Assessment Overview
For the assessment of BUS UNIT 6204, There are the three assessment tasks you must fulfil in order to complete in BUS 6204 Unit. Details are given in Unit descriptor and also on “Studyboard@VIT”.
Assessment will be done with the following time table:
No. | Assessment Name | Date Open | Date of Submission |
1 |
Discussion Participation 20% weightage |
Start at week 2 |
Week 2, 3, 4, 5 Sunday by 11.55pm |
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Case Study Report: Group Project40% weightage (25%- Report, 15% presentation) |
Week 3 |
Week 4 Sunday by 11.55pm |
3 |
Individual Report 40% weightage |
Week 5 |
Week 6 Sunday by 11.55pm |
Each week, you will be guided by our LMS on all the course requirements of our MBA unit including what to do in that week, and how to fulfil l task requirements. For each assessment, the “Studyboard@VIT” will provide details on the assessment task and guidelines including how you will be assessed on each assessment task, marking criteria and so on.
Some clarification on each assessment:
Discussion Participation: You will be assesses based on your accessible login on LMS, using the CHAT on the LMS. Also, your interaction through email etc. with faculty and coordinators here in Australia. No assessment can be done by any other facilitator.
Students in a group of 3-4 will analyze the provided case study, identifying the theoretical models and concepts to describe and explain the questions mentioned below the case and recommend possible interventions taking into consideration ethical and practical factors in their determinations. This is a Group Assessment, and students will present their work done. Students will normally work in a group of 3 to 4 students.
Individual Report on Organization Development and Continuous Change: Students will develop a theoretical model to analyze a specific managerial problem with respective to change management. Students will need to demonstrate their knowledge and ability to critically develop the model objectives, the decision variables and the organizational constraints. The students must prepare a brief report to demonstrate their ability using solver function to generate an optimal solution and assist their management in decision making.
The following instructions are strictly applied throughout our MBA programme:
› 1. The assessments are an important part of unit progression and are to be attended to diligently. Hence, no attempt at an assessment task means no marks.
› 2. No assessment is allowed beyond a time limit as given and announced and therefore, to be submitted in time.
Late submission would attract 10%-mark deductions for each day late submission.
› 3. Assessment guidelines must be followed as per the guidelines provided. For example, if the assessment is on writing report with 2000 words, it must be like that, pages are not important, but word count are necessary In case, word count exceeds more than 10% or 10% less of the specified word count, it will consider with 10% mark deductions.
› 4. All assessment to be submitted to VIT, Australia and will be checked, marked and provided with feedback. No assessment can be done anywhere other than VIT, Australia.
› 5. Assessment can be submitted on LMS or email to VIT or to local invigilator who will be scanning the
assignments/answer papers and will submit on the same day to VIT, Australia.
› 6. Total weight of assessment and marking will be done as overall.
› 7. Students are required to achieve at least 40% marks in the final assessment component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit.
› 8. The authorized agent/local facilitator can help student understand the assessment parts and will be appointed as
“Invigilator” (supervisiononly) for the assessment.
Note: For all assignments, the preferred layout is in 12-point Calibri, with 1.5 line spacing, 5 centimeters left- hand margins and bold headings. Whenever you use the ideas and arguments of other writers, you must refer to the writers and their work. By acknowledging the work of others, you avoid plagiarism. The APA style requires a reference list at the end of your assignment. It is arranged in alphabetical order by author surname.
For further clarification you can contact the coordinator via email.
Further details on each assessment for BUS 6204 can be found on the following pages.
Assessment 1
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Discussion Participation • Weightage 20%
Student Guidelines
› 1. In this class, online discussions will count towards your assignments grade in the course. The purpose of the discussion board is to frame and promote collaborative learning. Active and regular participation is not only important for lecture to see, but also important for you in learning the course content and in developing your thoughts and positions on various topics.
› 2. You are expected to participate on at least 3 different forums. You should begin at least one thread and provide at least three posts in response to other participants’ threads. Posting should be a minimum of one short paragraph and a maximum of two paragraphs. Word totals for each post should be in the 100-200 words range.
› 3. While on discussion: you agree or disagree explain why with supporting evidence and concepts from the readings or a related experience. Include a reference, link, or citation when appropriate.
› 4. While on discussion: Be organized in your thoughts and ideas. Incorporate correlations with the assigned readings or topics. Stay on topic. Provide evidence of critical and thoughtfulness in your responses or interactions. Avoid summarizing.
› 5. During the discussion: Contribute to the learning community by being creative in your approaches to topics, being relevant in the presented viewpoints, and attempting to motivate the discussion.
› 6. In discussion: Be aware of grammar and sentence
mechanics. Use proper etiquette.
› 7. Remember that being respectful is always critical in the classroom, online and during forum chat discussions.
The Assessor will assess you on the following: Discussion and Participation:
BUS 6204 - Assessment 1 • Forum Discussion Rubric
FOR FACULTY MEMBER ONLY
Name of the Student:
Student No:
Assessment Task: Forum Discussion • Weightage: 20%
Lecturer’s Observation on Student Participation:
Criteria | Excellent (A 80-100%) | Very Good (B 70-79%) | Good (C 60-69%) | Pass (D 50-59%) | Fail (N 0-49%) | Marks |
Context and critical thinking |
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Disciplinary Knowledge |
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Grammar and Vocabulary |
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Timely participation | It is important to check how student hasbeen manage timingand promptness | |||||
Total marks | 100% | |||||
Comments |
Weightage 20% =
Lecturer’s Signature: Date: / / Name:
Assessment 2
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Strategic Report: Group Projectand Presentation • Weightage 40% (25%: Report, 15%: Presentation)
Student Guidelines
Students in a group of 3-4 will analyze the case study on any topic amongst a lot of them uploaded on Moodle as a part of Assessment 2. This assignment requires that you write a 2000- 2500-word group report. This will involve critically assessing the issues presented in the case alongside theory/literature and making recommendations for improvements. The group is then required to present your work in the form of a presentation.
Questions that you are required to answer from the case are listed at the end of each case.
Note: All the groups can pick any one case study.
In your report you need to address all the issues in the case study.
Executive Summary: is an overall summary of the entire report. It should:
Introduce the topic of your report
Indicate the main subjects (major findings) examined in the discussion section of your report,
State your conclusions
State your recommendations (No page number)
Table of contents: This is an ordered list of the different sections and subsections of your report. It must include numbered section headings and subheadings, with their relevant pages. This indicates to your reader where various sections of your discussion can be found.
Note: Table of contents should also be on a separate page. (No page number)
Introduction: (The numbering of the pages starts here) The introduction should generally include three key types of information.
Background: This section sets the context for the report and provides the (brief) background information required for the reader to understand the report. For example, it may briefly outline the issue faced by the organization. Tell the reader something about
the history / origin of the report. When was it requested? Why is it important? Who was involved and how?
Aims / objectives: This tells the reader what the aims
/ objectives of the report are. It indicates what key questions the report is trying to answer and what it is trying to achieve. Why was it written?
Scope: Tell the reader exactly what areas / ideas are covered in the report. This also helps to explain how the report is organized. Look at your plan and consider your headings and sub-headings.
Discussion and analysis: This section is where information relevant to the topic is presented. It must be fully referenced throughout, using various resources to support ideas. It should be organized logically, using topic headings, subheadings and minor subheadings to break it into sections and sub-sections based on the ideas being discussed. All headings must be numbered sequentially. The length of a discussion is approximately 60% of the total word count.
No new information should be introduced,
What has been learnt or proved from doing this research?
Based on the research, what conclusions can be drawn?
Consider the key questions and objectives set out in the introduction - what are the answers / conclusions you came to?
Consider each of the key sections of your report - what was the main point made in each section?
Recommendations: Often when writing a report specific recommendations for future actions are requested. These can be included as a separate section after the conclusion or even as a part of the conclusion (using a sub-heading).
Recommendations should state what actions should be implemented based on case study. You may list these in bullet points or small paragraphs.
The referencing styles at VIT: APA styles
Your report needs to take into consideration the following aspects:
Background and Context: Provide an overview of the organization or scenario being analyzed.
Problem or Issue Identification: Clearly outline the primary problem or challenge being addressed. Discuss why this issue is significant and its impact on the organization or stakeholders.
Analysis of the Situation: Use appropriate frameworks or tools (e.g., SWOT, PESTLE, or Porter's Five Forces) to evaluate the case.
Change Management in Chaotic Environments: Describe how the organization responded to unpredictable or dynamic conditions.
Competitive and Collaborative Strategies: Discuss how the organization managed competition and collaboration within its industry.
Recommendations and Solutions: Offer practical recommendations to address the identified challenges.
Lessons Learned: Reflect on key takeaways from the case study.
The Report should be written in appropriate business language so that your analysis and discussion have an objective tone.
Your writing should be clear and concise and be in your own words.
Use headings and sub heading to guide the reader.
Use visual data representations to support your discussion.
Report Conclusion.
The Consultative Report (per team) must be in the range of 2,000 words in length excluding references. You must reference using the APA referencing style.
Reflective Piece: A further 400 – 500 words reflection
paper should be submitted per student.
Reflections based on your experience and learning in this exercise and how this may be applied in your own organization.
Your submission will include two submissions: Group Report + Individual Reflective Report+
PowerPoint Presentation (pre-recorded or in
class)
You will be assessed on the following:
Research information: Appropriate sources are consulted, Sufficient sources are consulted, Sources are referenced.
Organize information: Appropriate headings, write clearly and concisely using an integrated structure, arguments and conclusions match purpose.
Develop and Explain: Case issues in depth and provide implementation plan for the organization for improved decision making.
Write clearly and concisely: Arguments are easy to understand and succinct.
Presentation skills: Each group member will be assessed on the way of presentation and the quality of work.
Submission formatting style guide:
For all major assignments, both formative and summative, the preferred layout is in 12-point Calibri, with 1.5 line spacing, 2.5 centimeters left- hand margins and Bold headings. All assignments must be submitted with a completed and signed cover sheet. Whenever you use the ideas and arguments of other writers, you must refer to the writers and their work. By acknowledging the work of others, you avoid plagiarism. The APA style requires a reference list at the end of your assignment. It is arranged in alphabetical order by author surname.
BUS6204 - Assessment 2 • Case Study Analysis Rubric
FOR FACULTY MEMBER ONLY Assessment Task: Strategic Report - Group Project • Weightage: 40%
Name of the Student: Student No: Lecturer’s Observation on Student Participation:
Criteria | Excellent (A 80- 100%) | Very Good (B 70- 79%) | Good (C 60-69%) | Pass (D 50-59%) | Fail (N 0-49%) | Marks |
Understanding of Concepts
Analysis and Evaluation | Demonstrates exceptional understandin g of change management theories, models, and principles, applied critically to the case.
Provides insightful, in- depth analysis, identifying critical issues and proposing innovative solutions. | Shows strong understanding of key change management concepts with good application.
Offers solid analysis and evaluation with relevant and practical recommendati ons. | Demonstrates adequate understanding with basic application to the case study.
Provides basic analysis with some valid recommendations but lacks depth. | Limited understanding of change management concepts with partial application.
Offers limited analysis; recommendations are generic or unsupported. | Lacks understanding of change management principles; little to no application.
Fails to analyseor evaluate effectively; no valid recommendations provided. | 15%
15% |
Writing, Argument & Report Structure | Excellent, logically developed structure matched to the task. Generates a highly developed, focused, and sustained argument(s) | Uses logically developed structure matched to the task. Generates developed and focused argument(s) related to the report. | Uses somewhat logical structure of paragraphs but with errors. Generates few developed and focusedargument(s) related to the report. | Poor logic in structure of paragraphs. Poor development and focus of argument(s) related to the report. | Paragraph structure is not clear, well ordered, or logical. Generates a series of statements or claims without connecting these to form a clear, logical argument. | 10%
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Application to Case Study | Theories and frameworks of Change Management Theories are applied flawlessly and creatively to address the case study scenario. | Theories and frameworks of Change Management are applied accurately to address the case study scenario. | Some theories of Change Management are applied, though inconsistently or superficially | Minimal or incorrect application of Change Management theories; limited relevance to the case. | No application of theories or frameworks; fails to address the case. | 10% |
Presentation and referencing | Professional presentation with no errors in grammar, spelling, or formatting; referencing is flawless. | Presentation is polished with minor errors; referencing is mostly accurate. | Presentation is adequate but contains errors in grammar, spelling, or referencing. | Poorly presented with frequent errors in grammar, spelling, or referencing | Presentation is unacceptable with numerous errors; referencing is missing or inaccurate | 10% |
Presentation Skills: Content, structure and Engagement | Highly engaging, well- organized, clear, and comprehens ive content. Confident, professional, engaging, and natural delivery. Actively engages audience; encourages questions and interaction. | Highly engaging, well- organized, clear, and comprehensiv e content. Confident but slightly less engaging or polished. Engages audience but with less interaction. | Highly engaging, well- organized, clear, and comprehensive content. Some confidence, occasional hesitations or monotone. Minimal audience engagement; limitedinteraction. | Highly engaging, well- organized, clear, and comprehensive content. Lacks confidence; frequent pauses or distractions. Little to no audience engagement or interaction. | Highly engaging, well-organized, clear, and comprehensive content. Unclear, monotone, or unprepared. No engagement or audience interaction. | 15% |
Reflective Learning: Reporting, Responding, Relating, Reasoning & Reconstruc ting Thoughts | Excellently demonstrat ed the issues involved, explained why it happened, made clear observation s and posed questions to address the issues. Explained the relevant theory and literature support. Explained how the changes could be more beneficial. | Significantly demonstrated the issues involved, explained why it happened, made clear observations and posed questions to address the issues.
Explained the relevant theory and literature support.
Explained how the changes could be more beneficial. | Demonstrates the issues involved, explained and fairly explains why it happened, made clear observations and posed questions to address the issues.
Good attempt to explainthe relevant theory and literature support. Good attempt to explain how the changes could be more beneficial. | Demonstrates the issues involved, explained.
Fairly explained the relevant theory and literature support. Fairly explained how the changes could be more beneficial. | Demonstrated the issues involved, but vaguely explained why it happened.
Demonstrated weak attemptto explain the relevant theory and literature support. Not much explanation as to how the changes could be more beneficial. | 5%
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5% |
Total marks | 100% |
Weightage 40% =
Lecturer’s Signature: Date: / / Name:
Assessment 3Individual Report • Weightage 40%
Student Guidelines
This is an individual assessment, and you must choose one of the managerial problems related to change management as listed below that relate to your organization or another organization of your choice. You need to research all the data that will support management in such a way that they will have sufficient data and information that they are able to make the decisions appropriately.
The change management theories you suggest in relation to this assessment must be made with regards to any one of the following:
Identify a real-world example where an organization successfully adapted to a chaotic environment? What were the key success factors? What lessons can be learned from organizations that failed to adapt to significant changes?
How can competitive and collaborative strategies help organizations navigate chaotic and unpredictable environments? How do changing environments influence the balance between competition and collaboration?
Further, you should be able to collect relevant information on the following parameters:
Consider situation characterized by high uncertainty, rapid changes, and complexity, often requiring organizations to be highly adaptable and innovative.
Analyse the Key Success Factors (KSFs) or conditions that contributed to the organization's successful adaptation.
Choose a Relevant Real-World scenario: Select an organization that faced significant disruption (e.g., technological changes, economic crises, pandemics, or competitive challenges) and successfully adapted. Examples include Netflix transitioning from DVD rentals to streaming or Apple reimagining itself with the iPhone.
Highlight what enabled the organization to adapt.
These could include:
Innovation: Development of new products, services, or business models.
Leadership: Visionary leadership that guided the organization through change.
Agility: The ability to pivot quickly in response to challenges.
Culture: A culture that supports change and encourages creativity.
Technology: Leveraging advanced technology to stay ahead.
Customer Focus: Maintaining a deep understanding of customer needs and preferences.
Extract key lessons from both successes and failures: Embrace change as an opportunity.
Continuously innovate and invest in R&D. Structure Your Answer:
Introduction: Briefly explain what a chaotic environment is and its relevance.
Main Body:
Example of Success: Describe the organization, the challenge faced, its response, and KSFs.
Example of Failure: Explain what went wrong and why.
Lessons Learned: Summarize the insights from both cases.
Conclusion: Reflect on the importance of adaptability
in today’s business environment.
Cite Sources: Reference reputable sources, case studies, or articles to support your examples.
Your submission will include an Individual Report of 2000 words
You will be assessed as follows:
Structure of the written report: Background information is relevant, issues are logically ordered, recommendations clearly relate to the managerial problem.
Identify critical managerial problem: Consider the situation and analyze it using variables, objectives and constraints.
Use the change management theories and strategies to solve the question
Implement the solution: Justify by providing alternatives that the solution generated is the optimal.
Write clearly and concisely: Arguments are explicit and succinct, appropriate headings are used, grammar and spelling are accurate.
Submission formatting style guide
for all major assignments, both formative and summative, the preferred layout is in 12-point Calibri, with 1.5 line spacing, 2.5 centimeters left-hand margins and Bold headings. All assignments must be submitted with a completed and signed cover sheet. Whenever you use the ideas and arguments of other writers, you must refer to the writers and their work. By acknowledging the work of others, you avoid plagiarism. The APA style requires a reference list at the end of your assignment. It is arranged in alphabetical order by author surname.
BUS6204 - Assessment 3 • Individual Report Rubric
FOR FACULTY MEMBER ONLY
Name of the Student:
Student No:
Assessment Task: Individual Report • Weightage: 40%
Lecturer’s Observation on Student Participation:
Criteria | Excellent (A 80- 100%) | Very Good (B 70- 79%) | Good (C 60-69%) | Pass (D 50-59%) | Fail (N 0-49%) | Marks |
Identification of the Managerial Problem
Understanding of Change Management Theories | Clearly identifies a complex managerial problem related to change management, with comprehensive background context provided.
Demonstrates an exceptional understanding of relevant change management theories, linking them directly to the managerial problem. |
Identifies a relevant managerial problem with sufficient context and understanding.
Shows strong understanding of theories with clear connections to the managerial problem. |
Identifies a managerial problem, but context or depth of understanding is limited.
Demonstrates basic understanding of theories but links to the problem are general. |
Problem is vaguely identified, with minimal context or relevance to change management.
Limited understanding of theories; connections to the problem are weak or unclear. |
Fails to identify a managerial problem or provides irrelevant or unclear context.
Shows little to no understanding of change management theories; no relevant connections. | 15%
15% |
Critical Thinking and Creativity |
Demonstrates exceptional critical thinking and creativity in evaluating the problem and proposing solutions. Integrates perspectives to develop clear model formulation for optimal solution. |
Shows strong critical thinking and creativity in analysis and solutions.
Integrates contrasting perspectives to develop model formulation for optimal solution. |
Demonstrates some critical thinking but lacks creativity or depth in solutions.
Formulates a response that integrates perspectives for model development. |
Limited critical thinking or creativity; solutions are conventional or shallow. Response does not integrate contrasting perspectives for model formulation. |
Lacks critical thinking or creativity; responses are simplistic or irrelevant. Response does not integrate contrasting perspectives on the issues. | 10%
10% |
Disciplinary Knowledge | Disciplinary knowledge is clearly presented and uses disciplinary language authoritatively. Shows critical understanding of the issue presented and demonstrates depth and accuracy of understanding. | Disciplinary knowledge is clearly presented and uses disciplinary language competently. Shows a proficient awareness of the issue presented and demonstrates accuracy of understanding. | Disciplinary knowledge is presented and uses disciplinary language approaching competency. Shows an awareness of the issuepresented and demonstrates limited content understanding. | Disciplinary knowledge lacks clarity and uses disciplinary language tentatively. Shows an awareness of the issuepresented and some evidence of gaining new understanding. | Disciplinary knowledge is unclear and does not use the language of the discipline in a sustained fashion. Demonstrates no evidence of gaining new understanding. | 10%
10% |
Use of Evidence and Examples | Integrates diverse, credible evidence (e.g., case studies, academic references, industry examples) to strengthen analysis and recommendati ons. | Uses relevant evidence and examples effectively, with minor gaps in integration | Includes some evidence, but it may be limited in variety, relevance, or integration | Minimal use of evidence; examples are weak or loosely connected to the problem. | Fails to use evidence or examples effectively; arguments are unsupported. | 10% |
Grammar & Vocabulary | Employs excellent discipline- based vocabulary relevant to the context and adheres to grammatical convention. | Employs a competent discipline-based vocabulary relevant to the context and adheres to grammatical convention. | Employs a developing disciplinary based vocabulary that adheres to the basic rules of grammar. | Demonstrates limited disciplinary based vocabulary that adheres to the basic rules of grammar, with several errors. | The task largely reverts to the use of non- discipline specific vocabulary with grammatical errors that interfere with meaning. | 10% |
Referencing | Employs an accurate academic referencin g conventio n citing multiple sources. | Employs an accurate academic referencing convention citing multiple sources, with some errors. | Employs a basic academic referencing convention appropriate to the discipline, with an adequate number of sources. | Employs a basic academic referencing convention ap propriate to the discipline with limited sources. | Shows unfamiliarity with, and inconsistent application of the conventions of academic referencing with inadequate sources. | 10% |
Total marks | 100% | |||||
Comments |
Weightage 40% =
Lecturer’s Signature: Date: / / Name:
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