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. Guest speakers presentation link: https://kaplananz.zoom.us/rec/play/6ytafir8gVZ0CpChSHE3ruMFKeC8k10izB5ovG-OW-j2oY7tOeHeSoIy3X46KkOi-EBUJOy9z5I_xsmw.6S6dQyyrl8JwyIVO?autoplay=true
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
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 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.
Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
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
Total Marks
30
