BM107-3-2 SPCY Individual Assignment

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This assignment requires you to draw on several areas of study within the module. You are
expected to demonstrate and will be evaluated on the following Learning Outcomes:

CLO1 Evaluate the key concepts and theories in social psychology (C4, Class Test
PLO2)
CLO2 Discuss the application of social psychological theories in human Group
resource management (A2, PLO5) Presentation
CLO3 Integrate social psychological theories and research to explain Individual
group interaction in human resource management (A4, PLO8) Assignment

Individual Assignment (50%)

Question Vs Taxonomy
Question
Affective Level
No.
Topic 1 2 3 4 5 6 PLO
SQ SQ SQ SQ SQ SQ
1 Integrate social psychological
theories and research to explain
100% 8
group interaction in human
resource management (A4, PLO8)
Total 100%

A. ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

In this assignment, you will need to write a report on harassment within the workplace. You may
choose any kind of harassment to discuss.

In your report, please include:

 Description/explanation of the type of harassment chosen

 How does this harassment occur? Why do they occur? What are the consequences for
the workplace? What are the consequences for the staff?
 How can you reduce or eliminate such interactions? How can you teach better
interactions instead?
 What can social psychology inform regarding these interactions? Can knowledge
from social psychology be used to prevent these negative behaviours?

You will need to have at least TEN (10) verified sources in your write up to support your
writing. Strictly no WIKIPEDIA or unverified sources. All references should be from reliable
sources and within the past TEN (10) years.

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B. SUBMISSION
 Due Date: Week 13, 9 February, Friday, 5 pm. (TBC)
 APA Format Referencing inclusive of in-text citation
 Times New Roman 12
 Word count: 2,500 words
 Spacing 1.5
 Submission via Moodle

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C. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The Individual Assignment will include the following criteria: -

Total
Category Scoring Criteria Points Score
Organization The flow of the report is well- 5
organized.
(20 points)
The report is clear and concise. 5
The report appropriately cites 5
requisite number of references.
High-level referencing skills 5
consistently applied.
Knowledge & Understanding The report shows full grasp and 20
understanding of the material.
(40 points)
The report highlights key ideas 20
and concludes with a strong final
statement.
Evidence Arguments are supported with 10
(30 points) credible sources/ evidence.
Reveals high degree of critical 20
thinking and synthesis of
information.
Grammar and Mechanics The report is free of distracting 10
(10 points) spelling, punctuation, and
grammatical errors.
Score Total Points 100

Total marks will be weighted to 50%.

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D. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATION

Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines:

Grade Description of performance level

75% – 100% Ideas presented are coherent and convincing, based on reflective reading &
research. Viewpoints are supported with valid explanation and good reasoning.
Shows understanding, thought and reflection of subject matter. Clear link
between the theory in relation to practical implementation in real life. Creative
in write up and good usage of info- graphic pictures. Accuracy in vocabulary,
minor grammatical errors or spelling mistakes. Good referencing.

65% – 74% Sufficient points raised, valid explanations provided. Viewpoints presented are
adequate, creatively with relevant pictures and selected research. There is
sufficient understanding of subject matter, supported with relevant points for
application in real life. Some grammatical and spelling mistakes. Referencing
fulfils minimum standards.

50% – 64% Basic requirements fulfilled with some understanding of subject and clarity in
the poster. Basic examples used to illustrate points. Some viewpoints provided;
some explanations may be unclear or unhelpful in clarifying points. Pictures
may not be relevant to the topic related. Limited citation of sources. Some
grammatical and spelling mistakes. Minimal referencing of sources.

Below 50% No understanding of the subject matter and failure to address the needs of the
question. Points are off-topic and are not related to real life application. No
understanding of the theory. Did not use any relevant pictures to the topic.
Numerous grammatical and spelling mistakes. Very weak referencing.

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