Subject Code and TitleMGT600 Management, People and Teams / MGMT6009 Managing People and TeamsAssessmentCritical Discussion Individual/GroupIndividual Length750 words Learning OutcomesThe Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a) Critically assess the key principles and theories underlying management to achieve high-performing organisations at projects, teams, and individual levels.
b) Critically evaluate and reflect on effective relationships between people and teams in organisations and projects.
Submission12-Week Duration: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday Module 2.2 (Week 4)
6-Week Duration: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday end of Module 2.2 (Week 2)
Weighting20% Total Marks100 marks
Assessment Task
This assessment requires you to explore and critically discuss the models, concepts, and theories presented in Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1 and their practical application through your experiences and observations by contributing to a group discussion and then submitting an individual critical discussion report.
Please refer to the Task Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
Successful managers take a 360-degree view of their environment and are cognisant of opportunities to learn and apply ideas from other industries and disciplines. The first three sub modules (Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1) of this subject serve to orient you to the varying roles and contexts in which managers must operate and introduces foundational skills in managing people and teams. This assessment is designed for you to demonstrate not only an understanding of managerial concepts but also their practical application. In doing so, you will demonstrate critical thinking and evaluative skills as well as effective communication skills required in a virtual environment.
Instructions
Group Formation
At the beginning of the trimester, you will be placed in a group of 3-4 students by the Learning Facilitator. Your group will be a forum for sharing thoughts, experiences, and research in relation to the learning activities in the Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1.
Note: Although the Assessment 1 is an individual assessment, it is important to build relationships with your group members. This is because you will work with the same group for Assessment 2. Introduce yourself to your group with an introductory post. It will also help to have a virtual meeting to get to know each other.
Complete Learning Activities in Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1
You are required to individually complete the following learning activities:
Module 1.1 Learning Activity 2: Environment Analysis and Actions for Managers
Module 1.2 Learning Activity 1: Comparing Operational Management and Project Management Module 2.1 Learning Activity 1: Communication Styles
Each of these learning activities requires you to post responses (of 250 words) into the group discussion forum in Blackboard.
You are also required to comment (using 100–200 words) on the posts made by fellow group members contributing to their discussion by sharing your practical experiences, observations, and research. You must reply to the posts of at least two (2) other students for each activity. This means you will write a total of 3 activity posts and 6 replies.
Please refer to Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1 Learning Activities section for more information about completing these learning activities.
ALL posts and replies must be completed by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT on the Wednesday preceding the end of Module 2.2, that is the Assessment 1 submission due date. You are strongly encouraged however to make posts and replies each week.
Critical Discussion Report
You are required to submit an individually written critical discussion report of 750 words in MS Word (.doc or .docx) format, addressing the following questions:
How are the topics covered in Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1 relevant to you? You should discuss a minimum of 2 topics from each of the modules 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1. Their relevance may relate to your work or study With respect to the three (3) group discussion activities, How and why did your
perceptions and experiences differ from those of the other group members?
What have you learnt and how will you apply this in the future? If you are currently working or have previous work experience, you may discuss how you would manage situations differently based on your learnings.
Report Structure
Please structure your report as follows:
Cover sheet: With student details (student name, ID number, subject code & name, assessment number and title) Introduction: Outline the context, purpose, and structure of your report (5–10% of word count) Main discussion section: Answer each of the questions above (80–90% of word count) • Conclusion: Provide a summary of the report (5–10% of word count) Reference list Appendices: You MUST include a copy of your posts and replies to your group
discussion activities
Please note that this is a short report with a word limit of 750. Therefore, it is important that you make use of tables, figures, and diagrams as these are not part of your word count.
You will be assessed against the assessment rubric below and your level of insight and application of knowledge from Modules 1.1, 1.2, and 2.1.
You are strongly advised to read the rubric, which is an evaluation guide with criteria for grading your assignment—this will give you a clear picture of what a successful critical discussion report looks like.
Referencing
It is essential that you use appropriate APA style for citing and referencing research. Please see more information on referencing here: Academic Skills webpage
Submission Instructions
Submit your individual critical discussion report via the Assessment 1 link in the main navigation menu in MGT600 / MGMT6009 Management, People, and Teams. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
All submissions must be in MS Word (.doc or .docx) format.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
