Individual Reflections

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Assessment 3 Information

Subject Code:
MBA401
Subject Name:
People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
Assessment Title:
Individual Reflections
Assessment Type:
Two Individual In-Class Activities
Reflection One (Week 6)
Reflection Two (Week 12)
Word Count:
2,000
Words
(+/-10%)
Weighting:
Reflection One (15%)
Reflection Two (25%)
Total Marks:
40
Submission:
Reflection One (Submitted via Moodle)
Reflection Two (Submitted via Turnitin)
Due Date:
Reflection One (In-Class Activity)
Reflection Two (In-Class Activity) and Submission on Monday, Week 13
@11.55pm)

Your Task
To create TWO (2) individual reflections that apply the People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
theories and concepts that have been covered in the subject. Both reflections will be completed as inclass activities.
Assessment Description
An important part of undertaking postgraduate study, is that you actively reflect on what you’ve been
learning and how you could apply it to assist your own professional development and/or future career.
Reflection One will be conducted in-class in Week 6, and will be based on the Industry Guest Speaker
the link between theory and practice), attendance at this class is a requirement in order to complete the
assessment. Discussions, participation and self-analysis activities will be conducted in class. You will
have 48 hours from the date of the class that they are enrolled in to complete their reflections which
will be based on the in-class discussion to submit via Moodle
Reflection Two will be conducted in Week 12 and be a self-analysis of your leadership style and ways
that you can develop your own leadership skills? You will be required to use the range of self-analysis
and self-assessment tools to support your leadership development, that have been covered in the
subject. Attendance at this class is a requirement in order to complete the assessment. Discussions,
participation and self-analysis activities will be conducted in class. You will then be required to upload
your final submission on Monday, Week 13 @11.55pm.
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Assessment Instructions
Attendance at these classes is required in order to complete these reflections.
To assist you in developing your reflections, you should be writing weekly diary notes recording your
experiences (both positive and negative), on the topics and discussions.
To ensure the success of your Reflective Journal make certain that you incorporate the following:
• At least one (1) example that was most relevant to you from your chosen topics
• Paragraphs that don’t just describe your experiences but critically analyse them as well
You should refer to at least three (3) relevant theories that you have covered during the subject to
support your responses.
Please refer to the Assessment Marking Guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
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.
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Assessment Marking Guide (Reflection One)

Criterion
Fail (0-49%)
Pass (50-64%)
Credit (65-74%)
Distinction (75-84%)
High Distinction (85-00%)
Identification of the
core concepts
discussed by the
speaker
(5 Marks)
No demonstrated
understanding of the core
concepts discussed by the
speaker
The student has attended the
Industry Guest Speaker
Session but has demonstrated
only limited understanding of
the core concepts discussed by
the speaker
The student has attended the
Industry Guest Speaker Session and
has demonstrated a good
understanding of the topic discussed
and how it links to the
theories/concepts in the subject.
The student has attended the
Industry Guest Speaker Session and
demonstrated a very detailed
understanding of the topic discussed
and how it links to the
theories/concepts in the subject
The student has attended the
Industry Guest Speaker Session and
has done more than just
demonstrated an understanding of
the topic discussed and how it links to
the theories/concepts in the subject
Critical analysis of
how the core
concepts link to the
theories/concepts in
the subject
(10 Marks)
No analysis of how the core
concepts link to the
theories/concepts in the
subject
No analysis of how the core
concepts link to the
theories/concepts in the subject
A good level of analysis of how the
core concepts link to the
theories/concepts in the subject
A good level of analysis of how the
core concepts link to the
theories/concepts in the subject
An excellent and very detailed level
of analysis of how the core concepts
link to the theories/concepts in the
subject

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Assessment Marking Guide (Reflection Two)

Criterion
Fail (0-49%)
Pass (50-64%)
Credit (65-74%)
Distinction (75-84%)
High Distinction (85-00%)
Self-Analysis and
Reflective Practices
(5 Marks)
The student has not
demonstrated any self
analysis or reflective practices
or has not discussed them with
enough substance.
The student has demonstrated
the use of some self-analysis or
reflective practices but hasn’t
conducted the analysis
required of a postgraduate
subject.
The student has demonstrated the
use of interesting self-analysis or
reflective practices but more clarity is
required
The student has demonstrated the
detailed use of self-analysis or
reflective practices throughout. The
writing style still needs minor
improvements
The student hasn’t just demonstrated
more than just the application of self
analysis or reflective practices
thoroughly and in detail.
.
Demonstrated use
and application of
Self-analysis and
self-assessment
tools
(3 Marks)
No use or application of Self
analysis and self-assessment
tools
Only limited use or application
of Self-analysis and self
assessment tools
The student has demonstrated a
good understanding and application
of Self-analysis and self-assessment
tools
The student has demonstrated a
detailed understanding and
application of Self-analysis and self
assessment tools
The student has demonstrated more
than just an understanding of Self
analysis and self-assessment tools
and has applied them very well
Areas for future
leadership
development
(5 Marks)
The areas for future
leadership development are
either missing or unrelated
to the key themes.
The areas for future
leadership development are
supported by theories but
are not convincing or well
connected.
Whilst improvement is needed,
there is a solid attempt at linking
the areas for future leadership
improvement with the relevant
theories.
The areas for future leadership
development and evidence are of a
high standard but would be more
convincing if worded more clearly
There is no doubt, by the way the
areas for future leadership
development and evidence are
presented, that these will be
resolved.
Academic structure
and presentation
(2 Marks)
The academic structure was
poor and failed to meet the
minimum standards of
postgraduate study.
Use of References are
missing or incomplete.
Incorrect referencing style
The academic structure was
sufficient but major
improvements needed.
Some use of References but
major improvements needed
Referencing style
inconsistent
The academic structure was good but
could be more comprehensive
Good use of References but more
is required
Referencing style is consistent
The academic structure is of a
high standard there is scope for
some improvement.
References are well used and
integrated.
Referencing style is very good but
with some errors
The academic structure is of an
exceptionally high standard
References are used to an
exceptionally high standard
Referencing style exceptionally
well incorporated

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