Learning Outcomes Part A
c) Demonstrate effective communication and practical problem-solving skills to effectively manage people in a range of organisational contexts
d) Critically reflect on the roles and functions that managers perform in the context of the challenges and risks they have to address in the changing environment. e) Develop and justify a model of management cognisant of the organisational minutiae to guide future practice.
Submission 12 Week Delivery: By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Friday Module
5.1 (week 9)
Intensive Class: By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday Module 5.1 (Week 5)
Weighting Part A 20%
Total Marks 20 marks
Context:
This assessment is designed for you to experience the challenges that managers face in thinking strategically, conceptually and analytically to create effective organisations and productive work environments. It is in two parts and this is Part A of Assessment 3.
Part A is designed to focus your thinking on more strategic issues from modules five and six in relation to management, people and teams, whilst requiring you to integrate the underlying principles discussed in earlier modules. It is in essence your approach and philosophy to future proofing your organisation (or one you know well).
Part B requires you to critique the Part A video of another student based on your knowledge of the underlying principles.
Instructions:
Part A
You are to prepare a 5- 10-minute video presentation on your approach to managing your organisation into the future. Your chosen organisation may be your current or recant employer or one with which you are very familiar.
The focus of your presentation will be on the topics discussed in modules five and six. For example:
• Creating an ethical organisation
• Leveraging culture and diversity
• Competitive advantage through strategic people management
• Fostering innovation
It is best to address genuine challenges the organisation faces in these areas, so discuss other ideas you have with your facilitator. You may focus on any one of the topics listed above and use that as the core discussion around which you could discuss the other three.
Your presentation must discuss the challenges faced, your vision or strategic objectives and importantly, your approach to managing the required strategies and actions.
Whilst you will be focusing on the topics from modules five and six, it is expected that you will bring into consideration any relevant topics from other modules.
You must also include lessons you have learnt throughout this subject from activities and previous assessments such as your group assessment. For example, if your chosen topic was about leveraging culture and diversity, you could identify how this was addressed in your assessment group and any learnings you can transfer to your workplace challenge.
Presentations must be between 5 to 10 minutes and you are to talk direct to the camera, that is, no presentation slides are required. You may refer to notes as a prompt but are not to read them verbatim. In some respects, this may be like a job interview for a senior management role, so you need to convince the audience that you are capable of addressing and managing the issues faced.
NOTE: You must provide a list of references to support your presentation. This can be provided in a separate document and uploaded via the assessment 3 Part A portal.
Your presentation will be assessed and graded by the facilitator against the following criteria:
1. Knowledge and understanding of theoretical models
2. Appropriate application of theory to the challenges faced
3. Effective presentation skills – both verbal and non-verbal
4. Use of supporting research
The learning rubric below shows the weighting and description for each of these requirements.
Confidentiality: As your presentation will be viewed by another student for completion of Part B of this assessment, if you have concerns over sensitive company information a fictitious company name may be used. If you have further concerns, please discuss these with your facilitator.
Recording Instructions:
The recording of your presentation needs to be of a reasonable quality. Using your mobile/cell phone or computer would suffice.
Creating your video presentation:
• Create a short video presentation (Length: 5-10 minutes)
• Be specific and clear as you will be assessed on originality and authenticity.
• Your presentation must be in a video format (mp4, MOV, etc.) for uploading into Blackboard (refer to the link below).
Tips on filming a video presentation is available at: https://laureate- au.blackboard.com/bbcswebdav/pid-3310931-dt-content-rid-
82324_1/institution/Groupwide/Submit%20Video%20Online%20Part%201%20Filming%20v 2.pdf
Referencing:
You must recognise all sources of information; including images that you can include in your work. Reference your work according to the APA 6th edition guidelines. Please see more information on referencing here http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
1) Submission Instructions for grading:
o Submit Assessment 3 Part A digital presentation via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades. o Make sure you save your video in .mp4 file format and follow the correct naming convention by putting your name and student number in the file name. Once you have added your video, click ‘Browse your Computer’ to attach your Reference list in a Word document to the same submission.
Uploading your video presentation:
• Detail instructions on compressing (if necessary) and uploading your video presentation is available at: https://laureate-
au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_40 44_1&content_id=_387629_1&mode=reset
• After uploading your video presentation for grading, retain a copy in a safe place as you will be required to upload a second copy into an online group forum. See instructions below.
2) Second submission – for peer review
The learning facilitator will allocate students to a specific online group forum for Assessment 3. This will be a closed forum only accessible between the enrolled student pair and the facilitator. Each student will upload a copy of their final video presentation from Assessment 3 Part A into their assigned online group and in doing so, will gain access to another student’s presentation to review and complete Assessment 3 Part B. This is a compulsory second online submission process that is necessary to finalise all requirements for Assessment 3.
Learning Rubric: Assessment 3 (Part A)
Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient) 65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Knowledge and understanding (technical and
theoretical knowledge)
Understands theoretical
models and concepts
Percentage for this
criterion
30% Limited understanding of required concepts
and knowledge
Key components of the assignment are not addressed. Knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline.
Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas.
Often confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s.
Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials.
Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s.
Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s.
Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading.
Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning.
Application of
knowledge to practise
Shows a clear understanding of the practical application and Limited understanding of the internal and external business environment.
Lacks a global perspective for potential market and trends. Understands the internal and external business environment including commercial context and market forces.
Understands local and global markets/trends. Understands the impact of financial, social, political, environmental issues on the business.
Demonstrates commercial awareness of product Evaluates the impact of financial, social, political, environmental issues on the business; and where relevant, as they relate to different countries where the business may operate. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
Analyses the impact of financial, social, political, environmental issues on the business; and where relevant, as they relate to
implications of key
concepts and principles
Percentage for this
criterion
30% Uses a limited range of
information as the basis of recommended practice. Accesses relevant information.
Adequately utilises information from a variety of sources.
Gathers/utilises competitor knowledge. development/service provision.
Understands the business.
Can prepare and presents business cases/proposals. Demonstrates commercial awareness of product development/service provision and cost relationships.
Understands the business and its risks.
Can prepare and presents business cases/proposals. different countries where the business may operate.
Critically demonstrates commercial awareness of product development/service provision and cost relationships.
Holistic understanding of business and its risks.
Assesses the impact of information and communication systems on the operations of the business.
Critical understanding of the global market opportunities and competitive environment.
Effective Communication
Well-structured presentation with clear flow of ideas and persuasive argument Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence. Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical.
Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments.
Line of reasoning is easy to follow. Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented; the presentation is logical, clear and well supported by evidence. Expertly presented; the presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas and arguments.
Percentage for this
criterion
30% Audience cannot follow the line of reasoning.
Non-verbals contradict the spoken message Reasonable use of non- verbal communication
skills Uses non-verbal communication skills effectively- Demonstrates cultural sensitivity.
Non-verbal skills are very effective and add value to the message Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic, demonstrates high levels of cultural sensitivity
Effective use of diverse presentation aids, including graphics and multi-media.
Excellent use of non- verbal communication skills adding impact to the message
Correct citation of key
resources and evidence
Professional presentation, well written and meeting APA guidelines for referencing
Percentage for this
criterion
10% Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, but these are not always explicit or well developed. Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within the organisation for sourcing evidence Demonstrates use of high-quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements. Shows evidence of wide scope within and without the organisation for sourcing evidence