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Topic areas will draw from accounting, business information technology, economics, finance, financial planning supply chain logistics, marketing, international marketing, international business, management, human source management and knowledge management and outcomes explored in various organizations. Research of an organization is designed to engage students with appropriate knowledge and skills in exploring and understanding business issues, challenges and problems in organizations.
Students undertaking this course will receive research training that enables them to critically review, analyses, evaluate and provide suggestions and solutions that respond to organizational issues and challenges. The write up of this investigation will be as a research report. Work Integrated Learning (WILL) is a core component of every program at REMIT. As well as the research project this course is designed to develop your own professional practice with a greater understanding of yourself and your career.
WILL, by definition, requires you to integrate your work and learning and this is developed in this course by reflecting on your own learning. Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities Students are required to have the ability to comprehend, write and communicate information and ideas in clear, precise and concise English. In addition, it is also important for students to have a certain level of general knowledge of current business issues.
Objectives/l_earning outcomes/capability development Objectives and Learning outcomes Prepare students to gain and develop employability skills Develop knowledge of the students own professional practice Develop appropriate knowledge and skills to manage a business research project At the completion of this course students should have developed the following capabilities: Professional WILL Capabilities Develop critical inquisitive skills to investigate, explore and identify business issues, challenges and problems Develop cross-cultural management skills for global business Comprehend business problem loving techniques in industry both in Australia and overseas Attain professional data collection skills use research techniques to solve business issues Obtain the tools to analyses and evaluate issues and provide professional recommendations to business Respect and abide the ethical, moral and privacy issues in research Develop reflective capabilities to assist professional practice. Course Philosophy In this course, as in all similar situations, it is YOU who wants and needs to learn and hence, it is YOU who must take the responsibility for your own learning – or lack of it. Wherever possible the course activities have been designed to encourage you to be active rather than passive participants in the process. The more active and involved you are the more you will gain from the course.
If you just sit back in tutorials and lectures or if you don’t do the required reading and other preparation, then you cannot expect to receive the full value from the sessions. The over-riding value Orientation Of this course can, we believe, be described as Positive. We believe that every student who commences the course has the capability to pass however each year some students try to prove us wrong. If you are prepared to put in the time and effort required, and then you will succeed. However, it is a very complex course area and some students will require a good deal of effort to keep up. We do not see you as ’empty vessels’ devoid of all knowledge – nor do we see ourselves as Oracles of all knowledge (e. G. Lull jugs) in this extremely complex and at times imprecise course. Each Of you will have knowledge and experiences to share with the class to assist us all to maximize our learning. The role of the staff members is that of facilitators and co-ordination of the learning situation as well as general resource people. Please feel free to contact your tutor, or course leader, if you are having any difficulties or problems. REMEMBER: We cannot help you solve a problem if we do not know about it. Together we should aim to make this course as, enjoyable, satisfying successful and rewarding an experience as possible. Office hours If you wish to see your lecturer you must make an appointment.
Each lecturer has specific office hours which will be discussed in class and you will be given a timetable (including after hours options). Only in extreme circumstances will appointments be made outside this time. You must send an email to your structure or the course coordinator to make an appointment. Professional behavior As would be required in business we expect a high level of professionalism in the classroom. This means that you should follow these guidelines: Be on time to all classes If you are unable to attend class you should send an email to your lecturer Do not use your mobile phone in class. Only in cases of emergency may you use your phone. Do not use your laptop to check email and update Objectification/Render etc.
Student Learning Program STRUCTURE/SEMINAR SCHEDULE All sessions run from 9:AMA – 4:pm with a 1 hour lunch break tardy 23 March 2013 Morning – Introduction Assessment Tasks and Reflective writing Afternoon – You as a Brand and Professional online profiles Saturday 13 April 2013 Morning – Workforce of the Future Afternoon ? Myers Briggs workshop Saturday 20 April 2013 Morning – How do you solve a problem like (Industry Research, report writing and referencing) Afternoon – Outsourcing for a global workforce Saturday 4 May 201 3 Morning – Global Business Teams and assignment workshop Afternoon – Professional Industry advice and C.V. workshop Saturday 18 May 2013 Morning – Cultivating a Global mindset with Hefted, Hall, Trampers &
Cannon Afternoon ? using Cannon’s Cultural Metaphors in cross-cultural management Saturday 8 June 2013 All day – Poster presentations Order of proceedings may change without notice and may be dependent on tutorial numbers. Participation is an integral part of this course and strongly influences the quality of the students experience. You are expected to attend all classes and to perform in a manner consistent with the professional workplace. How will I demonstrate my learning in this course? The assessment is made up of individual and group activities Assessment Tasks and Value Assessment task I Reflective paper I Industry report Cultural Metaphor Poster I Value 145% 135% I Due date 127 April 118 May 18 June (in class) I I Total Mark Allocation Students can expect the assignments to be returned within four weeks of submission with written feedback.
Course Grades Available High Distinction (HAD) 80 – 100% Exceptionally clear understanding Of subject matter and appreciation Of issues; well organized, formulated and sustained arguments; well thought out and structured diagrams; relevant literature referenced. Evidence of creative insight and originality in terms of comprehension, application and analysis tit at least some synthesis and evaluation. Distinction 70 – 79% Strong grasp of subject matter and appreciation of key issues, perhaps lacking a little on the finer points; clearly developed arguments; relevant and well structured diagrams; appreciation of relevant literature. Evidence of creative and solid work in terms of comprehension, application, analysis and perhaps some synthesis.
Credit (CAR) 60 – Competent understanding of subject matter and appreciation of some of the main issues though possibly with some gaps; clearly developed arguments; relevant diagrams and literature use, perhaps with some gaps; well prepared ND presented. Solid evidence of comprehension and application with perhaps some analysis. Pass (PA) 50 – 59% Some appreciation of subject matter and issues; work generally lacking in depth and breadth and with gaps. Often work of this grade comprises a simple factual description (i. E. Basic comprehension) but little application or analysis. Work of this grade may be poorly prepared and presented. Investment of greater care and thought in organizing and structuring work would be required to improve.
Fail (AN) O – Evidence of lack of understanding of subject (minimal or inadequate impression and little or no application) and inability to identify issues. Often inadequate in depth and breadth. Sometimes incomplete or irrelevant. Borderline failure If a student obtains a score of 45-49% for their overall score: A second examiner examines all the relevant written assessment pieces that students have not had returned to them for feedback during the course. Presentations are not eligible to be examined by a second examiner ASSESSMENT 1 Professional Reflection Paper (individual assignment) Due: 27 April 2013 Word limit: 2500 – 3000 words (800 words for class summaries and 1500-2000 words for reflection) Mark allocation: What is Reflective Practice?
Reflective practice is a process of thinking about new experiences with a view of learning from them. It is a form of personal response to new experiences, situations, events or information. This process involves recording your observations and thinking deeply about your feelings and responses to situations. It also enables you to increase your understanding and to gain new insights about yourself, others and situations. A result of these new insights may lead to a change of thinking or behavior. In this course you will reflect on the experiences of the first two Saturdays (23 March 2013 and 13 April 2013) In the first two weekends of class you will write a 200 word summary of each topic.
These notes will form the basis of your reflection. Using the reflective model discussed in class you will then write a 1500 – 2000 word paper on your overall reflection of the four weeks. Write your reflection in essay style, outlining your initial thoughts about your career and professional development goals and achievements. You should make specific reference to Myers Briggs. The formal citation of sources is not required, but specific reference to your own experiences must be made. You will then hand in the reflection (1500-2000 words) with the four class summary papers (200 words each) as an appendix. Submission of this Assessment 1. Submit to Turning by the due date 2.
Submit in hard copy to the assignment box on level 7 Of building 80 with a signed assignment cover sheet and the Turning result (please address the assignment to Dry Paul Cheroot in the School of Business IT and Logistics) How to Write Reflectively As a part of the reflective process, you are asked to make regular journal entries. (Note: a reflective journal is not a diary that merely describes events and observations). A reflective journal is a personal account of your response and deep thinking about your experiences. As such, it is important that you write in the first person. There are many things to consider when writing a reflective piece.
To enhance the process you should try to; understand what beliefs, values, perceptions, knowledge you have examine your perceptions, experiences, ideas and observations of the new experience and how they relate to you pre-conceived ideas describe what you found challenging, confusing, inspiring, difficult, interesting and analyses why provide comparison and connections been your prior assumptions and knowledge, and your new knowledge and experience and draw conclusions from these comparisons explain what you need to explore next in terms of thoughts and actions include both description (what, when, who) and analysis (how, why, what if… ) There is no one way to write a Reflective journal. You may use essay, report or journal format. Useful Questions for Reflection Before commencing upon reflection, ask yourself some of the following questions.