(Solution) MGMT11109 Introduction to Business

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Assessment tasks

1 Online Quiz(zes)

Assessment Title
Online Quizzes

Task Description

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

Number of Quizzes

4


Frequency of Quizzes

Assessment Due Date

As detailed in the table above


Return Date to Students

Score for the quiz is shown when the quiz is completed


Weighting
20%

Assessment Criteria

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.


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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

Graduate Attributes
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence

2 Written Assessment

Assessment Title
Academic Essay

Task Description

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.


Assessment Due Date

Week 8 Thursday (10 Sep. 2020) 5:00 pm AEST

Please submit through Turnitin in Moodle


Return Date to Students

Week 10 Friday (25 Sep. 2020)

Feedback and result will be available in Moodle by clicking on the ‘blue pencil’


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

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%)


Referencing Style

Submission
Online

Submission Instructions
Submit through Turnitin in Moodle

Learning Outcomes Assessed
  • 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.

Graduate Attributes
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Information Literacy
  • Information Technology Competence
  • Cross Cultural Competence
  • Ethical practice

3 Reflective Practice Assignment

Assessment Title
Afterpay Limited: a reflective report on the contemporary business practices adopted by this entrepreneurial startup

Task Description

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)


Assessment Due Date

Week 12 Thursday (8 Oct. 2020) 5:00 pm AEST

Please submit through Turnitin in Moodle


Return Date to Students

Assessment feedback and results will be released after Grade Certification


Weighting
40%

Assessment Criteria

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%)


Referencing Style