Assessment item 1 Journal Value: 15% Due date: 01-Aprilr-2016 Return date: 19-Apr-2016 Length: 400 – 500 words excluding reference list Submission method options Interact2 Journal Task Training is driven by workplace needs. Noe and Winkler (2012) identified 10 forces that may influence working and learning, they are: • Sustainability • Globalisation • Increased value placed on intangible assets and human capital • Focus on link to organisational strategy • Attracting and retaining talent • Customer service and quality emphasis • Changing demographics and diversity of the workforce • Technology • High performance models of work systems • Economic changes Based on your reading of chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook, which one (1) of the above 10 forces do you consider to be the most significant in your current workplace and why? Additional references are not required for this task. Your analysis should be based on Chapters 1 and 2 only and your own critical thought. Rationale This assessment task will enable students to practice their critical thinking skills and, be able to identify and evaluate the environmental forces influencing Australian organisations and their strategic training responses; Marking criteria Criterion Weighting High distinction Distinction-Credit Pass Unsatisfactory Mark Critical analysis 10 Clear, detailed application of critical thought and analysis, logical and well presented arguments Clear, detailed application of critical thought and analysis, but some gaps in the quality of the arguments Discussion shows some evidence of critical thought and analysis, but tends to be descriptive Poor evidence of critical thinking and analysis. Mainly descriptive and, weak arguments Presentation 5 High quality of written expression. The essay has a clear, coherent structure and flow. Some errors in written expression and/or coherence and flow. Several errors in written expression and/or coherence and flow. Poor presentation, with major gaps in the quality of written expression and/or coherence/flow. Total 15 Presentation As this is a Masters level subject, it is assumed that you are familiar with the conventions of academic writing. In terms of requirements specific to this subject, you should observe the following: • Use essay format and avoid dot point in your discussions. Visit this link to find information about academic writing: https://student.csu.edu.au/study/learning-support; • Include a title page that shows the subject code and name, your name and student number, the assignment title/number; • Include a header showing the subject code, assignment number, your name and student number; • Number each page; • Use 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing; • Do not use footnotes, endnotes or appendices. • In-text citations and a reference list (not bibliography) must be provided when referencing information from the textbook; Use the APA system of referencing. A guide on how to reference using this system is provided in the Study tab of your student homepage; Please upload your assignment in Word format, not pdf.
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