Academic Integrity Policy

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Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code:
MBA401
Subject Name:
People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership
Assessment Title:
PART A – In-Class Activity (Draft Framework)
PART B – Individual Written Report
Assessment Type:
Case Study
Word Count:
1500
Words
(+/-10%)
Weighting:
PART A (5%) and PART B (30%) – total of 35%
Total Marks:
35
Submission:
MyKBS (Turnitin)
Due Date:
Tuesday, Week 9 at 11.55pm

Your Task
This Assessment Task focusses on the analysis of a Contemporary Case Study. There are two
components to this activity:
1. Develop a draft framework (plan) as a group in-class activity in preparation for the individual
written report
2. Use that framework (plan) to create an individual report that provides a detailed analysis of a
Case Study. The Case Study and questions will be made available via MyKBS (Turnitin) in
Week 4.
This Assessment will focus on the Nature and Importance of Leadership, Leadership Skills
Development and the Characteristics and Traits of Leaders
Assessment Description
PART A (In-Class Group Activity)
In Week 6 the in-class activities will explore the issues in the Case Study especially in relation
to leadership. Students will work within a group to share ideas, discuss the Case Study and
arrange how to develop a report framework using a mind-map or similar tool (that is approved
by your facilitator) to assist in the preparation of an individual report
Attendance is compulsory for this in-class part of the assessment.
Each student will submit a copy of their individual framework (developed as part of the inclass group activities) attached to the individual report (as a single document) via MyKBS
(Turnitin).
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PART B (individual)
The Case Study will enable you to explore contemporary themes: nature and importance of
leadership, leadership skills development and the characteristics and traits of leaders. You
will be provided the Case Study by Week 4. By thoroughly reviewing the Case Study and its
key themes, students will analyse the Case Study and respond to the two (2) questions
provided. Students will also be provided with a structure for the individual report.
Students will need to refer to at three (3) theories and include a minimum of four (4) academic
references.
Please refer to the Assessment Marking Guide to assist you in addressing the assessment criteria.
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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

Criterion
High Distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Fail
In-class draft Framework
Week 6
(5 Marks)
Exceptionally high levels of
contribution to in-class
activities and excellent
development of the draft
framework.
Consistently high levels of
contribution to in-class
activities and very good
development of the draft
framework.
Good contribution to in
class activities and
satisfactory development of
the draft framework.
Minimal contribution to in-class
activities and development of
the draft framework. No
contribution to in-class activities
and development of the draft
framework.
Did not attend the class
Nature and importance
of leadership
(10 Marks)
The theories and concepts
of the nature and
importance of leadership
and responses to the
questions were excellently
connected to the Case
Study and questions.
The theories and concepts of
the nature and importance of
leadership and responses to
the questions were very well
connected to the Case Study
and questions.
The theories and concepts
of the nature and
importance of leadership
and responses to the
questions were well
connected to the Case
Study and questions.
The theories and concepts of
the nature and importance of
leadership and responses to
the questions were not well
connected to the Case Study
and questions.
More explanation was needed.
The theories and concepts
of the nature and
importance of leadership
and responses to the
questions were either not
present and not connected
to the questions and/or
related the Case Study
Characteristics and
Traits of Leaders
(10 Marks)
The definitive theories and
concepts of the
characteristics and traits of
leaders are excellent, very
well connected and
supported by examples from
the Case Study.
The definitive theories and
concepts of the
characteristics and traits of
leaders are very good, well
connected and supported by
examples from the Case
Study.
The definitive theories and
concepts of the
characteristics and traits of
leaders are good, but more
explanation is needed.
Some good connections to
the Case Study but more
examples are required
The definitive theories and
concepts of the characteristics
and traits of leaders have
limited details and linkages to
the Case Study.
Insufficient use of examples
The definitive theories and
concepts of the
characteristics and traits of
leaders are either not
present or inaccurate.
Limited relationship to the
Case Study or use of
examples
Use of 3 relevant
academic theories.
(6 Marks)
Excellent use and selection
of 3 relevant academic
theories
Very good use and selection
of 3 relevant academic
theories
The use and selection of
relevant academic theories
was adequate but were
incomplete.
The use and selection of
relevant academic theories
needed improvement but were
incomplete.
No use and or selection of
relevant academic theories.
Academic writing,
structure, use of 4
academic references in
the Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style
(4 Marks)
The quality of academic
writing, structure, use of 4
academic references and
correct use of the Kaplan
Harvard Referencing is of at
an exceptionally high standard
The quality of academic writing,
structure, use of 4 academic
references and correct use of
the Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style is of at a very good
standard
The quality of academic
writing, structure, use of 3
academic references and
correct use of the Kaplan
Harvard Referencing Style is
of a consistent standard but
with minor errors
The quality of academic writing,
structure, use of 2 or less
academic references and use of
the Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style is adequate but there is
scope for improvement
The quality of academic
writing, structure, no use of
academic references and
correct use of the Kaplan
Harvard Referencing Style is
poor and sufficient, major
improvement needed