bus110 - professional practice

Charles Sturt University Subject Outline

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BUS110 - Professional PracticeSession 2 2013Faculty of BusinessSchool of Management and MarketingCSU Study Centre MelbourneInternal ModeSubject Coordinator Belinda Fridey

Subject OverviewWelcome to a new session of study at Charles Sturt University.

This subject is the first of three workplace learning subjects and focuses on providing an orientation tothe business environment. Students will be introduced to the study of business as an integrated whole,thus gaining an understanding of how core business disciplines that will be studied in their degree e.g.management, marketing, human resource management, finance, economics and law, inform businesspractice. It has a particular emphasis on building professional knowledge of working in a businessenvironment and developing employability skills in the areas of communication, team work, problemsolving and self management. Students may have the opportunity to gain practical experience in aprofessional setting as part of this subject.

Your subject coordinatorBelinda Fridey

Teaching staffLecturer Name: Paul Fallon

Email: (mailto:[email protected])[email protected]

The following staff are teaching BUS110 in 201360

CSU Delivery sites

Liz Bracken - Bathurst Louise Lotz - Wagga Jennifer Weller - Albury Diane Kelly - Port Macquarie

CSU Study Centres

Tom Denigan - Sydney

Academic biography

Subject author(s)Liz Bracken Louise Lotz



Jennifer WellerPaul Worsfold

AcknowledgementThis subject has been developed with the support, input and resources of CSU Careers Service staff(past and present). Acknowledgement goes to Paul Worsfold, Career Development Officer who hasprovided links and resources, and comments on the development of this subject.

Learning objectivesBe able to identify personal examples of key employability skills, evaluate where personalskills require development and create a plan of action to show how skills will be developedBe able to discuss the relationship between learning and career and life development; applythis personallyBe able to research, appraise and explain how paid and non-paid work relates to society andthe economyBe able to identify personal career and life choices, go on to develop a strategy to achievethese, begin to apply them and appraise their efficacyBe able to modify personal career and life choices according to changes in personal andenvironmental influences

Assumed knowledgeNo prior knowledge is assumed for this subject.

Graduate attributesThrough a process of evidence-based practice and learning, students will explore, relate to and reflecton their learning about career and working life development. Students will produce a portfolio that isbased on the following capabilities:

Lifelong learning supportive of career goalsThe role of reflective practiceCommunicationTeamworkUnderstand the relationships in work and lifeProblem-solving Self-managementPlanning and organisingLocate and use information effectively to aid personal career developmentUnderstand the relationship between work, society and the economyMake career enhancing decisions

Generic skillsSkills developed as a result of engaging with the learning processes required for BUS 110 includeself-reflection; identifying, describing, practicing and extending career and working life skills;portfolio development and career development.

AttendanceAttendance is required at all scheduled lectures and tutorials.

Contact Procedures

Academic enquiriesAny questions concerning the teaching of this subject can be made by contacting your subjectcoordinator.

Subject Coordinator Belinda Fridey Email [email protected]



Phone To be advised. Fax To be advised. Campus Other Building/Room number To be advised.

Consultation proceduresThe Subject Coordinator will be available for student consultation. The most effective way to contactthe Subject Coordinator is via email or through subject forums. The Subject Coordinator also will beavailable at certain times for phone or face to face consultation and will inform you of their times atthe start of session.

When sending emails, please state the subject code and your name and ID number in the emailtitle/subject. This will avoid your email being treated as SPAM.

The Faculty of Business is committed to staff engaging with their students and students receivingadequate support so that they have the best possible chance of succeeding in their studies. Therefore,students who are not completing assignments or sitting for tests or who are not engaging with thesubject may be contacted by the subject coordinator to discuss their circumstances.

Minimum standards of consultationAccording to the Academic Communication with Students Policy, section 4.1 Minimum Requirements( ), when a student directly contacts ahttp://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/docs/p8.pdfteaching staff member for information, advice and/or support (except in online teaching spaces) theteaching staff member will respond to the request within 3 working days. Section 4.5 Use of OnlineDiscussion and Communication Technologies states that for each subject, the Subject Coordinator willbe expected to set up and/or activate an appropriate asynchronous communication technology andrespond at least once a week to student messages that request information and advice.

The Academic Communication with Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates Policy ( ) states that a Communication Plan, ahttp://csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/docs/n2.pdf

documented agreement between a HDR candidate and his/her supervisory team that establishescommon understandings and expectations of how and when communication will occur during thecandidature will be developed. The Plan should then be reviewed regularly throughout candidature.

Contact proceduresEnquiries regarding the teaching of this subject can be made via email to your lecturer.Lecturer Name: Paul Fallon

Lecturer Email: (mailto:[email protected]) pfallon@ studygroup.com(mailto:[email protected])

Subject Delivery

Class/tutorial times and location: Monday 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMLecture and Tutorial

An extra class will be held during week 3 or 4.

The weekly instruction in this subject will consist of a combined lecture /tutorial lasting up to 4 hourswhich will occur every week. This will cover the main points from each topic.

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Learning, teaching and support strategiesThe study guide for this subject has been written specifically to guide you through the sections (andquestions) of the prescribed textbook relevant to each topic. You should check the Interact Site at least weekly for postings, announcements, lecture informationand other resources that will assist your studies or additional information and resources vital to yoursuccess in the subject. Studying at university does not mean studying alone. Take advantage of collective wisdom and postyour questions to the subject forum. Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session. Information on effective time management is available on the CSU Learning Skills website via thefollowing link: student.csu.edu.au Visit the Learning Skills website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading and notetaking, referencing, effective time management and preparing for exams at: student.csu.edu.au

Library servicesYou can find on the Library Services web site full details of how we can help you find books, articles,Australian and international databases, full-text newspapers and journals, electronic referencecollections as well as links to other libraries and their catalogues: The Library website provides access to print and online material, such as books, reports, journals,articles, dissertations, newspapers, and other reference tools. You will also find guides and assistanceto help you use the Library's resources.

http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/

You can find Library Services on both the CSU website and the SGA library catalogue websiteincluding access to a wide range of electronic books, electronic journals, as well as textbooks availablefor loan in the Melbourne campus library. You can also access reports, journals, articles, dissertations,full text newspapers, and online reference resources (eg. ABS statistics, Australian standards,encyclopaedias, dictionaries), as well as links to other libraries and their catalogues:

All CSU students can access RMIT and other University Libraries for free through the LibrariesAustralia Scheme. Ask at the desk for a brochure.The SGA library catalogue is at the link http://unilinc20.unilinc.edu.au/F?RN=897831490

- CSU Library Services catalogue including online tutorials http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/and video tutorials in research skills, finding articles for assignments, APA referencing and otherstyles, topic analysis, Endnote referencing program and many other online library services to help yousuccessfully complete your assignments for all CSU courses.

- Powerful search engine from National Library of Australia to access many http://trove.nla.gov.au/different online resources on any subject from one search.

Interlibrary Loans are also available to all students from the network of CSU libraries as well asrenewing and extending loans. All CSU students by showing their CSU student card can access RMIT,and other library for freeContact Details for renewing loans, locating books and other information:

SGA Melbourne Library:Marian Lees ? Director, Library Services Ph: (03) 9935 7921 Email: [email protected]

Library Help

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Answers to your frequently asked questions about Library services and resources are available at: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/library/how-to/faq/

Academic learning skills assistanceVisit the learning skills website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading andnote-taking, referencing, and preparing for exams at: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/studserv/learning You may also contact your Study Support Coordinator,Sofia AlbertEmail: [email protected]: (03) 9935 7919 Room: Small Seminar Room (Library, Level 2)

Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your subject lecturer.

Student WorkloadCSU Academic Senate policy states that a standard 8 point subject should require students to spend atotal of between 140-160 hours engaged in learning and assessment activities. This means an averageof 10 to 12 hours each week. This subject complies with this policy.

BUS110 consists of 3 streams. Students in streams 1 and 2 will complete 35 hours of work placementwhilst students in stream 3 will complete alternative activities. Please refer to 'assessment information'for further explanation of the requirements for this subject.

You should check the Interact Site at least weekly for postings, announcements, lecture informationand other resources that will assist your studies or additional information and resources vital to yoursuccess in the subject.

Studying at university does not mean studying alone. Take advantage of collective wisdom and postyour questions to the subject forum.

Use the subject schedule to plan your studies over the session.

Information on effective time management is available on the CSU Learning Skills website via thefollowing link: student.csu.edu.au

Visit the Learning Skills website for advice about assignment preparation, academic reading and notetaking, referencing, effective time management and preparing for exams at: student.csu.edu.au

You can also contact an adviser through Student Central on the following number: 1800 275 278 (or+61 2 6933 7507 from outside Australia).

Queries regarding the content of this subject should be directed to your Subject Coordinator.

Subject ContentThis subject has been organised and 'published' online in a modular basis.

You can work through the modules (or topics) sequentially and separately though you will becomeaware that they are interrelated. Your understanding of this interrelatedness will enrich thedevelopment of the subject.

Please note that while there is a schedule for the study of topics, this may be adapted (to some extent)as relevant according to your own needs and progress in the subject.

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Schedule

Session

Week

Week

Commencing

Modules Notes

1 29th JulyIntroduction to BUS110 -Aims, learning outcomesand the reflectivepractitioner portfolio

2 5 August Life-long Learningsupportive of career goals

Tutorials start

3 & 4 12 August The role of reflectivepractice

Communication includingtypes of businesscommunication

ALL STREAMS: Placement Approval Form Due:Monday 12 August

STREAM 1 & 2: Placement Agreement Form Due:Variable: Prior to starting placement

5 19 August Teamwork andrelationships in work andlife

ALL STREAMS: Assignment 1 Due: Monday 19thAugust

6 26 August Problem solving,negotiation andassertiveness

ALL STREAMS: Part A: Portfolio Due: Friday 30thAugust

31 August - 8September Mid tem break

7 9th September Self-management andlearning

8 16thSeptember

Planning andorganisation

9 23rd September Locate and useinformation effectively toaid personal career development

10 30thSeptember

Understand therelationship between work,society and the economy

STREAM 3: Exploration Programme Due: Monday

11 7th October Make career enhancingdecisions and the role ofmentors

ALL STREAMS: Part B: Portfolio Due: Monday

12 14th October ALL STREAMS: Final Action Plan Due: Monday 7thOctober



Session

Week

Week

Commencing

Modules Notes

21st October Examination period begins

There is NO EXAM forthis subject

Residential schoolThere is no residential school for this subject.

Text and Learning Materials

Prescribed text(s)The subject is in the process of having a customised text produced. At the time of this subject outlinepublication the complete details were not yet available. When the complete details are available it willbe posted on Interact. The textbook will be known: Workplace Learning 1 Custom edition (2013), Dwyer. Pearson Australia

In addition, many textbooks on communication skills that will be useful. Some other suggested textsinclude: BSBLED501A (2011). . Business Services Resources.Developing a workplace learning environmentSydney: Pearson Australia. ISBN: 978 1 4425 3876 4Dufrane, D. D. and Lehman, C. M. (2011). (4th ed). USA. CengageBuilding high performance teams.Eunson, B. (2012). Milton, Qld: John Wiley and SonsCommunicating in the 21st Century.Masters, L. A. and Wallace, H. R. (2011). Introducing personal development for life and work.(10th ed). USA: CengagePerlitz, L. (2010). (2nd ed.). NSW: Pearson AustraliaProfessional Business Skills.Summers, J. and Smith, B. (2010). (3rd ed). Milton, Qld: JohnCommunication Skills Handbook. Wiley and Sons

Required reading / resourcesThe notes within the online class modules will provide a range of required or recommendedreading. Websites and other relevant electronic material are indicated. Please also use the CSU CareersService for exercises and information that will contribute to your evidence for yourportfolio. Additional resources may be added and/or recommended during session if necessary.

Recommended reading / resourcesAs above, if there are recommended readings that we believe you may be interested in we will adviseyou during the session.

Assessment Information

Introduction to assessment Please read these notes thoroughly. It is your responsibility to meet the requirements.



It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they understand the assessment regime in this subject.Please read this section carefully; it contains important information regarding the assessments.

The following table summaries the assessments undertaken

Vision board Item 1:

You and your career Item 2:

Investigating careersItem 3:

BUS110 Reflection report Item 4:

Motivation , Communication and ReflectionItem 5:

Please note:

There will be no granting of recognised prior learning (RPL) / “credit” for this subject. Theapproach is rather that this subject will involve you in further reflection, learning,development, and application of university theory to the workplace. This applies to everyoneno matter what his or her level of experience.

Pass RequirementsThe requirements for a pass mark (50-64%) are:

• you have submitted all pieces of work (note 'submission' of assignment work requires students tosubmit a complete assignment); • you have achieved at least a 50% total.

Note that students must submit all assessment tasks to be eligible to pass this subject.

Final grades for this subject are awarded by the Business Faculty Assessment Committee inaccordance with the University's Assessment Regulations. (See current Academic Regulations via

). http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/docs/g1.pdf

GradesGrades above the pass level will be allocated using the following percentages. Note that some scalingof raw marks may be carried out if it is judged that an assessment item turns out to be easier or moredifficult than intended.

High Distinction (85-100%) HDan outstanding level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

Distinction (75-84%) DIa high level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

Credit (65-74%) CRa better than satisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

Pass (50-64%) PSa satisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

Fail (0-49%) FLan unsatisfactory level of achievement in relation to the assessment process.

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Assessment RequirementsStudents will be assessed in subjects on the basis of a combination of norm and criterion referencingwith marks and grades being awarded by a combination of predetermined standards and theperformance of other students in the subject. The subjects that have a satisfactory/unsatisfactorygrading scale will have this clearly identified within the Subject Outline.

For further information please consult the Academic Regulations of the Academic Manual http://www.csu.edu.au/acad_sec/academic-manual/gcontm.htm

PresentationAny presentation requirements are detailed in the respective sections of each assessment item. The following link provides information about planning and presenting written report or essays: http://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support/academic-writing

PlagiarismCharles Sturt University expects that the work of its students and staff will uphold the values ofacademic honesty and integrity. The Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism is located at:

. This is an important resource that will help you understandhttp://student.csu.edu.au/study/plagiarismthese values and apply them in practice. You should familiarise yourself with these requirements andensure that all assessments submitted by you are your own work, have not been submitted elsewhereand comply with the University's requirements for academic integrity.

The University has purchased Turnitin software. This software has two functions, a pre-emptiveeducation function which students may use to check their own work prior to submission, and aplagiarism detection function which academics may use to check the student’s work for impropercitation or potential plagiarism. Use by students is optional and is not a prerequisite for submission.

You are encouraged to check your work for originality prior to submission. You can register withTurnitin to create a Student Account under the CSU Turnitin Licence at

. Further information on how to use Turnitin is providedhttp://www.turnitin.com/login_page.aspwithin the Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism: .http://student.csu.edu.au/study/plagiarism/checking

CollaborationYour assignments should be your own work. You are not required to, nor permitted, to collaboratewith others in the preparation of your assignments.

ExtensionsIn order to ensure that students who hand their assignments in on time are not disadvantaged, and toenable the lecturer to comply with the requirement to return assignments to the class within 21 days,the following rules about extensions will be strictly enforced:

Extensions cannot be granted for on-line tests, as these have to be done within a specific timeframe, after which the answers are released to the class automatically.Computer problems (such as the speed of your computer) and normal work-related pressuresand family commitments do constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions.notIf it becomes obvious that you are not going to be able to submit an assignment on timebecause of an unavoidable problem, you must submit your request for an extension to theSubject Coordinator in writing with evidence (email or post) prior to the due date.Requests for extensions will not be granted on or after the due date so you must make surethat any extension is requested prior to the day on which the assignment is due.You are expected to do all you can to meet assignment deadlines. Work and family-relatedpressures do not normally constitute sufficient reasons for the granting of extensions orincomplete grades.

If you apply for an extension, you will be asked to email your lecturer what you have done on the assignment so far.

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You must be able to provide (such as a certificate from a doctor ordocumentary evidencecounsellor) justifying the need for an extension as soon as practicable - but please note that ifthe circumstances giving rise to the request for an extension arise on a day when you cannotget documentary evidence, you must still apply for the extension before the due date andsubmit the documentary evidence afterwards.Given the tight deadlines involved in returning assignments to students and putting feedbackon Interact, the maximum extension that will be granted is seven (7) days from the due date.

Assignments received more than 10 days after the due date will not be marked. Items received late willbe penalised at 10% of the mark available for the assessment item per day it is late (see below).

Note that for purposes of measuring lateness, the 'day' begins just after 00.00 hrs - so an assignmentreceived after midnight of the due date will be penalised 10% for lateness. This rule will be applied toall students uniformly.

Online SubmissionAssignments should be submitted through TurnItIn as well as hard copy. TurnItIn password details forthis subject will be given by your lecturer. TurnItIn does not accept Excel files.

Postal SubmissionNot allowed

Hand Delivered SubmissionIt is recommended that your name and your student number be included in the header or footer ofevery page of any assignment.

Charles Sturt University has a centralised assignment receipt centre located at reception. Allassignments should be accompanied by a completed assignment cover sheet. Level 3, Reception onlyaccepts assignments up to 5pm each week day.

You will have the assignment receipt handed to you stamped and signed; this must be kept as proof ofsubmission.

Faxed / Emailed AssignmentsThe Faculty of Business does accept faxed or emailed assessment tasks under any circumstances.not

Penalties for Late SubmissionIf you are unable to submit your assignment on time, you must contact your subject coordinator beforethe due date, giving cogent reasons for the delay. Assignments submitted late with no valid reason willlose marks.

The penalty for late submission of an assignment without obtaining the subject coordinator's approvalfor an extension will be 10% deduction per day (including weekends) of the maximum marks allocatedfor the assignment, i.e. 1 day late - 10% deduction; 2 days late - 20% deduction.

For example, for an assignment worth 20 marks, the calculations depending on the penalty given areas follows:

Marks received (before penalty) 18 marksLess 1 day late penalty 2 marksStudent's final mark 16 marks Marks received (before penalty) 18 marks



Less 2 day late penalty 4 marksStudent's final mark 14 marks

ResubmissionThis subject does not offer the possibility of resubmission of assignments.

Assignment ReturnYou should normally expect your marked assignment to be despatched/returned to you within threeweeks of the due date, if your assignment was submitted on time. If an assignment is submitted ontime but not returned by the return date, you should make enquiries in the first instance to the subjectlecturer. If the subject lecturer is not available, contact Reception.

FeedbackEach assessment item that is returned will be given a numerical mark and written feedback based onthe marking criteria.

Sample exam paperThere is no examination for this subject.

Assessment ItemsItem number Title Type Value Due date* Return date**

1 Vision board Assignment 10% 19-Aug-2013 09-Sep-2013

2 You and your career workbook Assignment 30% 30-Aug-2013 20-Sep-2013

3 Investigating careers Assignment 30% 20-Sep-2013 11-Oct-2013

4 BUS110 Reflection Report Assignment 10% 11-Oct-2013 01-Nov-2013

5 Motivation, communication and reflection Assignment 20% 18-Oct-2013 -

* due date is the last date for assessment items to be received at the University

** applies only to assessment items submitted by the due date

Assessment item 1Vision board

Value: 10% Due date: 19-Aug-2013

Return date: 09-Sep-2013 Length: Variable

Submission method optionsHand delivery (option applies to Internal only)

Task

Part 1: Create a Vision Board (5 marks)

Develop a vision board (see Interact resources for more information regarding vision boards).

Step instructions 1. Collect pictures (this may include words or phrases) that appeal to you. You can choose to work in aphysical or digital format which means you may submit either an electronic version compiled with



online sourced pictures or do it the traditional way with a cardboard poster and magazines. 2. Size and sort pictures; 3. Arrange them in a collage. If you are using digital media, then paste the pictures into a worddocument. If using a poster board then glue the pictures to the poster board.

The key to doing this is don’t over think the process. Treat this activity like fun (think back to craft inschool). It is about developing something that appeals to your senses. If you find a picture you like ora picture that evokes some kind of positive emotion just put it aside (if it's a digital image copy andpaste it into a dedicated document or if its a magazine cut it out and keep in together with others youfind). If you don’t know where to start buy a magazine that you would like to read (celebrity gossip,sport, gardening, cooking, technology, world news, photography, national geographic, Time…anything) or Google images using a term that appeals to you (beaches, gourmet food, extreme sports,jewelry, snow, stock exchange, tattoos, fast cars, animals… anything). Words are also good or youmight like to use a saying that means something to you.

You may submit either an electronic version compiled with online sourced pictures or do it thetraditional way with a cardboard poster and magazines.

Part 2: Discuss your Vision Board (5 marks)

Discuss your vision board. Highlight the themes that came out and the main goals you see yourselfwanting to achieve in the future. Comment on what you thought of the activity - did somethingsurprise you about your vision board when you saw it finished? Was it enjoyable? Did it cause you tothink about your future? This should be between 250-500 words.

Rationale

The purpose of this assignment is to create a platform to evaluate the following learning objectives:

• Be able to discuss the relationship between learning and career and life development; apply thispersonally

Marking criteria

The marking criteria sheet can be found in the resources folder on Interact.

Requirements

The written component of this need to be submitted in a word format. If submitting a physical poster asnap shot of this needs to be included in your submission.

Assessment item 2You and your career workbook

Value: 30% Due date: 30-Aug-2013

Return date: 20-Sep-2013 Length: Variable

Submission method optionsHand delivery (option applies to Internal only) Alternative submission method



Task

You are required to complete all FIVE parts of the 'You and your career' workbook. This will be givento you in a workbook format which will be available on Interact under assignment resources.

An electronic version of this workbook can be viewed and downloaded from:

www.graduateopportunities.com/free-downloads/your-career-you/(http://www.graduateopportunities.com/free-downloads/your-career-you/)

Rationale


• Be able to identify personal examples of key employability skills, evaluate where personal skillsrequire development and create a plan of action to show how skills will be developed • Be able to discuss the relationship between learning and career and life development; apply thispersonally • Be able to identify personal career and life choices, go on to develop a strategy to achieve these,begin to apply them and appraise their efficacy

Marking criteria


Presentation

Complete workbook

Assessment item 3Investigating careers

Value: 30% Due date: 20-Sep-2013

Return date: 11-Oct-2013 Length: 2,000 words

Submission method optionsHand delivery (option applies to Internal only)

Task

Part 1: Find paid work that interests you (20 marks)

The purpose of this exercise is to help you to think more deeply about what you might like to do for acareer. Most of you will have a number of careers over the course of your working life but wherewould you like to start?

Step 1. Go to the ‘My Future’ website www.myfuture.edu.au/en.aspx(http://www.myfuture.edu.au/en.aspx )

Step 2. Open the ‘The Facts’ window. Go to the ‘Occupation Video Search’ link.

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Step 3. Select videos from the site that interest you. THREE types of paid work

Step 4. Using these videos along with other supplementary research, answer all the followingquestions:

• Description of the work; • What in particular attracted you to this work? • What training/education is required to apply for this type of work? • Approximate size of the industry in A) your state? B) Australia? C) Globally? • Starting income? • Likely income with 10 years experience? • Where you usually do this work (anywhere, major cities, capital cities)? • What types of employer you are likely to have (yourself, government, private industry etc); • Emerging trends in the occupation A) how did the industry start? B) How has the industry changed?C) Based on evidence, how is it likely to change into the future?) • What does this industry bring to society? • What does this industry bring to the economy? • Related jobs and/or careers - where could the skills from this work lead you?

Part 2: Find non-paid work that interests you (10 marks)

The purpose of this exercise is to help you to think more deeply about how non-paid work relates tosociety and the economy. Some of you will choose to give something back at some stage of your life,so where would that be?

You can choose anything you like from volunteering work to charities.

Using of your choice along with other supplementary research, answerONE type of non-paid workall the following questions:

• Where would you look to find this non-paid work? • Description of the non-paid work; • What in particular attracted you to this non-paid work? • What training/education is required to apply for a non-paid work in this field; • Approximate size of this field of non-paid work in A) your state? B) Australia? C) Globally? • Where you usually do this work? Anywhere? Rural? Regional? Major cities? Capital cities? • What types of employer you are likely to have? Yourself? Government? Private industry? All ofthese? • What does this field bring to society? • What does this field bring to the economy? • Emerging trends in the occupation A) how did the field start? B) How has the field changed? C)Based on evidence, how is it likely to change into the future?) • Related jobs and/or careers - where could the skills from this non-paid work job lead you?

You will need to research on various sites to find some of this information.

Rationale




• Be able to research, appraise and explain how paid and non-paid work relates to society and theeconomy • Be able to identify personal career and life choices, go on to develop a strategy to achieve these,begin to apply them and appraise their efficacy

Marking criteria


Presentation

Report style

Requirements

You must submit this assignment through Reception in a word document. PDF's will not be acceptedfor marking.

Assessment item 4BUS110 Reflection Report

Value: 10% Due date: 11-Oct-2013

Return date: 01-Nov-2013 Length: 500 words


Task

Part 1: Reflection on your ‘You and your career’ work book

your original personal skills chart from ‘You and Your career’ in Assignment 4.1. Cut and paste

this chart to where you feel you are now. Indicate which skills you think have achieved2. Compareover the course of the semester and which ones you need to improve or undertake moving forward intoBUS220. If you undertook work placement, comment in relation to the skills you learnt over thecourse of your work placement.

Think about: • Have you achieved any improvement? • What went well, and why? • What skills have you used and why were they needed? • What skills would you wish to improve on? • How will you improve on them?

Part 2: Reflection on Subject Learning

Reflect and discuss:



• What did you set out to achieve in BUS110? • What related theory have you drawn on and how did it assist you? • Which assessment did you learn the most from and why? • What was the most important thing you learnt this semester? • What surprised you the most about BUS110?

Rationale

The purpose of this assignment is to create a platform to evaluate the following learning objective:

Be able to identify personal examples of key employability skills, evaluate where personalskills require development and create a plan of action to show how skills will be developedBe able to discuss the relationship between learning and career and life development; applythis personallyBe able to identify personal career and life choices, go on to develop a strategy to achievethese, begin to apply them and appraise their efficacyBe able to modify personal career and life choices according to changes in personal andenvironmental influences

Marking criteria


Presentation

Report style

Requirements

You must submit this assignment through reception in a word document. PDF's will not be acceptedfor marking.

Assessment item 5Motivation, communication and reflection

Value: 20% Due date: 18-Oct-2013

Return date: - Length: 3,500 words


Task

Examining important theories relating to work, careers and learning:Motivation,Communication and Reflective Practice

Part 1: Motivation1. Define and explain motivation 2. Explain the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation



3. Choose three different theories of motivation (such as the Three Needs, Equity, Expectancy or Goalsetting Theories). Explain each of these three theories and then compare and contrast them to eachother.

Part 2: Communication1. Define and explain communication. 2. Investigate the difference between non-verbal and verbal communication. How are they different?What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? 3. Choose three different theories of Communication (such as Lasswell, Shannon and Weaver’smodels, Schramm’s circular model of communication, Berlo’s S-M-C-R model, Dance’s helical spiral,Barnlund’s transactional model or Fougler’s ecological model of communication). Explain each ofthese three theories and then compare and contrast them to each other.

Part 3: Reflective practice1. Define and explain Reflective Practice. What is purpose of reflection? What are the features ofreflective writing? 2. Define and explain Kolb’s theory of learning. Discuss how reflective writing fits with this theory.

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• Be able to discuss the relationship between learning and career and life development; apply thispersonally

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