People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership

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Assessment 3 Information

Subject Code: MBA401 Subject Name: People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership Assessment Title: Individual Reflections

Assessment Type: Two Individual In-Class Activities Reflection One (Week 6) Reflection Two (Week 12)

Word Count: 2,000 Words (+/-10%)

Weighting: Reflection One (15%) Reflection Two (25%)

Total Marks: 40

Submission: Reflection One (Submitted via Moodle) Reflection Two (Submitted via Turnitin)

Due Date: Reflection One (In-Class Activity) Reflection Two (In-Class Activity) and Submission on Monday, Week 13 @11.55pm)

Your Task To create TWO (2) individual reflections that apply the People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership theories and concepts that have been covered in the subject. Both reflections will be completed as in- class activities.

Assessment Description An important part of undertaking postgraduate study, is that you actively reflect on what you’ve been learning and how you could apply it to assist your own professional development and/or future career. Reflection One will be conducted in-class in Week 6, and will be based on the Industry Guest Speaker the link between theory and practice), attendance at this class is a requirement in order to complete the assessment. Discussions, participation and self-analysis activities will be conducted in class. You will have 48 hours from the date of the class that they are enrolled in to complete their reflections which will be based on the in-class discussion to submit via Moodle Reflection Two will be conducted in Week 12 and be a self-analysis of your leadership style and ways that you can develop your own leadership skills? You will be required to use the range of self-analysis and self-assessment tools to support your leadership development, that have been covered in the subject. Attendance at this class is a requirement in order to complete the assessment. Discussions, participation and self-analysis activities will be conducted in class. You will then be required to upload your final submission on Monday, Week 13 @11.55pm.

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Assessment Instructions Attendance at these classes is required in order to complete these reflections. To assist you in developing your reflections, you should be writing weekly diary notes recording your experiences (both positive and negative), on the topics and discussions. To ensure the success of your Reflective Journal make certain that you incorporate the following:

• At least one (1) example that was most relevant to you from your chosen topics

• Paragraphs that don’t just describe your experiences but critically analyse them as well

You should refer to at least three (3) relevant theories that you have covered during the subject to support your responses. Please refer to the Assessment Marking Guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.

Important Study Information 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/. Word Limits for Written Assessments Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded. Study Assistance Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.

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Assessment Marking Guide (Reflection One)

Criterion Fail (0-49%) Pass (50-64%) Credit (65-74%) Distinction (75-84%) High Distinction (85-00%)

Identification of the core concepts discussed by the speaker

(5 Marks)

No demonstrated understanding of the core concepts discussed by the speaker

The student has attended the Industry Guest Speaker Session but has demonstrated only limited understanding of the core concepts discussed by the speaker

The student has attended the Industry Guest Speaker Session and has demonstrated a good understanding of the topic discussed and how it links to the theories/concepts in the subject.

The student has attended the Industry Guest Speaker Session and demonstrated a very detailed understanding of the topic discussed and how it links to the theories/concepts in the subject

The student has attended the Industry Guest Speaker Session and has done more than just demonstrated an understanding of the topic discussed and how it links to the theories/concepts in the subject

Critical analysis of how the core concepts link to the theories/concepts in the subject

(10 Marks)

No analysis of how the core concepts link to the theories/concepts in the subject

No analysis of how the core concepts link to the theories/concepts in the subject

A good level of analysis of how the core concepts link to the theories/concepts in the subject

A good level of analysis of how the core concepts link to the theories/concepts in the subject

An excellent and very detailed level of analysis of how the core concepts link to the theories/concepts in the subject

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Assessment Marking Guide (Reflection Two) Criterion Fail (0-49%) Pass (50-64%) Credit (65-74%) Distinction (75-84%) High Distinction (85-00%)

Self-Analysis and Reflective Practices

(5 Marks)

The student has not demonstrated any self- analysis or reflective practices or has not discussed them with enough substance.

The student has demonstrated the use of some self-analysis or reflective practices but hasn’t conducted the analysis required of a postgraduate subject.

The student has demonstrated the use of interesting self-analysis or reflective practices but more clarity is required

The student has demonstrated the detailed use of self-analysis or reflective practices throughout. The writing style still needs minor improvements

The student hasn’t just demonstrated more than just the application of self- analysis or reflective practices thoroughly and in detail.

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Demonstrated use and application of Self-analysis and self-assessment tools

(3 Marks)

No use or application of Self- analysis and self-assessment tools

Only limited use or application of Self-analysis and self- assessment tools

The student has demonstrated a good understanding and application of Self-analysis and self-assessment tools

The student has demonstrated a detailed understanding and application of Self-analysis and self- assessment tools

The student has demonstrated more than just an understanding of Self- analysis and self-assessment tools and has applied them very well

Areas for future leadership development

(5 Marks)

The areas for future leadership development are either missing or unrelated to the key themes.

The areas for future leadership development are supported by theories but are not convincing or well connected.

Whilst improvement is needed, there is a solid attempt at linking the areas for future leadership improvement with the relevant theories.

The areas for future leadership development and evidence are of a high standard but would be more convincing if worded more clearly

There is no doubt, by the way the areas for future leadership development and evidence are presented, that these will be resolved.

Academic structure and presentation

(2 Marks)

The academic structure was poor and failed to meet the minimum standards of postgraduate study.

Use of References are missing or incomplete.

Incorrect referencing style

The academic structure was sufficient but major improvements needed.

Some use of References but major improvements needed

Referencing style inconsistent

The academic structure was good but could be more comprehensive

Good use of References but more is required

Referencing style is consistent

The academic structure is of a high standard there is scope for some improvement.

References are well used and integrated.

Referencing style is very good but with some errors

The academic structure is of an exceptionally high standard

References are used to an exceptionally high standard

Referencing style exceptionally well incorporated

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