Critical review-BUSM 1162

You are required to write a Critical Review (1,000 words) of several resources relating to Topic 1.

One scholarly article (see below): This article discusses organisational and individuals values.
One Ted Talk (see below): This talk elaborates the importance of organisational values.
RMIT micro-credential: Business problem solving

Scholarly Article: Malbašić, I., Rey, C., & Potočan, V 2015. ‘Balanced Organizational Values: From Theory to Practice’. Journal of Business Ethics, vol. 130, iss.2, pp. 437-446 (Links to an external site.).

Micro credential: You are required to undertake the “Business Problem Solving” micro-credential. You may access this through the Canvas site by clicking ‘Modules’ on the left-hand sidebar and navigating to the micro-credential module. This micro-credential introduces the structured problem-solving process and emphasises building an organizational culture where problems are considered as opportunities for improvement. You need to draw on what you have learned in the micro-credential and discuss the desire for continuous improvement as an organisational value.

You are given 2 attempts to do the suggested micro-credential. Whilst acquiring the micro-credential badge is an added advantage (you will get 2 marks), it is not compulsory to provide the credential badge to successfully completed this assessment task. You need to undertake the self-studying component of the micro-credential and reflect on what you have learned. Therefore, even if you have failed the micro-cred test, you will still have a chance to do a good paper by referring to what you have learned by doing the credential.

For those who have managed to pass the credential test, use the following instructions to claiming your badge: Claiming Your Badge And Copying The URL For Submission.pdf.

You need to include this badge in the annexure of your assessment submission. You can also use it as an RMIT qualification in elsewhere e.g. CV, Resume, LinkedIn profile, etc.Structure of the assignment: Your paper should have a clearly organised structure with an introduction, body and conclusion.

Headings and sub-headings may be used.
Make sure your student name and student ID are at the top of page 1.

You must include the following.

Introduction: Include the context of the topic. Introduce your paper and let the reader know what you are going to do in the subsequent sections.
Comparison of the key messages in the sourcesWhat were the similarities and differencesInclude a comparison of the concepts and theories that were used in each source
Discussion: How the structured problem-solving process can be influenced by individual and organisational values.
Conclusion
Reference List (Harvard style)

Submitting the assignment:

Before you submit your assignment undertake the following:

Visit the English Ready centre (Links to an external site.) to check for grammar, sentence structure and report formatting
Reference check – check for plagiarism (Links to an external site.) and similarity through Turnitin – see the Assignment submission link in Canvas. You can submit your paper multiple times through Turnitin. The last submission will be the copy that will be marked.

Keep a record or screenshot of your submission time in case this is queried by the assessor.

Marking Criteria: Refer to the Rubric for details of each criterion used in the assessment of the writing starter.

Feedback mode: Feedback will be provided through the below rubric and written comments.

Assessment Declaration: I declare that in submitting all work for this assessment I have read, understood and agree to the content and expectations of the assessment declaration. (Links to an external site.)

Rubric

Task 1: Writing Starter – S2-2019

Criteria

Ratings

Pts

1. Coherent analysis of key messages

7.0 to >5.0 Pts

Advanced

You have demonstrated very effective analytical and evaluative skills through your discussion of the topic. You have identified the context of the topic in the Introduction. A range of perspectives and evidence of deep understanding of the core issues is shown. Excellent work relating the key issues in the TEDx Talk, scholarly article and micro-credential. Those insights are supported by additional scholarly references at an advanced level.

5.0 to >2.5 Pts

Competent

Key messages and issues are mostly identified. You have provided the context of the topic but at a basic level. You have shown a competent ability to relate the key issues in the TEDx Talk, scholarly article and the micro-credential, but deeper links and insights could have been made. Your writing is descriptive rather than analytical in some sections, not supported by additional scholarly references. Recommendation – use the university study services before you submit your first assignment. –e.g. Study Learning Centre, English Language Centre, Ask a Librarian

2.5 to >0 Pts

Unsatisfactory

Too brief with no evidence of understanding the context of the topic. The key messages are not written in a coherent manner and demonstrate insufficient knowledge or understanding of the topic; much irrelevant material and largely descriptive. You have not been able to relate the key issues from the TEDx Talk, micro-credential and scholarly article. Mostly descriptive of each source. Not supported by additional scholarly references. Recommendation – use the university study services before you submit your first assignment. –e.g. Study Learning Centre, English Language Centre, Ask a Librarian.

7.0 pts

2. A clear and concise writing style, correct spelling and grammar

3.0 to >2.1 Pts

Advanced

Well-constructed and crafted piece of work; a pleasure to read. Clear and fluent writing; no obvious errors in grammar or syntax. The structure of the assignment meets the assessment guidelines with relevant and numbered headings and sub-headings. Complies with the word limit.

2.1 to >1.5 Pts

Competent

Some evidence of fluency in writing; minor errors in grammar and/or syntax. The structure of the assignment mostly meets the assessment guidelines with numbered headings and sub-headings. Complies with the word limit. Recommendation – use the university study services before you submit your first assignment. –e.g. Study Learning Centre, English Language Centre, Ask a Librarian

1.5 to >0 Pts

Unsatisfactory

Demonstrates a basic understanding of the requirements of academic writing at Masters level of study – errors evident in spelling, grammar, sentence structure, paraphrasing and/or poor syntax. The structure of the assignment does not meet the assignment guidelines, with errors in the numbered headings and sub-headings. Does not meet the word limit. Recommendation – use the university study services before you submit your first assignment. –e.g. Study Learning Centre, English Language Centre, Ask a Librarian

3.0 pts

3. Quality of references and the correct use of the Harvard system of citation.

3.0 to >2.1 Pts

Advanced

High level of consistency with the application of the Harvard referencing guidelines (either RMIT Harvard or EndNote Harvard style). Correct citations in-text and in the reference list. The reference list only contains sources that are applied in-text and vice versa. References are integrated in the analysis at a high standard. Evidence of additional scholarly research to inform the analysis.

2.1 to >1.5 Pts

Competent

Consistent use of Harvard referencing guidelines (either RMIT Harvard or EndNote Harvard style). Mostly correct citations in-text and in the reference list with minor errors noted in some sources. The reference list only contains sources that are applied in-text and vice versa. References are integrated in most parts of the analysis. Very little / no evidence of additional scholarly references – has only utilised the required sources. Recommendation – use the university study services before you submit your first assignment. –e.g, Ask a Librarian; Easy Cite

1.5 to >0 Pts

Unsatisfactory

Does not meet minimum referencing guidelines; absence of/extremely poor/ and or inconsistent use of the Harvard referencing style (either RMIT Harvard or EndNote Harvard style). The reference list contains sources not applied in-text and/or vice versa. Lack of research – does not use the scholarly references sufficiently to inform the analysis. No evidence of additional scholarly references – has only utilised the required sources. Recommendation – use the university study services before you submit your first assignment. –e.g, Ask a Librarian; Easy Cite

3.0 pts

Micro-credential

2.0 to >0.0 Pts

Full marks

Evidence of badge presented

0.0 Pts

No marks

No evidence of badge presented

2.0 pts

Total points: 15.0

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