
(Solution) MGMT11109 Introduction to Business
Description
Assessment tasks
1 Online Quiz(zes)
This aspect comprises four (4) online quizzes to assess your understanding of some key business concepts. Each quiz will comprise ten (10) multiple choice questions and contribute five percent (5%) respectively to the final result in the unit. Total value of this assessment is twenty percent (20%).
The quizzes can be accessed from the Assessment Tab in Moodle and will be available for completion at the following times:
Quiz | Content Covered | Quiz Opens | Quiz Closes |
1 | Week 1 | Week 2: Monday 20 July at 9:00am AEST | Week 3: Thursday 30 July at 5:00pm AEST |
2 | Week 2 | Week 3: Monday 27 July at 9:00am AEST | Week 4: Thursday 6 August at 5:00pm AEST |
3 | Week 3 | Week 4: Monday 3 August at 9:00am AEST | Week 5: Thursday 13 August at 5:00pm AEST |
4 | Week 4 | Week 5: Monday 10 August at 9:00am AEST | Week 6: Thursday 27 August at 5:00pm AEST |
4
As detailed in the table above
Score for the quiz is shown when the quiz is completed
Each quiz is open for 20 minutes and has ten (10) multiple choice questions and each correct answer is awarded 0.5 per cent. The total value of each quiz is five (5) per cent.
Please allow 20 minutes to attempt each quiz. The quiz cannot be paused. Be sure to access the quiz in Moodle at least 20 minutes before the quiz closes at 5:00pm on the nominated date.
- Describe the fundamental roles of each functional area of business within an organisation
- Examine the different forms of business ownership
- Critically assess the factors that influence business environment
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
2 Written Assessment
In a 1500-word academic essay, you are required to critically analyse the following statement:
The circular economy requires business to adopt entrepreneurial thinking and innovative approaches if the concept is to become a viable reality. Critically discuss.
To support your argument, your critical analysis should use research from peer-reviewed academic journals, incorporating different perspectives on the statement, and identifying both positive and limiting factors. Your critical discussion must express an informed argument and draw compelling conclusions.
Before you start writing, it is recommended that you read the material uploaded to eReading List on critical thinking (Week 1) and the student Guide which elaborates how to write an academic essay.
Week 8 Thursday (10 Sep. 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Please submit through Turnitin in Moodle
Week 10 Friday (25 Sep. 2020)
Feedback and result will be available in Moodle by clicking on the ‘blue pencil’
CONTENT:
1. Evidence of your critical analysis of how circular economy practices might be achieved through entrepreneurial thinking (15%)
2. Examination of what innovations business might use to enact a circular economic growth (15%)
ESSAY QUALITIES:
1. Adherence to essay structure, adherence to 1500-words, quality of written expression, paragraph structure, grammar, punctuation, and spelling using Australian English (5 %)
2. Use of at least six (6) peer-reviewed papers from academic journals and adherence to CQU APA Referencing format (5%)
- Critically assess the factors that influence business environment
- Evaluate the complex role of globalisation
- Analyse the roles of ethics and social responsibility in the business environment.
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
- Cross Cultural Competence
- Ethical practice
3 Reflective Practice Assignment
The purpose of this task is to assess your ability to critically evaluate application of the concepts and models of entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability as evidenced in the contemporary business practices of the Australian information technology company AFTERPAY LIMITED (ASX:APT)
Week 12 Thursday (8 Oct. 2020) 5:00 pm AEST
Please submit through Turnitin in Moodle
Assessment feedback and results will be released after Grade Certification
CONTENT:
1. Critical reflections on Afterpay’s entrepreneurial practices (10%)
2. Critical reflections on innovation undertaken by Afterpay (10%)
3. Critical reflections on sustainability practiced by Afterpay (10%)
DOCUMENT QUALITIES:
1. Adherence to business report format, length 1500-words, quality of written expression, grammar, punctuation, and correct spelling using Australian English (5%)
2. Use of at least six (6) peer-reviewed papers from academic journals. Adherence to CQU APA Referencing format (5%)