Assessment 1: Review of Journal Article - individual assessment - Essay
Purpose: This assessment will assist students to develop the ability to critically examine academic papers and summarise and integrate this material in a two-page (double-spaced) document. These skills are important for students to successfully complete the Research Essay (assessment 3), which you are required to undertake in this subject. This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes a and e.
Topic: Joyner, B.E. and Payne, D., 2002. Evolution and implementation: A study of values, business ethics and corporate social responsibility. journal of Business Ethics, 41(4), pp.297-311
Activity: You are required to write an executive summary of the article. Your summary must summarise the main points of the article, and how you see its relevance for organisational behaviour.
1) Discuss the purpose or intent of the journal article;
2) Identify and briefly describe the research methods used by the authors;
3) Identify the key themes/ arguments of the article; and
4) Discuss the practical implications of the journal article.
Your review will serve to inform the reader as to the content, relevance, and quality of the article in question.
The reviews should be descriptive and critical; expose the author's point of view, clarity and appropriateness of expression, and authority.
Assessment 2:
Purpose: The Mid-trimester test will require students to learn and understand the subject theory studied in Weeks 1 to 4. This assessment is intended to give feedback on student learning and performance. This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes a and c.
Topic: Subject Content Weeks 1 - 5 inclusive
Task: Students will be required to explain and apply theory studied in a mix of question types such as short answer questions, multiple choice questions, or scenario based multiple choice questions.
Assessment 3: Research and Argumentative Essay
Purpose: To allow students to research organisational behaviour theory and to enable students to examine and critically analyse one aspect of recruitment and selection in depth, to understand some of the activities that make up scholarly research and to see the way in which knowledge is built gradually. This assessment relates to Learning Outcomes a, b, e and e.
Topic: What is burnout and what factors contribute to an employee's perception of burnout in the workplace (e.g., personal characteristics, characteristics of their job, and the work environment)? What are the consequences of burnout for employee well-being? Conduct academic research to decide and explain your answer.
Task Details: Students are required to analyse a range of literature, and make supported recommendations to answer the question. Students need to apply their own interpretation and judgement to the question, based on approved and valid research (see Research Requirements below). Students who simply regurgitate their answers from the textbook or lecture notes risk failing the assignment.
Research Requirements: Students are expected to support their conclusions and recommendations with suitable references, including a MINIMUM of 10 peer reviewed academic journal articles.
Assessment 4:
Purpose: The final exam will require students to explain and apply the subject theory to practical situations as would be found in a modern organisation, identifying issues, drawing conclusions, and making recommendations. The exam may cover materials used in tutorials, class discussions and/or from the readings. This assessment contributes specifically to Learning Outcomes a, b and e.
Topic: The examination may cover content from any part of the entire subject from Topic