MGMT6002 Assignment One Brief Page 1 of 4 ASSESSMENT BRIEF Subject Code and Title MGMT6012Management
MGMT6002 Assignment One Brief Page 1 of 4
ASSESSMENT BRIEF
Subject Code and Title
MGMT6012Management Perspectives
Assessment
Assignment One:Case Study
Individual/Group
Individual
Length
2000 Word Limit
LearningOutcomes
• Critically analyse the roles, functions that managers
perform and discuss the challenges and risks they
have to address in today’s changing organisations
• Discuss the impact of values, ethics and diversity on
the culture of an organisation and therole, behaviour
and performance of managers within that
organisation
Submission
By 23:59 (SYD time) Friday of the end of Module 3
Weighting
40%
Total Marks
40 marks
Context:
The assessment suite in this subject is designed to provide students with a framework to
understand organisational behaviour, politics and the dynamics of the business
environment. The assessment suite aims to equip students with the necessary skills to
understand the constraints managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to
leverage advantages and overcome constraints and barriers in organisations.
Instructions:
Students will individually draw up a case study report on their own organisation, or an
organisation of their choice. The case study will demonstrate an understanding of
organisational theory including organisational ethics and ethical practice. The case study
report should include:
• a rationale for the research methodology and organisational theory utilised including
comparisons with alternative theory;
• utilisation of appropriate research strategies;
• a critical examination of the role of ethics and ethical practice relevant to the chosen
organisation;
• a discussion of the role and legitimacy of the management function and how it is
impacted by politics and the social environment;
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• incorporating the use of qualitative analysis; and
• incorporating the use of several high-quality external sources.
The report is to be limited to 2000 words, exclusive of formal document sections (i.e. title
page, executive summary, table of contents, references list, appendices, etc.), citations,
tables and graphs. Students should submit one file through Turnitin.
There are a number of forms the report could take. The exact form of the report will
depend on the additional research the student will undertake; students should aim for the
demonstration of deep learning, founded on theory through thorough reading of scholarly
literature, rather than on getting any aspect of the brief ‘right.’
Students should commence this assignment early, keep regular backups and ensure they
submit the correct, final version. Students should use this brief as the instruction set for the
assignment requirements. Additionally, the rubric below can be used to describe what
unacceptable, functional, proficient, advanced and exceptional assignments might look like
according to the criteria in the leftmost column of each row.
As this is a Masters level subject, students are expected to engage with high-quality
academic journal articles, using the Torrens University Library. Textbooks, Wikipedia and, in
general, anything that can be obtained through an open Google search page are considered
supplementary material, unbecoming of a postgraduate.
Students should begin their research on the case study method, looking into the
contributions of Robert K Yin.
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Learning Rubrics
There are numerous ways to interpret the assessment brief. This rubric should not be used as a prescription or tick-the-box list of
requirements but as a description of an amalgam of several possible interpretations and the standards they might take. The assessment will
be graded holistically, based on the criteria in the leftmost column. Your interpretation may not match the rubric exactly as you may extend
the requirements, using your initiative to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter. Additionally, you may demonstrate elements
described in the Advanced column and still be graded ‘Functional’ for one or more of the criteria (the reverse trend is also possible). Higher
performing submissions will depend on wider reading, rather than on the rubric verbatim.
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
(Functional) Pass
(Proficient) Credit
(Advanced) Distinction
High Distinction (Exceptional)
Research Methodology
25%
Outline and justify the
research methodology
employed
Little or no appreciation for the role of
methodology in undertaking a case study
approach.
Demonstration of role of
methodology but has
confused methods or has
provided a cursory or
incomplete account of
the employed
methodology.
Good demonstration of
research methodology.
Needs further
consideration of the role
that methodology plays
to as to make it more
prominent in the report.
Excellent
demonstration of
methodology. A
complete account of
methodology is
provided, which
appropriately
contextualises the
report.
Exceptional
demonstration of
methodology and a
model answer provided.
Strategies
25%
Apply a range of
strategies in validating
theories in the subject
Little or no integration with theoretical
concepts introduced in the subject or with
others found with broader reading.
Integration with theory is
attempted but needs
greater attention to
demonstrate mastery
with the subject matter.
Good integration with
theoretical concepts
introduced in the subject.
Some greater, tighter
integration is needed.
Excellent integration
with theory, very
well presented,
skilfully manages
cohesion and
paraphraphing.
Exceptional integration
with theoretical
material fromthe
subject and with
broader reading the
student has engaged in.
A model answer
provided.
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Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
(Functional) Pass
(Proficient) Credit
(Advanced) Distinction
High Distinction (Exceptional)
Ethical Acumen
25%
Critically evaluate
applicable ethical
dimensions of the case
study
Ignorance of ethical underpinnings of the
case study. Fails to identifyethical, cultural
or normative frameworks to the case study.
Attempt at highlighting
ethical considerations is
shown but need
considerable
development to ascertain
an acceptable level of
understanding.
Good attempt at
demonstration of ethical
considerations in the
case study. Some greater
thought is needed to
attain mastery of the
concepts.
Very good
demonstration of
understanding of
ethical, cultural and
normative
frameworks
applicable to the
case study.
Skilfully incorporates
and makes ethical
considerations a feature
of the report. A clear
and complete
understanding is
demonstrated.
Qualitative Analysis
25%
Evaluate the case study
scenario with
appropriate qualitative
analysis
Shows little or no analysis of the material
brought forward for inclusion to the case
study.
Shows an attempt at
analysing the data
brought forward for the
case study but may to
bring in further detail.
Does not synthesise the
analysis into a cogent
argument.
Good attemptat
analysing the case study.
Some additional or
deeper analysis is
required. Synthesising
arguments will enhance
your thinking.
Very good analysis
of data presented in
the case study.
Analysis leads to
worthwhile
considerations for
practitioners.
Excellent analysis and
synthesis of data from
the case study. Theory
and practice are
appropriately bridged
and leaves the reader
with worthwhile
conclusions.
