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DEGREE COURSEWORK - Question

Year Subject Weight age Regulations
A. Late Submission A 10% deduction per day of total coursework marks (excluding weekends and public holidays). Late submission between 5 to 10 days, results in a 50% deduction of total coursework marks. Late submission past 10 days results in an automatic 0% for coursework and the student will be barred from the final examination.

2013

MONTH

JUNE AUGUST 2013 12th July 2013 12th July 2013

BUSINESS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS 25% - Individual Assignment Submission 20% - Group Presentation Date 5% - Participation

B. Deliverables Students must submit all materials supporting their coursework listed in the deliverable section. Please make sure that you are aware of the rules concerning plagiarism. If you are unclear about them, please consult your program coordinator/lecturer.
Plagiarism is presenting somebody elses work as your own. It includes: copying information directly from the Web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another students coursework; stealing coursework from another student and submitting it as your own. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the procedures set down by the university/college.

The coursework should exhibit formal research skills i.e. with a table of content, proper citations, references, and appendixes. The coursework write up must be able to demonstrate critical analysis and application of both theory and practical issues. Student may include additional relevant data/information apart from the proposed guidelines in conjunction to your research. Additional marks will be awarded for such attempt. Word limit for individual assignment is 2500 words. You should bind your coursework with the coursework cover as the 1st page. Page 1 of 10 I-Station Solutions Sdn Bhd

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Learning Management System You should attach a softcopy of the assignment in a CD together with the assignment.

All written reports MUST be submitted for similarity checks to Turnitin. Enrollment password : busgov Class ID : 6551346

COURSEWORK QUESTION
Part A Individual Write Up (25%) QUESTION Comment on the recent dramatic fall in Malaysia's world corruption ranking. Critically evaluate the roles of government, business and society in overcoming the problem of corruption. (100 marks) Part B Group Presentation (20%) In a group of 4 or 5, form a presentation on the following question. The duration for presentation will be 15 20 minutes. QUESTION Do animals have rights ? Discuss the duties government, business and society have towards animals. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA find and use relevant references and data; the extent to which you use and apply logical, insightful and convincing analysis to the question; the structure and effectiveness of arguments deployed and their presentation; the correct sourcing of material and the quality of referencing in your bibliography.

Part C Participation (5%)

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MARKING SCHEME FOR INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT

SUBJECT SUBJECT CODE PROGRAMME STUDENT NAME

: Business Government Relations : BUS 4594 : __________________________ : __________________________

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Assessment Criteria Part 1: Introduction (10%) Comment on the status of corruption in Malaysia

Marks Alloted

Marks Awarded

Learning Management System Grading criteria 8-10 % - The introduction is excellent, clear and appropriate to the main issue. 6-7% 10 % - The introduction is good, clear and appropriate to the main issue. 4- 5% - The introduction is adequate and reasonable to the main issue. 2-3% - The introduction is weak with limited points relevant to the main issue. 0-1% - The introduction is very weak with little or not relevant to the main issue.

Part 2 : Content (40%) Evaluate the importance of the roles played by government, corporate and society in overcoming corruption. Grading criteria
36 - 40% -Outstanding work. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding related to the question. 31 - 35% - Excellent work. Thorough knowledge and understanding. 25% - 30% -Good work. Provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding. 20%- 24% - Acceptable knowledge and understanding. 15% - 19% -provides basic knowledge and understanding. Much discussion is irrelevant. 10% - 14 % -provides poor knowledge and understanding. Much discussion is irrelevant. < 9% - fails to demonstrate understanding or knowledge of the issues discussed. Vast use of irrelevant discussion.

40%

Part 3 : Critical evaluation (20%) Grading criteria 18-20%

- Evidence of thorough critical evaluation with evidence from wide reading. Effective use of source material. 15 % - 17% -Evidence of good critical appreciation and evaluation. Discussions are supported with evidence. Shows wide reading. 12% - 14% Evidence of adequate critical appreciation and evaluation. Most of the discussions are supported with evidence. Adequate use of source material. 10%-11% Evidence of a general critical stance. Fair use of material to support the discussions. Relevant material and accurate referencing. 8 % - 9% Evidence of limited critical evaluation in some areas, with some limited sources. 5% - 7% Little evidence of critical evaluation. 0% - 5% Very littleupdate: or no evidence of critical evaluation. Last 10 July 2013

20%

Part 4 : Use of material (20%) Grading criteria

18 % - 20%

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GROUP PRESENTATION MARKING SCHEME

SUBJECT SUBJECT CODE PROGRAMME STUDENT NAME

: Business Government Relations : BUS 4594 : __________________________ : __________________________

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Learning Management System Alloted 1 Appearance and Introduction - attire - self introduction/introduction of topic or area presented Criteria for appearance 2% - Formal and appropriate attire 1% - Informal and Inappropriate attire Criteria for Self / Topic Introduction 3% - Introduction gets full attention of the audience and clearly states the specific purpose of the presentation 2% - Introduction gets fair attention of the audience and clearly states the specific purpose of the presentation 1% - Introduction gets poor attention of the audience and clearly states the specific purpose of the presentation 2 Presentation material / audio-visual aids used - colour and pattern of powerpoint slides - topics, titles and sub-titles clearly written - clarity of content (design and font size) Criteria 17% - 20% (Excellent) Colours and patterns creatively enhance readability. Layout creatively enhances information. All graphics are creative, engaging and enhance text. All titles and subtitles are clear and enhance readability. All text is clear and readable. Well written and well organized with no grammar or spelling errors. 14% - 16% (Good) Colours and patterns enhance readability. Layout enhances information. All graphics are engaging and enhance text. All titles and subtitles are clear and enhance readability. All text is clear and readable. Clearly written and organized with least grammar or spelling errors. 11% - 13% (Satisfactory) Colours and patterns supports readability. Layout is balanced and uncluttered. Graphics enhance text. Most titles and subtitles are clear and enhance readability. Most text is clear and readable. Adequately written, clear and easy to follow. Little errors. 8% - 10% (Fair) Colours and patterns fairly supports readability. Layout is uncluttered. Graphics fairly enhance text. Few titles and subtitles are clear and enhance readability. Some text is clear and readable. Fairly written and can be followed. Some grammar and spelling errors. 0% - 7% (Poor) Last update: 10 July 2013 I-Station Solutions Sdn Bhd Awarded

5%

20%

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Learning Management System Colours and patterns detracts from reading. Layout is cluttered. Graphics do not enhance text. Very few / no titles and subtitles are clear and enhance readability. Most of the text is unclear and not readable. Poorly written and hard to follow. A lot of grammar and spelling errors. 2 Content - relevance to the topic - critical analysis - evidence to support the discussion Criteria Grading Criteria 30%-40% - Excellent. Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding. 25%-29% -Good work. Provides comprehensive knowledge and understanding. 20% - 24% - provides adequate knowledge and understanding. Clear discussion. Some of the discussion is supported with evidence. 15% - 19% - provides basic knowledge and understanding. Lack of evidence. 10% - 14 % - provides very poor knowledge and understanding. Much discussion is irrelevant. < 10% - fails to demonstrate understanding or knowledge of the issues discussed. Vast use of irrelevant discussion. Audibility Criteria 5% Volume is loud and clear enough to be heard by all audience throughout the presentation. Clear, correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience can hear presentation. 4% Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience throughout the presentation. Pronounces most words correctly. Mostly clear, correct, precise pronunciation of terms. 3% Volume is low and cannot be heard by all audience. Not clear. Audience have difficulty in understanding the presentation. Some errors in pronunciation. 1% - 2% Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms and speaks too soft to be heard by audience. Difficult for students in the back of class to Last update: 10 July 2013 I-Station Solutions Sdn Bhd

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5%

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Learning Management System hear. Presentation and Organization Criteria 8% - 10% Main points are well structured and clearly organized. Enhances understanding and able to effectively keep the audience engaged. 6% - 7% Main points are evident but the organizational structure need to developed. Able to keep the audience engaged most of the time. 4%-5% Main points are difficult to be identified. Unable to keep the audience engaged. Audience have difficulty understanding the presentation. 1% - 3% Main points are not developed at all. Unable to keep the audience engaged. Audience cannot understand the presentation. 5 Non-verbal Communication Criteria 8% - 10% Student stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Student maintains eye contact with audience and seldom returns to notes. Able to explain the main points clearly and effectively. 6% - 7% Student stands up straight and looks relaxed. Student maintains eye contact most of time but frequently returns to notes. 4%-5% Student sometimes stand up straight. Student occasionally uses eye contact but still reads most of the report. 1% - 3% Student looks nervous, slouches/ or does not look at audience during the presentation. Student reads all the report with no eye contact. Participation Criteria 5% Student is able to accurately answer almost all questions posed by classmates about the topic. 4% Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by classmates about the topic 3% Last update: 10 July 2013 I-Station Solutions Sdn Bhd Page 8 of 10 10%

10%

5%

Learning Management System Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by classmates about the topic. 1% - 2% Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by classmates about the topic. Teamwork - based on peer evaluation Criteria 5% Almost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Tries to keep people working well together. 4% Usually listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Does not cause "waves" in the group. 3% Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group but sometimes is not a good team member. 1% - 2% Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others in the group. Often is not a good team member. TOTAL Converted to 100% 20% 5%

Marking Scheme for Class Participation (5%)

Criteria 4
Attendance / Promptness Student has consistent attendance in class and comes to class on time

3
Student has mostly consistent attendance in class and usually comes to class on time.

2
Student has some absences from class and/or is not always on time.

1
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Score

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Learning Management System Level Of Engagement In Class Listening Skills Student always contributes to class in a positive way. Student always listens when others talk in groups and in class. Student always follows school and class rules and procedures. Always submits class exercises on time Student is always prepared for class with notes, and required materials. Student mostly contributes to class in a positive way. Student listens when others talk, both in groups and in class. Student usually follows school and class rules and procedures. Usually submits class exercises on time. Student is usually prepared for class with notes and required materials. Student sometimes contributes to class in a positive way. Student does not listen when others talk, both in groups and in class. Student sometimes displays disruptive behavior during class. Sometimes submits class exercises on time. Student is sometimes prepared for class with assignments and required materials. Student rarely contributes to class in a positive way. Student does not listen when others talk. Student interrupts when others speak. Student usually displays disruptive behavior during class. Never submits class exercises on time. Student is rarely prepared for class with assignments and required materials.

Behavior

Preparation

Total Score Converted to

20% 5%

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