Page 1 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineAssessment 3 Information Subject Code:BUS102Subject Name:Introduction to ManagementAssessment Title:PortfolioAssessment Type:A selection of individual compiled task presented as a “Portfolio of Work”Word Count:900 words (+/- 10%)Weighting:40 %Total Marks:40Submission:Via MoodleDue Date:In Week 13 Tuesday 3:55 pm, AEST Your TaskYou will have in-class activities which build across the trimester to form a final portfolio, demonstrating anunderstanding of good management practices and how they support management decisions.Assessment DescriptionYou will develop a portfolio of TWO (2) In-Class Activities and ONE (1) Reflective Task which will besubmitted as a single document in Week 13.The in-class activities will be completed in Weeks 6 and 12.(Attendance is required at these classes to complete these portfolio activities)Learning Outcomes LO1:Critically examine the roles of managers and the organisation of work.LO2:Discuss the nature of management and the types of issues and responsibilities of the manager.LO3:Discuss the nature of work and the types of commitment to it in societies and organisations.LO4:Consider and become familiar with the ethical dimensions of management.LO5:Assess the implications and significance of human diversity in the exercise of management,work, and its organisation. Page 2 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineAssessment InstructionsThe portfolio activities will provide you with an opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of thetheory and how it can be applied in the workplace. The activities will also provide you with the opportunityto reflect on your own experiences and use the material covered in the subject to develop your ownmanagement skills.You will be provided with templates, worksheets, examples and guidance in class to enable you tocomplete these activities.The in-class activities will be completed in Weeks 6 and 12.Attendance is required at these classes to complete these portfolio activities. See the MarkingGuide for attendance requirements and assessment requirements.KBS presentation guidelines: Arial, size 11 font, 1.5 spacingSubmission: Word document and submit to Moodle by the due date. Late submissions will incur a latepenalty.Reference guide: Minimum of 2 references per Portfolio activity (6 references in total) (should beincluded from weekly readings, government publications and websites, textbooks, and journal articles.Referencing should be in the Harvard style – please refer to Kaplan’s ‘Harvard Referencing Guide’.Important Study InformationAcademic Integrity PolicyKBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences ofcheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.What is academic integrity and misconduct?What are the penalties for academic misconduct?What are the late penalties?How can I appeal my grade?Click here for answers to these questions:http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.Word Limits for Written AssessmentsSubmissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at whichthat limit is exceeded.Study AssistanceStudents may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resourceson the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.Page 3 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlineAssessment Marking GuidePORTFOLIO ONE (WEEK 6) CriteriaHD (High Distinction)85%-100%DN (Distinction)75%-84%CR (Credit)74%-65%P (Pass)50%-64%NN (Fail)0%-49%Demonstrated Understandingof the Portfolio topics andintegration of relevant theoryand examples.10 marksAnswers demonstrate anexcellent understanding ofthe Portfolio topic.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andexamples.Excellent evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate a verygood understanding of thePortfolio topic.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andexamples.Very good evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate agood understanding of thePortfolio topic.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andexamples.Good evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate someunderstanding of thePortfolio topic.Some evidence of integrationof relevant theory andexamples but improvementis needed.Minimal evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers did notdemonstrate anunderstanding of thePortfolio topic.No evidence of integrationof relevant theory andexamples but significantimprovement is needed.No evidence of independentthinking and analysis ordiscussion.Academic structure,presentation, use of at least 2academic resources andcorrect referencing.2 marksThe academic structure,presentation andreferencing was ofexceptionally high standard.Excellent use andintegration of at least 2academic resources.The academic structure,presentation and referencingwas of a high standard.Very good use andintegration of at least 2academic resources.The academic structure,presentation andreferencing was very good.Usage of at least 1academic resource butimprovement in integrationneeded.The academic structure,presentation and referencingwas sufficient but majorimprovements needed.Limited use and integrationof only 1 academic resource.Significant improvementneeded.The academic structure,presentation andreferencing was poor andfailed to meet the minimumstandards.No use of academicresources.Attendance and Participationin the in-class activity(-) minus TWO (2) marks ifthe workshop is missed.2 marks Page 4 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlinePORTFOLIO TWO (WEEK 12) Demonstrated Understandingof the Portfolio topics andintegration of relevant theoryand examples.10 marksAnswers demonstrate anexcellent understanding ofthe Portfolio topic.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andexamples.Excellent evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate a verygood understanding of thePortfolio topic.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andexamples.Very good evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate agood understanding of thePortfolio topic.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andexamples.Good evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate someunderstanding of thePortfolio topic.Some evidence of integrationof relevant theory andexamples but improvementis needed.Minimal evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers did notdemonstrate anunderstanding of thePortfolio topic.No evidence of integrationof relevant theory andexamples but significantimprovement is needed.No evidence of independentthinking and analysis ordiscussion.Academic structure,presentation, use of at least 2academic resources andcorrect referencing.2 marksThe academic structure,presentation andreferencing was ofexceptionally high standard.Excellent use andintegration of at least 2academic resources.The academic structure,presentation and referencingwas of a high standard.Very good use andintegration of at least 2academic resources.The academic structure,presentation andreferencing was very good.Usage of at least 1academic resource butimprovement in integrationneeded.The academic structure,presentation and referencingwas sufficient but majorimprovements needed.Limited use and integrationof only 1 academic resource.Significant improvementneeded.The academic structure,presentation andreferencing was poor andfailed to meet the minimumstandards.No use of academicresources.Attendance and Participationin the in-class activity(-) minus TWO (2) marks ifthe workshop is missed.2 marks Page 5 Kaplan Business School Assessment OutlinePORTFOLIO THREE (REFLECTION) Demonstrated Reflection ofthe Portfolio activities andintegration of relevant theoryand examples.10 marksAnswers demonstrate anexcellent reflection of thePortfolio activities.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andapplication to personallearning.Excellent evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate a verygood reflection of thePortfolio activities.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andapplication to personallearning.Very good evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate agood reflection of thePortfolio activities.Excellent integration ofrelevant theory andapplication to personallearning.Good evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussion.Answers demonstrate somereflection of the Portfolioactivities.Some evidence of integrationof relevant theory andapplication to personallearning but improvement isneeded.Minimal evidence ofindependent thinking andanalysis or discussionAnswers did notdemonstrate a reflection ofthe Portfolio activities.No evidence of integrationof relevant theory andapplication to personallearning but significantimprovement is needed.No evidence of independentthinking and analysis ordiscussion.Academic structure,presentation, use of at least 2academic resources andcorrect referencing.2 marksThe academic structure,presentation andreferencing was ofexceptionally high standard.Excellent use andintegration of at least 2academic resources.The academic structure,presentation and referencingwas of a high standard.Very good use andintegration of at least 2academic resources.The academic structure,presentation andreferencing was very good.Usage of at least 1academic resource butimprovement in integrationneeded.The academic structure,presentation and referencingwas sufficient but majorimprovements needed.Limited use and integrationof only 1 academic resource.Significant improvementneeded.The academic structure,presentation andreferencing was poor andfailed to meet the minimumstandards.No use of academicresources.
