Assessment 1 Information

Subject Code: MBA613

Subject Name: Organisational Change and Innovation
Assessment Title: Paper Clip Project
Assessment Type: Individual Written Project Report
Word Count: 1500 Words (+/-10%)
Weighting: 30 %
Total Marks: 30
Submission: Via Turnitin
Due Date: Week 6, Monday at 11.55pm

Your Task
During this subject so far, you have been exposed to various theories about innovation and creativity.
Being able to apply these concepts in a practical manner is a key outcome of this course.
As part of the online class, you will explore new solutions to a contemporary workplace problem, using
techniques, concepts and theories discussed during the lectures.
You will be given time in class (Week 2-5) to work on your “creative” journey, share reflections with
other students, conduct team-based activities and explore the use of tools.
Based on your in-class participation, you will then write and submit an individual report.
Assessment Description
Your task is to identify a work-related problem you are currently experiencing at work or choose one
below.
You will need to develop new solutions by using techniques, concepts and theories discussed during
the lectures. You should research further to identify tools that will be most suitable for you.
Some suggestions include: Fishbone diagrams, How to statements or levels of abstraction.
The only problem is you are very limited with resources you can use. You have many paper clips,
some paper (different sizes), and coloured pens and a coat hanger.
Some possible work problems:
1. How to speed up marking for MBA613
2. How to encourage people to recycle in their office
3. How to reduce waiting time in a busy café
4. How to improve a washing machine?
5. How to arrange prams during the very busy zoo showtimes.

Assessment Instructions
1. You will need to measure your creativity from
http://higheredbcs.wiley.com/legacy/college/bessant/0470032693/interactive/creative.html?new
window=true and record their results (Week 1)
2. Organise a “Genius Hour” online with a group of students and discuss what activities will need
to be included? What will be your approach? Your creativity test results, your fears, passions,
ideas etc. Some tools you can use include (but not limited to) Brainstorming, Mindmapping,
Storyboarding, Visualisation (Week 2)

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 3. Every week try to create and add to your “creativity pool” (Week 1 to 4) During the lectures you
were given some tools to force you for creative thinking. You may also want to do some further
research and use any tool you like such as Synectic Pinball Machine, Six Thinking Hats or
Checklists. Choose the best idea but do not waste the rest of the ideas – can these ideas be
recycled somewhere?

4. Write an individual report about your creative journey. Make sure you include all the theory,
concepts, tools that you have used. This is a reflective essay which requires you to reflect on
your creative journey. Do not forget to integrate theoretical concepts and refer to at least 6
academic references to support your ideas.

Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria

Important Study Information

Academic Integrity Policy

KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences
of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct
Policy.

What is academic integrity and misconduct?

What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?

Click here for answers to these questions:

http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/.

Word Limits for Written Assessments

Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point
at which that limit is exceeded.

Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.

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Assessment Marking Guide
Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction
Reflection Criterion
explains Attempts to explain purpose of Explains purpose of the Generally explains the purpose of the Mostly and almost completely Clearly and completely explains the
purpose of creative piece, creative piece and its process creative piece and the process creative piece and the process for explains the purpose of the creative purpose of the creative piece and the
the process, and results in writing but is unclear and/or for completion in writing completion in writing Provides insight piece and the process for completion process for completion in writing
(5 Marks) incomplete Attempts to provide insight about questions considered for in writing. Provides insight about Provides insight about questions
about questions considered for completion of piece or analyses questions considered for the considered for completion of piece and
completion of piece or analyses effectiveness of choices made analyses effectiveness of choices analyses effectiveness of choices made
effectiveness of choices made made

Evidence of Originality Expresses an unclear Expresses a vision that Offers a vision expressed in a unique Offers a vision expressed using Offers a vision expressed in a creative
and Creativity perspective. requires more creative and way Demonstrates critical thinking. creative and innovative ideas. and innovative way. Demonstrates
(5 Marks) Project is unfinished or no innovation. Project is not completely original but Demonstrates some critical thinking critical thinking that challenges values
evidence of experimentation Project is finished but no signs addresses the problem with clarity that challenges, values or addresses or that transcends subject matter.
or originality or little some key components of the subject Project is original, unique and
experimentation is evident. matter. experimentation is clearly evident.
Project is original, unique and
experimentation is evident.
Knowledge and Creativity Reflects a lack of knowledge Reveals knowledge that is Reveals knowledge that is mostly Reveals knowledge that is generally Reveals knowledge that is correct and
reveals knowledge of consistent with purpose of mostly correct and consistent correct and consistent with purpose correct and generally consistent with consistent with purpose of project
concept(s) and project with purpose of project of project purpose of project
vocabulary presented
(5 Marks)

Tools/Techniques Demonstrates inappropriate Demonstrates appropriate Demonstrates skillful use of tools / Demonstrates detailed and/or very Demonstrates masterful and/or
demonstrates awareness choice or use of tools / choice and use of tools / techniques that meet purpose of clear use of tools / techniques that inventive use of tools / techniques that
of and ability to use the techniques that do not meet techniques that meet purpose creative piece meet purpose of creative piece meet purpose of creative piece
tools and techniques for purpose of creative piece of creative piece
completion of creative
piece
(5 Marks)

Academic structure and The academic structure was
quality of written report poor and failed to meet the
minimum standards of
postgraduate study.
(5 Marks)
Use of References are
missing or incomplete.
Incorrect referencing style
The academic structure was
sufficient but major
improvements needed.
Some use of References but is required
major improvements needed
Referencing style inconsistent
The academic structure was good but The academic structure is of a
could be more comprehensive high standard there is scope for
some improvement.
Good use of References but more
References are well used and
integrated.
Referencing style is consistent
Referencing style is very good but
with some errors
The academic structure is of an
exceptionally high standard
References are used to an
exceptionally high standard
Referencing style exceptionally well
incorporated

Demonstrated use and Theories not applied or not Minimal use of theories which Good use of the theories which were Very good use of theories Excellent use of theories applied/used
application of at least 6 evident in the report. No were applied or evident in the applied or evidence in the report. applied/used in the report. Very good in the report. Excellent evidence of
relevant academic evidence of references in the report. Minimal evidence of Only partial evidence of references in evidence of references in the report references in the report
theories report references in the report the report
(5 Marks)

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