BSS057-6 Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship BLK6 1920
Submission
Deadline
Marks and Feedback
Before 10am on:
17/01/2020
20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7)
15 working days after deadline (L6)
10 working days after deadline (block delivery) 03/02/2020
Unit title & code
BSS057-6 Corporate Innovation and
Entrepreneurship BLK6 1920
Assignment number and title
2
Assignment type
WR-Bus
Weighting of assignment
60%
Size or length of assessment
3600 words
Unit learning outcomes
On completion of this unit you should be able to: Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical appreciation of theories and models of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and change management in the context of contemporary organisations. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities Synthesise individual and organisational theoretical perspectives to systematically promote the potential for creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and change in practice.
What am I required to do in this assignment?
The task for the first assignment requires a focus on corporate
innovation and entrepreneurship
You are required to critically evaluate support or barriers to
creativity, innovation and corporate entrepreneurship in a live project or
case study organisation. You
will need to demonstrate a critical appreciation of organisational barriers
to creativity and innovationYou
will need to critically evaluate organisational support for creativity and
innovation In
the context of the allocated live project(s) or case study(ies) you will need
to apply influential academic contributions extended through your independent
readingCritical,
in-depth analysis in context is required leading to clear conclusions and
feasible recommendations for how corporate innovation and entrepreneurship
might be enhanced and sustained.You will write a report of 3600 words.
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)
In order to pass Assessment 2 you
will need to:
·
Demonstrate adequate knowledge, skills, abilities and approaches
necessary to effectively orchestrate organisational systems to promote and sustain
creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and manage change.
·
Synthesise capability across multiple levels to add value and
optimise creativity, innovation and organisational performance.
How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?
We
will be filling this section in together in class on Click or tap to
enter a date. make sure you have
downloaded/printed out the Assignment Brief and bring it to the session with
you.
Here are some of the
requirements we will be discussing in the assignment workshops:
You need to complete the guided learning to
develop your understanding of influential contributorsYou need to extend this through independent
research using quality academic and practitioner sourcesYou will apply theory in practice for
critical, in-depth analysis in the context of the allocated live project and
case studyConsider what are the main conclusions derived
from in-depth analysis?Make feasible recommendations that are
directly actionableYou must use in-text citations throughout to
acknowledge others’ ideas in support of your critical analysisYou must use the Harvard style of referencing.
A random sample of students will be called to attend a viva voce
to check the authenticity of their work
How does this assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled
sessions?
A
flipped classroom approach is used to allow practical application in
scheduled workshops. It is essential
that you complete the guided learning detailed in the unit study guide in
advance of the scheduled classes. In
scheduled sessions you will actively engage in small group discussions and
other activities designed to provide the opportunity for you to reflect on
the potential for creative leadership in yourself and others. Also, in scheduled classes you will engage
in small group discussions to consider how you might address the task through
a critical, in-depth analysis of support and barriers for creativity and
innovation in the context of the live project(s) or case study (ies).
Group
discussions guided by the teaching team will support your understanding of
the integration of theory and practice in relation to climate for creativity
and innovation, creative leadership and the management of change. In this way you will develop an
understanding and critical appreciation of how the integration of theory and
practice in context supports problem solving and decision making to improve
creative and innovative performance in real life organisations.
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page. You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.
Pass
– 40-49%
Pass
– 50-59%
Commendation
– 60-69%
Distinction–
70%+
Analysis
Demonstrates adequate knowledge, skills, abilities and
approaches necessary to effectively orchestrate organisational systems to
promote and sustain creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and manage
change.
Demonstrates good knowledge, skills, abilities and approaches
necessary to effectively orchestrate organisational systems to promote and
sustain creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and manage change. Critical
evaluation of a good range of relevant quality academic and practitioner
sources.
Demonstrates very good knowledge, skills, abilities and
approaches necessary to effectively orchestrate organisational systems to
promote and sustain creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and manage
change. Critical evaluation of a very good range of relevant quality academic
and practitioner sources.
Demonstrates excellent knowledge, skills, abilities and approaches
necessary to effectively orchestrate organisational systems to promote and
sustain creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship and manage change.
Critical evaluation of as excellent range of relevant quality academic and
practitioner sources.
Conclusions
Conclusions are not
clearly derived from analysis through application of theoretical contributors
and experiential learning. Validity
of conclusions is unconvincing.
Conclusions are mainly
derived from analysis through application of theoretical contributors and
experiential learning. Limited and
not entirely convincing.
Conclusions are clearly
derived from in-depth analysis through application of most major theoretical
contributors and experiential learning.
Largely convincing
Conclusions are valid
and clearly derived from in-depth analysis and reflection drawing on
application of major theoretical contributors and experiential learning. Entirely convincing.
Recommendations
Recommendations are
vague. Doubtful feasibility
Recommendations are
reasonably clear and mostly realistic
Clear and appropriate
recommendations. Less comprehensive than for an A grade.
Clear and appropriate
recommendations. Professional applicability.
Presentation and Referencing
Not in report format.
Few citations and a passable bibliography.
Well-structured in
report format, sourced throughout and with an adequate bibliography.
Clearly and concisely
structured in report format, sourced throughout and with a good bibliography.
Clearly and concisely
structured in report format, sourced throughout and with a comprehensive
bibliography