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| ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF; Part B | |
| Subject Code and Title | MGT501 Business Environment |
| Assessment | Part B; Statement of Intent Final |
| Individual/Group | Individual |
| Length | Video – 5 minutes |
| Learning Outcomes | This assessments addresses the following Subject Learning Outcomes: a) Develop and apply a conceptual understanding of reflective practice in a business context. b) Critically evaluate economic principles and stakeholder viewpoints in business environments c) Analyse and synthesise the fundamentals of business in the contemporary environment. d) Construct and justify a professional value proposition as a business practitioner. |
| Submission | 12 Week Delivery: Due By 11:59pm AEST/AEDT Friday of Module 6.1 (week 11) Intensive Class: Due By 11:59pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 6 (week 6) |
| Weighting | 25% |
| Total Marks | 25 marks |
Context:
Self-reflection is a way of assessing yourself and the way you work and study. Reflecting helps in
developing your skills further and linking practice with theory. It is about analysing what you do and
why you do it and applying what you have learned in the future. Reflective self-awareness leads to
better leadership skills and performance. More importantly, an enhanced understanding of oneself
also provides a solid basis for empathy and leading others.
In part A, the focus was on you to reflect on the motivation for undertaking postgraduate studies
and expectations regarding the course and ensuing career path.
Part B requires you to revisit Part A and develop a short video presentation on your learning
experience and thinking, and how they might have evolved during the course of the subject.
Instructions:
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In this subject, you have been introduced to the foundational concepts of business and reflective
skills. Assessment 1 Part B is about you reflecting on the learning and how your learning can be
applied in your journey of becoming a business practitioner.
Your task is to prepare a 5-minute individual video presentation about your learning experience in
this subject comparing and contrasting your thinking at the start of the subject versus the end. Focus
on how this subject has shaped your thinking about business and future career aspirations. Your
video may also include any lessons you have learnt throughout this subject, for example, identifying
strategies you can transfer to your professional life.
Please Note: Powerpoint/Prezi slides are NOT permitted.
You will need to find ways of addressing the audience in a compelling manner, paying attention to
audio quality, lighting quality, sincerity of presentation, clarity of your perspective and overall
impact.
Presentation Content:
In the presentation, students are required to:
• Introduce themselves
• Describe how their understanding of business has changed since the start of this subject
• Outline professional objectives and how they might apply their learning in this subject to
achieve those objectives
Presentation Questions:
Presentations should address the following questions, along with any other relevant points:
• Has your definition of business, economic principals and business environment changed?
• What are some of your professional goals?
• How does what you have learned relate to the present and future?
• What do you want to learn more about, and how could it help in your professional
development?
• As you think about the future, how might you apply your learning experiences in later life?
• What could you do to further your professional development outside of formal studies?
Submission Instructions:
(1) Creating your video presentation
• Create a short video presentation, length: 5 minutes
o Be specific and clear, as you will be assessed on originality and authenticity
• Your presentation must be in video format (mp4, MOV, etc.) for uploading into Blackboard
(refer to the link below)
(2) Uploading your video presentation
• Detailed instructions on compressing (if necessary) and uploading video presentation is
available at https://laureate
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au.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_4044_1&cont
ent_id=_387629_1&mode=reset
• Submit the recorded video via the Assessment 1 Part B: Statement of Intent Final
submission link in the main navigation menu in MGT501 Business Environment.
• After uploading your video presentation, retain a copy in a safe place.
• The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade Centre in the LMS portal.
• Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
Marking Rubric:
Your reports will be marked against the rubric, which is shown on the next pages. Please ensure that
your submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the rubric.
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Learning Rubric: Assessment 1 Part B; Statement of Intent Final
| Assessment Attributes | Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% | Pass (Functional) 50-64% | Credit (Proficient) 65-74% | Distinction (Advanced) 75 -84% | High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% |
| Context and Purpose Shows a clear understanding of the context and purpose of assignment Percentage for this criterion 20% | Demonstrates no awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment. | Demonstrates limited awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment | Demonstrates consistent awareness of context and/or purpose of the assignment. | Demonstrates an advanced and integrated understanding of context and/or purpose of the assignment. | Consistently demonstrates a systematic and critical understanding of context and purpose of the assignment. |
| Reflective Skills Understands the importance of reflective skills in constructing a professional identity Percentage for this criterion 20% | Does not reflect upon own professional identity and professional objectives. | Reflects on own professional identity and considers the impact of learning experiences on professional development. | Reflects on own professional identity in relation to learning experiences and impact on professional practice, modifies behaviour when necessary in reflexive act. | Reflects and evaluates own professional identity in relation to learning experiences and how this impacts on professional practice. Reflects and, modifies behaviour when necessary in reflexive manner and further reflects on professional identity. | Demonstrates a high awareness of the link between reflection and critical thinking. Critically reflects and analyses own professional identity in relation to learning experiences and ethos. Considers how this impacts on professional practice with a willingness to adapt and |
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| grow. Modifies behaviour when necessary in reflexive manner and further reflects on professional identity. | |||||
| Effective Communication Well-structured presentation with clear flow of ideas Percentage for this criterion 20% | Difficult to understand for audience, no logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, argument lacks supporting evidence. Audience cannot follow the line of reasoning. | Information, arguments and evidence are presented in a way that is not always clear and logical. Line of reasoning is often difficult to follow. | Information, arguments and evidence are well presented, mostly clear flow of ideas and arguments. Line of reasoning is easy to follow. | Information, arguments and evidence are very well presented. Analysis is logical, clear and well supported by evidence. Demonstrates analytical skills. | Expertly presented. The presentation is logical, persuasive, and well supported by evidence, demonstrating a clear flow of ideas and arguments. Engages and sustains audience’s interest in the topic, demonstrates high levels of insight and analytical skills. |
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| Application of theory to the circumstances being described Percentage for this criterion 20% | Limited understanding of key concepts required to support the case study. Confuses logic and emotion. Information taken from reliable sources but without a coherent analysis or synthesis. | Knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline. Resembles a recall or straightforward summary of key ideas. Often confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. | Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. | Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s. Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. | A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning. |
| Technical Quality Percentage for this criterion 20% | Poor sound, significant levels of ambient noise, faces in darkness, little attention to detail. | Sound and vision not good but tolerable. | Sound and vision acceptable. | Sound and vision very good. | Care has been taken in producing the presentation. Attention has been made to lighting and audio quality. The video demonstrates the competencies associated with effective remote communication needs. |
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