DBN 507 Assessment 2 Team management and cooperation

Question / Requirement

DBN507 Assessment 2 – Part A (Project Report – 30% or 60 marks)

(LO 4)

Assessment Instructions

1. Using the organisation that you have selected for study in DBN507 Assessment 1 (Individual Assignment), answer the following questions using specified instructions and formats in Part A, below.

2. Based on the research of your selected organisation, answer the questions Part A, below, using a report format, below. Your report should:

 Follow the word limits suggested in the given format, below, with a total 1100-1300 words including executive summary, but excluding supplementary sections such as cover page, table of content, reference list. Please state the word count on the cover page of your report.

 Demonstrate the evidence of applying concepts/theories learned from a wide range of materials, including a total of at least 6 reputed, academic/ research based, and updated sources (e.g., textbooks, journals, newspapers, company or government’s documents such as reports and official websites)

 Be typed (font size 11, Calibri, 1.5 spacing) and label with question numbers, staple/bind, and put your name and I/D on each page in footer.

 Be written clearly and concisely using complete sentences.

 Be proof-read for grammatical accuracy.

• Be arranged in a logical order

• Contain factual information analysed and grouped under sub-headings and a decimal numbering system.

• be evidenced with in-text citations where needed and list them in the reference list at the end of this report.

3. Please submit your paper:

 A soft copy to Turnitin, and

 A hard copy including the signed assessment sheet, marking rubrics, cover page, your report, and reference list to your tutor by the due date/time assigned by your tutor (Note: Refer to the late submission policy for details.)

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When uploading your report to Turnitin, label your assessment as: Turnitin Upload Name Sample

Course Code_Assessment Number_Organisation (Name: ID)

DBN507_A2T1_ XYZ Company

(John Doe: TIZ0000123)

(Note: Refer to the late submission policy for details.)

4. Read Part A questions and marking rubric, below, in order to understand the expectations.

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DBN507 Assessment 2 Part A (Individual Project Report – 30%) due in Week 9

Questions and Marking Schedule Based on the secondary research on your selected organisation and with the support of facts and relevant theories/ concepts, analyse the way the selected organisation engaged and developed individual staff for efficient and effective performance of the organisation from the following perspectives: Performance appraisal and training. These HRM functions are important for developing a positive workplace culture and team engagement for efficient and effective performance of the organisation. Your report should contain the following sections and evident with in-text citations and reference list. Sections Key sections in your report LO Marks Awarded

Report cover page

(Assessment title, programme name, term, students’ full name and I/D, tutor’s full name, total word count)

N/A

Executive summary (100-150 words. 5 marks)

Provide a brief summary of the main text of the report, including:

1. Purpose of the report

2. Summary of the key sections of your report:

• Company background

• Research findings and analysis for Section 2.1

• Research findings and analysis for Section 2.2

• Conclusions

(Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

/5 marks

Table of contents

Record the names of each part of the report and the name of each first and second order heading within the body and the page on which each occurs.

N/A

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1.Introduction (100-150 words. 5 marks)

Company Background including:

 history and industry

 vision and mission

 organisational structure

 product/service  importance of performance appraisal and training for developing a positive workplace culture and team engagement for efficient and effective performance of the entity in your selected organisation (Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

/5 marks

2. Findings and Analysis

This section contains the information you have gathered and analysed.

2.1 Performance Appraisal (20 marks. Word limit: 400-450 words) Analyse the way the selected organisation engaged and developed individual staff for efficient and effective performance of the entity from Performance appraisal perspective.

Using ONE of the departments in your selected organisation as an example:

(a) Discuss TWO major employee performance problems faced by your organisation in ONE of the departments in the last 12 months.

(2 key points X 5 marks each = 10 marks) (Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

(b) Suggest the BEST performance appraisal (PA) process and methods that can be used for ONE of the positions in this department to minimise the employee performance problems in the next 12 months. Include in your answer the PA steps, methods, data to be collected, and stakeholders involved.

2.1: (a) /5 marks + /5 marks

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(2 key points X 5 marks each = 10 marks) (Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

(b) /5 marks + /5 marks

TOTAL MARKS = /20 MARKS

5 2.2 Development of a Training Programme (20 marks. Word limit: 400-450 words)

Develop a 1-day training programme that will engage and develop individual staff in the position discussed in section 2.1 (b), above, for efficient and effective performance of the organisation. Include in your training programme:

(a) Training title, objective(s), date/time, target trainees and trainer, resources, and logistic arrangement needed for such training programme with justification (5 marks) (Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

(b) Training content (at least TWO customer service skills) and training delivery methods for learning the content with justification (5 marks) (Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

(c) TWO of the training evaluation levels as per Kirkpatrick’s model to assess the effectiveness of this training programme.

(2 key points X 5 marks each = 10 marks) (Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

4 2.2:

(a) /5 marks

(b) /5 marks

TOTAL MARKS = /20 MARKS

3.Conclusions (100-150 words) (10 marks)

This section draws conclusions based on the findings, and must include a clear analysis of the actual or potential impact of the findings. Avoid repeating findings.

Based on the key findings above, provide, with justification:

(a) A conclusion for sections 2.1 (a, b) on ONE strength and ONE weakness in applying the performance appraisal in your selected organisation to engage and develop individual staff for efficient and effective performance of the entity.

(5 marks)

(b) A conclusion for sections 2.2 (a, b) on ONE strength and ONE weakness in applying the proposed training programme and evaluation in your selected organisation to engage and develop individual staff for efficient and effective performance of the entity. (5 marks)

(Notes: Please refer to the rubric, below, for marking criteria and scale)

(a) /5 marks

(b) /5 marks

TOTAL MARKS = /10 MARKS

References

 Place the references on a new page

 This section gives the full detail of any source of information quoted or referred to in the report.

 Give all references in correct APA 6th style.

 Provide at least 6 reputed, academic/ research based, and updated sources (e.g., textbooks, journals, newspapers, company or government’s documents such as reports and official websites)

N/A

Appendixes

Include any other attachments that were referred to in the report.

N/A

Total Marks for Assessment 2 (Part A) /60 marks

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