Due: Weeks 6-13

Weighting: 30%

There will be 3-4 groups for group presentations (subject to change depending on the number of students enrolled). From week 6 to week 13, each group will need to make a presentation in the seminar class, based on an allocated case study. The case reading material (on iLearn) provides only a basic background and case questions, students are expected to search additional and/or updated information (e.g. newspapers and other media outlets) relevant to their presentation topics. Students should introduce the case first and then analyse the case questions through reference to course material as well as additional research. The presentation should be about 30-40 minutes, depending on the number of students in the group and the number of questions for the case. Beyond addressing the case questions, students are encouraged to raise and/or solve additional research questions based on, for example, updated information about the case.

The presentation will be followed by questions from the class and discussions chaired by your lecturer.

Each group member is expected to participate in the presentation. Each group should determine the format of presentation and prepare powerpoint handouts for the audience. Student presentations will provide a focus for class discussion within these weeks’ seminars - presentations must be engaging. Your lecturer/tutor will mark and comment on a marking sheet and return to you in the following week’s class and will provide verbal feedback. Your mark will include the average mark from peer reviews provided by other groups.

You must clearly identify the structure of your presentation including which group member presents which particular component.

Components of this assessment: 15% group mark + 15% individual mark

This assessment is composed of two parts: a group mark on group presentation performance (15%) and an individual mark on individual performance during the presentation (15%). While every group member will receive the same group mark for group presentation performance, it is possible that each member will receive a different individual mark (and hence different total mark for this assessment task) as a result of differential performance at individual level.

On your presentation day, each group MUST submit a Members’ Contribution Report summarizing each member’s contribution to the group project. A separate Group Project Guide on how to prepare for your group project presentation and members' contribution reports will be uploaded to iLearn and will be discussed in classes. The Guide also provides detailed marking criteria for group performance and individual performance.

Finally, your presentation will also be assessed by your peers (ie the other allocated groups in the class).

Late Submissions

NO extensions will be granted. Students who have not participated in group project presentation will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Evaluate the value creation process in the context of sustainability considerations for the firm

• Develop problem solving and communication skills in order make effective recommendations

Due: Week 8

Weighting 40%

For this Individual Assignment each student will need to prepare a 2,000 word (excluding bibliography) research essay on an allocated topic.

A separate individual assignment document detailing the topic, marking criteria and submission guidelines, will be uploaded to iLearn. Students should search for information relevant to the topic and analyse key issues with reference to concepts and frameworks introduced in this unit. Your lecturer will discuss some specific issues on assignment preparation during the semester and prior to the mid-session break.

Submission is via TURNITIN. A link will be available on the unit iLearn website.

THERE WILL BE A DEDUCTION OF 10% OF THE TOTAL AVAILABLE MARKS MADE FROM THE TOTAL AWARDED MARK FOR EACH 24 HOUR PERIOD OR PART THEREOF THAT THE SUBMISSION IS LATE (i.e. 25 HOURS LATE IN SUBMISSION - 20% PENALTY). THIS PENALTY DOES NOT APPLY FOR CASES IN WHICH AN APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL CONSIDERATION IS MADE AND APPROVED.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Critically analyse the concept of globalisation, its historical evolution and its current state

• Evaluate the value creation process in the context of sustainability considerations for the firm

• Develop problem solving and communication skills in order make effective recommendations

Due: On-going

Weighting: 30%

There will be ongoing in-class activities during the semester that will form part of this assessment.

These activities will include:

• a class test (to be held in Week 11 or 12) - 20%

• participation and feedback during the lectures and class presentations - 10%

Extensions

For the class test no extensions will be granted. Students who do not sit the test will be awarded a mark of 0 for the task, except for cases in which an application for Special Consideration is made and approved.

This Assessment Task relates to the following Learning Outcomes:

• Critically analyse the concept of globalisation, its historical evolution and its current state

• Evaluate the value creation process in the context of sustainability considerations for the firm