ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF Subject Code and Title
MGT602 Business Decision Analytics Assessment
Research Analysis Report Individual/Group
Individual reflection Length
Business report up to 2,000 words; 

Learning Outcomes
a) Select and evaluate the usefulness of a range of decision-making tools and reflect on your decision-making styles and contrast with other styles to determine the respective levels of rationality and intuition utilised
b) Compare, contrast and critically evaluate sources of data as influences for decision-making in a range of business contexts
c) Examine and evaluate decision-making systems and techniques to engage group decisions and analyse how these can enhance sustainable outcomes
d) Critically examine emerging tools and technologies for decision making Submission
For regular class (12 Weeks Duration):
By 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 6.1 (week 11)
For intensive class (6 Weeks Duration):
By 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 6.1 (week 6) Weighting
40%
Total Marks
40 marks
Context:
Workplaces today are changing rapidly in parallel with rapid advances in technology and means of communication with teams separated by distance and time. We need to take into account not only time and space, but other elements of diversity to collaborate effectively for organisational outcomes. In such complex environments much can be learned by observing and analysing the decision-making process of business managers. This task requires you to select a decision you have observed in the work place that addresses the assessment topic provided and using MGT602 theory gained from Modules 1-6 on Blackboard, undertake a comprehensive critical analysis and evaluation of the decision maker and the decision-making process.
This assessment has been designed to:
Critically reflect on the application of key concepts and theories of MGT602 in the analysis of a decision from your current or previous workplace. In doing so, you MUST consider the meaningful work challenge or topic provided to you by the Learning Facilitator that you were involved in, or observed another person or persons make. If you do not have previous workplace management experience, then you must analyse the group decision-making
processes undertaken by your team in Assessment task 2.
In successfully completing this assessment task you are to:
▪ Reflect on a business issue as provided by your learning facilitator in which you have had personal experience. Evaluate the sources of data, and the use of data analytics to identify trends/ patterns that form the evidence for the decision-maker.
▪ Utilise appropriate visualisation of the decision-making process, and analytics to support the decision making;
▪ Select between three decision-making models and concepts from within the subject modules and show their application in analyzing the decision. Evaluate how the decision would be the same/ different by using different theories or concepts.
▪ Present the findings of your results in a business style report that includes clear headings to guide the reader and visualisation of the data sources/trends/ patterns, and is underpinned with evidence from relevant contemporary literature.
▪ Reference according to the APA reference style guide. These references MUST include references discussed and utilized in class plus any other appropriate and relevant references you have encountered in your research.
PLEASE NOTE: It is highly recommended that you discuss the selected decision with your learning facilitator to ensure efficacy of the assessment task.
Report format
1. Executive Summary: 150 words maximum. The executive summary is a summation of the report. Included are the case being analysed; the data and evidence collected; the theories used and associated conclusion; and the overall findings.
2. Table of contents.
3. Introduction: 200 words maximum. The introduction will present the reader with a clear and concise understanding of the following: 1. What is the report about; 2. What theories will be used; 3 Your concise conclusion; and 4 The structure of the submission
4. Analysis and evaluation: 1600 words maximum. In this section you will reflect on your experience of the topic provided by your learning facilitator. As part of the personal reflection, you will analyse and evaluate at least three decision-making processes or models using selected theories and concepts from MGT602 modules and critique your experience of these processes and theories..
5. Conclusion: 200 words maximum. In this section you will provide a concise summation of your analysis and conclusion(s).
6. References: A minimum of 10 academic references are required from seminal sources and books. Referencing must be APA style. These references MUST include
references discussed and utilized in class plus any other appropriate and relevant references you have encountered in your research. For referencing information refer to: http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
7. Appendix: If required.
8. NOTE: This submission is to be presented in report format. Any tables prepared may be included in the body of the report but must be clearly and concisely discussed as part of the analysis. Alternatively, the table should be identified and discussed in the text/body and included in an appendix.
MGT602 Assessment 3 Submission Process
▪ Submit your MGT602 Assessment 3 via Blackboard and the Assessments Tab by Sunday of Teaching Session 11 before 23.55hrs AEST/AEDT.
▪ Please make sure to submit ONE Microsoft WORD Document (.doc OR .docx). PDF Submissions will NOT be accepted.
▪ Please make sure to insert page numbers.
▪ You must identify each section of the report with the headings which are listed in the table of contents.
▪ Any cover sheet and References are not included in the word count. Nor are the Executive Summary, Table of Contents or Appendix.
▪ Only the current APA style is used for citing and referencing. More information on referencing is at http://library.laureate.net.au/research_skills/referencing
▪ Please make sure to review the provided marking rubric at the end of this document for your information.
Grading Rubric Assessment 3 Weighting 40%
Assessment Criteria
Fail (Unacceptable)
0-49%
Pass (Functional)
50-64%
Credit (Proficient) 65-74%
Distinction (Advanced) 75 -84%
High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100%
Critically reflect on the key themes for this subject: individual, group decision-making and business analytics, and reduction of bias for more effective business decision-making. (25% -10 marks)
Little or no authentic personal reflection on individual, group and business decision-making and the use of analytics for organisations. No, or limited reflection on bias
Some personal reflection on individual, group and business decision-making and the use of analytics in organisational decision-making is evident, Some reflection on bias is evident.
A clearly authentic personal reflection on individual, group and business decision-making and the use of analytics is evident, with clear links to the influence of bias on decision making.
Comprehensive reflection on individual, group and business decision-making and the use of analytics, with clear links to the influence of bias on decision-making.
Comprehensive and sophisticated reflection on individual, group and business decision-making and the use of analytics is evident, including implication of bias and blind spots for decision-making.
2. Examine and analyse at least three decision-making tools and technologies to demonstrate their application in the workplace. (25%- 10 marks)
Little or no reference made to conceptual frameworks and explicit decision-making tools and technologies.
Basic coverage of at least three decision-making tools and technologies, with reference to conceptual frameworks, data analytics and their workplace application.
Clear analysis and comparison of at least three decision making tools and technologies, with reference to conceptual frameworks, data analytics and their workplace application.
Well-developed analysis and comparison of at least three decision-making tools and technologies, with reference to conceptual frameworks, data analytics and their
Sophisticated analysis of at least three decision-making tools and technologies, with reference to conceptual frameworks, data analytics and their workplace application.
3.Prepare a business style report with clear headings and visual interpretation and presentation of data trends/ patterns (25%- 10 marks)
Report lacks logical coherence and clear structure Limited data analysis and no visual representation of data.
Report has basic logical flow and structure. Basic concepts and analysis are explained Attempts basic visual representation of data
Report has a clear logical flow and structure. Clear expression of concepts and analysis. Adequate visual representation of d
Report has a strong logical flow and structure. Accurate Executive Summary. Conclusion accurately captures key learning. Clear visual representation of data trends/ patterns
Excellent logic and structure. Concise, accurate Executive Summary Conclusion accurately captures deep learning and insights. Creative and engaging visual representation of data trends/ patterns.
4.Support your argument with relevant contemporary literature including major resources from within the subject modules. (25%- 10 marks)
No, or few references from within subject learning resources. Many errors in text citations and reference list according to APA referencing guidelines
Makes some attempt to use relevant references from within subject learning resources. Several major and minor errors in text citations and reference list according to APA referencing guidelines.
References support an adequate argument and application of major concepts from within subject learning resources. Several minor errors in text citations and reference list according to APA referencing guidelines.
References support a mostly comprehensive argument and application of major concepts from within subject learning resources. Strong level of accuracy of intext citations and reference list according to APA style guide; minor errors.
Sophisticated references support comprehensive argument and application of major concepts from within subject learning resources. High level of accuracy of in-text citations and reference list according to APA style guidelines.