HRM60019
Work and Organizational Behaviou
Semester 1, 2020
Assignment 1: Determinants of HR attributions at the workplace
Due date: 06 Sep, 2020 by 11:59 pm AEST
Length: 1000 ± 100 words (excluding cover page, table of contents and reference list)
Assessment weighting: 20%
Assessment: Individual
Assessment type: Critical Literature review
Related ULOs: 1,2
Assessment Task
Using your critical review and analyses of literature on HR attributions, attempt to answer the following question:
What are the different types of HR attributions? Could you identify factors that could potentially be the determinants of HR attributions? These factors may range from leadership role to individual/personality factors and values to culture etc.
To complete this assignment to a high standard you need to research the peer-reviewed literature extensively; review topics covered in the unit and reflect on your experience in the workplace. Please note that it is imperative that you substantiate your claims, which necessitates the extensive use of peer-reviewed literature to support your argument. You will need to read more
oadly than the Readings suggested in the Unit Guide if you wish to get the most out of this assignment. Your argument and conclusions need to emphasise the critical elements of HR attributions in various business environments. You should begin this assignment immediately.
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A ru
ic, provided at the end of this document, will be used to assess your work.
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HRM60019 XXXXXXXXXXAssignment: Critical Literature Review 1
HRM60019 MARKING RUBRIC: Critical Literature Review
Grade
Demonstrated understanding of concepts and
theory
(40%)
Link between theory
and practice
(35%)
Quality/appropriateness
of conclusions drawn
(15%)
Quality of readability, presentation
and referencing
(10%)
HD
Excellent coverage of a range of concepts and theories
elated to the two key questions. All key points made are
supported by extensive reference to the literature, much of
which has come from private research into material not
included in the unit Guide. Demonstrates excellent
understanding of the concepts of motivation covered in
the paper, shown through very insightful discussion of the
strengths and weaknesses of all the key concepts
presented.
Strong and persuasive links
are made to show how
theory has been applied to
practice in the literature. All
key points made are
supported by appropriate
examples.
Several clear conclusions
are offered about the critical
elements of motivation in
organisations. Very clear
links are made between
these conclusions and the
est of the paper.
Writing is of a high order. There are no
spelling, punctuation or grammatical
mistakes. Presentation is to a very high
professional business standard. Accurate
word count is given at the end of the
eference section.
The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is
used impeccably.
D
Very good coverage of a range of concepts and theories
elated to the two key questions. All key points made are
supported by extensive reference to the literature. Much of
this literature has come from private research into material
not included in the Unit Guide. Demonstrates a very
sound understanding of the concepts of motivation
covered in the paper. This is shown through discussion of
the strengths and weaknesses of all the key concepts
presented.
Very clear links are made to
show how theory has been
applied to practice in the
literature. Most key points
made are supported by
appropriate examples.
Several clear conclusions
are offered about the critical
elements of motivation in
organisations. Clear and
insightful links are made
etween most of these
conclusions and the rest of
the paper.
Writing is clear, logical and does not
“wander”. There are few spelling, punctuation
or grammatical mistakes. Presentation is to a
high professional business standard.
Accurate word count is given at the end of the
eference section.
The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is
used impeccably.
C
Good coverage of concepts and theories related to the
two key questions. Most key points made are well
supported by appropriate references to the literature.
Some use of literature not covered in class but found
through private research. Demonstrates sound
understanding of the concepts of motivation. This is
shown through some discussion of the strengths and
weaknesses of most of the concepts presented.
Clear links are made to
show how theory has been
applied to practice in the
literature. Many of these are
illustrated with examples.
Several clear conclusions
are offered about the critical
elements of motivation in
organisations. Some clear
links are made between
some of these conclusions
and the rest of the paper.
Writing is clear, logical and does not
“wander”. There are few spelling, grammar
and punctuation mistakes.
Presentation is to a professional business
standard.
Accurate word count is given at the end of the
eference section.
The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is
used consistently.
P
Some concepts and theories related to the two key
questions are outlined. These are supported by some
appropriate references to the literature. Demonstrates
some understanding of the concepts of motivation
covered in the paper. This is shown through some
discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of some of
the concepts presented.
Some links are made to
show how theory has been
applied to practice in the
literature, and some
examples are outlined.
Some conclusions are
offered about the critical
elements of motivation in
organisations. But it is not
clear how these conclusions
are linked to the rest of the
paper.
Writing is hard to follow in places affecting
understanding. There are spelling, grammar
and punctuation mistakes throughout.
Presentation approaching professional
usiness standards.
Accurate word count is given at the end of the
eference section.
The Swinburne Harvard Referencing style is
not used consistently.
N
Assertions are made about concepts and theory related to
the two key questions. But there is little or no supporting
material presented, or supporting material is poor.
Demonstrates only surface or little understanding of the
concepts of motivation covered in the paper.
Little or no attempts are
made to link theory to
examples of practice found
in the literature.
No conclusions are offered
about the critical elements of
motivation in organisations.
Writing is poor and hard to understand. Many
spelling, grammar and punctuation mistakes.