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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF; Part A
Subject Code and Title MGT501 Business Environment
Assessment Part A: Initial Statement of Intent
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1000 words
Learning Outcomes This assessments addresses the following Subject Learning
Outcomes:
a) Develop and apply a conceptual understanding of
eflective practice in a business context.
) Critically evaluate economic principles and
stakeholders viewpoints in business environments.
Submission 12 Week Delivery: Due By 11:59pm AEST/AEDT Friday of
Module 2.2 (week 4)
Intensive Class: Due By 11:59pm AEST/AEDT Friday of
Module 2 (week 2)
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
etter leadership skills and performance. More importantly, an enhanced understanding of oneself
also provides a solid basis for empathy and leading others.
In Assessment 1, Part A, the focus will be on you to reflect on the motivation for undertaking
postgraduate studies and expectations regarding the course and ensuing career path.
Part B, which is due in module 6, requires you to revisit Part A and do 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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Assessment 1; Part A is a statement of intent which should document your intentions regarding your
studies at To
ens University and how they might help you develop professionally.
The purpose of this reflective assessment is to help you become aware of your thinking and how it
can be used in describing, analysing and evaluating learning experiences.
• How do you define business?
• Why did you choose this course?
• What kind of past experience (or interest) do you have in this area?
• How has your experience (academic, work, etc.) prepared you for this course?
• How do you ensure the required outcomes of your course are met?
• What can you do to manage and monitor your studies to a successful conclusion?
• As you think about the future, how might you apply your studies in later life?
• What kind of goals would you like to set for yourself with regards to this course?
Your Assessment 1; Part A should also include a
ief description of your initial understanding of
Business Environment and Economic Principles.
In writing your reflective statement of intent, you should justify your choice of studies; identify how
your studies relate to your own experiences and how you may apply your knowledge in the future.
Think carefully about your previous experiences and cu
ent expectations. Your statement should be
clear and succinct showing that you have short-term and long-term goals and an understanding of
what you want to do with your degree.
Please Note:
Your statement of intent is a reflexive writing piece, to be presented in the first person (I, Me, My,
Mine) and should be written in accordance with the following:
• You should write in the first person, because this is about YOU, your reflections and your
interpretations. (e.g. “I considered this advice to be…... because it had a big impact on
my……...and it helped me to understand my………...”).
• Try to be as specific as possible, use
ief examples to illustrate your points and select
examples that enable you to demonstrate learning against the attributes in the ru
ic.
• All other principles of academic writing apply, including strict referencing, acknowledgement
of the work of others and avoidance of plagiarism.
Submission Instructions:
Submit Assessment 1 Part A: Initial Statement of Intent in the submission link in the main
navigation menu in MGT501 Business Environment by the end of Module 2.2 (week 4).
Intensive Class: Due By 11:59pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 2 (week 2).
A ru
ic will be attached to the assessment. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the
Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
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Marking Ru
ic:
Your reports will be marked against the ru
ic, which is shown on the next pages. Please ensure that
your submission addresses all three of the Assessment Attributes in the ru
ic.
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Assessment Ru
ic: Assessment 1 Part A; Initial Statement of Intent
Assessment
Attributes
Fail (Unacceptable)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Knowledge and
understanding
(technical and
theoretical
knowledge)
Understands
theoretical models
and concepts
Percentage for this
criterion
30%
Limited understanding
of required concepts
and knowledge
Key components of the
assignment are not
addressed.
Knowledge or
understanding of the
field or discipline.
Resembles a recall or
summary of key ideas.
Often confuses assertion
of personal opinion with
information
substantiated by
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials.
Thorough knowledge or
understanding of the field
or discipline/s. Supports
personal opinion and
information substantiated
y evidence from the
esearch/course materials.
Demonstrates a capacity
to explain and apply
elevant concepts.
Highly developed
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Discriminates between
assertion of personal
opinion and information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials and extended
eading.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain and
apply relevant concepts.
A sophisticated
understanding of the
field or discipline/s.
Systematically and
critically discriminates
etween assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by robust
evidence from the
esearch/course
materials and extended
eading.
Mastery of concepts and
application to new
situations/further
learning.
Application of
knowledge and
eflection to practise
Shows limited capability
to analyse and evaluate
experiences reflectively.
Difficulty in identifying
purpose of studies,
Demonstrated capability
to analyse and evaluate
experiences reflectively
with some insight of new
knowledge.
Well-developed capability
to analyse and evaluate
experiences reflectively
with application of new
knowledge.
Thoroughly developed
and creative capability to
analyse and evaluate
experiences reflectively
with application of new
knowledge.
Highly sophisticated and
creative capability to
analyse and evaluate
experiences reflectively
with application of new
with existing knowledge.
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Understands the
importance of
eflective skills in
continuous learning
Percentage for this
criterion
30%
goals, and/or career
path.
Demonstrates limited
awareness of purpose of
studies, goals and/or
career path.
Demonstrates awareness
and a capacity to explain
the purpose of studies,
goals and/or career path.
Well demonstrated
capacity to explain own
short-term and long-term
goals with regards to
studies and career
aspirations. Adjusts own
attitudes and beliefs
when relating past
experiences with future
goals and objectives.
Understands and
describes own short-
term and long-term goals
with regards to studies
and career aspirations, is
aware of implications
and takes appropriate
action to modify
ehaviours when
necessary.
Effective
Communication
Well-structured
eport with clear flow
of ideas
Percentage for this
criterion
30%
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; the
presentation is logical,
clear and well supported
y evidence.
Demonstrates cultural
sensitivity.
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 cultural
sensitivity
Effective use of diverse
presentation aids,
including graphics and
multi-media.
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Co
ect citation of
key resources and
evidence
Professional
presentation, well
written and meeting
APA guidelines for
eferencing
Percentage for this
criterion
10%
Demonstrates
inconsistent use of
good quality, credible
and relevant resources
to support and develop
ideas.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
esources to support and
develop ideas, but these
are not always explicit or
well developed.
Demonstrates use of high
quality, credible and
elevant resources to
support and develop ideas.
Demonstrates use of
good quality, credible
and relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and
statements. Shows
evidence of wide scope
within the organisation
for sourcing evidence
Demonstrates use of
high-quality, credible
and relevant resources
to support and develop
arguments and position
statements. Shows
evidence