Assessment 1: Capability portfolio (70%)
Overview
The capability portfolio is intended as a means for students to demonstrate their understanding of theoretical perspectives offered by the disciplines of business and organisation studies. Specifically, it is expected that the capability statements will address processes and practices relating to organisational design and structure, people management, marketing and finance.
? Note: This assessment task develops course learning outcome 3.1 as follows:
Course learning outcome 3.1 Demonstrate contemporary and systematic knowledge of a Business discipline in local, national and international contexts.
Details
This assessment is designed to foster learning in relation to the first four unit learning outcomes. Through undertaking this task it is expected that you will be able to:
1. Describe contemporary organisational structures.
2. Explain contemporary people management practices.
3. Outline marketing practices.
4. Explain financial practices.
Each student is expected to construct a capability portfolio made up of two essays (1,200 words per essay). Each essay should take the form of an evidentiary statement that demonstrates the student’s engagement with business studies/organisational studies literature. Specifically, students are expected to address an indicative range of theoretical perspectives on processes and practices that relate to organisational structures, people management, marketing and finance. Students are expected to draw on the Essential and Recommended Readings as set out in this Learning Guide.
The essays are due as follows:
? Understanding contemporary organisational structures and contemporary people management practices.
Due: Week 5 (27 July – 2 August 2015)
? Understanding marketing practices and financial practices.
Due: Week 8 (17 – 23 August 2015)