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MMM132 - Management - Trimester 2 2023 Part A1.1: Business Report Progress Assessment (Individual) Word Limit: 500 word A1.1 mini essay, plus 2 x reference lists, and a Table of Contents (15%). | Due: 8pm Tuesday 8 August (Week 5) Submit - in the A1.1 drop-box in the MMM132 Cloud site all in one MS Word document. |
Part A1.2: Final Business Report (Individual) Word Limit: 2000 words (excluding report title page, Table of Contents, reference list and appendices) (25%). | Due: 8pm Tuesday 5 September (Week 8) Submit - in the A1.2 drop-box in the MMM132 Cloud site all in one MS Word document. |
Total Value: 40% of final grade | This is not a hurdle assessment. |
Description Purpose The purpose of this assessment is to provide you with opportunities to develop important skills and knowledge required in
the study and practice of management in organisations.
Through engaging in this task, you will develop important academic skills in researching, applying, evaluating, and presenting information and ideas to the standard required of business professionals.
Context Understanding how management theory and concepts are used to both guide and evaluate management decisions is
important to the success of professionals in organisations. Although organisations come in a variety of shapes and sizes. the foundation management theories and concepts studied in MMM132 can be used to understand and evaluate management in most organisations.
Two-part assessment This assessment is in two parts due on different dates. It is important you submit both parts. The knowledge and academic research. planning, citing. evaluation, and referencing skills learned in Part A1.1 of this assignment will help you with the requirements in Part A1.2. Scenario For both parts of this assessment task, imagine you are applying for a graduate job at either
AGL or Transurbar. As part of the application process, you are asked to complete a report examining
certain aspects of its management and organisation.
DO NOT MAKE DIRECT CONTACT WITH EITHER ORGANISATION Specific Requirements PART A1.1 Business Report Progress Assessment due 8pm Tuesday 8 August (Week 5) Purpose: This assessment begins your journey of learning to research and present your knowledge and skills relevant to the Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes GL01. GLO2. and GLO4 as they relate to the study of management. It
will help you learn the research and presentation skills you will need in your university units and also in the workplace as well as help you prepare for your A1.2 report.
Specifically, this assessment will help
you develop and evaluate your skills in: - finding and evaluating relevant management theory and concepts presented in the prescribed
textbook and peer reviewed Management journal articles.
- writing a 500-word mini-essay in a formal structured way to identify, define, explain, and
critically analyse and evaluate management concepts and practice in a real-life organisations.
- planning your Final Business Report by preparing an A1.2 draft Table of Contents (TOC)
- learning to apply the APA7 citing and referencing skills required in MMM132.
- checking your final submission meets the assessment criteria shown in the assessment rubric.
Briefly summarise the components of an
organisation's Competing Values Framework
(CVF). Use information from the website of either AGL or Transurban to observe and identify the CVF positioning of AGL or Transurban in this framework and evaluate how well this positioning aligns with the 2023 external environment. Support your essay discussion with examples relevant to your selected organisation. Begin your research by reading Chapter 4. LO5 of the text,
In your answer you must include: - essay format up to a maximum of 500-words (includes citations but not the reference list)
- DEAR to define, explain, apply, analyse, and critically evaluate the ideas used in your essay,
- one or more citations from the prescribed MMM132 textbook
- one or more citations from a relevant peer reviewed Management academic journal article
- one or more citations from a reputable source about your chosen organisation or its website
- one or more directly quoted citations using APA7
- one or more paraphrased citations using APA7
- a reference list of all the sources used in this task (A1.1) using APA7
A1.1.4 Provide a draft Table of Contents (TOC) for your forthcoming A1.2 Business Report Include numbered sections and sub-section headings.
- how to do a TOC is discussed in the Week 2 Lecture
- a Business Report template is on p. 5 of this document.
Provide a draft reference list of all the sources you plan to use in your A1.2 Business Report. The reference list must be formatted using APA7 referencing conventions.
In this
A1.2 planned reference list you must attempt to include: - the prescribed MMM132 textbook
- one or more Management academic journal articles for each task A1.2.1, A1.2.2. and A1.2.3.
- one reputable (non-academic) source of information relevant to your organisation or their website
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PART 2 (A1.2) Final Business Report - 8pm Tuesday 5 September (Week 8) Purpose: Assume you have applied for a graduate role at either AGL or Transurban
and you have been asked to write a report examining management aspects of that organisation.
This business report provides you with an opportunity to strengthen
the skills and apply the feedback you gained through completion of A1.1. In addition, this report requires you to consider where you might fit as a manager in your chosen organisation and reflect on what you can do to prepare for such a position. Use the Business Report format (see p. 5 below) to guide you on the sections required in your report. There are three tasks
you must complete in your Part 2 (A1.2) Final Business Report. You must complete and submit all
three tasks within the body of your report.
Define and explain
strategic objectives of an organisation. Then describe and evaluate the strategic objectives of either AGL or Transurban in 2023. Begin your research by reading Chapter 9. L04 of the text. Identify and evaluate how either
AGL or Transurban are embracing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in 2023. Begin your research by
reading Chapter 5. LO6 of the text. lisk A1.2.3 Assume you are applying for a team-leader job in a commerce or law related department at either
AGL or Transurban. Describe
the management skills you are likely
to need in this job. Begin your research by reading Chapter
1, LO3 of the
text. Then identify and
evaluate how any two Deakin
WIL experiences could provide you with experiences relevant to this job.
Each of the above three tasks in A1,2 must: - be no more than a maximum of 500 words.
- cite the prescribed MMM132 textbook.
- cite one or more peer reviewed Management academic journal articles.
- cite one or more reputable sources and/or the website of your chosen organisation.
- attempt to use the DEAR model to include definitions, explanations, application, contextuoUsation, analysis, critical evaluation.
Also include a reference list in APA7 format showing only citations used in the body of the report.
Submission Requirements - Generally, each paragraph should focus on one main idea in no more than 250 words and include more than one sentence. For assistance with this use a Deakin Study Support service.
- Line-spacing should be 1.5 except in the reference list which should be single spacing.
- Include a footer on each page with the page number.
- Use APA7 citing and referencing every time you cite information that is not an original thought.
- In-text citations should be clearly and closely linked to the sourced ideas and authors.
- Only cited sources should be included in the reference list.
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- Both A1.1 and A1.2 are to be submitted as single separate assignments in their own separate MS Word documents (not PDF or Pages).
- Do not resave or rename the saved copy after the submission date as you may need to submit
your
pre-due date backup copy if your assignment cannot be seen/read in the Deakin system.
- After you submit your A1.1 and A1.2 assignments in the MMM132 Cloud site you will receive an email to your Deakin email address confirming its submission. You should check your A1.1 and A1.2 are in the Submissions view of the Assignment drop-box after upload and keep the email receipt of your submission as proof of submission.
- Keep a backup copy of both assignment submission confirmations until you see your grade.
- Submit your assignment in the Assignment Dropbox in the unit Cloud Deakin site on or before the due date. When uploading your assignment, name your document using the following syntax: 1Jones_Barry_123456789_ABC123.doci.
- Submitting a hard copy of this assignment is not required. You must keep a backup copy of every assignment you submit until the marked assignment has been returned to you. In the unlikely event that one of your assignments is misplaced you will need to submit your backup copy.
- Any work you submit may be checked by electronic or other means for the purposes of detecting collusion and/or plagiarism and for authenticating work.
Learning Outcomes This task allows you to demonstrate your achievement towards
the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) which have
been aligned to the
Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs), Deakin GLOs describe the
knowledge and capabilities
graduates acquire and can demonstrate on completion of their
course. This assessment task is an important tool in determining your achievement of the ULOs. If
you do not demonstrate achievement of the ULOs you will not be successful in this
unit. You are
advised to familiarise yourself with these ULOs and GLOs as they will inform you on what you are
expected to demonstrate for
successful completion of this unit. The learning outcomes are aligned to the
assessment tasks.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO) | Graduate Learning Outcomes {GLO) |
ULO 1: Define and explain managerial theory and practice in contemporary organisations. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
ULO2: Present management concepts using appropriate resources and citations. | GLO2: Communication |
ULO3: Evaluate and question management theories and concepts and how these are applied by management. | GLO4: Critical thinking |
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Business Report Format iv1MM132 Busin Report Fit |
(Adapted from http://www.deakin,edu.au/students/studying/study-support/academic-skills/report- |
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Title page (not included in the word count) | - Title of report (should be short to indicate what the report is about)
- Name and website of organisation
- Student name and ID number
- Unit code and unit name
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Executive summary | This is a summary of the whole report. Briefly outline the task(s) you were |
asked to perform, the methods you used to find information to address these tasks, your conclusion to each of these tasks in relation to your chosen organisation. This heading should not be listed in the Table of Contents (Approximately 200 words) |
Table of contents (not included in the word count) | List and number the headings of the main sections and sub-sections of your report. (Use the MSWord template provided in the unit site to learn to create heading styles, sub-headings, and an automatic Table of Contents - TOC) |
Introduction | Set the scene; give some background information about the report/organisation; state the aim/purpose of the report. Provide an outline describing the main sections in the body of the report (Approximately 150 words) |
Body of Report Three task sections | Organise the body of the report into three sections. Each section should cover each of the three tasks with clearly numbered section headings and subheadings. Your discussion in each task should use DEAR format to: - define and explain management theories and concepts
- analyse and relate these theories to the chosen organisation
- include critical analysis and evaluation
- cite sources from the textbook, peer reviewed Management academic journal articles, and at least one reputable source on your chosen organisation
- write in third person for Tasks 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 and in first person for Task 1.2.3
- write 500 words per task (a total of 1500 words for the body of the report)
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Conclusion | Summarise key points from your report. Use the information from each task in the body of your report to inform your conclusion. (Approximately 150 words). |
References (Not in word count) | A list of all (and only) the sources that you cited in the report using the APA7 |
referencing style. See: APA7 |
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Recommendations & Appendices are NOT required in this report. |
Marking and feedback The marking rubric indicates the assessment criteria for
this task. It is available in the CloudDeakin unit site in the Assessment folder, under Assessment Resources. Criteria act as
a boundary around the task and help specify what assessors are looking for in your submission.
The criteria are drawn from the ULOs and align with
the GLOs. You should familiarise
yourself with the assessment criteria before
completing and submitting
this task. Students who submit their work by the due date will receive their marks and feedback on CloudDeakin 15 working days after the submission date. Mrv1M132 Assessment 1: T2, 2023 Page Extensions Extensions can only be granted for exceptional and/or unavoidable circumstances outside of your control. Requests for extensions must be made by 12 noon on the submission date using the online Extension Request form under the Assessment tab on the unit CloudDeakin site.
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Assessment 1 Task 1 (A1.1) Rubric (15 marks) Performance Levels/Criterion | N (0-49%) Needs further development | P/C/D (50-79%) Developing Competency at pass/credit/distinction level | HD (80-99%) Competent |
GLO1 Knowledge of Management Discipline. This skid includes academic research, selection, and use of suitable reference sources to support the ideas and reasoning in the essay. To show you have these skills you must provide a minimum of >1 well-selected citation from prescribed text, >1 well-selected citation from Management academic journal article(s) >1 well-selected citation from other reputable sources. (Max 5 marks). | To improve you are advised to revisit the learning in Week 2 and contact the library staff in the MMM132 Library Discussion Forum to help you complete your MM132 A1.2. | Your assignment indicates you have begun to develop your knowledge of the management discipline at the P/C/D level. To improve you are advised to work on your Deakin library search and source selection skills in preparation for your MMM132 A1.2. | Please continue to extend your library research skills in preparation for your MMM132 A1.2. |
GLO4 Critical Thinking. This skill includes reasoning, critical analysis, and judgment relating to the theoretical concepts relevant to the task and/or the selected organisation and/or a combination of both. This skill is shown in the way you evaluate information using analytical thinking and judgment as indicated in Bloom's Taxonomy of Learning (Max 5 marks). | To improve you need to work on your understanding and application of the ideas you are presenting as shown in BLOOM's taxonomy discussed in the week 2 learning. | Your assignment indicates you have begun to develop your critical thinking skills in the management discipline at the P/C!D level, To improve you need to work on your analysis and evaluation of the ideas you are presenting as shown in BLOOM's taxonomy discussed in the week 2 learning. | Please continue to polish your critical evaluation skills as shown in BLOOM's taxonomy discussed in the week 2 /earning. |
GLO2 Communication skills. This skill is indicated by use of essay format using the DEAR structure and adherence to APA7 citing and referencing rules. | To improve you are advised to revisit the learning in Week 2 and contact study support to | Your assignment indicates you have begun to develop the communication skills | Please continue to polish your DEAR and APA7 skills in preparation for |
To show you have these skills you must provide a | help you complete your | required in the | your AllivIM132 |
minimum of: >1 directly quoted citation, >1 paraphrased citation, > two reference lists of sources using APA7, and a proposed A1.2 Business Report Table of Contents (TOC) relevant to the A1.2 (Max 5 marks). | MM132 A1.2. | management discipline at the P/C/D level. To improve you are advised to brush up on your DEAR and APA7 skills in preparation for your MMM132 A1.2. | A1.2. |
Assessment 1.2 Rubric (25 marks)
Performance Levels/Criteri on | N (0-29%) No/poor attempt | N (30-49%) Needs improvement | P (50-59%) Satisfactory | C (60-69%) Good | D (70-79%) Very good | HD (80-100) Excellent |
All three tasks will be graded on Evidence of GLO1 (Knowledge of management discipline) - Max 4 marks and Evidence of GLO4 (Critical thinking) - Max 3 marks, Total of 7 marks for each task. | Overall, relevant theories and concepts are Does not include reference to text or academic journal article, or source(s) about chosen organisation | Overall, relevant theories and concepts are not clearly: - defined or explained
- applied.
Likely to include reference to text or academic journal article, or source(s) about chosen organisation. | Overall, relevant theories and concepts are satisfactorily: - defined and explained
- applied
contextualised. Likely to include reference to only 2 of text and/or relevant academic journal article, and/or source(s) about chosen organisation. | Overall, relevant theories and concepts are clearly: - defined and explained
- applied
contextualised. Likely to include reference to text and relevant academic journal article(s), and source(s) about chosen organisation. | Overall, relevant theories and concepts are very well: - defined and explained
- applied
- contextualised
- analysed.
Likely to include reference to text and very relevant academic journal article(s), and source(s) about chosen organisation. | Overall, relevant theories and concepts are comprehensively.' - defined and explained
- applied
- contextualised
- analysed
- critically evaluated.
Likely to include reference to text and highly relevant academic journal articles and source(s) about chosen organisation. |
Evidence of GLO2 Communicatiori s capabilities as indicated by a suitable Executive Summary, Table of Contents (TOC), essay format using I Ii | Overall, the Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Essay (DEAR) structure and APA 7 citing and referencing is not included, or inadequate with many errors. | Overall, the Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Essay (DEAR) structure and APA 7 citing and referencing has meaning but some are missing, are incomplete and/or have | Overall, the Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Essay (DEAR) structure and APA 7 citing and referencing are satisfactorily communicated but there are | Overall, the Executive Summary, Table of Contents, Essay (DEAR) structure and APA 7 citing and referencing are satisfactorily | Overall, the Executive Summary,Executive Table of Contents, Essay (DEAR)structure and APA 7 citing and referencinInd are communicated well with few errors. | Overall, the Summary, Table of Contents, Essay (DEAR) structure APA 7 citing and referencing are excellent. |