MGMT5701: Assessment, Term 1 2022 1 Assessment Summary: Task Value Due date Learning Journal Part A 10% 1pm, 17th March 2022 Learning Journal Part B with Reflection 30% 1pm, 22nd April 2022 Lecture quizzes 30% 3 quizzes in the lecture during semester – worth 10% each quiz Video Assignment 30% 1pm, 13th April 2022 Late Penalties Requests for extensions must be made in writing according to UNSW policy detailed in the Subject Outline. Two Part Learning Journal based on Weekly Tutorial Submissions Learning Journal Part A = 10% Learning Journal Part B = 30% General guidelines: You will need to complete weekly tutorial submissions starting from Week 2. See the course weekly guide for the question/activity each week. The word limit for each weekly submission is 200 words (not including the question which you MUST include as a heading for each week, and any references you might want to use). Your weekly submissions must be submitted to Turnitin by 5pm on Monday each week. i. For example, the submission for Week 2 must be submitted to Turnitin no later than 5pm on 21st February 2022, and so on for following weeks. ii. Note that Turnitin will close at 5pm and no late submissions will be accepted. This is because you have nine (9) opportunities during the semester to post online and only need to submit your five (5) best postings. The first 2 you will choose from Weeks 2-5 (for Learning Journal Part A) and the second 3 you will choose from Weeks 6-10 (for Learning Journal Part B). You cannot change your weekly submission at all when you finalise your Learning Journal Part A or Learning Journal Part B – you must include the submissions as they were originally submitted to Turnitin. Learning Journal Part A = 10% Your 2 best weekly posts from Weeks 2-5 Due via Turnitin 1pm, 17th March 2022. Submit to Turnitin ONE DOCUMENT containing your TWO best posts from Weeks 2-5 inclusive. a. You MUST include the question from each of the weeks you are answering – the question does not count in the word count. b. You MUST include any references you have used for your two posts, using Harvard referencing style. Word limit = 400 words (plus or minus 10% as per university protocol). a. Word limit does not include the question OR references. You must not include any other information and the posts you submit MUST be the same as your original posts. Please check the marking rubric for detail on the level of work required to achieve various grades. MGMT5701: Assessment, Term 1 2022 2 Learning Journal Part B = 30% Your 3 best weekly posts from Weeks 6-10 PLUS a reflection Due via Turnitin 1pm, 22nd April 2022. Word limit = 1600 words (plus or minus 10% as per university protocol). Choose your THREE best posts from Weeks 6-10 inclusive. i. The posts you submit MUST be the same as your original posts. ii. This section has a word limit of 600 words. You must also include a REFLECTION (approximately 1000 words). i. The reflection, written at the start of Learning Journal Part B is to consider: Drawing on the issues you have chosen as your 5 best reflections throughout the semester and the key themes underpinning the course, outline what you have learnt throughout the term in MGMT5701: In your reflection things you could consider include: which issues resonated the most with you and why What did you find most challenged or confronted by and why How you will apply these lessons to your future career. You should include a brief introduction and conclusion as part of your reflection. Please consider the role of relevant theory in your reflection. Please check the marking rubric for detail on the level of work required to achieve the various grades. You can find some tips on how to do a successful reflection here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/producing-reflections/academic- reflections/general-tips Please submit the above in ONE DOCUMENT with a signed cover sheet at the front. Please check the marking rubric for detail on the level required to achieve various grades. Late penalties apply as detailed in the subject outline. How will Learning Journal Parts A and B be assessed The rubric below sets out the criteria upon which your weekly submissions and reflection will be evaluated. It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the marking rubric. Where is applies, each section is weighted equally. Broadly, the rubric considers: 1. PART A and PART B – Required Components: Each of the required weekly preparation tasks is addressed thoroughly and are included in the submission. 2. PART A and PART B – Structure: Writing is clear, concise, and well organised with excellent sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There are no spelling, grammar, or syntax errors. 3. PART B ONLY – Depth of reflection: Learning Journal Part B demonstrates an in-depth reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided, as applicable. 4. PART B ONLY – Evidence and Practice: Learning Journal Part B reflection shows strong evidence of synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the course. The implications of these insights for the individual’s overall learning is thoroughly detailed. MGMT5701: Assessment, Term 1 2022 3 Marking Rubric for Learning Journal: Assessment criteria Did not meet requirements (f) More work needed (p) Meets expectations (c) Exceeds expectations (d) Sophisticated in all aspects (hd) Required components (Part A & B) Journal does not include the required number of weekly submissions Journal includes the required number of weekly submissions, but they are broad comments rather than thoughtful considerations of the relevant questions. No or limited inclusion of theory. Journal includes the required number of weekly submissions, with some thoughtful considerations of the relevant questions. Limited inclusion of theory. Journal includes well considered weekly submissions with reference to relevant theory. Journal demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the issues/perspectives with application of relevant theory. Structure (Part A & B) Structure is unsatisfactory, with no coherence between or within sections. Referencing does not conform to Harvard style or is absent. Poor formatting of presentation. Basic flow to structure with basic expression. Referencing may contain inaccuracies and/or does not conform to Harvard style. Basic formatting of presentation. Structure expression and organisation meets expectations. For the most part, referencing is provided. Structure expression and organisation contribute to a strong piece of analysis. Referencing or formatting errors, if any, are minor. Structure expression and organisation exceeds expectations. Flawless referencing & formatting. Depth of reflection (Part B only) Response demonstrates a minimal or lack of reflection on, or personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are missing, inappropriate, and/or unsupported. Examples, when applicable, are not provided or are of questionable relevance. Response demonstrates a limited reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are unsupported or supported with flawed arguments. Examples, when applicable, are not provided or are irrelevant to the assessment Response demonstrates a basic level of reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are not always supported or supported with questionable arguments. Examples, when applicable, are not always provided or are somewhat irrelevant. Response demonstrates a general reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are almost always supported. Appropriate examples are provided, as applicable. Response demonstrates an superior and in-depth reflection on, and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and always well supported. Clear, detailed examples are provided, as applicable. Evidence and practice (Part B only) Response shows no evidence of synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the entire course. No implications for the student’s overall learning is presented. Response shows little evidence of synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the entire course. Partial or inadequate implications of these insights for the student’s overall learning is presented. Response shows some evidence of synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the entire course. The implications of these insights for the student’s overall learning is soundly detailed. Response shows suitable evidence of synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the entire course. Implications of insights for the student’s learning is well detailed. Response shows strong evidence of synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the entire course. The implications of these insights for the student’s overall learning is thoroughly detailed. MGMT5701: Assessment, Term 1 2022 4 In-Lecture Quizzes – 30% (3 quizzes worth 10% each) There will be three online quizzes held in the lectures during the semester. Each quiz will be worth 10% of the course mark. The quizzes are designed to assess your ongoing learning in the course. Each quiz will only relate to the weeks immediately before it and content that has not already been assessed in a prior quiz. The date of the quizzes will not be available prior to the lectures. Please do not email the lecturer asking if a quiz is on in any week – to ensure fairness, there will be no advance notice provided to any student. Students who cannot attend a lecture where a quiz is administered must apply for Special Consideration following the Special Consideration Policy. Video Presentation – 30% Due via Moodle 1pm,13th April 2022. An individual video presentation addressing the questions below. Length = 5 minutes (with the usual 10% leeway) Max file size = 5GB Video task: In this assessment, you as an individual will produce a video addressing questions below. The video should be 5 minutes in length. While you may use visual aids (PowerPoint slides etc.) such aids should not overshadow your appearance in the video. At some point you must include a significant piece to camera, free from other visual aids (you appear full screen). It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the assessment outline and marking rubric in this guide. Further guidance and an opportunity to ask questions will be provided in class. Question: You are an HR manager for a manufacturing company that operates one factory in a CME and one factory in an LME. The company is considering expanding its operations into a third country. Considering the key elements of employment relations in each country, provide advice to the company Board via video as to which country you would propose for the new factory including: 1. Describing the main characteristics and differences in employment relations in each country. Use relevant theory to support your explanation of these characteristics and to explain key differences. o Main characteristics might include trade unions, other structures of workplace representation, legal structures, political structures. 2. What is your recommendation including the reasons why you are making that recommendation. Key facts to consider: You decide which specific LME and CME the company currently operates in, and which specific country you are going to recommend as the location of the new factory. Make sure you choose an MGMT5701: Assessment, Term 1 2022 5 LME and a CME – not countries with the same varieties of capitalism nor ones that do NOT fall into the LME or CME categories according to the theory. It does not matter what the company manufactures – just consider a generic manufacturing scenario. You should not be providing any information about what is being made. The company will need to build the new factory as well as recruit (and possibly train) a new workforce. The Board takes a broadly pluralist approach to employment relations but might be willing to consider new forms of employment relations if appropriate. The Board wants to focus on reducing labour costs in the new factory. When the previously family owned company was founded in 1910 it had a paternalistic approach to its employees, providing benefits such as workplace childcare, a free staff canteen and excellent retirement benefits. However, its recent stock market listing as a public company may require it to change focus The company has, in the past, had some industrial action both countries, although there are differences in unionisation levels. Required elements of the video: The video is to be 5 minutes in length. Any ‘credits’ roll to show research references and acknowledgements must be included within the time length. The video must clearly indicate your name and student id. The video should not simply be slides with an audio background or with your face in a tiny corner of the screen for the whole presentation. You must complete a significant (full screen) piece to camera. While slides and other forms of animations are, of course, useful when showing certain types of information, this video assessment requires that we see your face and hear your voice. A failure to embed yourself into the video will result in a fail grade for this assessment task. You must demonstrate critical thinking; thus, the video must be an evaluation rather than merely a description of the topic. The video MUST acknowledge any of academic sources (books, chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles), as well as any other sources (official reports, organisation websites, ABS data, media articles, etc.) drawn upon. This will assist with authenticating your claims and giving credibility to your voice. Reference requirements: You must refer to a minimum of six (6) academic sources during your presentation to provide evidence supporting your arguments. Examples of the type of background research expected from students are: published research in peer reviewed academic journals, mainstream media sources, and government, union, and company sources of information. Web-based sources whose legitimacy is not readily verifiable (e.g. private blogs, Wikipedia) are not recommended. Examples of the academic journals you might search include (note this list is not exhaustive): Academy of Management Journal Academy of Management Learning and Education Academy of Management Perspectives Academy of Management Review Business Communication Quarterly Business Horizons Cross Cultural Management Employee Relations Group & Organization Management Journal of Business Communication Journal of Industrial Relations Journal of Labour History Journal of Management Education MGMT5701: Assessment, Term 1 2022 6 Journal of Management Information Systems Organization Science Other Notes and Requirements: Remember – this is an employment relations assignment. While employment relations touches on many other disciplines (you learnt this in the first few weeks), this video is not an assignment on economics or any other discipline so please don’t cover in detail issues that are not directly elements of employment relations. Look at the lecture notes to work out what the elements of employment relations might be and discuss in your tutorial groups – you have been taught all of these elements in the first few weeks of the course… How do I make the video The need to make a video can feel daunting. But you don’t need a Hollywood production studio to complete the assessment. As long as you have access to a mobile phone or laptop, you have all the tools necessary. You can look at these sites for some ideas: 6 Tips for filming on your phone https://shootsta.com/blog/6-tips-for-filming-on-your-phone/ Loom – Screencasting software https://shootsta.com/blog/6-tips-for-filming-on-your-phone/ Screencast-o-matic https://screencast-o-matic.com/home How do I submit the video After recording the video using your computer or on a mobile device, upload the video to Moodle ahead of the assessment deadline. Please note that late submissions (without advance notice, medical documentation and approval from the subject coordinator) will incur a penalty as outlined in the Subject Outline. How will the video be assessed The assessment rubric sets out the criteria upon which the video submission will be assessed. MGMT 5701 Assessment Guide Term 1 2022 7 Marking Rubric for Video Presentation: Assessment criteria (and weighting) Did not meet requirements (f) More work needed (p) Meets expectations (c) Exceeds expectations (d) Sophisticated in all aspects (hd) Describe the main characteristics of ER in each country (weighting = 30%) Presentation describes some main characteristics but provides no comparison. Country types chosen do not adhere to instructions. Claims are not substantiated using relevant evidence. And/or no use of theory to describe roles. Presentation describes the main characteristics adequately and provides limited analysis. Insufficient evidence is used to support description and comparison. No or limited use of theory. Presentation describes the main characteristics in some detail, and provides comparisons supported by evidence. Limited use of theory. Presentation describes the main characteristics in detail, and provides analysis supported by significant evidence including reference to relevant theory. Presentation describes the main characteristics thoughtfully and in detail, providing analysis supported by significant evidence of excellent quality. Demonstrates sophisticated understanding of the issues/perspectives with application of relevant theory. What has been the impact of COVID-19 (weighting = 30%) Changes and current challenges are not identified. No reference to supporting materials and/or theory. Changes and current challenges are discussed in a broad/limited manner. Insufficient supporting materials and/or theory are used to substantiate the argument. Changes and current challenges are outlined in clear way. At least parts of the argument are substantiated with academic material & evidence. Discussion of changes and current challenges is detailed, clear and well substantiated with academic material & evidence. Discussion of changes and current challenges is eloquent and compelling. Wide variety of relevant academic sources & evidence used to support the argument. Recommendation (weighting = 10%) No clear recommendation has been made. Recommendation is not properly supported by arguments/reasoning is unclear. Recommendation is adequately supported by arguments/reasoning is clear. Recommendation is clearly supported by the arguments. Recommendation is succinctly supported by the arguments. Presentation, Use of visual aids, Grammar (weighting = 30%) Presentation is unsatisfactory, with no coherence between or within sections. Visual aids are ineffective. Video is more than 10% over/under time. There is no significant piece to camera/no full face to camera. Referencing does not conform to Harvard style or is absent. Poor formatting of presentation. Basic flow to presentation with basic expression. There is a limited piece to camera/little full face to camera/or too much reliance on visual aids. Visual aids are poor quality. Referencing may contain inaccuracies and/or does not conform to Harvard style. Basic formatting of presentation. Presentation expression and organisation meets expectations. Piece to camera is acceptable. Visual aids complement the presentation. For the most part, referencing is provided. Presentation expression and organisation contribute to a strong piece of analysis. Piece to camera is significant and good quality. Visual aids enhance the presentation. Referencing or formatting errors, if any, are minor. Presentation expression and organisation exceeds expectations. Excellent piece to camera. All visual aids significantly enhance the presentation. Flawless referencing & formatting.
