Assessment Task 1: Reflective Thinking
You have been asked to observe where critical and creative skills are utilised in the workplace, then to reflect on the situation, the people and the processes and outcomes and then to offer a critical analysis of the situation(s). This task should take place over the course of the semester and is not due until the end of the semester. It is expected that there would be at least ten but no more than 15 examples.
 Each student is required to collect evidence of situations in their workplace where creative and critical skills are used to solve real problems or conversely describe situations where they could have been used but weren’t. A description of the context is required plus a description of the processes (or lack of) used and the outcomes achieved. The student is then required to reflect on the process and offer a critical analysis of the situation based on personal understanding, knowledge and skills.
Purpose: The purpose of this assignment task is for MBA students to identify where creative and critical skills are utilised within their workplace and the myriad ways in which business staff engage with creative practices to solve real problems.
Criteria
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Fail
Defines and identifies the core issues related to workplace problems and offers critical suggestions for improvement.
8 marks
Clearly defines the problems observed and includes a detailed and accurate identification of the core issues. Problems are presented fairly and with rich descriptions that offer a range of critical and insightful details.
The problems are defined clearly with detail and the relevant core issues are identified. Problems are presented with fairness and critically explores most of the core issues.
The problems have been defined well and identifies some of the underlying core issues. Further exploration of these issues has not been provided. Some bias has been noted in the description of the problem or issue.
An attempt has been made to define the problems but there is limited detail in the descriptions in order to identify the core issues. Problems are described in a manner that is not professional nor maintains a fair-minded approach toward the problem.
Did not meet criterion.
Demonstrates an ability to present alternative points of views to professional situations and offer insightful and critical reflections about why practices/skills/processes may have been used.
8 marks
Identifies and evaluates all points of views for every situation described within their observations. All situations are described in detail with emphasis placed on key skills and actions that impacted on the outcome. All descriptions are critical and insightful and offer a critical examination of the situation and the differing points of views.
Identifies and evaluates relevant points of view in a descriptive and professional manner. Examination of differing points of views are undertaken with professionalism and attempt to explore the underlying motivations and actions.
Identifies most of the differing points of view but struggles to provide depth in the description and writing. The description focuses on superficial details rather than on critically analysing alternative motivations and points of views.
Struggles to identify alternate points of view in their description, nor consider how alternative points of views could enhance understanding and development. There is a lack of professionalism in descriptions, and a lack of awareness of alternative points of views.
Did not meet criterion.
Demonstrates appropriate use of sources and materials and adheres to academic conventions, including APA referencing, grammar, punctuation and writing styles.
4 marks
Information provided has been sourced from a wide variety of academic and professional sources and includes an appropriate balance of material that supports opposing views. Information is presented using academic conventions and adheres to APA referencing.
Information has been sourced from a variety of places, including from the academic literature and professional bodies. Some opposing sources have been included. Information is generally presented using co
ect academic conventions and APA referencing.
Some information has been sourced from the academic literature and from professional bodies, however, there is limited engagement with resources that offer alternative perspectives. Information has been cited using APA conventions with some e
ors in referencing and academic writing.
An attempt has been made at integrating some literature. The literature sourced has mainly been drawn from Moodle resources. APA has been attempted, however, there are clear e
ors to referencing and academic writing.
Did not meet criterion.