Organisational behaviour assignment
HRM 2120—Organisational Behaviour Assessment
Tasks and Marking Criteria
Assessment Task 1: Week 5 In-class Test (15%)
Due Date: In-class test: Week 5
Weighting: 15%.
The Week 5 in-class test consists of an MCQ online quiz of 15 questions. These questions will be selected from the assigned homework questions..
Assessment Task 2: Group Assignment, Weeks 10 and 11 (40%)
Part A = marks 20% Due Date: Week 10-11, Total length approx. 20 minutes
Part B = marks 25% Due Date: Friday, May 28 2021, Length 1500- 2000 words
Assessment 2A - Group Presentation
This assignment will help you to achieve unit learning outcomes 1-6.
This is a group assignment, working in a team is an important business skill. So too is the ability to make a convincing, persuasive presentation. This assignment provides you with the opportunity to develop both of these skills.
Groups will be required to select a Organisational Behaviour (OB) topic covered in weeks 1-9, identify an OB challenge and analyse how best this challenge can be overcome to achieve organisational objectives. Groups can use specific organisations to illustrate theoretical points. Each member should cover at least one topic from the selected chapter. Groups are required to inform the lecturer of their topic no late than Week 6.
Any student who is not in a group due to continual absence from class may be required to do this assignment individually.
Presentation structure
Title slide
Introduction- briefly describe the purpose and structure of the presentation
Outline slide – the key point of this presentation
Body Slides: The body slides cover theory and practical application of each topics. Each member should have 2-3 slides.
Conclusion- summary of the key points and a concluding statement about the importance of the consumer decision-making process.
Assessment Task 2- Group Report Writing (1500-2000 words)
Groups will be required to select a Organisational Behaviour (OB) topic covered in weeks 1-9, identify an OB challenge and analyse how best this challenge can be overcome to achieve organisational objectives. Groups can use specific organisations to illustrate theoretical points. Each member should cover at least one topic from the selected chapter.
Group work is the collective responsibility of the entire group, and if one member in the group is temporarily unable to contribute, the group should be able to reallocate responsibilities to keep to schedule. In the event of longer-term illness or other serious problems involving a member of group, it is the responsibility of the other team members to notify the Unit Convenor or relevant tutor.
Group submission must be submitted with an Assignment coversheet, containing the name and ID numbers of all members in the group and signed by all members of the group.
All group members must be satisfied that the work has been correctly submitted. Any penalties for late submission will generally apply to all group members, not just the person who submitted.
Assignment 2A – Presentation Rubric
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Criteria |
Detail |
Score |
Comments |
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Professionalism |
On time for presentation, formal attire and style |
/10 |
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Conforms to directions – time, 4 speakers, 8 slides, 12 minutes |
Each part included. |
/10 |
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Information |
Clearly presented, interesting, relevant |
/10 |
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Communication Skills |
Clarity, pace, fluency. Displayed engagement and interaction with audience |
/10 |
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Use of visual aids |
Carefully prepared and utilised well. Minimal errors, well-designed. |
/10 |
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Total score |
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/50 |
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Weighting % |
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/10 |
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Assessment 2B – Group Report Rubric
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Criteria |
Fail |
Pass 50-59% |
Credit 60-69% |
Distinction 70-79%
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High Distinction 80-100% |
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Executive Summary (5%) |
Not all elements included. |
Passable summary of the report’s major purpose, the analytical processes, the findings and the recommendations. |
Adequate summary of the report’s major purpose, the analytical processes, the findings and the recommendations. |
Reasonably comprehensive and concise summary of the report’s major purpose, the analytical processes, the findings and the recommendations. |
Comprehensive and concise summary of the report’s major purpose, the analytical processes, the findings and the recommendations. |
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Introduction (5%) |
Purpose missing or unclear. Scope unclear or absent. |
Purpose stated but lacks clarity, Scope indicated; elements missing or lack clarity. |
Purpose clearly stated. Scope clearly stated. |
Purpose and scope clearly stated with professional level of detail |
Authorization included. Purpose clearly stated. Scope clearly stated with specific detail appropriate to this report. Limitations included. |
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Content Clear and comprehensive answers to the questions provided using references and personal insight. (25%) |
Fails to provide clear and comprehensive answers to the questions and provides no references or personal insight. |
Answers provided are limited in their exploration and show limited research and personal insight. |
Answers provided are clear showing evidence of research and personal insight. |
Clearly and concisely developed answers to the questions, evidence of broad research and developed personal insight |
Outstanding and insightful answers to the questions demonstrating extensive research and in-depth personal insight. |
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Content Demonstrates soundness and thoroughness of your research. (25%) |
Information selected is not relevant or of poor quality and insufficient. Research is not logical, relevant or suitable. |
Some information irrelevant; inadequate range/depth of research. |
Information provided has a reasonable depth of understanding and demonstrates soundness and thoroughness of research |
Information obtained demonstrates sound comprehension research. |
Information gathered is particularly relevant enabling depth and knowledge that are particularly pertinent demonstrating depth of research. |
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Conclusion and Recommendations (15%) |
Little or no summary provided. |
Adequate but basic summary provided. |
Good, reasonably thorough summary provided. |
Comprehensive summary provided. |
Comprehensive, clear and concise summary provided. |
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Teamwork (10%) |
Based on the marker’s assessment of the Assignment, and the Group’s self-assessment it is clear that the Group failed to meet the “Competent” level of Group performance and this was demonstrated by a Pass or Fail Grade for Assign. |
Based on the marker’s assessment of the Assignment, and the Group’s self-assessment; It is clear that the Group achieved the “Competent” level of Group performance and this was demonstrated by a Pass or C Grade for the Assignment. |
Based on the marker’s assessment of the Assignment, and the Group’s self-assessment; It is clear that the Group achieved the “Competent” level of Group performance and this was demonstrated by a C or D Grade for the Assignment. |
Based on the marker’s assessment of the Assignment, and the Group’s self-assessment; It is clear that the Group achieved the “Sophisticated” or “Competent” level of Group performance and this was demonstrated by a D or HD Grade for the Assignment. |
Based on the marker’s assessment of the Assignment, and the Group’s self-assessment; It is clear that the Group achieved the “Sophisticated” level of Group performance and this was demonstrated by a D or HD Grade for the Assignment. |
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Presentation, format & attention to detail (5%) |
Did not meet criterion. |
Report is reasonably well organised. Acceptable standard of attention to detail (grammar, spelling, expression). |
Report is well organised and clearly communicates ideas. Good standard of attention to detail (grammar, spelling, expression). |
Organisation controls and enhances message. Communicates ideas effectively. High standard of attention to detail (grammar, spelling, expression). |
Professional aesthetic and organization act to control and enhance the reader’s understanding of the content. Communicates ideas effectively. Excellent attention to detail (grammar, spelling, expression). |
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Referencing (10%) |
Little or no Harvard style referencing used. |
Harvard style referencing used in parts of the presentation (both in- text referencing and references list); however improvement in correct style and consistency is required. |
An attempt at referencing in Harvard style is evident throughout most of the presentation, (both in-text referencing and references list), with improvements required in consistency. |
Correct referencing in Harvard style is evident throughout most of the presentation (both in-text referencing and references list), with only minor corrections required. |
Faultless referencing in Harvard style is evident throughout the whole presentation (both in-text referencing and references list). |
Assessment Task 4: Final Exam (40%)
Weighting: 40%
Date and time TBA
Assessment description for the final exam will be made available in week 10.
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