MGT5OBR ? Assessment 1 Instructions
Individual Assignment

Overview of the Assignment

Individually write an essay of approximately 2000 words, critically reflecting on the role of individual differences 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 included 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, including research from at least 10 academic and peer-reviewed journal articles, to answer the following questions:
? What are relative strengths and weaknesses 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 general, and your personality more specifically, how can you improve your motivation and work performance in the future? Consider the relevant dimensions of the Big Five.
Formatting your Assignment
Write your essay in a neat, professional and engaging manner using essay format. Resources for writing essays can be found at the following sources:
? https://latrobe.libguides.com/writing
? https://sydney.edu.au/business/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/90373/Writing_EssayBasics.pdf
? https://www.business.unsw.edu.au/Students-Site/Documents/writinganessay.pdf
? https://www.bbk.ac.uk/business/current-students/support/tips-on-essay-writing-1

The body of your essay should be no more than 2000 words and include the following:
? Introduction and conclusion
? A very brief description of the Big Five Model of personality in general
? Analysis of own motivation and work performance 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 reasoning
? Evidence of academic research to support your reasoning. Include at least 10 references from relevant and high quality peer-reviewed academic journal articles.
? Appropriate in-text citations and references pages
Note that references, appendices (i.e., copy of the Big Five measure) and title page are not included in the 2000 word count.
Research and Citations
This assignment requires you to read a minimum of 10 academic research articles other than what are provided in the textbook. Academic research refers to articles published in academic, peer-reviewed journal articles. The academic research articles should be relevant to the topic, contemporary (i.e., published in the last 5 years) and high quality (i.e., published in journals ranked by the Australian Business Dean?s Council or Australian Research Council as A*, A, or B). You are encouraged to use additional high quality sources beyond the minimum requirement (e.g., additional journal articles, book chapters, etc.). Tips for finding appropriate references can be found in the Research Tips book in this site. Note that Wikipedia and similar sources are not acceptable for this assignment.
Properly cite sources in the main text and include a separate reference page. The in-text citations and references should be formatted using a professional and conventional style. The American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition or Harvard style are preferred. See the library website for tips on using these formats: https://www.latrobe.edu.au/library/individual assignment-thesis-support.

Marking Criteria

A marking 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 understanding and conceptual development Demonstrates critical thinking and/or thoughtful evaluation. No misunderstandings or omissions
? Questions are addressed with good understanding and conceptual development. No misunderstandings or omissions.
? Questions are broadly addressed. May be some minor omissions or places for minor clarification.
? Questions broadly addressed but some parts superficially treated or moderate misunderstanding. Some information is incomplete, inconsistent or 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 explained and applied; Demonstrates critical or evaluative thinking about how relevant theories &/or concepts are applied; Very few and minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance.
? Relevant OB theory or concepts are explained and applied. Very few and minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance.
? OB theory or concepts are described and applied. May include some minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance.
? OB theory or concepts described and applied, but may have some minor or a few major errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance.
? Does not describe or apply OB theory or concepts as assigned, or is mostly 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, insight, and responsibility. Very few and minor errors in reasoning, accuracy or relevance.
? Includes a thoughtful reflection. Good focus on relevant issues. Relates to personal examples and academic analysis with very few and minor errors in reasoning, 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 minor errors in reasoning or relevance.
? Includes reflection but mostly shallow or cursory. Discusses some relevant issues. Relates to personal examples and academic analysis, but may be some minor or a few major errors in reasoning or relevance.
? Does not 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 reasoning.
(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. Minimal errors in formatting of in-text citations and references following APA or Harvard style.
? Research meets requirements but quality or relevance could be improved. May have some errors in formatting of in-text citations and references following APA or Harvard style.
? Research does not meet requirements. Substantial errors in formatting 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 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 introduction and conclusion are used effectively.
? Structured well enough to make sense; could be better organised and more tightly focused upon the main thesis. Separate introduction and conclusion but may lack focus, engagement or summary.
? Mostly coherent organisation; may have some sections where difficult to follow reasoning. Could be more clearly and logically organised. Separate introduction and conclusion that could be improved.
? Lacks coherent organisation and structure. Difficult to follow reasoning. Describes disconnected bits of information or many direct quotes. Missing or inadequate 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. Spelling, grammar, punctuation are good with very few and minor errors.
? Language is generally sound and clear throughout. Spelling, grammar, punctuation are good with very few and minor errors
? Clear enough to be understood; minimal confused or unclear expression. Spelling, 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 minor issues with spelling, punctuation, grammar.
? Mostly unclear or confused expression. Major errors with spelling, 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 include completed copy of Big Five measure
(2 marks) (0 marks)