BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations

ASSESSMENT 2 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations
Assessment Reflective Journal 2: Clifton Strengths Finder by Gallup
Individual/Group Individual
Length 700 words (+/- 10%)
Learning Outcomes a) Explain the importance of self- awareness and emotional intelligence, and analyse its
impact on professional competencies
b) Integrate strategies to effectively interact with others in a diverse professional context
c) Identify and reflect on own strengths and their application in the business context
d) Reflect on feedback to identify opportunities for self- improvement and professional development
Submission By 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of module 3.2 (week 6)
For Intensive (6 week) class: by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT
Sunday of Module 6.2 (Week 3)
Weighting 20%
Total Marks 100 marks
Context
As you now know, a key to self-directed learning is reflection. Reflection enables the ability to examine
situations in order to better understand the surrounding context and identify potential improvements for the
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future. This assessment task builds on assessment 1 and aims to develop your awareness and reflective
learning ability while also assessing your understanding of your Gallup Strengths identified in module 3. As
with assessment 1, your journal entry must be written in the first person and you should try to be as open and
honest with yourself as you can.
Please also visit the Academic Skills blackboard page for an overview of reflective writing in higher
education: https://laureateau.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_1&content_id
=_2498857_1&mode=reset
Instructions
This assessment task requires you to do the following:
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1. Read and watch the learning resources in module 3
2. Complete the Clifton Strengths Finder Survey by Gallup (learning activity 3.1) If you have completed the
survey for another subject, use these results and don’t repeat the test.
3. Attend a group coaching session with your Gallup Strengths Coach
4. Compose your reflective journal entry addressing the questions listed below
5. Include a screenshot of your Gallup Strengths results in your paper
6. Identify theoretical concepts reviewed in module 3 that support your ideas
7. Include at least three academic references to the module 3 learning resources, to support your ideas
8. Follow the APA 6th edition style of referencing to cite your academic resources and provide your reference
list
9. Include the time and date of your coaching session and your coach’s name at the end of your reference list.
Guiding questions
1. What did you learn about yourself from your Clifton Strengths Survey and your group coaching session
with your Success Coach?
2. Were you surprised by any of your Top 5 talents (signature themes)? Why?
3. When you read your Top 5 talents, was there one or more you immediately resonated with? Which one/s?
Why?
4. How will this improved understanding of your talents/strengths apply to your professional development?
5. What do you think the greatest challenges for you will be in reaching your career goals?; and what Talent
from your Top 5 could you draw on to assist you?
Submission Instructions
Submit your Reflective Journal 2: Gallup Strengths via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in
BIZ102 Understanding People and Organisations. The learning facilitator will provide feedback via the
Grade Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades.
The Learning Rubric below is your guide to how your assessment task will be marked. Please be sure to
check this rubric very carefully before submission.
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Learning Rubric: Assessment 2- Reflective Journal 2: Gallup Strengths.
Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient) 65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Gallup strengths reflection and
linkage to theory
30% Journal entry demonstrat limited attempt to reflect the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with
no/limited attempt to app theoretical concepts to support ideas.
es a on
ly Journal entry demonstrates a basic attempt to reflect on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with a
basic attempt to apply theoretical concepts to support ideas.
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Journal entry demonstrates an adequate reflection on the results of the
Gallup Strengths Survey, with a critical application of theoretical concepts to support ideas.
Journal entry demonstrates a thorough reflection on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with a critical
and in-depth application of theoretical concepts to support ideas.
Journal entry demonstrates an expert reflection on the results of the Gallup Strengths Survey, with an indepth, critical and meticulous application of theoretical concepts to support ideas.
Professional development reflection
20% Journal entry shows no or limited evidence of reflect thinking in regards to how strengths could be used
f student’s professional development.
ive
or Journal entry shows some evidence of reflective thinking and generically articulates how strengths could
be used for student’s professional development.
Journal entry shows evidence of adequate reflective thinking and generically articulates how strengths could
be leveraged for student’s professional development. Entry includes some comments on adverse effects the
strengths may have when not applied correctly. Journal entry shows evidence of thorough reflective thinking
and clearly articulates how strengths could be used for student’s professional development. Entry
demonstrates sufficient reflection on the adverse effect strengths may have when not applied correctly.
Journal entry shows evidence of thorough and critical reflective thinking and clearly articulates how own
strengths could be utilised for future professional development. Entry demonstrates a critical reflection on the
adverse effect strengths may have when not applied correctly.
Challenges reflection
20% Journal entry does not identify challenges to achi career goals. Entry shows no/limited attempt to refl
eve ect Journal entry shows a basic identification of challenges to achieve career goals and a Journal entry
shows an adequate identification of challenges to achieve career goals and a Journal entry
demonstrates a thorough
identification of challenges to achieve Journal entry demonstrates a critical and thorough
identification of challenges
on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.
satisfactory attempt to reflect on how chosen talent could
assist student to overcome professional challenges. satisfactory reflection on how chosen talent could assist
student to overcome professional challenges. career goals and a critical reflection on how chosen
talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges. to achieve career goals and a critical and
detailed reflection on how chosen talent could assist student to overcome professional challenges.
Structure and flow of ideas
20% Journal entry does not present sufficient information, ideas or evidence.
Journal entry lacks logical/clear structure and flow of ideas, making it difficult to understand.
Line of reasoning is unclear and difficult to follow. Journal entry presents information, ideas and evidence
sufficiently, however these require further logic and clarity.
Journal entry has a sufficient structure, however flow of ideas are a challenge and can be difficult to
understand.
Line of reasoning is passable, however, can sometimes be difficult to follow and requires clarity. Journal
entry presents information, ideas and evidence clearly and logically.
Journal entry has a good structure, with a good flow of ideas.
Line of reasoning is of a good standard and easy to follow.
Journal entry presents information and arguments in a logical and clear way, which is well supported by
evidence.
Journal entry has a very good structure, with a strong flow of ideas; opinions and ideas are expressed in a
clear and concise manner with obvious connection to topic.
Line of reasoning is clear, logical and easy to follow. Journal entry is expertly presented; descriptive, concise
and informative, exceptionally developed and well supported by evidence.
Journal entry has an excellent structure, with a strong, clear flow of ideas; engages and sustains the
audience’s interest in the topic and the reader can immediately grasp the relevancy.
Line of reasoning is excellent; demonstrating a clear, logical flow of ideas and arguments that are easy to
follow.
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Correct citation of
key resources
10%
Does not use sufficient sources.
Does not include correct references or in-text citations; does not use APA 6th style.
Uses sufficient sources, however can be greatly improved.
Attempts to include references or in-text citations, however
these are sometimes insufficient for research purposes, or incorrect; uses APA 6th style, however may contain
some citation or referencing errors.
Shows good evidence of attempts to source information.
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th style, however may contain
minor citation or referencing errors.
Shows evidence of wide scope for sourcing evidence.
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th style, containing minimal and or
no errors. Shows evidence of extensive scope for sourcing evidence
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 6th style, containing no errors.