BUSN111 Working with Technology – Assignment 1 Specifications and Ru
ic (clarified)
Assignment question: Identify and describe one technological trend discussed in week 3 and 4*. For the trend identified, critically discuss its impact on the
workplace and relevant ethical concerns with an emphasis on retaining the dignity of work and individuals.
Further clarification: Discuss the impact on the workplace and ethical concerns of the trend in a general context, NOT in the context of your hypothetical
usiness, although you may include industry-specific examples. Include at least 5 references using Harvard style**.
Learning
Outcomes
Criteria
Standards
Below Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Level 1 (NN) Level 2 (PA) Level 3 (CR) Level 4 (DI) Level 5 (HD)
LO 4
(20+30%)
Identify and
describe one key
trend in technology.
Evaluate its impact
on the workplace
The trend is not or
inco
ectly identified
and described; Impact
on the workplace not
discussed or only
superficially discussed
The trend is identified
and described with
substantial omissions.
Impact on the workplace
is discussed at some
length
The trend is identified
and described with
some minor omissions.
Impact on the
workplace is discussed
at some depth
The trend is identified and
well described with little or
no omissions. Impact on
the workplace is
discussed deeply with
some good insights
The trend is identified and
extensively described with
no omissions. Impact on
the workplace is discussed
at great depth with very
good insights
LO 4
(25%)
Explain the ethical
dimensions of
technology with an
emphasis on
etaining the dignity
of work and
individuals
Little or no explanation
of the ethical
dimensions or
emphasis on retaining
the dignity of work and
individuals.
Satisfactory explanation
of the ethical
dimensions with some
emphasis on retaining
the dignity of work and
individuals.
Good explanation of
the ethical dimensions
with good emphasis on
etaining the dignity of
work and individuals.
Very good explanation of
the ethical dimensions
with considerable
emphasis on retaining the
dignity of work and
individuals.
Excellent explanation of
the ethical dimensions with
strong emphasis on
etaining the dignity of
work and individuals.
LO 5
(15%)
Style and Writing
Mechanics
Information presented
is incoherent or in a
style inappropriate to
the task.
Significant e
ors in
grammar, punctuation
and spelling.
Information presented is
generally coherent and
in a style appropriate to
the task.
Some general e
ors in
grammar, punctuation
and spelling.
Information presented
in a coherent manner
and in a style that is
engaging and
appropriate to the task.
Little e
ors in
grammar, punctuation
and spelling.
Information presented in a
highly coherent manner
and in a style that is
engaging and appropriate
to the task.
Minor e
ors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
Information presented in a
clear and extremely
coherent manner and in a
style that is engaging and
highly appropriate to the
task.
No e
ors in grammar,
punctuation and spelling.
LO 5
(10%)
References:
minimum of 5
Most or all sources
have not been
eferenced using in-
text citations and a
eference list, or there
are significant style
issues.
All sources referenced
using in-text citations
and a reference list with
general e
ors in style.
All sources referenced
using in-text citations
and a reference list
with some e
ors in
style.
All sources referenced
using in-text citations and
a reference list with some
minor e
ors in style.
All sources referenced
using in-text citations and
a reference list with no or
very minor e
ors in style.
*The list of trends:
1. Internet speeds
2. Cloud computing
3. Mobile apps
4. Gaming
5. Robotics
6. Virtual Reality
7. Augmented Reality
8. Holograms
9. Internet of Things
10. Blockchain
**If you are a dual degree student belonging to another Faculty, you may use the referencing style of your home Faculty. Please inform your Lecturer and indicate which style
you use in your essay.