Consciousness of Ignores culture difference in the case study. Recognises cultural Identifies, analyses and Demonstrates an Skillfully interprets diversity in the case Fails to identify own cultural filters and differences. Identifies addresses diversity and understanding of intercultural factors study (20%) their impact on thinking processes. cultural filters and impact workplace issues. elements important from the perspectives on own thinking Elaborates cultural to the history, of own and other processes. norms, values and values, politics, worldviews. frameworks. economy, beliefs and practices of members of other cultures.

Articulation of research principles (20%) The focus for the research question(s) or basis for the project is unclear. The rationale for the research methodology is The focus for the research question(s) or basis for project is The focus for the research question(s) or basis for project is clear. inappropriate for the research reasonable. The The rationale for the question/project. rationale for the research research methodology is methodology is stated and appropriate appropriate for the for the research research question/project. question/project.

Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Assessment of Neglects one or more elements of a SWOT Completes all elements Elaborates all elements Elaborates all Demonstrates a strengths and analysis of a SWOT analysis. of the SWOT analysis elements of the sophisticated weaknesses (30%) beyond basic SWOT analysis understanding of each requirements. beyond basic element of the SWOT requirements and analysis and integrates includes elements of PEST analysis factors. political, economic, social and technological factors.

Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Information, arguments Information, Expertly presented; the and evidence are well arguments and presentation is logical, presented, mostly clear evidence are very persuasive, and well flow of ideas and well presented; the supported by evidence, arguments. Line of presentation is demonstrating a clear reasoning is easy to logical, clear and flow of ideas and follow. Manages all well supported by arguments. Engages aspects of cohesion well. evidence. and sustains audience’s Demonstrates interest in the topic, cultural sensitivity. demonstrates high Skilfully manages levels of cultural cohesion and sensitivity Uses a wide paragraphing. range of structures with flexibility and accuracy demonstrating a sophisticated control of lexical features.

Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Effective Difficult to understand for audience, no Information, arguments Communication (30%) logical/clear structure, poor flow of ideas, and evidence are argument lacks supporting evidence. presented in a way that is Audience cannot follow the line of not always clear and reasoning. Has little command of logical. Line of reasoning organisational features. Uses some is often difficult to follow. cohesive devices but these may be May not always use inaccurate or repetitive. referencing clearly or appropriately.

There are numerous ways to interpret the assessment brief. This rubric should not be used as a prescription or tick-the-box list of requirements but as a description of an amalgam of several possible interpretations and the standards they might take. The assessment will be graded holistically, based on the criteria in the leftmost column. Your interpretation may not match the rubric exactly as you may extend the requirements, using your initiative to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter. Additionally, you may demonstrate elements described in the Advanced column and still be graded ‘Functional’ for one or more of the criteria (the reverse trend is also possible). Higher performing submissions will depend on wider reading, rather than on the rubric verbatim.

The assessment suite in this subject is designed to provide students with a framework to understand organisational behaviour, politics and the dynamics of the business environment. The assessment suite aims to equip students with the necessary skills to understand the constraints managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to leverage advantages and overcome constraints and barriers in organisations.