TheBusinessEnvironment BIZ202
- Subject Code :
BIZ202
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ASSESSMENT2BRIEF |
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SubjectCodeandTitle |
BIZ202TheBusinessEnvironment |
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AssessmentTask |
LearningLogTheMacroEnvironment |
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Individual/Group |
Individual |
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Length |
1,200words |
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LearningOutcomes |
TheSubjectLearningOutcomesdemonstratedbysuccessful completion of the task below include: b)Applybusinessanalysistoolsandtechniquestoidentifythe impact of the macro environment on businesses. c)Utilise digital business communication skills, critical thinking, and research skills in a business context. |
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Submission |
12-weekduration: Dueby11:55pmAEST/AEDTSundayendofModules4to9 (Weeks 4 to 9). 6-weekduration: Dueby11:55pmAEST/AEDTSundayendofModules4to9 (Weeks2to5). |
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Weighting |
40% |
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TotalMarks |
100marks |
AssessmentTask
For this assessment you will research current businesses being impacted by macro environmental factors using the PESTLE tool. The submission of a learning log will demonstrate engagement with thesubjectcontentandtheuseofcurrentbusinessexamples.Effectivetimemanagementskillsand the ability to meet deadlines with your Learning Log submission is required for Modules 4 to 9 inclusively.
PleaserefertotheInstructionsfordetailsonhowtocompletethistask.
Context
Identifying the macro environmental factors using the PESTLE tool requires knowledge of these conceptsandhowtheyrelatetocurrentbusinessesineitherpositiveand/ornegativeways.Theuse ofresearchskillsusingreliablesourcesofinformationaswellasdevelopingcriticalthinkingskillsare important for this task, and for your academic and professional practice. You will also demonstrate
yourabilitytomanageyourtimeeffectivelyandmeetthemoduledeadlinesbysubmittingaLearning Log supported by evidence of your engagement with the module resources over six consecutive weeks.
Instructions
FromModules4to9ofthis subject,youwillreviewthe PESTLEfactorswhichcanimpactbusinesses. Each week you are required to produce a learning log entryof approximately200 words abouteach respective factor and a business that it currently relates to. You will submit these entries as follows:
- Module4Political
- Module5Economic
- Module6Sociocultural
- Module7Technological
- Module8Legal
- Module9Environmental(pleasealso includeforthefinallearning log,Modules4-9 formarking). For each weekly entry, you should:
- Includea descriptionofthePESTLEfactorcoveredduringthat module.
- Identifyanexampleofabusiness thatisbeingorhasbeenimpactedeitherpositivelyor negatively by that factor within the last 12 weeks.
- Discusshowatleastone(1)ofthelearningactivitiesfromtherelevantmodulehelpedyou to understand that factor and its impact on a business.
- Captureascreenshotofyourcompletionofthatlearningactivityasevidencetosupportyour Learning Log and include this as an appendix to your entry.
- Integrateatleastone(1)resourcefromtherelevantmodulethathelpedyoutounderstand that factor and its impact on business.
- Includeanin-textcitationandreferencelistforeachentryaccordingtocurrentAPAstyle referencing formatting.
Note:Foryourfirstentry(Module4Political),pleasealsoincludeabriefintroductionaboutyou, your studies, and include an image of yourself.
YoucanuseeitherofthefollowingforfreetocreateyourLearningLog:
- Canva-https://canva.com/
- Prezi-https://prezi.com/
- Padlet-https://padlet.com/
- Wix-https://wix.com/
- WordPress-https://wordpress.com/
YouarerequiredtosaveeachweeklylearninglogentryinaPDFformatandsubmitittoMyLearn. Refer to theSubmission Instructionsfor more details.
Readtheassessmentrubric,whichisanevaluationguidewithcriteriaforgradingyourassessment. This will indicate what features a successful learning log should exhibit.
Referencing
It is essential that you use current APA style for citing and referencing the sources that you use. PleaseseemoreinformationoncitingandreferencingguidelinesontheAcademicSkillswebpage.
AssessmentSupport
Forarangeofadditionalresourcesandsupporttohelpyoucompleteyourassessment,please consult theStudy Supportpage on the Student Hub.
AcademicIntegrity
Allstudentsare responsible forensuringthatallworksubmittedistheirown,isacademicallywritten andappropriatelyreferencedfollowingtheAcademicWritingGuide.Studentsneedtohavereadand be aware of the Torrens University AustraliaAcademic Integrity Policy and Academic IntegrityProcedureandsubsequentpenaltiesforacademicmisconduct.Formoreinformation,pleasereferto theAcademic Integrityguidelines.
Students must also keep all required evidence in making an assessment; a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
SubmissionInstructions
From Modules 4 9 inclusively, submit aPDF versionof your weekly learning log entries via theAssessments>Briefs and Submissionlink in themainnavigationmenu of theBIZ202 The Business Environment.Therearesixseparatesubmissionsto bemadeinMyLearn.Each documentshouldbe named as follows:
SubjectCode_LastName_FirstNameInitial_A2_M4_Learning_Log.pdf SubjectCode_LastName_FirstNameInitial_A2_M5_Learning_Log.pdf SubjectCode_LastName_FirstNameInitial_A2_M6_Learning_Log.pdf SubjectCode_LastName_FirstNameInitial_A2_M7_Learning_Log.pdf SubjectCode_LastName_FirstNameInitial_A2_M8_Learning_Log.pdf SubjectCode_LastName_FirstNameInitial_A2_M9_Learning_Log.pdf
Notethatyourfinalsubmissionneedstoincludeallsixlearninglogsasonedocumentformarking.AfteryourfinalsubmissionbytheendofModule9,yourassessmentwillbegradedbyyourlearning facilitator.
YourmarkedassessmentcanbeviewedinMyLearnwithinthegradingpolicytimeline.Yourlearning facilitator will advise the class when the grades are available to view.
AssessmentDueDatesandLatePenalties
Youcansubmityourassessmentonorbeforetheduedate.
Latepenaltiesapplyforassessmentsthataresubmittedaftertheduedate,unlessanApplicationforAssessment Special Consideration Form has been submittedto your learning facilitator.
ForinformationontheTorrensUniversityAustralialatepenaltiespolicy,pleaseconsulttheAssessment Policy for Higher Education Coursework and ELICOS.
Please consult with your learning facilitator if you need to submit your assessment after the due date.
AssessmentRubric
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AssessmentCriteria |
HighDistinction(Exceptional) 85-100% |
Distinction(Advanced) 75-84% |
Credit(Proficient) 65-74% |
Pass(Functional) 50-64% |
Fail (Yettoachieveminimum standard) 0-49% |
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Knowledge,research, andcriticalthinking |
Thelearninglogentries address the task comprehensivelywitha |
Thelearninglogentries showahighlydeveloped understandingofthelink |
Thelearninglogentries show a developed understanding ofthelink |
Thelearninglogentries showabasicunderstanding of the link between |
Thelearninglogentries show little/no understanding ofthelink |
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sophisticated |
betweenbusinessesand |
betweenbusinessesand |
businessesandtheirmacro |
betweenbusinessesand |
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Percentageforthis |
understandingofthelink |
theirmacroenvironment. |
theirmacroenvironment. |
environment. |
theirmacroenvironment. |
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criterion=40% |
betweenbusinessesand |
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theirmacroenvironment. |
Criticalthinkingskillsare |
Criticalthinkingskillsare |
Criticalthinkingskillsareat |
Criticalthinkingskillsare |
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demonstratedwith |
demonstratedwith |
timesdemonstratedwith |
limited,andbusiness |
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Criticalthinkingskillsare |
substantialevidenceof |
sufficientevidenceof |
someevidenceofresearch |
examplesarenotincluded |
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soundlydemonstratedwith |
researchorenquiryof |
researchorenquiryof |
orenquiryofcurrent |
ormaynotberelevant. |
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exceptionalevidenceof |
currentbusinesseswith |
currentbusinesseswith |
businesseswithafew |
Thereis very limited,orno |
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extensiveresearchor |
reliableandcredible |
somereliableandcredible |
reliableandcredible |
evidenceofcurrent |
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enquiryofcurrent |
resources. |
resources. |
sources. |
businessesincluded.No |
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businesseswithreliableand |
reliableandcredible |
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credibleresources. |
sourcesareprovided. |
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TimeManagementand WeeklySubmissions Percentageforthiscriterion = 15% |
All the six (6) learning log entriesweresubmittedon a weekly basis demonstrating highly effectivetime management skills with up-to-date citations, and references. |
Almost all the six (6) learning log entries were submittedonaweeklybasis demonstrating effective time management skills with up-to-date citations, and references. |
Mostofthesix(6)learning logentriesweresubmitted on a weekly basis demonstrating basic time management skills. |
Someofthesix(6)learning logentriesweresubmitted on a weekly basis demonstratingtheneedto manage time more effectively. |
The six (6) learning log entrieswerenotsubmitted or did not meet the time managementrequirement of weekly submissions. Time management skills needfurtherdevelopment. |
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Evidence ofParticipationandCompletion of Subject Module Resources andActivities
Percentageforthiscriterion = 15% |
The weekly learning log entriesprovidelinks with the module learning resourcesandactivities. Extensive information as appendicesasevidenceof learnersparticipationare provided. |
The weekly learning log entriesprovidelinkswith the module learning resourcesandactivities. Additional information as appendicesasevidenceof learnersparticipationare provided. |
The weekly learning log entriesprovidesomelinks withthemodulelearning resources and activities. Some additional informationasappendices as evidence of learners participationareprovided. |
The weekly learning log entries have limited linkageswiththemodule learning resources and activities. Limitedevidenceof learnersparticipationin thesubjectareprovided. |
The weekly learning log entries have no linkages withthemodulelearning resources and activities. No additional information asappendicesandevidence of learners participation are provided. |
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EffectiveCommunication(Written) Percentageforthiscriterion = 20% |
Communicateseloquently in the learning log, coherently andconcisely in a manner that adheres to the given format. Meaningisalwayseasyto follow. Information is insightful and expertly presented. Discerninglyselectsand preciselyemploys awide |
Communicatescoherently in the learning log and conciselyinamannerthat adheres to the given format.
Meaning is mostly easy to follow.Informationiswell- structuredandsequenced clearly and logically.
Employsaccuratelyawide |
Communicates in a coherent and readable mannerinthelearninglog thatadherestothegiven format.
Meaningismostlyeasyto follow. Information is structuredandsequenced clearly and logically.
Employsaccurately |
Communicatesinamostly readable manner in the learning log that largely adheres to the given format.
Meaningissometimes difficult to follow. Information is not always structuredandsequenced clearly or logically. |
Presentsinformationinthe learning log which is not clearlyorganisedoreasyto follow. Meaning is repeatedly obscuredbyerrorsinthe communicationofideas, including errors in the structureandthelogical sequence that render |
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range of specialised languageandterminology. Thespelling,grammarand punctuation are free from errors. |
range of specialised languageand terminology.
Occasionalminorerrors are present in the spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. |
specialisedlanguageand terminology.
Occasional errors are presentinthespelling, grammar and/or punctuation. |
Employssomespecialised languageandterminology with inaccuracies.
Someerrorsarepresentin the spelling, grammar and/or punctuation. |
informationasunclear and/or illogical. Specialisedlanguageand terminology are inaccurately or rarely employed.
Numerous errors are presentinthespelling, grammar, and/or punctuation. |
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References(CorrectCitation and ReferencingofKeyResources) Percentageforthiscriterion = 10% |
Uses the most recent edition ofAPAreferencing with no errors. |
Uses the most recent edition of APA referencingwithminor errors. |
Uses the most recent edition ofAPAreferencing with some errors. |
Uses the most recent edition of APA referencingbutthereare frequent errors. |
Referencing does not resemblethemostrecent edition of APA or is not included. |
