenges and implications, and thinking of leadership
and management in organisations in an increasingly dynamic and dispersed world with application to indigenous
perspectives in the tropical and global world. The subject establishes a critical framework to study leadership and
management in context in a range of contemporary organisational forms. A focus of the subject is for you to critically
examine self and others involved in the leadership and management context and to critically reflect on the impact this
has upon individuals, teams and managers, organisational design and self. A central aim is to provide a framework for
the analysis of leadership and management of contemporary organisations by engaging in discussion and analysis of
contemporary organisations. Ultimately, the subject draws you to consider your own leadership point of view and
style of leadership and management within the context in which you will be leading and managing in your career.
This subject draws together theories, concepts and knowledge studied in other subjects in the management and
associated disciplines.
3.2 Subject learning outcomes It is important for you to understand how the course learning outcomes are being addressed by the subject through
specific subject learning that you are to achieve. The following table shows the alignment between the learning
outcomes at the course and subject level. Successful completion this subject you will be able to:
Subject Learning Outcomes Assessment
1. Demonstrate a critical ability to relate leadership theory and practice to contemporary organisational management processes in an increasingly dynamic and dispersed world;
Assessment one
Assessment two
Reflective Essay and
Discussion Board
2. Reflect upon own leadership style and approach Assessment two Reflective Essay and
Discussion Board
3. Apply critical strategic thinking skills at the organisational level, to foster organisational dialogue and to lead and manage processes and people in organisations within a context
sensitive environment
Assessment one
Assessment two
Reflective Essay and
Discussion Board
4. Appraise new models of leadership and management as a way of considering structural options for organisations, such as networked and 'virtual' organisations
Assessment two
Reflective Essay and
Discussion Board
5. Demonstrate leadership skills within a small team environment and independently Assessment one
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Assessment two
These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement of course learning outcomes. Your course learning
outcomes can be located in the entry for your course in the electronic JCU Course and Subject Handbook 2019 (click
on ‘Course Information’ bar/ select ‘Undergraduate Courses’ or ‘Postgraduate Courses’/ select relevant course/ scroll
down to ‘Academic Requirements for Course Completion’, ‘Course learning outcomes’).
3.3 Learning and teaching in this subject Student Participation Requirements
The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, “a 3 credit point subject will require a 130 hour
work load of study-related participation including class attendance over the duration of the study period, irrespective
of mode of delivery”. This workload comprises timetabled hours and other attendance requirements, as well as
personal study hours, including completion of online activities and assessment requirements.
Key subject activities Time Day & Date Room/Location
Lectures (2 hour per week) 12:00 pm Mondays C4-14
Tutorial (2 hours per week)
Tutorial A
Tutorial B
Tutorial C
Tutorial D
Tutorial E
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
9:00 am
11:00 am
3:00 pm
Wednesdays
Wednesdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
Thursdays
B3-07
B3-07
C2-04
C2-04
B3-07
Mandatory: Poster Presentation Session See Tutorial times
above
See Tutorial days
above
See Tutorial rooms
above
Refer to Subject Outline Part B for links to Class Registration and Timetable information. Subject Outline Part B is
available on the subject site in the Subject Outline menu item.
This subject uses a combination of approaches to learning and teaching, including both student centred and teacher
directed approaches. The content is disseminated using a variety of learning and teaching strategies including
workshops, group work, case studies, discussions, simulations, and readings. At the beginning of each workshop, you
will be made aware of the expected learning outcomes, how such outcomes are relevant to the world of business, and
the resources that support the learning outcomes of this subject.
Beyond the classroom, your learning experience will be greatly enhanced if you collaborate and share ideas with other
students using the subject discussion board. One easy way to achieve this is to form a study group with 2-3 other
students with similar needs and expectations. Your lecturer can assist with this.
You are expected to be an active participant in the learning process and are encouraged to participate in workshops and undertake weekly readings.
Tips on how to get a good grade:
First and Foremost, ATTEND CLASS!
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• Read the assigned materials prior to class. • Make a copy of the PowerPoint slides and add extra notes from the lecture and your own reading. • Try to relate the concepts read to a current situation for a practical application of the theory/concepts. • Actively listen to the lectures, presentations and discussions. • Participate in the in-class and on-line discussions. If you participate, you will get a better understanding of the
concepts with the added bonus that you will remember the material more during exam times. We all learn
from each other.
• If you do not understand something, ask. If you are too shy or are intimidated to ask during the workshop, ask after class. Try to remember, there is no such thing as a silly question. If you are confused or wondering
about something presented in class, it is highly likely that others are confused or wondering about the same
thing. So please, ask for clarification – help the class!
• Look for practical examples of leadership in everyday situations. Ask questions like which could the leadership here be improved and if yes, how and what should be done differently, how is the leader engaging, influencing
and building relationships with followers and other leadership stakeholders?
• Participate in the group activities. Take interest in your class and classmates. • Have the right positive attitude. Your contribution to your education is an investment in your future. Failure to
put in the work and effort required to be successful in this subject is likely to lead to poor results or failure in
the subject. Effort equals result. It is your choice to be successful or not.
Lecture/Workshops
Sessions are conducted as a three (3) hour workshop, which requires you to prepare before the session by reading the
textbook and prescribed literature, watching prescribed videos and/or YouTube material, conducting appropriate
research and additional material held in the Reserve on-line and/or LibGuide. Sessions will consist of approximately 50
minutes of ‘key point’ lecture with the remaining session time devoted to practical workshop activities, case studies,
individual and group/small group activates.
Tutorials/Practicals
Sessions are devoted to confirming understanding of the theoretical constructs and practical application of the theory
to ‘real world’ organisations.
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3.4 Student participation requirements The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, “a 3 credit point subject will require a 130 hour
work load of study-related participation including class attendance over the duration of the study period, irrespective
of mode of delivery”. This work load comprises timetabled hours and other attendance requirements, as well as
personal study hours, including completion of online learning activities and assessment requirements. Note that
“attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of some subjects”
(Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.10); and that additional hours may be required per week for those
students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support.
Full time international students enrolled in the Singapore Campus are required to be on campus for at least 3 hours
per day and for 5 days a week. International students are required by ICA to have an attendance percentage of 90%.
Students without valid reason and have an attendance rating below 90% will be reported to ICA monthly.
Singapore Local students are required to maintain a class attendance rate above 75% on a monthly basis. Attendance
will be regularly monitored throughout each semester. Failure to maintain the required attendance will be subjected
to disciplinary action. Students will be liable for associated academic penalty and financial penalty. If a student is
unable to meet the attendance requirement, the student should discuss their reasons with a student counsellor and
the relevant associate dean prior to falling behind the attendance requirement.
Please refer to page 40 of the James Cook University Singapore – Student Handbook -
https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/4824/Handbook-0518-English-small_new.pdf”
3.5 Feedback on student learning Students will receive detailed written feedback on all assessments within 21 days of submission.
3.6 Subject resources and special requirements Prescribed textbook
Custom Publication (2016) BX3174 Leadership and Management Readings. Brisbane: Pearson.
Further Reading
Refer to the compulsory key readings and supplementary readings contained in each session folder in the LearnJCU subject materials folder.
Textbooks are available to purchase online through the Co-op Bookshop.
Online and Electronic Resources
The following libguides available from the JCU Library website will provide details on referencing, plagiarism, findings
marketing books and Essays:
• http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/referencing • http://libguides.jcu.edu.au/content.php?pid=63980&sid=472370
Students are strongly encouraged to regularly review the following academic Essays, available through the JCU Library
electronic database holdings. These include:
• Leadership Quarterly
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• Leadership • Leadership & Organization Development Essay • Management Decision • Leadership Excellence • Strategy & Leadership
If you have little experience in searching for electronic peer-reviewed journals, see the library staff for assistance.
Subject Website on LearnJCU
The subject website is learnjcu.jcu.edu.au. The subject site provides comprehensive subject material.
Login using your JCU email username and password. The site for this subject is open to all participants enrolled in the
subject at least seven days prior to the commencement of the subject. Browser requirements for LearnJCU are provided
on the opening webpage of LearnJCU.
3.7 Student Support Business Online responds to requests for assistance with all learning technology and associated issues. Support is
provided for LearnJCU, Pebble Pad, Blackboard Collaborate, recording presentations, Respondus LockDown Browser
and Monitor, online exams, and other learning technologies. Help and Support is available 7 days a week, 8.30am -
8.00pm weekdays and emails checked by 3.00pm weekends. Contact: businessonline@jcu.edu.au
For more student support services and related information look for Student Support Services in the Help and Support
menu item on all CBLG LearnJCU subject sites.
4 Assessment details 4.1 Requirements for successful completion of subject
• Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more;
• Submit a credible attempt at all assessment items within this subject. Students who have completed less than 100% of the assessment will be subject to review by the College Assessment Committee which could result in
an ‘X’ grade (Fail (did not sit for exam/s or did not complete at least 80% of assessment requirements or
deferred exam not granted))
• Meet mandatory tutorial attendance requirements.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and engagement with the content of this subject in accordance with student participation requirements as outlined above, including but not limited to any mandatory face to face
attendance or online session participatory attendance.
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4.2 Assessment tasks ASSESSMENT TASK 1: POSTER PRESENTATION AND RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS
Aligned subject learning
outcomes
Subject:
01 Demonstrate a critical ability to relate leadership theory and practice to contemporary
organisational management processes in an increasingly dynamic and dispersed world;
04 Appraise new models of leadership and management as a way of considering structural
options for organisations, such as networked and 'virtual' organisations;
05 Demonstrate leadership skills within a small team environment and independently
Course:
A3 Demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self-development in relation to
professional business learning and practice
S3 Convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their
audience
Group or individual
Group or Individual – MAXIMUM group size is four (4)
If working in a group, a PEER EVALUATION SHEET is required to the submitted with the assignment. See section 6 of this guide for a copy.
Weighting 20%
Length Poster 500-800 words (+or- 10%).
Due date In Tutorial:7 - 8 August 2019
ASSESSMENT TASK 1: Description
Assessment task One requires an analysis of topics from week one (1) to week three (3). In particular:
1. Discuss the difference (if any) between management and leadership.
2. State your definition of leadership within the context of an industry that you are interested in.
3. Answer questions about your poster and its contents.
Posters will be placed on the wall in the workshop session so that all students can view each poster. Each group (or
individual, if done as an individual effort) will respond to two (2) or three (3) questions from the lecturer about the
poster and its contents.
What does Discuss mean?
To discuss requires an answer that explains an item or concept, and then gives details about it with supportive
information, examples, points for and against, and explanations for the facts put forward. It is important to give both
sides of an argument and come to a conclusion.
What does State mean?
To specify in clear terms the key aspects pertaining to a topic without being overly descriptive. Refer to evidence and
examples where appropriate
ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CRITERIA SHEET
See Rubrics in Section 7.
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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: LEADERSHIP RESEARCH TOPIC
Aligned subject learning
outcomes
Subject:
01 Demonstrate a critical ability to relate leadership theory and practice to contemporary
organisational management processes in an increasingly dynamic and dispersed world;
04 Appraise new models of leadership and management as a way of considering structural
options for organisations, such as networked and 'virtual' organisations;
05 Demonstrate leadership skills within a small team environment and independently;
Course:
K1 Demonstrate essential knowledge necessary for a career in business related professions;
S2 Apply critical thinking to address issues in business;
S3 Convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their
audience;
S5 Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively
Group or individual
Group or Individual – MAXIMUM group size is four (4)
If working in a group, a PEER EVALUATION SHEET is required to the submitted with the assignment. See section 6 of this guide for a copy.
Weighting 40%
Duration 2500 words (+ or – 10%)
Due date Friday, 13/09/2019 Time 22.00
ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION
You are required to choose one leadership research area (see LearnJCU for topics) and conduct an in depth analysis of
the academic leadership literature.
1. Consult peer-reviewed journals and articles, textbooks, Google Scholar or other relevant academic sources (NOT newspapers, Facebook, Twitter, or other forms of social media, trade journals, opinion pieces, or Google).
2. Choose an industry (can be the same one as in Assessment Task One) and research the industry from a leadership lens.
3. Describe the industry.
4. Explain the leadership topic you have chosen.
5. Discuss the implications, of the topic, for leadership in the industry you have chosen.
What does Describe mean?
Provide a detailed explanation as to how and why something happens.
What does Explain mean?
Clarify a topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a
particular context. Your writing should have clarity so that complex procedures or sequences of events can be
understood, defining key terms where appropriate, and be substantiated with relevant research.
What does Discuss mean?
See above - Assessment Task One.
ASSESSMENT TASK 2: CRITERIA SHEET
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See Rubrics in Section 7.
ASSESSMENT TASK 3: DISCUSSION BOARD AND REFLECTIVE ESSAY
Aligned subject learning
outcomes
Subject:
01 Demonstrate a critical ability to relate leadership theory and practice to contemporary
organisational management processes in an increasingly dynamic and dispersed world;
04 Appraise new models of leadership and management as a way of considering structural
options for organisations, such as networked and 'virtual' organisations;
Course:
A3 Demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self-development in relation to
professional business learning and practice
S3 Convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their
audience.
Group or individual Individual – all parts of the assessment
Weighting
Total 40% for ALL parts of the assessment. The break-up of each parts is:
1. Reflective Essay 20%
2. Discussion Board 20%
Duration
Reflective Essay -1500 words (+or -10%) excluding title page, TOC and references if you have used others work.
Discussion Board - 500-800 words to each Discussion Forum
Due date
Discussion Forum:
1. Forum One (1) closes – Friday, 16/08/2019 Time: 2200
2. Forum Two (2) closes – Friday, 20/09/2019 Time 2200
Reflective Essay and Discussion Self-Assessment –
• Friday, 27/09/2019 Time 2200
ASSESSMENT TASK 3: DESCRIPTION
Reflective writing aims to get you to think about and understand your learning experiences. It encourages Tacit
(unarticulated, ‘as yet unspoken’) knowledge to become Explicit (captured in words, writing and drawings, knowledge
that has possibilities of being universal, supporting the capacity to act across contexts) knowledge. ‘Tacit and explicit
knowledge interact so that an individual might, for example, shift understanding between a task and the tools, reflect
on his or her own experiences, use language to remind him or herself of what he or she already knows, thematise certain
circumstances and discuss these with others’ Tsoukas, (2003) p 802. Specifically, you will be reflecting on your thinking, before, during and after the writing, pondering on progress and how to improve, Silby and Watts (2015) p.803.
Individually you are expected to reflect and evaluate ways in which you understand the academic and practical aspects of the subject.
This assessment requires you to complete TWO related activities:
1. Discussion Board - actively participate and contribute to the subject Discussion Board on LearnJCU – see the marking rubric for specific task requirements.
2. Reflective Essay – see the marking rubric for) specific task requirements. This process will help you to better understand yourself and your capabilities.
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Discussion Board Contribution
The Discussion Board covers a variety of subjects including personal experience of leadership, discussion of leadership
research related literature, advantages and disadvantages of different leadership approaches.
Some topics require you to read, synthesize and critically appraise while others require you to share your opinion,
supported by research related literature. In either case you must be able to argue why you hold the viewpoint you do
and draw on a selection of academic articles to support your position.
You will be asked to give yourself a mark out of TEN (10) for each of the TWO (2) Discussion Forums. The Discussion
Forum Self-Assessment Rubric is in section Six (6) of this subject outline and in the assessment folder of the LearnJCU
subject site.
A total out of 20, with your justification of your assessment mark is due on 11 January 2019 (Week 10) by 12 Noon. This is the same date and time that your Reflective Essay is due. The lecturer will monitor your self-assessment and you
may negotiate with the lecturer if invited to do so by the lecturer.
Your assessment may be subject to moderation (up or down) if the lecturer considers that you have judged yourself inaccurately. If for any reason, the marking of the self-assessment is difficult, please seek advice from the lecturer. However, you are expected to be able to accurately reflect on your contribution and truthfully self-assess your
contribution. The lecturer has the final say on the mark. So, be diligent, honest and genuine in your contribution and
self-assessment.
Your contributions count for 20% of the overall total of this piece of assessment in recognition that your thinking and
analysis is important to generating peer learning and contributing to a learning leadership community.
Discussion Board - Forum Topics
There are TWO (2) Discussion Board Forums:
Forum One completion date: Opens on LearnJCU Friday, 0900, 02/08/2019 and closes Friday, 16/08/2019 at 2200.
Forum Two completion date: Opens on LearnJCU at Friday, 0900, 06/09/2019 and closes Friday, 20/09/2019 at 2200.
Details of each forum will be available on LearnJCU following the opening time and date as above.
Reflective Essay
Reflect on the all the learning activities/experiences of the subject, and address the following questions:
1. Consider your and others response(s) to the topics/questions/issues around the poster, the research topic and discussion boards, discuss impact and implication of those topics/questions/issues to an industry that you are
familiar with OR plan to be working in.
2. Explain your approach (how you intent to practice) to leadership as a result of completing this subject.
What does Discuss mean?
See above - Assessment Task One.
What does Explain mean?
Clarify a topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term
in a particular context. Your writing should have clarity so that complex procedures or sequences of events can
be understood, defining key terms where appropriate, and be substantiated with relevant research.
Additional resources for Reflective Writing:
• https://www.uts.edu.au/sites/default/files/reflective_Essay.pdf • http://learnonline.canberra.edu.au/mod/book/view.php?id=180720&chapterid=470
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• http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/content/reflective-Essay-1 • http://emedia.rmit.edu.au/learninglab/sites/emedia.rmit.edu.au.learninglab/files/Refective_writing-
DIEP_2013_Accessible.pdf
• http://www.uts.edu.au/research-and-teaching/teaching-and-learning/assessment/types- assessment/reflective-Essays
• http://survivelaw.com/index.php/blogs/study/1408-how-to-ace-a-reflective-Essay-assignment • https://student.unsw.edu.au/reflective-writing
Your reflective Essay is expected to be 1500 words (+or -10%) in length.
Submission requirements – READ VERY CARFULLY
a. The Reflective Essay is NOT self-assessed. The lecturer will mark the Essay in accordance with the marking rubric in Section 6.
b. Submit the Essay in hard copy and through the LearnJCU assignment box, and c. Attach an individual cover sheet as the first page of the submission.
ASSESSMENT TASK 3: CRITERIA SHEET
See Rubrics in Section 7.
Submission:
The ability to adhere to deadlines is a highly desirable attribute that employers seek in our graduates. Right from
the beginning, new students should acquire the habit of meeting deadlines for their work, by organising their
study time appropriately. The following points apply to the submission of assessment
1. Assessment must be submitted to the Assignment Drop Box on the LearnJCU subject site (click on Assessment in the subject site menu)
2. You must contact your lecturer well before the due date if you are likely to require an extension
3. Extensions will be granted in cases of illness or personal issues (supported by strong evidence – at least medical certificate/counsellor’s statement required). It is at the discretion of the subject
coordinator/lecturer that extension s will be granted for inescapable, unexpected, documented work
commitments (provide documentation).
4. Where no prior extension has been approved, late submissions will incur a penalty of 5% of the total mark available per day including part-days, weekends and public holidays. Assessment tasks will generally not be
graded after 14 days past the due date.
Note that the Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (5.22.3) outlines a uniform formula of penalties that will be
imposed for submission of an assessment task after the due date. This formula is 5% of the total possible marks for
the assessment item per day including part-days, weekends and public holidays. After 20 days, the assessment item
thus would be awarded 0 marks (i.e. 5% x 20 = 100% of total possible marks in penalties).
Return of assessment:
The marked assessment and feedback will be available online through LearnJCU, subject to the lecturer’s
workload, 21 days after the due date (click on My Grades in the subject LearnJCU site menu).
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4.3 JCU assessment policy Please see the Learn Student Guide web page for general advice on plagiarism, referencing and examinations. Here,
you can also access individual and group assessment task cover sheets. Note that cover sheets are only required for
hard copy submissions.
Subject Outline Part B offers important information about Referencing and Plagiarism, Submission and Return of
Assessment. Please refer to Subject Outline Part B in the ‘Subject Outline’ menu item on your LearnJCU subject site.
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5 Rubrics Assessment Task One – Poster 20%
Criteria HD
85 -100%
D
75-84%
Credit
65 – 74%
Pass
50-64%
Fail
0-49%
Mark
Discuss the difference between (if any) between management and leadership
Thoroughly explains implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Detailed explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Sound explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Basic explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives basic details about it with some supporting information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Inadequate explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives Inadequate details about it with some supporting information, examples, limited points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, does not give both sides of an argument and comes to an Inadequate conclusion.
/5
State your definition of leadership within the context of an industry that you are interested in.
Specifies in clear terms the key aspects pertaining to a topic without being overly descriptive. Provides appropriate evidence and examples where appropriate.
Details in clear terms the key aspects pertaining to a topic without being overly descriptive. Provides appropriate evidence and examples where appropriate.
Sound explanation of key aspects pertaining to a topic without being overly descriptive. Provides adequate evidence and examples where appropriate.
Basic explanation of key aspects pertaining to a topic without being overly descriptive. Provides some evidence and examples where appropriate.
Inadequate explanation of key aspects pertaining to a topic, is overly descriptive. Provides limited evidence and examples where appropriate.
/5
Visual impact, structure and physical presentation of the poster
Achieves a poster of professional standard through the use of visually appealing:
- white space - layout - colour - graphics - corporate context - sequence - structure - balance - accurate punctuation, spelling
and grammar
No referencing errors
Achieves a poster of advanced standard through the effective use of:
- white space - layout - colour - graphics - corporate context - sequence - structure - balance - accurate punctuation, spelling
and grammar
Minor referencing errors
Achieves an effective poster through the use of:
- white space - layout - colour - graphics - corporate context - sequence - structure - balance - accurate punctuation, spelling
and grammar
Some referencing errors
Achieves an adequate poster through the use of:
- white space - layout - colour - graphics - corporate context - sequence - structure - balance - accurate punctuation, spelling
and grammar
Major referencing errors
Achieves an ineffective poster lacking appropriate use of:
- white space - layout - colour - graphics - corporate context - sequence - structure - balance - accurate punctuation, spelling
and grammar
Poor referencing
/5
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Oral presentation skills
Students demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of the leadership issues through:
- answering questions fluently - using correct terminology - enthusiastic engagement in the
presentation - encouraging further discussion
Students demonstrate well- developed understanding of the leadership issues through:
- answering questions effectively - using correct terminology - keen engagement in the
presentation - inviting further discussion
Students demonstrate a sound understanding of the leadership issues through:
- answering questions adequately - using appropriate terminology - engagement in the presentation - responding to discussion
Students demonstrate a basic understanding of the leadership issues through:
- answering questions - using some appropriate
terminology - minimal engagement in the
presentation - limited responses to discussion
Students demonstrate an ineffective or inadequate understanding of the leadership issues through:
- an inability to answer questions - using incorrect terminology - limited engagement in the
presentation - avoiding further discussion
/5
Total /20
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Assessment Task Two – Research Topic 40%
Criteria HD
85 -100%
D
75-84%
Credit
65 – 74%
Pass
50-64%
Fail
0-49%
Mark
Describes the industry.
Demonstrates thoughtful critical analysis and evaluation of essential concepts – highly relevant and detailed description of the industries in terms of size, complexity and context.
Demonstrates an advanced ability to analyse and evaluate essential concepts relevant description of the industries in terms of size, complexity and context.
Demonstrates sound critical analysis / evaluation of essential concepts basic description of the industries in terms of size, complexity and context.
As a basic, identifies and describes the current state of the industry chosen. Basic description of the industries in terms of size, complexity and context.
Did not demonstrate critical analysis/evaluation of essential concepts -no description of the industries in terms of size, complexity and context.
/5
Explains the leadership topic chosen.
Clarifies the topic by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Writing demonstrates clarity so that complex terms and concepts are understood, key terms defined where appropriate, and substantiated with rigorous relevant current academic research.
Makes the topic clear by giving a detailed account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Writing is clear so that complex terms and concepts are understood, key terms defined where appropriate, and substantiated with current relevant academic research.
Makes the topic plain by giving a sound account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Writing is unambiguous so that complex terms and concepts are reasonably well understood, key terms defined where appropriate, and supported with current relevant academic research.
Basic description of topic by giving a basic account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Writing tends to be contradictory so that complex terms and concepts are weakly understood, some terms defined where appropriate, and supported with some current relevant academic research.
Inadequate description of topic by giving an inadequate account as to how and why it occurs, or what is meant by the use of this term in a particular context. Writing tends to be inaccurate so that complex terms and concepts are poorly understood, few terms defined where appropriate, and inadequate relevant academic research.
/15
Discusses the implications for leadership in the industry chosen.
Thoroughly explains implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Detailed explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Sound explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Basic explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives basic details about it with some supporting information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Inadequate explanation of implication and application of the concept to/for industry, gives Inadequate details about it with some supporting information, examples, limited points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, does not give both sides of an argument and comes to an Inadequate conclusion.
/15
Presentation & Style Conveys information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for target audiences
Demonstrates a highly developed standard to convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their audience.
Referencing is correct
Demonstrates an advanced standard to convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their audience.
Minor referencing errors
Demonstrates a sound standard to convey information clearly and fluently. Writing contains some errors in grammar.
Some referencing errors.
Demonstrates a basic standard to convey information clearly and fluently. Writing contains numerous errors in grammar.
Major referencing errors.
Failure to convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form. Does not convey specific meaning to readers.
Inaccurate or no referencing
/5
Total Total /40
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Assessment Task Three – Discussion Board and Reflective Essay
Use this rubric to self-assess your contribution to the Discussion Board Forums. Each Discussion Board forum can contribute up to 10 marks. Upload y self-assessment rubric through the LearnJCU drop- box with your mark and justification out of 20.
Criteria HD
85 -100%
D
75-84%
Credit
65 – 74%
Pass
50-64%
Fail
0-49%
Mark
DISCUSSION BOARD
Postings to the discussion board
I consistently posted insightful comments (500 to 800 words) to each and every forum
I regularly posted insightful comments (500 to 800 words ) to each and every forum
I often posted insightful comments (500 to 800 words ) to each forum
I occasionally posted insightful comments (500 to 800 words ) to each forum
I missed many opportunities to post responses to the forums
/6
Thoughtful connections between lectures, inquiry opportunities, readings and the questions posted
I consistently made multiple thoughtful connections between the lectures, inquiry opportunities, readings and the questions posted
I made multiple thoughtful connections between the lectures, inquiry opportunities, readings and the questions posed
I made thoughtful reference to the lectures, inquiry opportunities and readings and the questions posed
I occasionally made reference to the lectures, inquiry opportunities and readings and the questions posed.
When I did make a posting I felt my responses could have been much better developed.
/3
Informed and considered expression of my own ideas
I expressed my own ideas at length in a highly informed and considered way.
I expressed my own ideas at length in an informed and considered way
I expressed my own ideas in an informed and considered way and while I did think about the issues, I didn't fully enter all discussions.
I expressed my own ideas in a considered way and while I did think about the issues, I didn't fully enter all discussions.
I either spent time reading other people's responses but neglected to respond or I did not have the time to read other people’s postings.
/3
Posing questions to start on-topic discussions and taking leadership in kick- starting discussions and on- going responses
I posed questions that started on-topic discussions between students and took a leadership role in kick-starting discussions and on-going responses.
I sometimes took a leadership role to kick-start continuing discussions and to pose questions where needed.
I occasionally initiated a discussion and took an active role online.
I was happy to meet the basic requirements for discussion board participation.
I made little time to participate and complete this aspect of the subject-assessment.
/4
Reading postings and responding where appropriate
I made an effort to read a number of other postings each week and responded at length to other postings where appropriate.
I made an effort to read a number of other postings each week and responded to other postings where appropriate.
I made an effort to read a number of other postings each week and considered the issues but I did not respond consistently to other postings.
I did read other people's postings and considered the issues but I rarely responded to other postings.
I did not read other people's postings or consider the issues and did not respond to other postings.
/4
Total /20
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Assessment Task Three – Discussion Board Contribution Self-Assessment Component – 20%
Criteria Forum One Forum Two Comments (Optional) Mark
Postings to the discussion board
/6
Thoughtful connections between lectures, inquiry opportunities, readings and the questions posted
/3
Informed and considered expression of my own ideas
/3
Posing questions to start on- topic discussions and taking leadership in kick-starting discussions and on-going responses
/4
Reading postings and responding where appropriate
/4
SCORE (for each discussion forum) è _____/10 _____/10
/20
TOTAL Self-assessed Score: On-Line Discussion Board Forum _____/20 (2 x 10)
Note: no result on an individual assessment task should be taken as an indication of the final grade for this subject. Official subject grades are released after the exam period on scheduled release dates through StudentsOnline or eStudent. Students should also be aware that raw scores may be scaled prior to the awarding of an overall grade.
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Assessment Task Three – Reflective Essay Component – 20%
Criteria HD
85 -100%
D
75-84%
Credit
65 – 74%
Pass
50-64%
Fail
0-49%
Mark
REFLECTIVE ESSAY Discusses the impact and implication of subject topics/questions/issues to an industry that you are familiar with OR plan to be working in
Thoroughly explains implication and application of the topics/questions/issues to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Detailed explanation of implication and application of the topics/questions/issues to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Sound explanation of implication and application of the topics/questions/issues to/for industry, gives details about it with supportive information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Basic explanation of implication and application of the topics/questions/issues to/for industry, gives basic details about it with some supporting information, examples, points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, gives both sides of an argument and comes to a conclusion.
Inadequate explanation of implication and application of the topics/questions/issues to/for industry, gives Inadequate details about it with some supporting information, examples, limited points for and against, explanations for the facts put forward, does not give both sides of an argument and comes to an Inadequate conclusion.
/15
Explains approach to leadership – how leadership will be practiced
Demonstrates considered and thoughtful approach to self-leadership. Clearly articulates how they will approach leadership in different contexts.
Demonstrates advanced and thoughtful approach to self- leadership. Clearly articulates how they will approach leadership in different contexts.
Demonstrates sound approach to self-leadership. Sound discussion of how they will approach leadership in different contexts.
Demonstrates a basic approach to self-leadership. Limited discussion of how they will approach leadership.
Little awareness of own leadership approach or how they will approach leadership
/20
Presentation & Style
Conveys information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for target audiences
Demonstrates an advanced standard to convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form appropriate for their audience.
Referencing is correct
Demonstrates an advanced standard to convey information clearly and fluently, in quality written form appropriate for their audience.
Minor referencing errors.
Demonstrates a sound standard to convey information clearly and fluently. Writing contains some errors in grammar.
Some referencing errors.
Demonstrates a basic standard to convey information clearly and fluently. Writing contains numerous errors in grammar.
Major referencing errors.
Failure to convey information clearly and fluently, in high quality written form. Does not convey specific meaning to reader’s .Inaccurate or no referencing.
/5
Reflective Essay /20
Discussion Board /20
Total for Assessment 3 /40
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Subject outline preparation This subject outline has been prepared by Prof. Gianna Moscardo for the College of Business, Law and Governance, James Cook University. Updated 22nd January 2019.
Q1. This subject is offered across more than one campus and/or mode and/or teaching period within the one calendar year.
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Q2. If yes (Q1), the design of all offerings of this subject ensure the same learning outcomes and assessment types and weightings.
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Q3. If no (Q2), [Type here] has authorised any variations, in terms of equivalence.
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