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Assessment Summary:

Task Value Due date
Learning Journal Part A 10% 1pm, 17th March 2022
Learning Journal Part B with
Reflection
30% 1pm, 22nd April 2022
Lecture quizzes 30% 3 quizzes in the lecture during
semester – worth 10% each quiz
Video Assignment 30% 1pm, 13th April 2022

Late Penalties

Requests for extensions must be made in writing according to UNSW policy detailed in the Subject Outline.

Two Part Learning Journal based on Weekly Tutorial Submissions

Learning Journal Part A = 10%
Learning Journal Part B = 30%

General guidelines:
 You will need to complete weekly tutorial submissions starting from Week 2. See the course weekly
guide for the question/activity each week.
 The word limit for each weekly submission is 200 words (not including the question which you MUST
include as a heading for each week, and any references you might want to use).
 Your weekly submissions must be submitted to Turnitin by 5pm on Monday each week.
i. For example, the submission for Week 2 must be submitted to Turnitin no later than 5pm on
21st February 2022, and so on for following weeks.
ii. Note that Turnitin will close at 5pm and no late submissions will be accepted. This is because
you have nine (9) opportunities during the semester to post online and only need to submit
your five (5) best postings. The first 2 you will choose from Weeks 2-5 (for Learning Journal
Part A) and the second 3 you will choose from Weeks 6-10 (for Learning Journal Part B).
 You cannot change your weekly submission at all when you finalise your Learning Journal Part A or
Learning Journal Part B – you must include the submissions as they were originally submitted to
Turnitin.

Learning Journal Part A = 10%
Your 2 best weekly posts from Weeks 2-5
 Due via Turnitin 1pm, 17th March 2022.
 Submit to Turnitin ONE DOCUMENT containing your TWO best posts from Weeks 2-5 inclusive.
a. You MUST include the question from each of the weeks you are answering – the
question does not count in the word count.
b. You MUST include any references you have used for your two posts, using Harvard
referencing style.
 Word limit = 400 words (plus or minus 10% as per university protocol).
a. Word limit does not include the question OR references.
 You must not include any other information and the posts you submit MUST be the same as your
original posts.
 Please check the marking rubric for detail on the level of work required to achieve various grades.
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Learning Journal Part B = 30%
Your 3 best weekly posts from Weeks 6-10 PLUS a reflection
 Due via Turnitin 1pm, 22nd April 2022.
 Word limit = 1600 words (plus or minus 10% as per university protocol).
 Choose your THREE best posts from Weeks 6-10 inclusive.
i. The posts you submit MUST be the same as your original posts.
ii. This section has a word limit of 600 words.
 You must also include a REFLECTION (approximately 1000 words).
i. The reflection, written at the start of Learning Journal Part B is to consider:
 Drawing on the issues you have chosen as your 5 best reflections throughout the semester and
the key themes underpinning the course, outline what you have learnt throughout the term in
MGMT5701:
 In your reflection things you could consider include: which issues resonated the most with
you and why? What did you find most challenged or confronted by and why? How you will
apply these lessons to your future career.
 You should include a brief introduction and conclusion as part of your reflection.
 Please consider the role of relevant theory in your reflection.
 Please check the marking rubric for detail on the level of work required to achieve the
various grades.
 You can find some tips on how to do a successful reflection here:
https://www.ed.ac.uk/reflection/reflectors-toolkit/producing-reflections/academic-
reflections/general-tips
 Please submit the above in ONE DOCUMENT with a signed cover sheet at the front.
 Please check the marking rubric for detail on the level required to achieve various grades.
 Late penalties apply as detailed in the subject outline.

How will Learning Journal Parts A and B be assessed?
The rubric below sets out the criteria upon which your weekly submissions and reflection will be evaluated.
It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the marking rubric. Where is applies, each section is
weighted equally. Broadly, the rubric considers:
1. PART A and PART B - Required Components: Each of the required weekly preparation tasks is
addressed thoroughly and are included in the submission.
2. PART A and PART B - Structure: Writing is clear, concise, and well organised with excellent
sentence/paragraph construction. Thoughts are expressed in a coherent and logical manner. There
are no spelling, grammar, or syntax errors.
3. PART B ONLY - Depth of reflection: Learning Journal Part B demonstrates an in-depth reflection on,
and personalization of, the theories, concepts, and/or strategies presented in the course materials
to date. Viewpoints and interpretations are insightful and well supported. Clear, detailed examples
are provided, as applicable.
4. PART B ONLY - Evidence and Practice: Learning Journal Part B reflection shows strong evidence of
synthesis of ideas presented and insights gained throughout the course. The implications of these
insights for the individual's overall learning is thoroughly detailed.

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Marking Rubric for Learning Journal:
Assessment
criteria
Did not meet requirements (f)

More work needed (p) Meets expectations (c) Exceeds expectations (d) Sophisticated in all aspects (hd)
Required
components
(Part A & B)
Journal does not include the
required number of weekly
submissions

Journal includes the required
number of weekly submissions,
but they are broad comments
rather than thoughtful
considerations of the relevant
questions.
No or limited inclusion of
theory.
Journal includes the required
number of weekly submissions,
with some thoughtful
considerations of the relevant
questions.
Limited inclusion of theory.
Journal includes well
considered weekly
submissions with reference
to relevant theory.
Journal demonstrates
sophisticated understanding of
the issues/perspectives with
application of relevant theory.
Structure
(Part A & B)
Structure is unsatisfactory, with
no coherence between or
within sections. Referencing
does not conform to Harvard
style or is absent. Poor
formatting of presentation.
Basic flow to structure with
basic expression.
Referencing may contain
inaccuracies and/or does not
conform to Harvard style. Basic
formatting of presentation.
Structure expression and
organisation meets
expectations. For the most part,
referencing is provided.
Structure expression and
organisation contribute to a
strong piece of analysis.
Referencing or formatting
errors, if any, are minor.
Structure expression and
organisation exceeds
expectations. Flawless
referencing & formatting.
Depth of
reflection
(Part B only)
Response demonstrates a
minimal or lack of reflection on,
or personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
course materials to date.
Viewpoints and interpretations
are missing, inappropriate,
and/or unsupported. Examples,
when applicable, are not
provided or are of questionable
relevance.
Response demonstrates a
limited reflection on, and
personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
course materials. Viewpoints
and interpretations are
unsupported or supported with
flawed arguments. Examples,
when applicable, are not
provided or are irrelevant to
the assessment
Response demonstrates a basic
level of reflection on, and
personalization of, the theories,
concepts, and/or strategies
presented in the course
materials. Viewpoints and
interpretations are not always
supported or supported with
questionable arguments.
Examples, when applicable, are
not always provided or are
somewhat irrelevant.
Response demonstrates a
general reflection on, and
personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the
course materials.
Viewpoints and
interpretations are almost
always supported.
Appropriate examples are
provided, as applicable.
Response demonstrates an
superior and in-depth reflection
on, and personalization of, the
theories, concepts, and/or
strategies presented in the course
materials. Viewpoints and
interpretations are insightful and
always well supported. Clear,
detailed examples are provided,
as applicable.
Evidence
and practice
(Part B only)
Response shows no evidence of
synthesis of ideas presented
and insights gained throughout
the entire course. No
implications for the student’s
overall learning is presented.
Response shows little evidence
of synthesis of ideas presented
and insights gained throughout
the entire course. Partial or
inadequate implications of
these insights for the student’s
overall learning is presented.
Response shows some evidence
of synthesis of ideas presented
and insights gained throughout
the entire course. The
implications of these insights for
the student’s overall learning is
soundly detailed.
Response shows suitable
evidence of synthesis of
ideas presented and insights
gained throughout the
entire course. Implications
of insights for the student’s
learning is well detailed.
Response shows strong evidence
of synthesis of ideas presented
and insights gained throughout
the entire course. The
implications of these insights for
the student’s overall learning is
thoroughly detailed.

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In-Lecture Quizzes – 30% (3 quizzes worth 10% each)

There will be three online quizzes held in the lectures during the semester. Each quiz will be worth 10% of
the course mark.

The quizzes are designed to assess your ongoing learning in the course. Each quiz will only relate to the
weeks immediately before it and content that has not already been assessed in a prior quiz.

The date of the quizzes will not be available prior to the lectures. Please do not email the lecturer asking if
a quiz is on in any week – to ensure fairness, there will be no advance notice provided to any student.

Students who cannot attend a lecture where a quiz is administered must apply for Special Consideration
following the Special Consideration Policy.


Video Presentation – 30%

 Due via Moodle 1pm,13th April 2022.
 An individual video presentation addressing the questions below.
 Length = 5 minutes (with the usual 10% leeway)
 Max file size = 5GB

Video task:
In this assessment, you as an individual will produce a video addressing questions below. The video should
be 5 minutes in length.
While you may use visual aids (PowerPoint slides etc.) such aids should not overshadow your appearance
in the video. At some point you must include a significant piece to camera, free from other visual aids (you
appear full screen). It is recommended that you familiarise yourself with the assessment outline and
marking rubric in this guide. Further guidance and an opportunity to ask questions will be provided in class.

Question:

You are an HR manager for a manufacturing company that operates one factory in a CME and one factory
in an LME. The company is considering expanding its operations into a third country.

Considering the key elements of employment relations in each country, provide advice to the company
Board via video as to which country you would propose for the new factory including:
1. Describing the main characteristics and differences in employment relations in each country. Use
relevant theory to support your explanation of these characteristics and to explain key differences.
o Main characteristics might include trade unions, other structures of workplace representation,
legal structures, political structures.
2. What is your recommendation including the reasons why you are making that recommendation.

Key facts to consider:
 You decide which specific LME and CME the company currently operates in, and which specific
country you are going to recommend as the location of the new factory. Make sure you choose an
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LME and a CME – not countries with the same varieties of capitalism nor ones that do NOT fall into
the LME or CME categories according to the theory.
 It does not matter what the company manufactures – just consider a generic manufacturing
scenario. You should not be providing any information about what is being made.
 The company will need to build the new factory as well as recruit (and possibly train) a new
workforce.
 The Board takes a broadly pluralist approach to employment relations but might be willing to
consider new forms of employment relations if appropriate.
 The Board wants to focus on reducing labour costs in the new factory. When the previously family
owned company was founded in 1910 it had a paternalistic approach to its employees, providing
benefits such as workplace childcare, a free staff canteen and excellent retirement benefits.
However, its recent stock market listing as a public company may require it to change focus?
 The company has, in the past, had some industrial action both countries, although there are
differences in unionisation levels.

Required elements of the video:
 The video is to be 5 minutes in length. Any ‘credits’ roll to show research references and
acknowledgements must be included within the time length.
 The video must clearly indicate your name and student id.
 The video should not simply be slides with an audio background or with your face in a tiny
corner of the screen for the whole presentation. You must complete a significant (full screen)
piece to camera. While slides and other forms of animations are, of course, useful when
showing certain types of information, this video assessment requires that we see your face and
hear your voice. A failure to embed yourself into the video will result in a fail grade for this
assessment task.
 You must demonstrate critical thinking; thus, the video must be an evaluation rather than
merely a description of the topic.
 The video MUST acknowledge any of academic sources (books, chapters and peer-reviewed
journal articles), as well as any other sources (official reports, organisation websites, ABS data,
media articles, etc.) drawn upon. This will assist with authenticating your claims and giving
credibility to your voice.

Reference requirements:
You must refer to a minimum of six (6) academic sources during your presentation to provide evidence
supporting your arguments.

Examples of the type of background research expected from students are: published research in peer
reviewed academic journals, mainstream media sources, and government, union, and company sources of
information. Web-based sources whose legitimacy is not readily verifiable (e.g. private blogs, Wikipedia)
are not recommended.

Examples of the academic journals you might search include (note this list is not exhaustive):
 Academy of Management Journal
 Academy of Management Learning and
Education
 Academy of Management Perspectives
 Academy of Management Review
 Business Communication Quarterly
 Business Horizons
 Cross Cultural Management
 Employee Relations
 Group & Organization Management
 Journal of Business Communication
 Journal of Industrial Relations
 Journal of Labour History
 Journal of Management Education
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 Journal of Management Information Systems  Organization Science

Other Notes and Requirements:
Remember – this is an employment relations assignment. While employment relations touches on many
other disciplines (you learnt this in the first few weeks), this video is not an assignment on economics or
any other discipline so please don’t cover in detail issues that are not directly elements of employment
relations. Look at the lecture notes to work out what the elements of employment relations might be and
discuss in your tutorial groups – you have been taught all of these elements in the first few weeks of the
course…

How do I make the video?
The need to make a video can feel daunting. But you don’t need a Hollywood production studio to
complete the assessment. As long as you have access to a mobile phone or laptop, you have all the tools
necessary. You can look at these sites for some ideas:
 6 Tips for filming on your phone https://shootsta.com/blog/6-tips-for-filming-on-your-phone/
 Loom – Screencasting software https://shootsta.com/blog/6-tips-for-filming-on-your-phone/
 Screencast-o-matic https://screencast-o-matic.com/home

How do I submit the video?
After recording the video using your computer or on a mobile device, upload the video to Moodle ahead of
the assessment deadline. Please note that late submissions (without advance notice, medical
documentation and approval from the subject coordinator) will incur a penalty as outlined in the Subject
Outline.

How will the video be assessed?
The assessment rubric sets out the criteria upon which the video submission will be assessed.

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Marking Rubric for Video Presentation:
Assessment criteria
(and weighting)
Did not meet
requirements (f)
More work needed (p) Meets expectations (c) Exceeds expectations (d) Sophisticated in all aspects (hd)
Describe the main
characteristics of ER
in each country
(weighting = 30%)
Presentation describes
some main characteristics
but provides no
comparison.
Country types chosen do
not adhere to instructions.
Claims are not
substantiated using
relevant evidence. And/or
no use of theory to
describe roles.
Presentation describes the main
characteristics adequately and
provides limited analysis. Insufficient
evidence is used to support
description and comparison.
No or limited use of theory.
Presentation describes the main
characteristics in some detail,
and provides comparisons
supported by evidence.
Limited use of theory.
Presentation describes the main
characteristics in detail, and
provides analysis supported by
significant evidence including
reference to relevant theory.
Presentation describes the main
characteristics thoughtfully and in
detail, providing analysis supported
by significant evidence of excellent
quality.
Demonstrates sophisticated
understanding of the
issues/perspectives with application
of relevant theory.
What has been the
impact of COVID-19
(weighting = 30%)
Changes and current
challenges are not
identified.
No reference to
supporting materials
and/or theory.
Changes and current challenges are
discussed in a broad/limited manner.
Insufficient supporting materials
and/or theory are used to
substantiate the argument.
Changes and current challenges
are outlined in clear way.
At least parts of the argument
are substantiated with academic
material & evidence.
Discussion of changes and current
challenges is detailed, clear and
well substantiated with academic
material & evidence.
Discussion of changes and current
challenges is eloquent and
compelling. Wide variety of relevant
academic sources & evidence used
to support the argument.
Recommendation
(weighting = 10%)
No clear recommendation
has been made.
Recommendation is not properly
supported by arguments/reasoning is
unclear.
Recommendation is adequately
supported by
arguments/reasoning is clear.
Recommendation is clearly
supported by the arguments.
Recommendation is succinctly
supported by the arguments.
Presentation,
Use of visual aids,
Grammar
(weighting = 30%)
Presentation is
unsatisfactory, with no
coherence between or
within sections.
Visual aids are ineffective.
Video is more than 10%
over/under time.
There is no significant
piece to camera/no full
face to camera.
Referencing does not
conform to Harvard style
or is absent. Poor
formatting of
presentation.
Basic flow to presentation with basic
expression.
There is a limited piece to
camera/little full face to camera/or
too much reliance on visual aids.
Visual aids are poor quality.
Referencing may contain inaccuracies
and/or does not conform to Harvard
style. Basic formatting of
presentation.
Presentation expression and
organisation meets
expectations.
Piece to camera is acceptable.
Visual aids complement the
presentation.
For the most part, referencing is
provided.
Presentation expression and
organisation contribute to a
strong piece of analysis.
Piece to camera is significant and
good quality.
Visual aids enhance the
presentation.
Referencing or formatting errors,
if any, are minor.
Presentation expression and
organisation exceeds expectations.
Excellent piece to camera.
All visual aids significantly enhance
the presentation.
Flawless referencing & formatting.