MBA613 Organisational Change and Innovation Assignment Help

Assessment 1 Information

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Subject Code: 	MBA613
Subject Name: 	Organisational Change and Innovation
Assessment Title: 	Paper Clip Project
Assessment Type: 	Individual Written Project Report
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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 Assignment.

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:

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How to encourage people to recycle in their office How to reduce waiting time in a busy café
How to improve a washing machine?
How to arrange prams during the very busy zoo showtimes.

Assessment Instructions

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)
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)

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?

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 Assignment Information

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Assessment Marking Guide

	Fail	Pass	Credit	Distinction	High Distinction
Reflection explains purpose of creative piece, the process, and results (5 Marks)	Attempts to explain purpose of creative piece and its process in writing but is unclear and/or incomplete	Explains purpose of the creative piece and the process for completion in writing Attempts to provide insight about questions considered for completion of piece or analyses effectiveness of choices made	Generally explains the purpose of the creative piece and the process for completion in writing Provides insight about questions considered for completion of piece or analyses effectiveness of choices made	Mostly and almost completely explains the purpose of the creative piece and the process for completion in writing. Provides insight about questions considered for the analyses effectiveness of choices made	Clearly and completely explains the purpose of the creative piece and the process for completion in writing Provides insight about questions considered for completion of piece and analyses effectiveness of choices made
Evidence of Originality and Creativity (5 Marks)	Expresses an unclear perspective. Project is unfinished or no evidence of experimentation	Expresses a vision that requires more creative and innovation. Project is finished but no signs or originality or little experimentation is evident.	Offers a vision expressed in a unique way Demonstrates critical thinking. Project is not completely original but addresses the problem with clarity	Offers a vision expressed using creative and innovative ideas. Demonstrates some critical thinking that challenges, values or addresses some key components of the subject matter. Project is original, unique and experimentation is evident.	Offers a vision expressed in a creative and innovative way. Demonstrates critical thinking that challenges values or that transcends subject matter. Project is original, unique and experimentation is clearly evident.
Knowledge and Creativity reveals knowledge of concept(s) and vocabulary presented (5 Marks)	Reflects a lack of knowledge consistent with purpose of project	Reveals knowledge that is mostly correct and consistent with purpose of project	Reveals knowledge that is mostly correct and consistent with purpose of project	Reveals knowledge that is generally correct and generally consistent with purpose of project	Reveals knowledge that is correct and consistent with purpose of project
Tools/Techniques demonstrates awareness of and ability to use the tools and techniques for completion of creative piece (5 Marks)	Demonstrates inappropriate choice or use of tools / techniques that do not meet purpose of creative piece	Demonstrates appropriate choice and use of tools / techniques that meet purpose of creative piece	Demonstrates skillful use of tools / techniques that meet purpose of creative piece	Demonstrates detailed and/or very clear use of tools / techniques that meet purpose of creative piece	Demonstrates masterful and/or inventive use of tools / techniques that meet purpose of creative piece
Academic structure and quality of written report (5 Marks)	The academic structure was poor and failed to meet the minimum standards of postgraduate study. Use of References are missing or incomplete. Incorrect referencing style	The academic structure was sufficient but major improvements needed. Some use of References but major improvements needed Referencing style inconsistent	The academic structure was good but could be more comprehensive Good use of References but more is required Referencing style is consistent	The academic structure is of a high standard there is scope for some improvement. References are well used and integrated. 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 application of at least 6 relevant academic theories (5 Marks)	Theories not applied or not evident in the report. No evidence of references in the report	Minimal use of theories which were applied or evident in the report. Minimal evidence of references in the report	Good use of the theories which were applied or evidence in the report. Only partial evidence of references in the report	Very good use of theories applied/used in the report. Very good evidence of references in the report	Excellent use of theories applied/used in the report. Excellent evidence of references in the report