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Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN XXXXXXXXXXis a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment 1 Information Subject Code: MBA603 Subject Name: New Venture Raising Capital Assessment Title: Risks and Ethical Issues Assessment Type: Length: Individual, written report 1500 words (+/- 10% allowable range) Weighting: 30% Total Marks: Submission: 100 Online Due Date: Week 5 Your task To identify and discuss the various risks and ethical issues to be considered when launching as well as investing in a start-up. Assessment Description In this individual assignment, students will evaluate the ethical environment associated with the funding of new ventures, and create recommendations arising from a comprehensive risk assessment. Assessment Instructions Discuss the key risks and ethical issues to consider (1) as an entrepreneur when launching a start- up and (2) as an investor when investing in a start-up. Give examples using various case studies / businesses (including your own business if applicable). Justify your answers giving reference to relevant research. Here is a basic format for the submission: • Introduction: Give a brief background of what the paper will be about and highlight any companies that will serve as case studies. • Part One: Risks o Highlight at least three (3) key risks to be considered when launching or investing in a start-up. o Discuss possible solutions on how to mitigate the risks. o Consider the different viewpoints from an entrepreneur’s perspective and an investors perspective. o Highlight a case study / example for each risk and its solution • Part Two: Ethical Issues o Highlight at least three (3) key ethical issues to be considered when launching or investing in a start-up. o Discuss possible ways to manage each issue. o Consider the different viewpoints from an entrepreneur’s perspective and an investors perspective. o Highlight a case study / example for each ethical and how it was managed (or not managed well). Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN XXXXXXXXXXis a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. • Conclusion / Summary • References A minimum of ten (10) professional / academic references (journals, reputable websites, government papers, etc.) are to be used. Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN XXXXXXXXXXis a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Submission This file must be submitted as a ‘Word’ document to avoid any technical issues that may occur from incorrect file format upload. Uploaded files with a virus will not be considered as a legitimate submission. MyKBS will notify you if there is an issue with the submitted file. In this case, you must contact your workshop facilitator via email and provide a brief description of the issue and a screenshot of the MyKBS error message. You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties that may occur. Late assignment submission penalties Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School “late assignment submission penalties” policy. Number of days Penalty 1* - 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total marks available 10 - 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available. After 14 days Assignments that are submitted more than 14 calendar days after the due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a mark of zero for the assignment(s). Note Notwithstanding the above penalty rules, assignments will also be given a mark of zero if they are submitted after assignments have been returned to students *Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after the deadline will be considered to be one day late and therefore subject to the associated penalty For more information, please read the full policy via https://www.kbs.edu.au/about-us/school- policies about:blank about:blank Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN XXXXXXXXXXis a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Important Study Information Academic Integrity Policy KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating, 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 Assessments Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at which that limit is exceeded. Study Assistance Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information. about:blank about:blank COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 (‘Act’). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 XXXXXXXXXXis a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. MBA603 Assessment 1 Marking Rubric – Risks and Ethical Issues 30% Marking Criteria (__/100) F (Fail) 0-49% P (Pass) 50-64% C (Credit) 65-74% D (Distinction) 75-84% HD (High Distinction) 85-100% Introduction _/10 Introduction was not included. Introduction some relevant information on the aims, approach and content of the report Introduction covered basic background and informed the reader of the basic aims, approach and content Introduction included comprehensive information on the aims, approach and content of the report, with some relevant background information and insights. Introduction included comprehensive information on the aims, approach and content of the report, with consistent inclusion of informative insights. Identification and evaluation of risks _/30 Very vague identification and evaluation of risks. No case studies / relevant businesses highlighted. Vague identification and evaluation of risks. Case studies / businesses were either not relevant and/or highlighted. Satisfactory identification and evaluation of risks. Acceptable case studies / businesses highlighted. Very good identification and evaluation of risks. Very good case studies / relevant businesses highlighted. Excellent identification and evaluation of risks. Relevant case studies / businesses discussed in detail. Identification and evaluation of ethical issues _/30 Very vague identification and evaluation of ethical issues. No case studies / relevant businesses highlighted. Ethical issues identified and evaluated but needed much more depth. Limited case studies / businesses highlighted. Satisfactory identification and evaluation of ethical issues. Acceptable case studies / businesses highlighted. Very good identification and evaluation of ethical issues. Very good case studies / relevant businesses highlighted. Excellent identification and evaluation of ethical issues. Relevant case studies / businesses discussed in detail. Conclusion / Summary _/10 Conclusions and summary were not addressed / included. Conclusions and summary were included but vague and/or unjustified. Conclusions and summary were addressed with some justifications. Conclusions and summary would have benefitted from some more clarity, detail or justification Conclusions and summary were clear, detailed and well justified Writing, grammar and formatting _/10 Non-academic writing style, lacks clarity and has no flow. No structure. Many spelling and grammatical errors. Writing style is nonacademic; minor flow and structure issues. Spelling/ grammatical errors. Academic writing style is clear; good flow,