Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity

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Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code:
MBA 502
Subject Name:
Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Intelligence and Diversity
Assessment Title:
Guest Speaker
Assessment Type:
Infographic (including a written Supporting Paper)
Word Count:
1000
Words
(+/-10%)
Weighting:
30 %
Total Marks:
30
Submission:
Online via MYKBS
Due Date:
Monday Week 9, 11.55pm AEST

Your Task
Students are to produce an infographic with a written supporting paper, based on the
guest speaker’s presentation in Week 6 and theories of EI discussed in class.
Assessment Description
This assessment is in two parts. Part One involves constructing a 500 word infographic
(visual representation), drawing on the information shared by the Week 6 guest
speaker. For Part Two, students are to write a 500 word supporting paper, elaborating
on the links between the guest speaker’s presentation and emotional intelligence
theories and models as discussed in class.
Assessment Instructions
Attendance at the guest speaker presentation in Week 6 is compulsory and marks will
be deducted for lack of attendance.
Part One – Students are to develop a 500 word infographic (visual representation) on
the key points the speaker made about the importance of emotional intelligence in the
modern workplace. The following link is one of many where you can find free
infographic templates https://www.canva.com/create/infographics/
• Part One of the assessment is to be uploaded to Moodle.
Part Two – Students are to write a supporting paper of 500 words. The paper should
highlight the linkages between the key concepts covered by the guest speaker and
emotional intelligence theories and models. This paper should include a minimum 3
sources. In addition to academic papers/journals, these can include websites,
government publications, census data and newspaper articles. Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style guidelines need to be followed.
• Part Two of the assessments is to be uploaded to Turnitin.
How to submit.
● Part one and two are due on the same date – Monday Week 9, 11.55pm AEST.
● Part one is to be uploaded to Moodle on the MYKBS assessment portal.
● Part two is to be uploaded to Turnitin on the MYKBS assessment portal.
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● 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

Criteria
F (Fail) 0-49%
P (Pass) 50%-64%
CR (Credit) 65%-74%
D (Distinction) 75%-84%
HD (High Distinction) 85%-
100%
Mark
Attendance
5

Part One
Infographic
content
Infographic either not
completed and/or little or no
information provided about the
guest speaker’s contribution.
Little or no effort shown.
Guest speaker commentary
included, but not detailed or
comprehensive. Some of the
key messages of the guest
speaker included but not
comprehensively detailed. Key
messages not clearly listed or
engagingly.
Guest speaker commentary is
summarised in a general
fashion. Some Key points
detailed – could be more
comprehensive. Insights and
examples provided by the
speaker apparent.
Key messages made by the
guest speaker are clear and
comprehensive – summarizing
critical information. Linkages
between the messages and EI
theory/ models clear – but could
be more strongly detailed.
Insights and examples provided
by the speaker evident.
Key messages made by the
guest speaker are
comprehensively and plainly
detailed. Linkages between the
messages and EI theory and
models compellingly made.
Information included highlights
EI insights and examples
provided by the speaker highly
powerfully made.
7
Infographic
Design / graphics
Design/graphics/data very
poorly presented with limited
or no effort to display
information in a clear manner
The key messages of the guest
speaker are included on the
infographic, but the design style
limits the easy comprehension.
Design/graphics/data present
the guest speaker’s key
messages clearly. The
information provided is relevant
and important. Could be better
presented.
Design/graphics/data assist the
key messages of the guest
speaker are engagingly
presented and easy to be
understand. Information
presented easy to
access/understand
Design/graphics/data ensure
the key messages of the guest
speaker are easy to grasp,
engagingly presented and
succinct. Information presented
skillfully and easy to access /
understand.
3

Part Two
Modern
workplace
Minimal explanation or
definition of the modern
workplace. EI initiatives are
either not included, too few
and/or not explained. The
speaker’s examples are missing.
Basic overview of the modern
workplace – but limited detail
provided. EI initiatives listed but
relationship unclear.
Connection between workplace
examples and business success
included but could be better
developed. Speaker’s examples
are included; could be further
developed.
Considered and detailed
analysis of the modern
workplace with some linkages
to the place and importance of
EI approaches. Connections
could be better developed.
Business examples included
with some links made with EI
related business success.
Speaker’s examples detailed.
Strongly developed and
detailed definition of the
modern workplace – in-depth
linkages made with the place of
EI initiatives. Business examples
highlight the link between
effective EI approaches and
business success. Speaker’s
examples discussed and
considered in detail.
Role, importance and intrinsic
connection made between the
reality of the modern
workplace and the need for EI
Considered choice of workplace
examples highlight and
underscore the relationship
between EI/CI and business
success. Speaker’s examples
expertly analysed and
considered.
10
Theory Research
and Referencing
Limited or no research or
theories used. Referencing
absent or inadequate – little no
effort to comply with Harvard
Referencing Style.
Relevant information included.
Limited variety and quality of
theory sources used. Kaplan
Harvard Referencing Style
generally followed, but a
number of errors present.
Appropriate use of a variety of
information and theory sources
– which support statements
and assertions. Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style essentially
adhered to, but some errors
present.
Considered and effective use of
varied information and theory
sources. Material included
enhances and verifies
statements and assertions.
Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style used effectively with only
the occasional error.
Relevant, appropriate and
considered use of varied
information and theory
sources. Material notably
enhances and augments the
position being developed. Strict
adherence to Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style.
5
30

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