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ACCT 5955 | Management Control in Contemporary Contexts ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
ACCT 5955
Management Control in
Contemporary Contexts
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Term 3, 2023
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Assessment Submission
1. When submitting your assignment, please use the following naming convention for each assignment.
z9999999_SURNAME_[XXXX1111]_19s1_A1
Where:
• z9999999 is your student ID – please insert your Zid
• _SURNAME – please insert your Surname
• XXXX1111 is the course code
• 19s1 is the Term name (2019, Term 1)
• A1 is the Assignment number (A2 for Assignment 2)
2. You must submit your Major assignment via the Turnitin Links set up in your Moodle course site. Turnitin is similarity
detection software used at UNSW. One team member will submit on behalf of the team
You are able to submit a draft version of your assignment prior to the due date. This enables you to view the Turnitin
similarity report on your work and decide whether it complies with the guidelines regarding referencing and
plagiarism, before you submit your final version for marking. Please be aware that Turnitin will only generate ONE
similarity report every 24 hours. Nevertheless, the version of your submission available at the due date will be
deemed the final submission.
More information about plagiarism can be found here: https://student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism.
3. Late submissions are possible but will be marked as such and will be subject to late penalties of 5% of the
assignment weighting for each day late. Submissions more than 10 working days late will not be accepted.
4. Extensions to assignment deadlines will be granted only in exceptional circumstances, and where adequate
supporting documentation can be provided. Please note that work commitments do not constitute grounds for an
extension. Requests must be made through the special consideration process. For details about this process, see:
https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration.
5. Assessment tasks, other than the major final assessment, will normally be reviewed, and feedback provided, within
10 working days of submission.
6. Please ensure you keep a copy of your assignment.
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Assessment Structure
Assessment Task Weighting Length/Duration Due Date
Presentation 1
Assessed individually while working in
Groups
15% Approx. format 10 Mins to
present then questions &
feedback
Week 7
Week starting 23 October
Team Report 20% Approx. 2500-3000 words Week 9
Wednesday 8 November
Presentation 2
(Accompanies Major Written Team
Assignment)
10% (Approx. format 10 Mins to
present then questions &
feedback
Week 10
Week Starting Monday 13
November
Seminar Mark 5% Weekly
Individual Case Study Report 50% 2000-2500 words Week 11
Friday 24 November
Assessment Tasks
PRESENTATION 1: STORY PRESENTATION (15%): DUE IN CLASS WEEK 7 (WEEK
COMMENCING 23 OCTOBER)
REQUIRED
The purpose of this presentation is to develop skills in: 1. Telling a story to communicate your ideas and 2. To engage with an
audience. Practising story telling within this course is to ensure postgraduate students are work-ready. In contemporary business
settings, your presentation skills will constantly be put to the test and influence the ability to win jobs and progress throughout
your professional careers.
This assessment is individually assessed though undertaken in teams of approximately five persons. The presentation will be
made face to face. Groups may choose to create a video in advance and show that video live on the day while engaging with an
audience.
The assessment offers an opportunity to review and reflect on any area of MCS learned from the course in Weeks 2, 3, and 4
(& to tell story). The assessment task is to prepare an innovative presentation based on the topic of interest as related to MCS
(social control, personal control etc.) which entails telling a story that engages an audience. For a useful resource on this go to:
https://hbr.org/2013/06/how-to-give-a-killer-presentation)!
Role plays, television format and other creative presentation styles are encouraged with emphasis on creatively telling a
compelling story. For example, share a story about culture or leadership as a social control, or give an example about the failure
of MCS such as Enron. You also need to engage with an audience from the start of your presentation and during the presentation.
In the October 2013 edition of In the Black Magazine titled: “What’s your Story”, it is reported that businesses have come to
realise the value of storytelling. As one US storytelling exponent puts it: “Humans simply aren’t moved to action by data dumps,
dense PowerPoint slides or spreadsheets packed with figures. They’re moved by emotion.” Motivational speakers have used
stories for years, but only as part of their arsenal to build momentary enthusiasm. Stories are needed in the business context to
help people really understand the messages, remember them and care about them. Similarly, in the 2012 edition of the Harvard
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Business Review – Nancy Duarte stated that after studying hundreds of speeches, the most effective presenters use the same
techniques as great storytellers: By reminding people of the status quo and then revealing the path to a better way, they set up
a conflict that needs to be resolved.
Allocation of marks
Individuals are assessed as such and therefore you must each attend your presentation. It is up to individuals to work collectively
in order present a story innovatively and elicit active audience involvement. For example, your presentation will incorporate multi-
media (a combination of strategies such as role play, quizzes, relevant videos downloaded from u tube, and other creative
methods). It is essential to employ strategies for eliciting audience involvement and telling a powerful story.
Allocation of marks
Marks will be allocated on the ability to tell a story and for being able to demonstrate that you can engage with an audience.
TEAM RESEARCH REPORT (20%): DUE WEEK 9 ( DUE 11.59PM WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER)
Background
Each team will choose a global corporation (go to https://interbrand.com/best-brands/) such as Apple, Microsoft, Google,
Amazon, Facebook, Tesla, Space, Instagram, IBM, Chanel. Please inform your lecturer by the end of Week 7 regarding which
case organisation your team has selected for investigation.
For the purposes of engaging with industry and to ensure students are better prepared for the workforce, this assignment
question has been set in conjunction with personnel from industry so to ensure that you as postgraduate students are
engaging with authentic industry issues.
REQUIRED:
(Approximately 2500 – 3000 words maximum, excluding synopsis, bibliography and footnotes. This word limit is
an approximation only)
a) Briefly outline the history, strategy, and key operations of your case organisation. Also outline the rationale for selecting the
case organisation (such as high performance citing consistent profitability and other financial/non-financial indicators (reputation,
high brand name worth etc). You should provide substantiating evidence of this.
(10 marks)
b) Undertake research to describe and discuss the elements of the Management Control System and the suitability of the MCS
given the context in which your case organisation operates. Critique the Management Control System with a view to identifying
strengths and weaknesses.
(40 marks)
c) From your analysis in part (b) above, make a set of at least six comprehensive recommendations to the Senior Executive team.
(40 marks)
d) Structure and presentation (10 marks)
You will also be asked to write an individual self-reflection statement. More information will be provided closer to the time.
Additional Information
• The body of the assignment should not exceed approximately 2500 - 3000 words, excluding table of contents, abstract,
and list of references. Use Appendices and footnotes sparingly. Please note this is a suggested word limit only.
• The answer to each section must be identified clearly by the use of sub-headings. In addition to the requirements
outlined above, your answer should include a brief introduction and conclusion.
• ‘Dot points’ should not be used sparingly.
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• You must acknowledge all sources of information cited in your assignment using Harvard referencing.
Allocation of Marks to Individuals
Marks will be allocated to individuals using the weighting procedure outlined below. This weighting scheme involves the use of
peer evaluation to assess the relative contribution of each syndicate member (use the form provided).
Peer Evaluation Marking Scheme
In order to provide an opportunity for substantial individual contributions to team performance to be rewarded, the following
marking scheme is proposed.
STEP 1: The case will be marked and awarded a mark out of 20 (for illustrative purposes only).
STEP 2: Each student will provide their seminar leader with a rating of their own contribution and their assessment of the
individual contribution of each of the other members of their syndicate. This will be a score out of 10 that reflects the amount and
quality of the effort made by each of the syndicate members.
STEP 3: The ratings provided by each team member will be collated, averaged and converted to a percentage out of 100 to
determine the proportionate contribution of each team member to the team result.
STEP 4: Half of the total mark will be credited to each student in the group.
STEP 5: The other half of the total mark will be multiplied by the number of members in the team and placed in a pool.
STEP 6: The pool will be allocated back to each team member based on the calculation of the proportionate contribution made
by each team member.
STEP 7: The two marks determined in STEPS 4 and 6 will be added to give each student’s grade for the Case. However, NO
student’s grade will exceed the mark assigned by your seminar leader. This will represent the UPPER CAP placed on the
adjustment of your mark.
The following example will illustrate the calculation of marks.
STEP 1: A five-member group receives a mark of 14 out of 20 for the case.
STEP 2: (For steps 2 to 6 all calculations will be rounded to 1 decimal place). The individual ratings (out of 10) from each member
average as follows:
Simone 8
Tran 10
John 6
Zoe 10
Angelina 6
Total 40
STEP 3: RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION
Simone 8 = 20%
Tran 10 = 25%
John 6 = 15%
Zoe 10 = 25%
Angelina 6 = 15%
100%
STEP 4:
Simone 7
Tran 7
John 7
Zoe 7
Angelina 7
STEP 5: Pool of Marks
5 (group size) x 7 marks = 35 marks
STEP 6: RELATIVE POOL OF MARK CONTRIBUTION
Simone 8 = 20% 35 7
Tran 10 = 25% 35 8.75
John 6 = 15% 35 5.25
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Zoe 10 = 25% 35 8.75
Angelina 6 = 15% 35 5.25
100% 35.00
STEP 7: STEP 4 STEP 6 TOTAL
MARK MARK MARK
Simone 7 7 14
Tran 7 9 16
John 7 5 12
Zoe 7 9 16
Angelina 7 5 12
PRESENTATION 2 ON TEAM REPORT (10%): DUE IN CLASS WEEK 10 (WEEK COMMENCING 13
NOVEMBER)
REQUIRED
You are required to make a group presentation based on the team report. Groups may choose to create a video in advance and
show that video live on the day while engaging with an audience. m assignment (submitted in week 10 also). Students my
choose to create a video in advance and show that video live on the day while engaging with an audience. You should focus on
one intriguing key findings only. Create a presentation or a pitch that tells a compelling story about the MCS of your case
organisation. Innovative presentation techniques such as role play, television show format, news and current affairs etc are
encouraged.
Allocation of marks:
Every individual must attend the presentation. It is up to each you to use the talents of each individual to best advantage (e.g.,
making the presentation, design of visuals, undertaking research, writing of the presentation and ideas on how best to tell a
story). Guidelines for the grading of this presentation are outlined overleaf.
INDIVIDUAL CASE STUDY REPORT (50%): DUE WEEK 11 (DUE 11.59 PM FRIDAY 24
NOVEMBER)
Background:
You are required to undertake extensive research for this assignment.
Reed Hastings, founder of Netflix, has arguably created a company that has turned the status quo of MCS on its head. Instead
of creating more rules as Netflix grew, Hastings gave his employees more freedom. A MCS was crafted that simultaneously
gives employees freedom and responsibility. Yet these are opposing forces. At Netflix, adequate performance gets a generous
severance, and hard work is irrelevant. In addition, you don’t try to please your boss, you practice radical candour. Employees
never need approval, and the company always pays the top of the market rates. Netflix argues that management control via
giving employees freedom has been so successful that they continue to reduce their controls (and rules).
REQUIRED
(Approx. 2,000 - 2500 words):
1. Undertake research, then identify and discuss the different features of the MCS system at Netflix.
(30 marks)
2. Critically analyse and evaluate the MCS system at Netflix using extant research to support your arguments (identify
strengths and weaknesses). (30 marks)
3. What recommendations would you make to the Netflix Board about crafting their MCS moving forward.
Refer to relevant research to justify and substantiate your arguments (Your recommendations should incorporate MCS &
other challenges confronting Netflix, as they expand into different national contexts, maintaining a positive organisational
culture etc. culture. . (30 marks)
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4. Create a video of approximately 2 minutes in length or write no more than a page where you reflect on what you learned
from this course about giving effective presentations using storytelling and engaging with an audience. For those creating
a video please save the video to Utube and include a link to the presentation with your report. (20 marks)
5. Presentation, organisation, and structure of ideas
(10 marks)
Additional Information
Research will need to encompass the use of textbook sources, peer reviewed articles, business databases and relevant media
sources. When researching the Netflix case and compiling your essay report, you need to make sure you have included:
a) An abstract (Not included in word counts)
b) Table of contents (Not included in word counts)
c) Tables and figures (Not included in word counts)
d) Introduction to the report (aims, method, overview of findings),
e) Identify the key attributes of the Netflix MCS.
f) Critically analyse and evaluate research, and compare with the findings above regarding the Netflix MCS
g) Make comprehensive recommendations to the Netflix board (justified and supported by research). Based on research,
what recommendations would you make to the Netflix board regarding their MCS? Why (justify and substantiate)?
h) Conclusion
i) References (Not included in word counts) using the Harvard Referencing system
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CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATIONS
ASSIGNMENT 1 GUIDELINES FOR OFFERING FEEDBACK TO TEAMS (FOR FEEDBACK)
Strong opening.
The presentation tells a compelling and engaging story, holding the
audiences’ attention from start to finish.
Engages with audience.
The use of props, videos, music, and other tools that enhance the
presentation.
Visuals are appealing.
Produces an engaging and memorable presentation for audience.
Strong closing.
Other Comments:
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Mark Awarded:
PEER EVALUATION FORM
A copy of this form is to be emailed to your lecturer after submitting your Team Report in Week 9.
Name
Student ID
Signature
Provide a mark out of 10 for each member of your syndicate, including yourself, which reflects the relative contribution of each
member.
Syndicate Member Student ID Mark out of 10
1 Insert your name here.
2
3
4
5
Please include any other comments that may be relevant to the marker:
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MARKING CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION 1 & 2
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
PRESENTATION 1 & 2 MARKING GUIDE
Criteria No Pass Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Polished Innovative
Presentation & Structure
(including cohesion within and
between sections)
(10%)
Did not meet criterion. The presentation is built
around an intelligible structure
and all required information is
present. This structure is
communicated at the outset
of the presentation. The
information is succinctly
communicated, only relevant
information is included,
headings and visual
information enhance the
spoken text and make the
presentation comprehensible
and coherent. The
presentation is spoken to
camera and not read from a
script.
The structure, layout,
headings, signposting, and
visual information work
together to enhance clarity
and comprehension. The
presentation benefits from the
use of a hook to open the
presentation, a clear outline of
the presentation to follow, and
an insightful take-home
message to conclude it.
The presentation is spoken to
camera and not read from a
script.
The presentation has clearly
been scripted, rehearsed, and
then delivered with the
purpose and audience clearly
in mind. The sections of the
presentation flow together
logically; there is no
superfluous or disconnected
information. Effective use of
an engaging and appropriate
hook, which attracts the
listener's attention, as well as
a succinct and logical take-
home message to encourage
reflection and thought in the
listener.
The presentation is spoken to
camera and not read from a
script.
A highly polished presentation that takes the listener's
likely reactions or thoughts into account. It effectively
sells the report, making the latter a 'must read'. Likely
questions or concerns from the client are anticipated
(e.g., Now, you might be thinking that…, however, …). A
clever hook and take-home message are employed to
great effect, leaving the client with something relevant,
perhaps new, to consider about the proposals and/or the
industry in which it locates itself.
The presentation is spoken to camera and not read from
a script.
Ability to tell a compelling
story and engage an audience
(60%)
Did not meet criterion. Sufficient storytelling and
engages in a powerful
narrative.
Without a variety of
multimedia tools to deliver a
presentation such as Utube,
music, and ends strongly with
a lesson learned or moral of
the story.
Minimal audience
involvement
Good storytelling and
engages in a powerful
narrative.
One or two multimedia tools
to deliver a presentation such
as Utube, music, and ends
strongly with a lesson learned
or moral of the story.
Good audience involvement
Very good storytelling and
engages in a powerful
narrative.
Uses a few tools to deliver a
presentation such as Utube,
music, and ends strongly with
a lesson learned or moral of
the story.
Very good audience
involvement (uses chat box,
polls, and invites audience
involvement)
Excellent storytelling and engages in a powerful
narrative.
Uses many different tools to deliver a presentation such
as Utube, music, and ends strongly with a lesson
learned or moral of the story.
Excellent
audience involvement (uses chat box, polls and invites
audience involvement)
right throughout the presentation
Oral and visual
communication
(30%)
Did not meet criterion. Conventions and features of
spoken English are generally
adhered to. The presentation
is clearly enunciated and
The level of communication is
appropriate and economical:
word choice is deliberate, and
there are no superfluous
An active voice, a broad and
fluent vocabulary, and a
range of cohesive devices
(key words, pronouns,
Any errors that remain in the work do not detract from
the overall quality of the presentation, or of the meaning
communicated. The presentation demonstrates a
thorough understanding of context, audience, and
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PRESENTATION 1 & 2 MARKING GUIDE
Criteria No Pass Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
appropriately paced.
Emphasis and intonation are
used effectively. Careful
editing of the script has meant
the elimination of most
grammatical errors. Word
choice, intonation, pace, and
inflection do not detract
substantially from the
communication of ideas.
Visual and non-verbal
communication (e.g., eye
contact, body language,
tables, diagrams) are features
of the presentation and make
the presentation
understandable, but the
speaker appears tentative.
The visuals are clearly
designed, relatively
uncluttered, easily navigable,
and visually attractive. The
presenters refer to the
visuals, allowing them to
communicate visually, with
their commentary
underscoring main points.
words or phrases. Rehearsal
and scripting have been a key
part of the preparation of the
client report. This is obviously
not a 'first' draft but has been
crafted to ensure a high-
quality client proposal is
presented. The presentation
is engaging, the language and
detail appropriate to the
audience and well-paced. It
fulfils its purpose as a
business presentation
intended to inform and
persuade (although it may not
ultimately persuade!). There
is a credibility and
trustworthiness to the
presenters; a listener is not
left feeling that he or she is
simply being sold to. The
readability and navigability of
the visuals include white
space used effectively to
guide the viewer's eyes. The
listener is guided through the
visuals. Multimedia and
interactivity, if used, are used
to good effect and do not
distract from the presentation.
conjunctions, reinforcement,
highlighting, similarity, and
the like) are features of the
presentation. The language
used in the presentation is
unemotive and professional in
tone, without being overly
formal. A range of sentence
types adds interest and
energy to the spoken
component. Professionalism
of the presenters is evident in
their execution of the task.
Effective and appropriate
non-verbal communication is
employed and does not
distract from the presentation.
The listener feels both
included in the presentation
and part of an audience. The
presentation is one that
makes the marker stop and
say, 'Wow, I'd give those
presenters a job!'. The
listener is guided through the
visuals, allowing for a
comprehensive presentation
of both spoken and visual
elements.
purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and
focuses all elements of the work. There is synergy
between any visuals and the spoken presentation; they
are seamlessly integrated into the overall performance.
The audio-visual tools used have been employed to
good effect to produce a professional and polished
presentation.
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The team report will be assessed using the following guide.
TEAM REPORT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria No Pass Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Knowledge
and
interpretation
(20%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory knowledge and
interpretation of the key concepts;
generally adequate understanding;
some related concepts and/or issues
may be misunderstood.
Good knowledge and interpretation of
selected material; adequate
understanding of the issues.
Very good knowledge and
interpretation of selected material;
pertinent understanding of the issues.
Excellent knowledge and interpretation
of selected material; advanced
understanding of the issues.
Analysis
(20%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory analysis of the key
concepts; reasonable argumentation
and adequate use of evidence; some
related concepts and/or issues may be
insufficiently or poorly analysed.
Good analysis; mostly reasonable
argumentation and adequate use of
evidence.
Very good analysis; sound
argumentation and use of evidence.
Excellent analysis; nuanced
argumentation and use of evidence.
Reflection
and Critical
thought
(30%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory critical evaluation; some
adequate references to research and
experience.
Good critical evaluation; mostly well-
considered references to research and
experience.
Very good critical evaluation; pertinent
references to research and experience.
Excellent critical evaluation; creative
references to research and experience.
Organisation
and
presentation
(10%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory organisation of ideas;
some ambiguities but mostly accurate
grammar, spelling and referencing.
Good organisation of ideas; mostly
clear writing style; mostly accurate
grammar, spelling and referencing.
Very good organisation of ideas; clear
writing style; accurate grammar,
spelling and referencing.
Excellent organisation of ideas; clear
and nuanced writing style; accurate
grammar, spelling and referencing.
Video
Presentation
(20%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
though does not yet capture roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
Good attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
through and captures roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
Very good attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
through and captures roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
giving examples
Very good attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
through and captures roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
giving examples, uses metaphors and
compelling visuals
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INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Introduction and
Background
No or limited introduction/
background.
The introduction/ background:
Offers background to Netflix case
The introduction/ background:
Offers background to Netflix case
then
briefly identifies the significance of
the report.
The introduction/ background to the
Netflix case.
Identifies HR issues overall and the
research surrounding them.
Briefly evaluates the significance
and motivation for the reflection.
Provides proposed structure of the
report.
The introduction/ background to the
Netflix case.
Identifies HR issues overall and the
research surrounding them.
Briefly evaluates the significance
and motivation for the reflection
and offers an overview of the key
findings.
Provides proposed structure of the
report.
Undertakes research, then
identify and discuss the
different features of the HRM
system at Netflix.
Does not undertake research or
identify and discuss the different
features of the HRM system at
Netflix.
No identification of the system nor
its major challenges.
Undertakes minimal research or
identify and discuss the different
features of the HRM system at
Netflix.
Minimal identification of the system
nor its major challenges.
Makes good attempt to undertake
research or identify and discuss the
different features of the HRM
system at Netflix.
Good identification of the system
nor its major challenges.
Makes very good attempt to
undertake research or identify and
discuss the different features of the
HRM system at Netflix.
Very good identification of the
system nor its major challenges
Excellent attempt to undertake
research or identify and discuss the
different features of the HRM
system at Netflix.
Excellent identification of the
system nor its major challenges
Critically analyses and
evaluates the HRM system at
Netflix using extant research
to support your arguments.
No analysis and evaluation of the
HRM system at Netflix using extant
research to support your
arguments.
Limited analysis and evaluation of
the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments.
Good analysis and evaluation of
the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments.
Very good analysis and evaluation
of the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments.
Excellent analysis and evaluation of
the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments. Well researched (used
peer reviewed articles) analysis
and evaluation of frameworks
provided and makes links with peer
reviewed research articles
Undertake research about
Identify and describe HRM
challenges confronting
Netflix, as they expand into
different national contexts.
Highlight how they have
adapted their HRM systems
or should be adapt such
systems.
No research. No dentification and
description of HRM challenges
confronting Netflix, as they expand
into different national contexts. No
discussion of how they have
adapted their HRM systems or
should be adapt such systems.
Minimal research. Some
dentification and description of
HRM challenges confronting
Netflix, as they expand into
different national contexts. Minimal
discussion of how they have
adapted their HRM systems or
should be adapt such systems.
Offers a few examples about how
Netflix adapted their MCS to suit
different national contexts.
(Includes minimal reference to
does HRM research support or
refute your findings
Good research. Good dentification
and description of HRM challenges
confronting Netflix, as they expand
into different national contexts.
Some discussion of how they have
adapted their HRM systems or
should be adapt such systems.
Offers examples about how Netflix
adapted their HRMS to suit
different national contexts with
reference to research
Very good research. Very good
identification and description of
HRM – culture, leadership,
performance management,
feedback, etc. Also identifies
challenges confronting Netflix, as
they expand into different national
contexts. Very good discussion of
how they have adapted their HRM
systems or should be adapt such
systems.
Offers many examples about how
Netflix adapted their MCS to suit
different national contexts with
reference to research
Critically evaluates HRM
Compares such research with the
efforts by Netflix to adapt their HRM
Excellent research Excellent
identification and description of
HRM – culture, leadership,
performance management,
feedback, etc. Discusses
challenges confronting Netflix, as
they expand into different national
contexts. Excellent discussion of
how they have adapted their HRM
systems or should be adapt such
systems.
Offers many examples about how
Netflix adapted their MCS to suit
different national contexts with
reference to research
Critically evaluates HRM Compares
such research with the efforts by
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INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
uses credible peer reviewed
research)
Netflix to adapt their HRM (uses
credible peer reviewed research)
What recommendations
would you make to the
Netflix Board about crafting
their HRM moving forward.
Refer to relevant research to
justify and substantiate your
arguments.
Does not offer recommendations Offers one or two
recommendations though does not
substantiate these
recommendations nor refer to
credible research
Offers several recommendations
with justification. Substantiates
these recommendations referring to
credible research
Offers many comprehensive
recommendations with justification.
Substantiates these
recommendations referring to
credible research
Offers many comprehensive
recommendations with justification.
Substantiates these
recommendations referring to
credible peer reviewed academic
and industry research (also
incorporates risks and how can be
mitigated
Conclusion Provides no conclusion. Provides a reasonable conclusion
summing up the main point of the
proposed program with no
recommendation
Provides a conclusion summing up
the main point of the proposed
program with a recommendation
Identifies and evaluates future
actions and solutions to improve or
solve MCS and international
expansion issue.
Provides a conclusion summing up
the main point of the proposed
program with recommendation
Identifies and evaluates future
actions and solutions to improve or
solve the MCS and international
expansion issue.
Identifies implications and way
forward which is sustainable,
feasible and applicable in the
context.
Provides a conclusion summing up
the main point of the proposed
program with recommendations
informed by recent peer reviewed
research articles and other sources
of information
Identifies and evaluates future
actions and solutions to improve or
solve the MCS and international
expansion issue.
Justifies recommended. Solution/s
by substantiating with recent, peer
reviewed research articles.
Identifies solutions
which are sustainable, feasible and
applicable in the context.
Structure and Language Did not follow the suggested
structure
Harvard Referencing not used
Follows the recommended structur
e as per the questions.
Uses grammar, spelling, and
punctuation, with some errors
or typos that do not interfere with
the meaning.
Uses Harvard Referencing though
there may be some errors.
Follows the recommended structur
e
Uses conventional grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, but
some errors or typos that do not
interfere with the meaning.
Uses Harvard Referencing though
there may be some errors.
Follows the recommended structur
e Uses conventional grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, with no
errors or typos.
Uses accurately and without error
Harvard Referencing
Follows the recommended structur
e of ideas. includes tables and
figures with correct labels and
citations.
Uses conventional grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, with no
errors or typos.
Uses citations informed by recent,
academic, peer reviewed
materials.
Uses accurately and without error
Harvard Referencing
ACCT 5955
Management Control in
Contemporary Contexts
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Term 3, 2023
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Assessment Submission
1. When submitting your assignment, please use the following naming convention for each assignment.
z9999999_SURNAME_[XXXX1111]_19s1_A1
Where:
• z9999999 is your student ID – please insert your Zid
• _SURNAME – please insert your Surname
• XXXX1111 is the course code
• 19s1 is the Term name (2019, Term 1)
• A1 is the Assignment number (A2 for Assignment 2)
2. You must submit your Major assignment via the Turnitin Links set up in your Moodle course site. Turnitin is similarity
detection software used at UNSW. One team member will submit on behalf of the team
You are able to submit a draft version of your assignment prior to the due date. This enables you to view the Turnitin
similarity report on your work and decide whether it complies with the guidelines regarding referencing and
plagiarism, before you submit your final version for marking. Please be aware that Turnitin will only generate ONE
similarity report every 24 hours. Nevertheless, the version of your submission available at the due date will be
deemed the final submission.
More information about plagiarism can be found here: https://student.unsw.edu.au/plagiarism.
3. Late submissions are possible but will be marked as such and will be subject to late penalties of 5% of the
assignment weighting for each day late. Submissions more than 10 working days late will not be accepted.
4. Extensions to assignment deadlines will be granted only in exceptional circumstances, and where adequate
supporting documentation can be provided. Please note that work commitments do not constitute grounds for an
extension. Requests must be made through the special consideration process. For details about this process, see:
https://student.unsw.edu.au/special-consideration.
5. Assessment tasks, other than the major final assessment, will normally be reviewed, and feedback provided, within
10 working days of submission.
6. Please ensure you keep a copy of your assignment.
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Assessment Structure
Assessment Task Weighting Length/Duration Due Date
Presentation 1
Assessed individually while working in
Groups
15% Approx. format 10 Mins to
present then questions &
feedback
Week 7
Week starting 23 October
Team Report 20% Approx. 2500-3000 words Week 9
Wednesday 8 November
Presentation 2
(Accompanies Major Written Team
Assignment)
10% (Approx. format 10 Mins to
present then questions &
feedback
Week 10
Week Starting Monday 13
November
Seminar Mark 5% Weekly
Individual Case Study Report 50% 2000-2500 words Week 11
Friday 24 November
Assessment Tasks
PRESENTATION 1: STORY PRESENTATION (15%): DUE IN CLASS WEEK 7 (WEEK
COMMENCING 23 OCTOBER)
REQUIRED
The purpose of this presentation is to develop skills in: 1. Telling a story to communicate your ideas and 2. To engage with an
audience. Practising story telling within this course is to ensure postgraduate students are work-ready. In contemporary business
settings, your presentation skills will constantly be put to the test and influence the ability to win jobs and progress throughout
your professional careers.
This assessment is individually assessed though undertaken in teams of approximately five persons. The presentation will be
made face to face. Groups may choose to create a video in advance and show that video live on the day while engaging with an
audience.
The assessment offers an opportunity to review and reflect on any area of MCS learned from the course in Weeks 2, 3, and 4
(& to tell story). The assessment task is to prepare an innovative presentation based on the topic of interest as related to MCS
(social control, personal control etc.) which entails telling a story that engages an audience. For a useful resource on this go to:
https://hbr.org/2013/06/how-to-give-a-killer-presentation)!
Role plays, television format and other creative presentation styles are encouraged with emphasis on creatively telling a
compelling story. For example, share a story about culture or leadership as a social control, or give an example about the failure
of MCS such as Enron. You also need to engage with an audience from the start of your presentation and during the presentation.
In the October 2013 edition of In the Black Magazine titled: “What’s your Story”, it is reported that businesses have come to
realise the value of storytelling. As one US storytelling exponent puts it: “Humans simply aren’t moved to action by data dumps,
dense PowerPoint slides or spreadsheets packed with figures. They’re moved by emotion.” Motivational speakers have used
stories for years, but only as part of their arsenal to build momentary enthusiasm. Stories are needed in the business context to
help people really understand the messages, remember them and care about them. Similarly, in the 2012 edition of the Harvard
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Business Review – Nancy Duarte stated that after studying hundreds of speeches, the most effective presenters use the same
techniques as great storytellers: By reminding people of the status quo and then revealing the path to a better way, they set up
a conflict that needs to be resolved.
Allocation of marks
Individuals are assessed as such and therefore you must each attend your presentation. It is up to individuals to work collectively
in order present a story innovatively and elicit active audience involvement. For example, your presentation will incorporate multi-
media (a combination of strategies such as role play, quizzes, relevant videos downloaded from u tube, and other creative
methods). It is essential to employ strategies for eliciting audience involvement and telling a powerful story.
Allocation of marks
Marks will be allocated on the ability to tell a story and for being able to demonstrate that you can engage with an audience.
TEAM RESEARCH REPORT (20%): DUE WEEK 9 ( DUE 11.59PM WEDNESDAY 8 NOVEMBER)
Background
Each team will choose a global corporation (go to https://interbrand.com/best-brands/) such as Apple, Microsoft, Google,
Amazon, Facebook, Tesla, Space, Instagram, IBM, Chanel. Please inform your lecturer by the end of Week 7 regarding which
case organisation your team has selected for investigation.
For the purposes of engaging with industry and to ensure students are better prepared for the workforce, this assignment
question has been set in conjunction with personnel from industry so to ensure that you as postgraduate students are
engaging with authentic industry issues.
REQUIRED:
(Approximately 2500 – 3000 words maximum, excluding synopsis, bibliography and footnotes. This word limit is
an approximation only)
a) Briefly outline the history, strategy, and key operations of your case organisation. Also outline the rationale for selecting the
case organisation (such as high performance citing consistent profitability and other financial/non-financial indicators (reputation,
high brand name worth etc). You should provide substantiating evidence of this.
(10 marks)
b) Undertake research to describe and discuss the elements of the Management Control System and the suitability of the MCS
given the context in which your case organisation operates. Critique the Management Control System with a view to identifying
strengths and weaknesses.
(40 marks)
c) From your analysis in part (b) above, make a set of at least six comprehensive recommendations to the Senior Executive team.
(40 marks)
d) Structure and presentation (10 marks)
You will also be asked to write an individual self-reflection statement. More information will be provided closer to the time.
Additional Information
• The body of the assignment should not exceed approximately 2500 - 3000 words, excluding table of contents, abstract,
and list of references. Use Appendices and footnotes sparingly. Please note this is a suggested word limit only.
• The answer to each section must be identified clearly by the use of sub-headings. In addition to the requirements
outlined above, your answer should include a brief introduction and conclusion.
• ‘Dot points’ should not be used sparingly.
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• You must acknowledge all sources of information cited in your assignment using Harvard referencing.
Allocation of Marks to Individuals
Marks will be allocated to individuals using the weighting procedure outlined below. This weighting scheme involves the use of
peer evaluation to assess the relative contribution of each syndicate member (use the form provided).
Peer Evaluation Marking Scheme
In order to provide an opportunity for substantial individual contributions to team performance to be rewarded, the following
marking scheme is proposed.
STEP 1: The case will be marked and awarded a mark out of 20 (for illustrative purposes only).
STEP 2: Each student will provide their seminar leader with a rating of their own contribution and their assessment of the
individual contribution of each of the other members of their syndicate. This will be a score out of 10 that reflects the amount and
quality of the effort made by each of the syndicate members.
STEP 3: The ratings provided by each team member will be collated, averaged and converted to a percentage out of 100 to
determine the proportionate contribution of each team member to the team result.
STEP 4: Half of the total mark will be credited to each student in the group.
STEP 5: The other half of the total mark will be multiplied by the number of members in the team and placed in a pool.
STEP 6: The pool will be allocated back to each team member based on the calculation of the proportionate contribution made
by each team member.
STEP 7: The two marks determined in STEPS 4 and 6 will be added to give each student’s grade for the Case. However, NO
student’s grade will exceed the mark assigned by your seminar leader. This will represent the UPPER CAP placed on the
adjustment of your mark.
The following example will illustrate the calculation of marks.
STEP 1: A five-member group receives a mark of 14 out of 20 for the case.
STEP 2: (For steps 2 to 6 all calculations will be rounded to 1 decimal place). The individual ratings (out of 10) from each member
average as follows:
Simone 8
Tran 10
John 6
Zoe 10
Angelina 6
Total 40
STEP 3: RELATIVE CONTRIBUTION
Simone 8 = 20%
Tran 10 = 25%
John 6 = 15%
Zoe 10 = 25%
Angelina 6 = 15%
100%
STEP 4:
Simone 7
Tran 7
John 7
Zoe 7
Angelina 7
STEP 5: Pool of Marks
5 (group size) x 7 marks = 35 marks
STEP 6: RELATIVE POOL OF MARK CONTRIBUTION
Simone 8 = 20% 35 7
Tran 10 = 25% 35 8.75
John 6 = 15% 35 5.25
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Zoe 10 = 25% 35 8.75
Angelina 6 = 15% 35 5.25
100% 35.00
STEP 7: STEP 4 STEP 6 TOTAL
MARK MARK MARK
Simone 7 7 14
Tran 7 9 16
John 7 5 12
Zoe 7 9 16
Angelina 7 5 12
PRESENTATION 2 ON TEAM REPORT (10%): DUE IN CLASS WEEK 10 (WEEK COMMENCING 13
NOVEMBER)
REQUIRED
You are required to make a group presentation based on the team report. Groups may choose to create a video in advance and
show that video live on the day while engaging with an audience. m assignment (submitted in week 10 also). Students my
choose to create a video in advance and show that video live on the day while engaging with an audience. You should focus on
one intriguing key findings only. Create a presentation or a pitch that tells a compelling story about the MCS of your case
organisation. Innovative presentation techniques such as role play, television show format, news and current affairs etc are
encouraged.
Allocation of marks:
Every individual must attend the presentation. It is up to each you to use the talents of each individual to best advantage (e.g.,
making the presentation, design of visuals, undertaking research, writing of the presentation and ideas on how best to tell a
story). Guidelines for the grading of this presentation are outlined overleaf.
INDIVIDUAL CASE STUDY REPORT (50%): DUE WEEK 11 (DUE 11.59 PM FRIDAY 24
NOVEMBER)
Background:
You are required to undertake extensive research for this assignment.
Reed Hastings, founder of Netflix, has arguably created a company that has turned the status quo of MCS on its head. Instead
of creating more rules as Netflix grew, Hastings gave his employees more freedom. A MCS was crafted that simultaneously
gives employees freedom and responsibility. Yet these are opposing forces. At Netflix, adequate performance gets a generous
severance, and hard work is irrelevant. In addition, you don’t try to please your boss, you practice radical candour. Employees
never need approval, and the company always pays the top of the market rates. Netflix argues that management control via
giving employees freedom has been so successful that they continue to reduce their controls (and rules).
REQUIRED
(Approx. 2,000 - 2500 words):
1. Undertake research, then identify and discuss the different features of the MCS system at Netflix.
(30 marks)
2. Critically analyse and evaluate the MCS system at Netflix using extant research to support your arguments (identify
strengths and weaknesses). (30 marks)
3. What recommendations would you make to the Netflix Board about crafting their MCS moving forward.
Refer to relevant research to justify and substantiate your arguments (Your recommendations should incorporate MCS &
other challenges confronting Netflix, as they expand into different national contexts, maintaining a positive organisational
culture etc. culture. . (30 marks)
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4. Create a video of approximately 2 minutes in length or write no more than a page where you reflect on what you learned
from this course about giving effective presentations using storytelling and engaging with an audience. For those creating
a video please save the video to Utube and include a link to the presentation with your report. (20 marks)
5. Presentation, organisation, and structure of ideas
(10 marks)
Additional Information
Research will need to encompass the use of textbook sources, peer reviewed articles, business databases and relevant media
sources. When researching the Netflix case and compiling your essay report, you need to make sure you have included:
a) An abstract (Not included in word counts)
b) Table of contents (Not included in word counts)
c) Tables and figures (Not included in word counts)
d) Introduction to the report (aims, method, overview of findings),
e) Identify the key attributes of the Netflix MCS.
f) Critically analyse and evaluate research, and compare with the findings above regarding the Netflix MCS
g) Make comprehensive recommendations to the Netflix board (justified and supported by research). Based on research,
what recommendations would you make to the Netflix board regarding their MCS? Why (justify and substantiate)?
h) Conclusion
i) References (Not included in word counts) using the Harvard Referencing system
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CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATIONS
ASSIGNMENT 1 GUIDELINES FOR OFFERING FEEDBACK TO TEAMS (FOR FEEDBACK)
Strong opening.
The presentation tells a compelling and engaging story, holding the
audiences’ attention from start to finish.
Engages with audience.
The use of props, videos, music, and other tools that enhance the
presentation.
Visuals are appealing.
Produces an engaging and memorable presentation for audience.
Strong closing.
Other Comments:
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Mark Awarded:
PEER EVALUATION FORM
A copy of this form is to be emailed to your lecturer after submitting your Team Report in Week 9.
Name
Student ID
Signature
Provide a mark out of 10 for each member of your syndicate, including yourself, which reflects the relative contribution of each
member.
Syndicate Member Student ID Mark out of 10
1 Insert your name here.
2
3
4
5
Please include any other comments that may be relevant to the marker:
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MARKING CRITERIA FOR PRESENTATION 1 & 2
Your work will be assessed using the following marking guide:
PRESENTATION 1 & 2 MARKING GUIDE
Criteria No Pass Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Polished Innovative
Presentation & Structure
(including cohesion within and
between sections)
(10%)
Did not meet criterion. The presentation is built
around an intelligible structure
and all required information is
present. This structure is
communicated at the outset
of the presentation. The
information is succinctly
communicated, only relevant
information is included,
headings and visual
information enhance the
spoken text and make the
presentation comprehensible
and coherent. The
presentation is spoken to
camera and not read from a
script.
The structure, layout,
headings, signposting, and
visual information work
together to enhance clarity
and comprehension. The
presentation benefits from the
use of a hook to open the
presentation, a clear outline of
the presentation to follow, and
an insightful take-home
message to conclude it.
The presentation is spoken to
camera and not read from a
script.
The presentation has clearly
been scripted, rehearsed, and
then delivered with the
purpose and audience clearly
in mind. The sections of the
presentation flow together
logically; there is no
superfluous or disconnected
information. Effective use of
an engaging and appropriate
hook, which attracts the
listener's attention, as well as
a succinct and logical take-
home message to encourage
reflection and thought in the
listener.
The presentation is spoken to
camera and not read from a
script.
A highly polished presentation that takes the listener's
likely reactions or thoughts into account. It effectively
sells the report, making the latter a 'must read'. Likely
questions or concerns from the client are anticipated
(e.g., Now, you might be thinking that…, however, …). A
clever hook and take-home message are employed to
great effect, leaving the client with something relevant,
perhaps new, to consider about the proposals and/or the
industry in which it locates itself.
The presentation is spoken to camera and not read from
a script.
Ability to tell a compelling
story and engage an audience
(60%)
Did not meet criterion. Sufficient storytelling and
engages in a powerful
narrative.
Without a variety of
multimedia tools to deliver a
presentation such as Utube,
music, and ends strongly with
a lesson learned or moral of
the story.
Minimal audience
involvement
Good storytelling and
engages in a powerful
narrative.
One or two multimedia tools
to deliver a presentation such
as Utube, music, and ends
strongly with a lesson learned
or moral of the story.
Good audience involvement
Very good storytelling and
engages in a powerful
narrative.
Uses a few tools to deliver a
presentation such as Utube,
music, and ends strongly with
a lesson learned or moral of
the story.
Very good audience
involvement (uses chat box,
polls, and invites audience
involvement)
Excellent storytelling and engages in a powerful
narrative.
Uses many different tools to deliver a presentation such
as Utube, music, and ends strongly with a lesson
learned or moral of the story.
Excellent
audience involvement (uses chat box, polls and invites
audience involvement)
right throughout the presentation
Oral and visual
communication
(30%)
Did not meet criterion. Conventions and features of
spoken English are generally
adhered to. The presentation
is clearly enunciated and
The level of communication is
appropriate and economical:
word choice is deliberate, and
there are no superfluous
An active voice, a broad and
fluent vocabulary, and a
range of cohesive devices
(key words, pronouns,
Any errors that remain in the work do not detract from
the overall quality of the presentation, or of the meaning
communicated. The presentation demonstrates a
thorough understanding of context, audience, and
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PRESENTATION 1 & 2 MARKING GUIDE
Criteria No Pass Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
appropriately paced.
Emphasis and intonation are
used effectively. Careful
editing of the script has meant
the elimination of most
grammatical errors. Word
choice, intonation, pace, and
inflection do not detract
substantially from the
communication of ideas.
Visual and non-verbal
communication (e.g., eye
contact, body language,
tables, diagrams) are features
of the presentation and make
the presentation
understandable, but the
speaker appears tentative.
The visuals are clearly
designed, relatively
uncluttered, easily navigable,
and visually attractive. The
presenters refer to the
visuals, allowing them to
communicate visually, with
their commentary
underscoring main points.
words or phrases. Rehearsal
and scripting have been a key
part of the preparation of the
client report. This is obviously
not a 'first' draft but has been
crafted to ensure a high-
quality client proposal is
presented. The presentation
is engaging, the language and
detail appropriate to the
audience and well-paced. It
fulfils its purpose as a
business presentation
intended to inform and
persuade (although it may not
ultimately persuade!). There
is a credibility and
trustworthiness to the
presenters; a listener is not
left feeling that he or she is
simply being sold to. The
readability and navigability of
the visuals include white
space used effectively to
guide the viewer's eyes. The
listener is guided through the
visuals. Multimedia and
interactivity, if used, are used
to good effect and do not
distract from the presentation.
conjunctions, reinforcement,
highlighting, similarity, and
the like) are features of the
presentation. The language
used in the presentation is
unemotive and professional in
tone, without being overly
formal. A range of sentence
types adds interest and
energy to the spoken
component. Professionalism
of the presenters is evident in
their execution of the task.
Effective and appropriate
non-verbal communication is
employed and does not
distract from the presentation.
The listener feels both
included in the presentation
and part of an audience. The
presentation is one that
makes the marker stop and
say, 'Wow, I'd give those
presenters a job!'. The
listener is guided through the
visuals, allowing for a
comprehensive presentation
of both spoken and visual
elements.
purpose that is responsive to the assigned task(s) and
focuses all elements of the work. There is synergy
between any visuals and the spoken presentation; they
are seamlessly integrated into the overall performance.
The audio-visual tools used have been employed to
good effect to produce a professional and polished
presentation.
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The team report will be assessed using the following guide.
TEAM REPORT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria No Pass Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Knowledge
and
interpretation
(20%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory knowledge and
interpretation of the key concepts;
generally adequate understanding;
some related concepts and/or issues
may be misunderstood.
Good knowledge and interpretation of
selected material; adequate
understanding of the issues.
Very good knowledge and
interpretation of selected material;
pertinent understanding of the issues.
Excellent knowledge and interpretation
of selected material; advanced
understanding of the issues.
Analysis
(20%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory analysis of the key
concepts; reasonable argumentation
and adequate use of evidence; some
related concepts and/or issues may be
insufficiently or poorly analysed.
Good analysis; mostly reasonable
argumentation and adequate use of
evidence.
Very good analysis; sound
argumentation and use of evidence.
Excellent analysis; nuanced
argumentation and use of evidence.
Reflection
and Critical
thought
(30%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory critical evaluation; some
adequate references to research and
experience.
Good critical evaluation; mostly well-
considered references to research and
experience.
Very good critical evaluation; pertinent
references to research and experience.
Excellent critical evaluation; creative
references to research and experience.
Organisation
and
presentation
(10%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory organisation of ideas;
some ambiguities but mostly accurate
grammar, spelling and referencing.
Good organisation of ideas; mostly
clear writing style; mostly accurate
grammar, spelling and referencing.
Very good organisation of ideas; clear
writing style; accurate grammar,
spelling and referencing.
Excellent organisation of ideas; clear
and nuanced writing style; accurate
grammar, spelling and referencing.
Video
Presentation
(20%)
Does not meet criterion. Satisfactory attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
though does not yet capture roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
Good attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
through and captures roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
Very good attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
through and captures roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
giving examples
Very good attempt to communicate
elements of effective communication
through and captures roles of
storytelling to capture an audience
giving examples, uses metaphors and
compelling visuals
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INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Introduction and
Background
No or limited introduction/
background.
The introduction/ background:
Offers background to Netflix case
The introduction/ background:
Offers background to Netflix case
then
briefly identifies the significance of
the report.
The introduction/ background to the
Netflix case.
Identifies HR issues overall and the
research surrounding them.
Briefly evaluates the significance
and motivation for the reflection.
Provides proposed structure of the
report.
The introduction/ background to the
Netflix case.
Identifies HR issues overall and the
research surrounding them.
Briefly evaluates the significance
and motivation for the reflection
and offers an overview of the key
findings.
Provides proposed structure of the
report.
Undertakes research, then
identify and discuss the
different features of the HRM
system at Netflix.
Does not undertake research or
identify and discuss the different
features of the HRM system at
Netflix.
No identification of the system nor
its major challenges.
Undertakes minimal research or
identify and discuss the different
features of the HRM system at
Netflix.
Minimal identification of the system
nor its major challenges.
Makes good attempt to undertake
research or identify and discuss the
different features of the HRM
system at Netflix.
Good identification of the system
nor its major challenges.
Makes very good attempt to
undertake research or identify and
discuss the different features of the
HRM system at Netflix.
Very good identification of the
system nor its major challenges
Excellent attempt to undertake
research or identify and discuss the
different features of the HRM
system at Netflix.
Excellent identification of the
system nor its major challenges
Critically analyses and
evaluates the HRM system at
Netflix using extant research
to support your arguments.
No analysis and evaluation of the
HRM system at Netflix using extant
research to support your
arguments.
Limited analysis and evaluation of
the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments.
Good analysis and evaluation of
the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments.
Very good analysis and evaluation
of the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments.
Excellent analysis and evaluation of
the HRM system at Netflix using
extant research to support your
arguments. Well researched (used
peer reviewed articles) analysis
and evaluation of frameworks
provided and makes links with peer
reviewed research articles
Undertake research about
Identify and describe HRM
challenges confronting
Netflix, as they expand into
different national contexts.
Highlight how they have
adapted their HRM systems
or should be adapt such
systems.
No research. No dentification and
description of HRM challenges
confronting Netflix, as they expand
into different national contexts. No
discussion of how they have
adapted their HRM systems or
should be adapt such systems.
Minimal research. Some
dentification and description of
HRM challenges confronting
Netflix, as they expand into
different national contexts. Minimal
discussion of how they have
adapted their HRM systems or
should be adapt such systems.
Offers a few examples about how
Netflix adapted their MCS to suit
different national contexts.
(Includes minimal reference to
does HRM research support or
refute your findings
Good research. Good dentification
and description of HRM challenges
confronting Netflix, as they expand
into different national contexts.
Some discussion of how they have
adapted their HRM systems or
should be adapt such systems.
Offers examples about how Netflix
adapted their HRMS to suit
different national contexts with
reference to research
Very good research. Very good
identification and description of
HRM – culture, leadership,
performance management,
feedback, etc. Also identifies
challenges confronting Netflix, as
they expand into different national
contexts. Very good discussion of
how they have adapted their HRM
systems or should be adapt such
systems.
Offers many examples about how
Netflix adapted their MCS to suit
different national contexts with
reference to research
Critically evaluates HRM
Compares such research with the
efforts by Netflix to adapt their HRM
Excellent research Excellent
identification and description of
HRM – culture, leadership,
performance management,
feedback, etc. Discusses
challenges confronting Netflix, as
they expand into different national
contexts. Excellent discussion of
how they have adapted their HRM
systems or should be adapt such
systems.
Offers many examples about how
Netflix adapted their MCS to suit
different national contexts with
reference to research
Critically evaluates HRM Compares
such research with the efforts by
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INDIVIDUAL CASE REPORT MARKING GUIDE
Criteria Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
uses credible peer reviewed
research)
Netflix to adapt their HRM (uses
credible peer reviewed research)
What recommendations
would you make to the
Netflix Board about crafting
their HRM moving forward.
Refer to relevant research to
justify and substantiate your
arguments.
Does not offer recommendations Offers one or two
recommendations though does not
substantiate these
recommendations nor refer to
credible research
Offers several recommendations
with justification. Substantiates
these recommendations referring to
credible research
Offers many comprehensive
recommendations with justification.
Substantiates these
recommendations referring to
credible research
Offers many comprehensive
recommendations with justification.
Substantiates these
recommendations referring to
credible peer reviewed academic
and industry research (also
incorporates risks and how can be
mitigated
Conclusion Provides no conclusion. Provides a reasonable conclusion
summing up the main point of the
proposed program with no
recommendation
Provides a conclusion summing up
the main point of the proposed
program with a recommendation
Identifies and evaluates future
actions and solutions to improve or
solve MCS and international
expansion issue.
Provides a conclusion summing up
the main point of the proposed
program with recommendation
Identifies and evaluates future
actions and solutions to improve or
solve the MCS and international
expansion issue.
Identifies implications and way
forward which is sustainable,
feasible and applicable in the
context.
Provides a conclusion summing up
the main point of the proposed
program with recommendations
informed by recent peer reviewed
research articles and other sources
of information
Identifies and evaluates future
actions and solutions to improve or
solve the MCS and international
expansion issue.
Justifies recommended. Solution/s
by substantiating with recent, peer
reviewed research articles.
Identifies solutions
which are sustainable, feasible and
applicable in the context.
Structure and Language Did not follow the suggested
structure
Harvard Referencing not used
Follows the recommended structur
e as per the questions.
Uses grammar, spelling, and
punctuation, with some errors
or typos that do not interfere with
the meaning.
Uses Harvard Referencing though
there may be some errors.
Follows the recommended structur
e
Uses conventional grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, but
some errors or typos that do not
interfere with the meaning.
Uses Harvard Referencing though
there may be some errors.
Follows the recommended structur
e Uses conventional grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, with no
errors or typos.
Uses accurately and without error
Harvard Referencing
Follows the recommended structur
e of ideas. includes tables and
figures with correct labels and
citations.
Uses conventional grammar,
spelling, and punctuation, with no
errors or typos.
Uses citations informed by recent,
academic, peer reviewed
materials.
Uses accurately and without error
Harvard Referencing
