decision analysis
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BBA312 |
Decision Analysis Task brief & rubrics |
Task
Mid-term assessment
· Individual report
· You are required to provide a critical discussion on the various steps required for effective decision-making. You may focus on any decision-making model as discussed in class, but it is critical that you provide an in-depth discussion of the various steps involved in effective decision-making. Kindly note your report should provide references and should use the Harvard Reference System.
· Expected table of contents: Introduction on the choice of decision model, Literature review on the chosen decision model, Critical discussion on the chosen decision model, Conclusion, References
· The assignment should be submitted in a pdf or Word document
Formalities:
· Wordcount: 2000 words
· Cover, Table of Contents, References and Appendix are excluded of the total wordcount.
· Font: Arial 12,5 pts.
· Text alignment: Justified.
· The in-text References and the Bibliography have to be in Harvard’s citation style.
Submission: due end of Week 7 by the 22nd November at 23:59 – Via Moodle (Turnitin).
Weight: This task is a 40% of your total grade for this subject.
It assesses the following learning outcomes:
· Outcome 1: To have an in-depth understanding of effective decision-making processes within a business context marked by uncertainty, risk, danger, opportunity and growth.
· Outcome 2: To identify and apply interpretive and analytical methods and tools for effective analysis and decision-making.
· Outcome 3: To apply the framework of effective decision-making within the business context of Risk Management.
· Outcome 4: To critically appreciate the framework of problem analysis with the context of decision-making.
Rubrics
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Exceptional 90-100 |
Good 80-89 |
Fair 70-79 |
Marginal fail 60-69 |
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Knowledge & Understanding (20%) |
Student demonstrates excellent understanding of key concepts and uses vocabulary in an entirely appropriate manner. |
Student demonstrates good understanding of the task and mentions some relevant concepts and demonstrates use of the relevant vocabulary. |
Student understands the task and provides minimum theory and/or some use of vocabulary. |
Student understands the task and attempts to answer the question but does not mention key concepts or uses minimum amount of relevant vocabulary. |
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Application (30%) |
Student applies fully relevant knowledge from the topics delivered in class. |
Student applies mostly relevant knowledge from the topics delivered in class. |
Student applies some relevant knowledge from the topics delivered in class. Misunderstanding may be evident. |
Student applies little relevant knowledge from the topics delivered in class. Misunderstands are evident. |
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Critical Thinking (30%) |
Student critically assesses in excellent ways, drawing outstanding conclusions from relevant authors. |
Student critically assesses in good ways, drawing conclusions from relevant authors and references. |
Student provides some insights but stays on the surface of the topic. References may not be relevant. |
Student makes little or none critical thinking insights, does not quote appropriate authors, and does not provide valid sources. |
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Communication (20%) |
Student communicates their ideas extremely clearly and concisely, respecting word count, grammar and spellcheck |
Student communicates their ideas clearly and concisely, respecting word count, grammar and spellcheck |
Student communicates their ideas with some clarity and concision. It may be slightly over or under the wordcount limit. Some misspelling errors may be evident. |
Student communicates their ideas in a somewhat unclear and unconcise way. Does not reach or does exceed wordcount excessively and misspelling errors are evident. |