assessment item 2 requirements

8/12/2019 Assessment Item 2 requirements

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Assessment item 1

EssayValue: 40%

If you pick the right people and give them the opportunityto spread their wings and put compensation as a carrierbehind it you almost don't have to manage them.Jack Welch

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Due date: 21-Apr-2014Return date: 12-May-2014

Length: 2,500 wordsSubmission method options

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Task

One of the most important roles of human resource management is finding the right staff for theorganisation. In the current, changing business environment this is presenting the HR manager with a

number of challenges. The scarcity of skills and talent, the need to hire for aptitude and potential notcurrent skills, and the need to match employee and organisational values are being widely debated.

Critically examine the changing focus of staffing policy, using practical illustrations, to demonstratehow and why the focus on staffing practice has changed. Examples can be drawn from your ownexperience, workplace and academic literature.

Online submission via Turnitin is required for this assignment.

Rationale

This assignment is designed to:

familiarise students with the nature of the HRM phenomenon and the different perspectivesfrom which it is viewed;

encourage students to explore various HRM theories;

develop the ability to identify the importance of the HR function in the effective managementof people;

familiarise students with the gap which may exist between the academic theories and the realworld practice of HRM;

encourage students to develop a critical understanding of the extent to which organisationsadhere to espoused HRM policies;

encourage students to explore the various HR challenges such as environmental,organisational, individual and in the performance of their day-to-day responsibilities;

complicated relationship among top management, line managers, HR managers andemployees and its effect on HR policies and practices;
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encourage students to develop sound analytical skills based on in-depth literature research,learnt theories, case studies and work practices.

Marking criteria

GRADING CRITERIA: Assignment 1

Listed below are the features required to achieve the stated grades.

< 45%Poor failure

45-49-%Fail

50-64%Pass

65-74%Credit

75-85%Distinction

>85%High

Distinction

Scope ofassignment (50%)(includes:breadth/depth of

knowledge, focuson topic, support ofarguments). Discusses arange of issuesassociated withmodern staffingconcerns andtrends, such asvalues, aptitude,skills, talent andorganisational fit. Demonstratesknowledge of the

debatesurrounding theissues identifiedand theirimplications for HRpractice. Discussion isfocussed on therequirements ofthe question (ie.does notnoticeably digressfrom the topic andincorporateirrelevant issues). Provides suitablesupport forarguments raisedusing reference toacademic literatureand practicalexamples.

Unreflectivepersonalcomment,incoherent

argument.Entirely copied.Completemisinterpretation of topic.

Topic not fullycovered.Discussion toobrief. Overuse

of quotations,with littleexplanation.Insufficientsupport fromliterature.

A reasonablybalancedsummary ofthe issues

reflected inthe studymaterialspertinent totheassignmenttopic.Someexplanation,illustrationand supportforargumentspresented is

providedfrom theliterature.Presentationmeets mostof the mainprotocols.

A fuller,moresystematicexploration

of theassignmenttopic, whichmay includean attemptat criticalcomment orappraisal.Regularsupportprovidedfrom theliterature.Few

presentation flaws.

Acomprehensiveexploration

of the topic,with soundcriticalcommentand apersonalsynthesis ofthe issuesexamined.Demonstratesunderstanding,interpretation

andpresentationof ideas andarguments.Detailedsupportprovidedfromliterature.

Clear andexactunderstanding,

interpretationandpresentationof main ideasandargumentsrelevant totheassignmenttask.Demonstratesappropriateselection andintegration of

ideas andtheory.Demonstratesbreadth anddepth ofunderstanding and hasinsights andawareness ofdeeper moresubtleaspects of thetopic content.Evidence oforiginality andindependentthought.

Structure (30%)(Includes:Organisation ofideas, logicalargument, use of

support/evidence) Use of correctly

Structureconfused, notdiscernable, notexplained.

Openingparagraphsimply restatesthe topic.No

direction/outline of intended

Mainargumentsandconclusionsoutlined in

the openingparagraph.





Mainargumentsandconclusionsoutlined in the

openingparagraph.


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structuredargument Paper includesan introduction,structuredparagraphs, a

conclusion andreference list Discussion/argument is presented,developed andsupported in astandardappropriate to levelof study.

discussionprovided forthe reader.Some majoraspect of thetopic missed.

Definitionsprovided inthe context ofthediscussion.Main points

discussed inlogicallysequentialparagraphs.Summary infinalparagraph.

Demonstratedknowledgeof principlesandconcepts

relevant totopic.Relevantkey theoriesand ideasexplored ina mannerappropriateto theassignment.Demonstrated thoroughunderstanding of

materialpresentedin studymaterials.

Main pointsof thediscussionareexaminedcritically,

ideassynthesisedwell toproduce alogicallyconstructedandsupportedargument.Fluentwriting styleappropriateto theassessment

tasks.Main pointsdiscussed inlogicallysequentialparagraphs.Summary infinalparagraph.

Providesstrong, clearlyarticulatedarguments,withsupporting

evidencefrom literatureand/or realworldexamples.Fluent writingstyleappropriate totheassessmenttasks.Main pointsdiscussed inlogically

sequentialparagraphs.Summary infinalparagraph.

Evidence ofreading (15%)(Includes: range ofsuitable references

used, correctreferencing/citationtechnique) Discussiondemonstratesevidence ofreading beyond thestudy materialsprovided A range ofsuitable referenceshave been used toenhance andsupport issues

raised in thediscussion Source materialhas been cited andreferencedcorrectly

No evidence ofreading in textof assignment.No

acknowledgements orbibliography.

Reading notwell integratedinto text ofessay.

Little evidenceof reading.Limitedacknowledgement of sourcematerial.

The text oftheassignmentshows some

evidence thatsubjectmaterialshave beenread andacknowledged.Argumentsshow basicability toapplyfundamentalconcepts, butarguments

based uponlimitedevidence.An accuratebibliographyis attached.

Well-reasonedargumentsare

supportedand withreference toa broadrange ofliterature,drawn formaterialssourcesbeyond thestudymaterialsprovided.Reading is

integratedinto thediscussionwell, andanalyticalandevaluativecommentsis providedwhereappropriate.Accuratereferencingand citation(someflaws).

Evidence ofhaving readbeyond thecore

materials.Able toconsidertopic/issuesin ethbroaderdisciplinarycontext.Evidence ofsynthesis,analyticalskills andindependentthought.

Accuratereferencingand citation(few flaws).

Evidence ofhavingresearched/read more

widelybeyond thecore material.

Accuratereferencingand citation(almostflawless).


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Presentation (5%)(Includes: clarity ofexpression andpresentation ofideas) Follows

presentationguidelinespresented inSubject Outline Correct use ofAPA referencingstyle Written in clear,comprehensibleEnglish

Expression,presentation(structure,citations) andEnglish(grammar,

spelling,punctuation) areinaccurate.

Expression isunclear withweakpresentation(structure,citations) and

English(grammar,spelling,punctuation)errors.

Expressionandpresentationarecomprehensible but lack

clarity.

Expressionis lucid andclear withprecise useoflanguage.

Writing styleappropriateto theassignmenttype.Few laws ingrammarandspelling.

Expressionandpresentationof ideas aremainlyaccurate.

Fluentwriting styleappropriatetoassessmentitem.Grammarand spellingaccurate

Expressionandpresentationof ideas aredevelopedand clear.

Fluent writingstyleappropriate toassessmentitem.Grammar andspellingaccurate

Presentation

Essay Writing

Essays are a learning tool. They require you to gather and assess a range of information in relation toa particular question. To do this you need to distinguish between information that is relevant and notrelevant, evaluate what people have said, and arrive at your own ideas on the topic based upon thedifferent perspectives and viewpoints you have examined. Your ideas then need to be presented insuch a way that the reader can clearly understand your view, the debate surrounding the topic andhow you have arrived at your position. This means your ideas must be clearly articulated, logicallypresented and well supported.

There are many sites where you can find information about essay planning, structure, and formatting.If you are unclear about how to begin use the structure foundathttp://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/my-studies/learning/pdfs/essay.pdf.

Remember your essay should present your ideas and be supported with appropriate evidence andreferences.

Assessment item 2Leadership, Decision Making & EthicsValue: 40%

Due date: 10-Apr-2014Return date: 01-May-2014Length: 2500 WordsSubmission method options

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Task
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Effective leadership, decision making and ethical management are linked both in theory and inpractice.How may leaders ensure organisational decisions are made ethically? Use examples toillustrate your argument from organisations with which you are familiar.

Rationale

This assignment is designed to:

familiarise students with the various theories concerning decision making, leadership andmanagerial ethics;

encourage students to discern the strengths and weaknesses of the wide array of theoreticalcontributions;

encourage students to use empirical evidence to support their arguments.

Marking criteria

Your assignment will be assessed according to the extent to which it has:

answered the question set, kept to the topic and covered only relevant issues;

shown adequate use of a range of academic resources (e.g., journal articles, managementbooks) to support arguments and recommendations;

taken a critical orientation to the topic, theories and readings;

built a sound argument using analysis, explanation and interpretation;

incorporated original thinking based on a clear evaluation of evidence, treating sourcescritically and acknowledging their strengths and weaknesses;

provided a well structured, clear and consistent line of reasoning across the assignment,including an effective introduction and conclusion;

demonstrated readability (this relates to structure; clarity of expression; explanations; linkagesand flow; grammar and spelling; use of headings; correct referencing and presentation).

* A comprehensive marking rubric will be available at the start of the session and posted in theResources section of Interact. *

Requirements

This assignment is to be submitted online only using Turnitin.

assessment item 2 requirements

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