Organisation Behaviour

12/19/2014 BUSM1100_1520

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OB CASE STUDY ESSAY RUBRIC (40 MARKS)

INSTRUCTIONS: Please carefully read the descriptors for each of the assessment criteria. Click the level of achievement you believe the student has achieved then convert the corresponding percentage into mark.

Levels of Achievement

Criteria Below Expectations (Fail) 0-49

Meets Expectations (Pass) 50-59

Meets Expectations (Credit) 60-69

Exceeds Expectations (Distinction) 70- 79

Exceeds Expectations (High Distinction) 80-100

Introduction (10% OF 40)

0 to 49 % Did not demonstrate adequate consideration of context and purpose and a clear focus on the essay questions

50 to 59 % Demonstrates some consideration of context and purpose and attempts to focus on the essay questions

60 to 69 % Demonstrates adequate consideration of context and purpose and a clear focus on the essay questions

70 to 79 % Demonstrates a good understanding of context and purpose and fully aligns with the essay questions

80 to 100 % Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context and purpose that is responsive to the research questions

Theory-base analysis (30% of 40)

0 to 49 % Relevant key OB theories and frameworks are poorly discussed and little or no link made to issues/problems in the case study.

50 to 59 % Some relevant key OB theories and frameworks are discussed and attempt made to linked appropriately to issues/problems in the case study.

60 to 69 % Relevant key relevant OB theories and frameworks are discussed and linked made appropriately to issues/problems in the case study.

70 to 79 % Relevant key OB theories and frameworks are discussed and linked made to the issues/problems in the case study with some evidence of critical evaluation and clarity.

80 to 100 % Relevant key OB theories and frameworks are discussed and linked made to the issues/problems in the case study with exceptional critical evaluation and clarity.

Evidence-based analysis (20% of 40)

0 to 49 % The analysis was not coherent and based on irrelevant evidence and practice.

50 to 59 % An attempt at a coherent analysis was based on partial use of relevant evidence and practice.

60 to 69 % A coherent analysis was based on thorough use of some relevant evidence and practice.

70 to 79 % A coherent and comprehensive analysis was based on thorough use of the most relevant evidence and practice.

80 to 100 % A coherent and complete analysis was based on complete use of all relevant evidence, concepts and practice.

Recommendations and Conclusions (10% of 40)

0 to 49 % Stated general conclusions and recommendations which were not fully supported by the analysis and development.

50 to 59 % Drew limited conclusions and recommendations which followed logically from the analysis and development of explicit elements in the topic.

60 to 69 % Drew conclusions and recommendations which followed logically from the analysis and development of explicit elements in the topic.

70 to 79 % Drew a good set of conclusions and recommendations which followed logically from the analysis and development of all explicit and some implicit elements evident in the topic.

80 to 100 % Drew an excellent set of conclusions and recommendations which followed logically from the analysis and development of both explicit and implicit elements evident in the topic.

Clarity of writing and expression.(15 % of 40)

0 to 49 % Ideas and points difficult to comprehend. Paragraphs and sentences were poorly constructed and illogical. Writing was fraught with clichés and misuse of language.

50 to 59 % Significant problems with clarity, coherence, and/or consistency. Paragraphs were poorly organised or unfocused. More than an occasional problem with sentence

60 to 69 % Most ideas were clearly expressed, though with some need for improvement. Paragraphs generally coherent, but some were poorly organized or focused. Some problems with sentence

70 to 79 % Ideas were generally clearly expressed, perhaps with an occasional lapse in clarity. Paragraphs were generally coherent, sentences mostly well-crafted and varied, and words well-chosen,

80 to 100 % Clear, logical, creative expression and well crafted sentences. Paragraphing was coherent and consistent with the ideas being presented. Demonstrated a creative and accurate use of

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construction, poor word choice, or over reliance on clichés.

construction and/or word choice.

though perhaps with a couple problems.

language and phrasing.

Supporting materials and referencing (15% of 40)

0 to 49 % The analysis was based very limited sources and did not adopted RMIT Business referencing style. Less than 10 journal articles

50 to 59 % The analysis was gathered from several, relevant source(s) beyond those provided and requested; and adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriatel (but not consistently with some errors). Mimimum 10 journal articles

60 to 69 % The analysis was gathered from several, relevant source(s) beyond those provided and requested; and adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriately, accurately and consistently. Minimum 12 journal articles

70 to 79 % The analysis was gathered from many diverse, high quality source(s) beyond those provided and requested; and adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriately, accurately and consistently. Minimum 14 journal articles

80 to 100 % The information analysed was gathered from many diverse, high quality source(s) beyond those provided and adopted; and adopted RMIT Business referencing style appropriately, accurately and consistently. Minimum 16 journal articles

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