the role of individual differences in your own management practices and organisational behaviour outcomes

  MGT5OBR ? Assessment 1 Instructions Individual Assignment Overview of the Assignment Individually write an essay of approximately 2000 words, critically reflectin" rel="nofollow">ing on the role of in" rel="nofollow">individual differences in" rel="nofollow">in your own management practices and organisational behaviour outcomes. This assignment focuses on the Big Five Model of Personality. Specific Instructions Complete and score the Big Five measure (https://www.outofservice.com/bigfive/). Include a copy of your responses as an Appendix when you submit the assignment (this is not in" rel="nofollow">included in" rel="nofollow">in your word count but will contribute toward your Assessment 1 mark). Use your scores on the Big Five measure, relevant personal experiences, and OB theory and concepts, in" rel="nofollow">includin" rel="nofollow">ing research from at least 10 academic and peer-reviewed journal articles, to answer the followin" rel="nofollow">ing questions: ? What are relative strengths and weaknesses in" rel="nofollow">in your personality profile? Consider each dimension of the Big Five. ? How is your motivation and work performance affected by your personality? Consider the relevant dimensions of the Big Five. ? With your knowledge of personality in" rel="nofollow">in general, and your personality more specifically, how can you improve your motivation and work performance in" rel="nofollow">in the future? Consider the relevant dimensions of the Big Five. Formattin" rel="nofollow">ing your Assignment Write your essay in" rel="nofollow">in a neat, professional and engagin" rel="nofollow">ing manner usin" rel="nofollow">ing essay format. Resources for writin" rel="nofollow">ing essays can be found at the followin" rel="nofollow">ing sources: ? https://latrobe.libguides.com/writin" rel="nofollow">ing ? https://sydney.edu.au/busin" rel="nofollow">iness/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/90373/Writin" rel="nofollow">ing_EssayBasics.pdf ? https://www.busin" rel="nofollow">iness.unsw.edu.au/Students-Site/Documents/writin" rel="nofollow">inganessay.pdf ? https://www.bbk.ac.uk/busin" rel="nofollow">iness/current-students/support/tips-on-essay-writin" rel="nofollow">ing-1 The body of your essay should be no more than 2000 words and in" rel="nofollow">include the followin" rel="nofollow">ing: ? Introduction and conclusion ? A very brief description of the Big Five Model of personality in" rel="nofollow">in general ? Analysis of own motivation and work performance in" rel="nofollow">in relation to the Big Five Model (see above questions under Specific Instructions) ? Use of relevant OB theory &/or concepts and personal examples to support your reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing ? Evidence of academic research to support your reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing. Include at least 10 references from relevant and high quality peer-reviewed academic journal articles. ? Appropriate in" rel="nofollow">in-text citations and references pages Note that references, appendices (i.e., copy of the Big Five measure) and title page are not in" rel="nofollow">included in" rel="nofollow">in the 2000 word count. Research and Citations This assignment requires you to read a min" rel="nofollow">inimum of 10 academic research articles other than what are provided in" rel="nofollow">in the textbook. Academic research refers to articles published in" rel="nofollow">in academic, peer-reviewed journal articles. The academic research articles should be relevant to the topic, contemporary (i.e., published in" rel="nofollow">in the last 5 years) and high quality (i.e., published in" rel="nofollow">in journals ranked by the Australian Busin" rel="nofollow">iness Dean?s Council or Australian Research Council as A*, A, or B). You are encouraged to use additional high quality sources beyond the min" rel="nofollow">inimum requirement (e.g., additional journal articles, book chapters, etc.). Tips for fin" rel="nofollow">indin" rel="nofollow">ing appropriate references can be found in" rel="nofollow">in the Research Tips book in" rel="nofollow">in this site. Note that Wikipedia and similar sources are not acceptable for this assignment. Properly cite sources in" rel="nofollow">in the main" rel="nofollow">in text and in" rel="nofollow">include a separate reference page. The in" rel="nofollow">in-text citations and references should be formatted usin" rel="nofollow">ing a professional and conventional style. The American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition or Harvard style are preferred. See the library website for tips on usin" rel="nofollow">ing these formats: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/library/in" rel="nofollow">individual assignment-thesis-support. Markin" rel="nofollow">ing Criteria A markin" rel="nofollow">ing criteria grid will be provided on the LMS. MARKING CRITERIA CRITERIA Excellent (> 80 %) Very good (70 ? 79%) Good (60 ? 69%) Acceptable (50 ? 59%) Unacceptable (<50%) Answers the assigned questions (15% of total mark) ? Questions are addressed with good understandin" rel="nofollow">ing and conceptual development Demonstrates critical thin" rel="nofollow">inkin" rel="nofollow">ing and/or thoughtful evaluation. No misunderstandin" rel="nofollow">ings or omissions ? Questions are addressed with good understandin" rel="nofollow">ing and conceptual development. No misunderstandin" rel="nofollow">ings or omissions. ? Questions are broadly addressed. May be some min" rel="nofollow">inor omissions or places for min" rel="nofollow">inor clarification. ? Questions broadly addressed but some parts superficially treated or moderate misunderstandin" rel="nofollow">ing. Some in" rel="nofollow">information is in" rel="nofollow">incomplete, in" rel="nofollow">inconsistent or in" rel="nofollow">inappropriate. ? Substantial portions of questions not addressed. Misunderstands questions. (4.75 ? 6 marks) (4 ? 4.5 marks) (3.25 ? 3.75 marks) (2.5 ? 3 marks) (< 2.5 marks) Academic Analysis (30% of total mark) ? Relevant OB theory or concepts are clearly explain" rel="nofollow">ined and applied; Demonstrates critical or evaluative thin" rel="nofollow">inkin" rel="nofollow">ing about how relevant theories &/or concepts are applied; Very few and min" rel="nofollow">inor errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing, accuracy or relevance. ? Relevant OB theory or concepts are explain" rel="nofollow">ined and applied. Very few and min" rel="nofollow">inor errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing, accuracy or relevance. ? OB theory or concepts are described and applied. May in" rel="nofollow">include some min" rel="nofollow">inor errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing, accuracy or relevance. ? OB theory or concepts described and applied, but may have some min" rel="nofollow">inor or a few major errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing, accuracy or relevance. ? Does not describe or apply OB theory or concepts as assigned, or is mostly in" rel="nofollow">inaccurate or irrelevant. (9.5 ? 12 marks) (8.25 ? 9.25 marks) (7 ? 8 marks) (5.75 ? 6.75 marks) (< 5.75 marks) Critical Reflection (20% of total mark) ? Includes a thoughtful reflection. Good focus on relevant issues. Relates to personal examples and academic analysis Evidence of self-awareness, in" rel="nofollow">insight, and responsibility. Very few and min" rel="nofollow">inor errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing, accuracy or relevance. ? Includes a thoughtful reflection. Good focus on relevant issues. Relates to personal examples and academic analysis with very few and min" rel="nofollow">inor errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing, accuracy or relevance. ? Includes reflection but may be somewhat shallow or cursory. Discusses mostly relevant issues. Relates to personal examples and academic analysis, but may be some min" rel="nofollow">inor errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing or relevance. ? Includes reflection but mostly shallow or cursory. Discusses some relevant issues. Relates to personal examples and academic analysis, but may be some min" rel="nofollow">inor or a few major errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing or relevance. ? Does not in" rel="nofollow">include reflection, or discusses mostly irrelevant issues. Reflection is shallow and cursory. Does not provide personal examples, or examples are mostly irrelevant. Reflection is not related to academic analysis of research or OB concepts, or substantial errors in" rel="nofollow">in reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing. (6.5 ? 8 marks) (5.5 ? 6.25 marks) (4.5 ? 5.25 marks) (3.5 ? 4.25 marks) (< 3.5 marks) Research and References (10% of total mark) ? Research meets or exceeds requirements. Min" rel="nofollow">inimal errors in" rel="nofollow">in formattin" rel="nofollow">ing of in" rel="nofollow">in-text citations and references followin" rel="nofollow">ing APA or Harvard style. ? Research meets requirements but quality or relevance could be improved. May have some errors in" rel="nofollow">in formattin" rel="nofollow">ing of in" rel="nofollow">in-text citations and references followin" rel="nofollow">ing APA or Harvard style. ? Research does not meet requirements. Substantial errors in" rel="nofollow">in formattin" rel="nofollow">ing in" rel="nofollow">in-text citations and references. (2.75 - 4 marks) (1.75 ? 2.5 marks) (< 1.75 marks) Structure and organisation (10% of total mark) ? Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow; excellent overall organisation. Separate in" rel="nofollow">introduction and conclusion are used effectively. Powerful connections between different themes or sections; clear and concise focus throughout. ? Sequence and structure are logical and easy to follow; good overall organisation. Separate in" rel="nofollow">introduction and conclusion are used effectively. ? Structured well enough to make sense; could be better organised and more tightly focused upon the main" rel="nofollow">in thesis. Separate in" rel="nofollow">introduction and conclusion but may lack focus, engagement or summary. ? Mostly coherent organisation; may have some sections where difficult to follow reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing. Could be more clearly and logically organised. Separate in" rel="nofollow">introduction and conclusion that could be improved. ? Lacks coherent organisation and structure. Difficult to follow reasonin" rel="nofollow">ing. Describes disconnected bits of in" rel="nofollow">information or many direct quotes. Missin" rel="nofollow">ing or in" rel="nofollow">inadequate in" rel="nofollow">introduction and conclusion. (3.25 ? 4 marks) (2.75 ? 3 marks) (2.25 ? 2.5 marks) (1.75 ? 2 marks) (< 1.75 marks) Language use (10% of total mark) ? Language is sound and clear throughout, and demonstrates expressiveness, precision, and clarity. Spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, grammar, punctuation are good with very few and min" rel="nofollow">inor errors. ? Language is generally sound and clear throughout. Spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, grammar, punctuation are good with very few and min" rel="nofollow">inor errors ? Clear enough to be understood; min" rel="nofollow">inimal confused or unclear expression. Spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, punctuation, grammar acceptable but could be improved. ? Clear enough to be understood. May have some confused or unclear expression. May have a few moderate or several min" rel="nofollow">inor issues with spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, punctuation, grammar. ? Mostly unclear or confused expression. Major errors with spellin" rel="nofollow">ing, grammar, punctuation. (3.25 ? 4 marks) (2.75 ? 3 marks) (2.25 ? 2.5 marks) (1.75 ? 2 marks) (< 1.75 marks) Self-assessment (5% of total mark) ? Includes completed copy of Big Five measure ? Does not in" rel="nofollow">include completed copy of Big Five measure (2 marks) (0 marks)