IBUS1101 – Final Assessment Rubric
Task Description: For this Final Assessment, you will need to read the Case Study, read the questions, research and develop answers, integrating the application of theory, contents
from the case study and content from the unit. In the process consider the itemised instructions included in the “Group Presentation Task” and provide detailed, strong
arguments, evaluating & justifying, critically analysing the points, decisions and strategies included. These need to be evidenced by peer-reviewed sources (Minimum of 2 ABDC
Journals) less than 10 years old.
You will be required to undertake general and academic research, apply theoretical frameworks, and critically analyse the case study.
Please see Canvas for the full list of assignment instructions once they are uploaded.
(Δ GQ stands for Graduate Qualities)
ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA*
Full Marks HD
High Distinction
D
Distinction
C
Credit
HP
High Pass
P
Pass
F
Fail
LF
Low Fail
No Marks
Understanding
and application
of theory /
concepts &
frameworks
(theory)

25 marks

(Δ GQ Critical
thinking and
problem solving
And GQ
Information and
digital literacy)
Demonstrates
an exceptional
understanding
of theory with
extensive
application.
Well-explored
critique of
theory through
outstanding
integration of
quality sources
in the answer.
Demonstrates a
comprehensive
understanding of
theory with well-
developed
application. Well-
explored critique of
theory through
integration of
quality sources in
the answer.
Demonstrates a
thorough
understanding of
theory with
clearly developed
application. Well-
informed critique
through the
integration of
relevant sources
in the answer.

Demonstrates a
good
understanding
of theory, with
sound
application. The
analysis is
founded on
some
integration of
some relevant
sources in the
answer.
Demonstrates a
satisfactory
understanding of
theory. Integration
is not always
relevant or applied.
Demonstrates
an ability to
identify some
reliable
information,
however, it is
somewhat
descriptive.
Depth, strength
of argument
&/or accuracy
are therefore
lacking.
Demonstrates a
lack of correct
understanding of
theory with
inconsistent or
minimal
application.
The analysis is
lacking or
extremely
superficial,
demonstrating a
weak
understanding of
the different
orientations’
businesses may
adopt.
No evidence of
appropriate
analysis.
Evaluation and
justification of
strategies and
decisions made.

25 marks

(Δ GQ
Critical Thinking,
Problem Solving,
Inventiveness &
Influence)
Demonstrates
an exceptional
ability to
evaluate and
justify all
relevant
information,
enabling a very
robust and
exceptional
arguments
addressing all
assessment task
requirements.
Demonstrates a
comprehensive
ability to evaluate
and justify all
relevant
information,
enabling a strong,
well-explored
arguments
addressing all
assessment task
requirements.
Demonstrates a
thorough ability
to evaluate and
justify most
relevant
information,
enabling well-
thought-out
arguments
addressing most
of the assessment
task
requirements.
Demonstrates a
good ability to
evaluate and
justify some
relevant
information,
enabling a
developed
argument
addressing
some of the
assessment task
requirements.
Demonstrates a
satisfactory ability
to evaluate and
justify some
relevant
information.
Arguments could be
further
strengthened, &
less descriptive.
Demonstrates
an ability to
evaluate and
justify, some
information.
However, it is
somewhat
descriptive.
Depth, strength
of argument
&/or accuracy
are therefore
lacking.
The evaluation &
justification is
superficial due to
being descriptive
with little
connection
between evidence
and evaluation.
The evaluation &
justification is
lacking or
extremely
superficial,
demonstrating a
weak
understanding.
No evidence of
appropriate
evaluation or
justification.
2

Clarity of
Expression &
communication
in the form of
professional
writing skills.

20 marks

(Δ GQ Written
communication
And GQ Cultural
competence And
GQ Influence)
Demonstrates
an exceptional
use of business
writing style.
The organisation
and formatting
were presented
in an
exceptionally
clear &
organised
manner that
aided in
communication.
Demonstrated a
comprehensive
business writing
style. The
organisation and
formatting were
presented in a clear
& organised
manner that aided
in communication.
Demonstrated a
thorough
understanding of
business writing
style with
appropriate
language. The
organisation &
formatting of
information was
logical &
purposeful.
Demonstrates a
good
understanding
of business
writing style.
Information was
appropriately
organised.
Demonstrated a
satisfactory
understanding of
business writing
style including
appropriate
organisation.
Demonstrates a
satisfactory,
whilst the
meaning was
generally
apparent, the
writing lacked
appropriate
organisation
and/or limited
business style.
Demonstrated very
little business style.
It was unclear to
the extent that the
meaning was at
times not
understandable.
There was little
organisation of
ideas &
information.
The answer had
little or no
business style. It
was unclear to
the extent that
the meaning
often was not
understandable.
There was very
little to no
organisation of
ideas &
information.
The answer was
unclear and it was
not possible to
discern meaning
due to problems
with syntax,
organisation, or
structure.
Use of IBUS1101
class materials
Appropriate use
of class materials.

10 marks

(Δ GQ Critical
Thinking, GQ
Problem Solving
& GQ Depth of
Disciplinary
Knowledge)
Demonstrates
an exceptional
ability to
identify, select
& critically
analyse class
material as
applied in the
answer.
Demonstrates a
comprehensive
ability to identify,
select, & critically
analyse class
material as applied
in the answer.
Demonstrates a
thorough level of
identifying,
selecting,
analysing, and
critiquing class
materials as
applied in the
answer.
Demonstrates a
good level of
identifying,
selecting,
analysing class
materials as
applied in the
answer.
Demonstrates a
satisfactory level,
drawing on the
most appropriate
class material in a
way that evidences
understanding as
applied in the
answer.
Demonstrates
an ability to
draw on some
reliable class
material in a
way that
evidences
understanding
however, depth
and/or accuracy
are lacking in
the answer.
Demonstrates a
lack of
understanding of
class materials with
inconsistent or
minimal application
in the answer.
Demonstrates
little ability,
lacking or
extremely
superficial
understanding of
class materials.
No evidence
drawn on class
material in the
answer.
3

Research Quality
of sources and
effective use
demonstrated.
15 marks

(Δ GQ Information
and digital
literacy And GQ
Critical Thinking
and Problem
Solving And GQ
Integrated
professional,
ethical, and
personal identity)
Various sources
were used from
outside the class
including more
than two high
quality peer
reviewed
academic
business journal
references.
Additional high-
quality relevant
research is
evident. Source
quality and
credibility has
been critically
considered.
Overall research
is exceptional
and could not
be improved.
Various sources
from outside the
class, including
more than two peer
reviewed academic
business journal
references are used
exceptionally well
to support
argument.
Additional relevant
research
incorporates
credible and high-
quality sources.
Sources from
outside the class
including at least
two peer
reviewed
academic
business journal
references used
well to support
argument.
Additional
relevant research
incorporates
credible and high-
quality sources.
Sources from
outside the class
including two
peer reviewed
academic
business journal
refences are
effectively used.
Additional
relevant
research is
evident.
Sources from
outside the class
are used including
two peer
reviewed
academic
business journal
references,
however, there is
limited use or
over-use of the
same sources
which limits
quality.
Minimum
requirement met
with sources used
from Unit’s
resources plus
additional outside
resources,
including two
quality ABDC peer
reviewed
academic
business journal
references (<10
years old).
General sources
from outside the
class have been
used and/or unit
resources but have
not included one
peer reviewed
academic business
journal reference
(<10 years old).
Minimal general
sources from
outside the Unit’s
resources have
been used. No
unit resources
actively used
and/or cited with
requirement of
using peer
reviewed
academic
business journal
articles not been
met.
No internal or
external material
from the unit has
been used.
Referencing.
5 marks
(Δ GQ Oral and
written
communication
And GQ
Integrated
professional,
ethical, and
personal identity)
All citations are
referenced. All
references are
formatted
correctly and
consistently in
APA 7E Style.
All citations are
referenced. Most
references are
formatted correctly
and consistently in
APA 7E Style.
All citations are referenced. Need to
cite more often for the points from
same source (e.g., within same
paragraph). Reference list is mainly
formatted correctly and consistently
APA 7E Style.
Some citations not in reference list or
reference list items not cited. Most
arguments are not supported by
references. Few references are
formatted correctly and consistently in
APA 7E Style.
Most or all points
are not supported
by references. Most
citations are not
referenced or items
in reference list are
not cited. Most or
all references not
formatted correctly
in APA 7E Style.
Little referencing
was included,
inconsistent and
mostly not in APA
7E.
Not included or
not
appropriate/relev
ant to the task.
Assessment word count Penalty Late Penalty Appendix/Appendices
Where the word length is exceeded, a penalty of 10% of the total
marks will be applied. A further 10% will be lost for each 10% over-
length thereafter.
If the assessment is submitted late, a penalty of 5% (equating to 5
marks out of a total 100 marks) per day will be applied up to 10
calendar days, after which a mark of zero is applied. Refer to the
Assessment Task Instructions for details.
It is suggested that appendix/appendices will only reduce the
quality of the submission. Therefore, it is recommended that they
are not used.
*NB: Each increment includes the previous lower increments’ criteria description, building on the previous requirements.