Introduction to Management

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Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code: BUS102 Subject Name: Introduction to Management Assessment Title: Individual Self Analysis Assessment Type: Report Word Count: 1200 Words (+/- 10%) Weighting: 40 % Total Marks: 40 Submission: via Turnitin Due Date: Week 9

Your Task To develop a Structured Reflection that analyses and evaluates the three human resource management topics covered in:

• Week 4 (Culture) • Week 5 (Motivation) • Week 7(Individual Differences).

Assessment Description

Human resource management practices utilise many elements including: the culture of an organisation; how organisation’s motivate and engage their workforce; and what organisation’s do to foster diversity.

Assessment Instructions All Turnitin Submissions must be in WORD format. Files submitted in PDF’s will not be accepted.

Topic Discussion Week 4 - Organisational Culture (300 words) There are 5 examples of different organisational culture listed below.. Toms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksCGpJPzF9s Bamboohr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7WH8uxXXe9o Apple: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=85&v=X9SK052cF3c Atlassian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBPbWOoWYlY Zappos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifV7Pn-zIxU

Summarise and explain at least ONE of the core theories of organisational culture. You should consider areas such as: core organisational values, the role of culture and/or the types of culture. Compare and contrast the culture of two of the organisation that you have just watched Using relevant theory, discuss the culture of the organisation that you have just watched

Week 5 - Motivation (300 words) You have a motivating employees self-reflection quiz to complete which is based on McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory. Attach a copy of your completed quiz to your assessment. This then needs to be linked to the assessment

Summarise and explain any ONE of the theories of motivation covered in Week 5 (you do not have to select McClelland’s Acquired Needs Theory) Explain what your results identified about your own motivation needs. Do you agree or disagree with the results?

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Using the theory that you have discussed explain what would motivate you at work and why.

Week 7 - Individual Differences (300 words) Week 7 will include an activity where you will explore, discuss and analyse what diversity means for or to you. In small groups of 3 or 4 you will work together to develop a mind map for this analysis. At the end of class take a photo of your mind map to attach to your assessment.

Explain what area of diversity you feel gives you an advantage or disadvantage in the workplace. This can be applied to working here in Australia or working in your own home country. Summarise and explain the theory that you feel best applies to your discussion. Propose ideas of what you think you could do to create an advantage from your own diversity characteristics.

To help set out your analysis include the following headings: Introduction (100 words). Summarise why it is important for an organisation to have good Human Resource practices and outline how you will discuss the following Organisational Culture (300 words) Motivation (300 words) Individual Differences (300 words) Conclusion (200 words). Explain what two (2) key points or activities you thought were of the most value to you and why? Reference List

Important Study Information Reference guide: Use a minimum of four references. This must include weekly readings, and other readings from textbooks and journal articles. Referencing should be in the Harvard style – please refer to Kaplan’s ‘Harvard Referencing Guide’. KBS presentation guidelines: Arial, size 11 font, 1.5 spacing Academic Integrity Policy KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy. What is academic integrity and misconduct? What are the penalties for academic misconduct? What are the late penalties? How can I appeal my grade? Click here for answers to these questions: http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.

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Assessment Marking Guide Criteria HD (High Distinction)

85%-100% DN (Distinction)

75%-84% CR (Credit) 74%-65%

P (Pass) 50%-64%

NN (Fail) 0%-49%

Use of Academic Theory (5 Marks)

Theory is correctly described in the students own well written words with excellent references to relevant scholars. Up to 5 marks

Theory is impressive showing sound level of understanding and referencing is close to the mark; but the writing style needs minor improvements. Up to 4 marks

Theory is compelling showing some level of understanding, referencing is consistently applied and writing style needs reasonable improvements. Up to 3.5 marks

Theory is only briefly described; quotes are excessive with limited referencing, and the writing style needs major improvements. Up to 3 marks

Theory is either missing or incorrectly used with references absent or limited. The writing style is challenging. Up to 2 marks

Organisational Culture (10 Marks)

Clearly and succinctly compares two of the organisations and clearly justifies each organisations culture to the theory discussed. Up to 10 marks

A clear comparison of two of the organisations and justifies each organisations culture to the theory discussed. Up to 8 marks

A limited comparison of the organisations with a discussion that links to some of the theory discussed. Up to 7 marks

A description of the organisational culture and brief discussion of the theory. Up to 6 marks

Describes some elements of the organisations culture but with limited connection to the theory, showing limited understanding. Up to 4.5 marks

Motivation (10 Marks)

Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. Critical analysis of what personally motivates them with a clear and concise analysis of the theory to support their perspective. Up to 10 marks

Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. The areas of personal motivation are analysed thoroughly with a critical application of the theory to support their discussions. Up to 8 marks

Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. The areas of personal motivation are discussed with some detail with an application of the theory. Up to 7 marks

Evidence of completing the motivation analysis. Has described what personally motivates them in a limited way and discussed the theory but without critical analysis. Up to 6 marks

No evidence of completing the motivation analysis. Limited description of the results and the theory. Up to 4.5 marks

Individual Differences (10 Marks)

Clearly and concisely explains an area of diversity they are faced with using excellent examples. Theory critically analyses discussions and supports proposed ideas. Up to 10 marks

Clearly explains an area of diversity they are faced with using appropriate examples. Theory analyses discussions and supports proposed ideas. Up to 8 marks

The student has made a good effort to link an area of diversity they are faced with using examples, but gaps exist with theory discussion and proposed ideas. Up to 7 marks

The student has described areas of diversity in a broad context, has limited discussion or feasible ideas. Up to 6 marks

The student shows limited understanding and has vague connections to the theory. Up to 4.5 marks

Overall Structure (5 Marks)

The introduction clearly and concisely states the aims and structure; the conclusion clearly and concisely explains 2 key points or activities and their value; KBS Harvard is used correctly. Up to 5 marks

The introduction clearly states the aims and structure; the conclusion clearly explains 2 key points or activities and their value; KBS Harvard is used correctly. Up to 4 marks

The introduction is very good but could be more comprehensive; the conclusion discusses 2 key points and identifies some value; referencing is fine, but inconsistencies exist. Up to 3.5 marks

The introduction is minimal; the conclusion has limited discussion on key points or only covers 1 point; referencing is limited. Major improvement is needed. Up to 3 marks

The introduction, conclusion and/or referencing are either missing or have failed to meet the minimum KBS standard. Up to 2 marks