Curtin Business School Divisional Capstone Unit

Business Capstone 301 UNIT OUTLINE Semester 2-2011 Program

Unit Index Number Hours per Week Weekly Tuition Pattern Credit Value Pre-requisites Tutor / Tutors office Tutors email / contact phone numbers Unit Controller Unit Controllers office Unit Controllers email Telephone & Fax numbers Student Consultation Times Website for Unit Materials Dr Gerry Shortland-Webb 407.235 gerry.shortland-webb@cbs.curtin.edu.au 9266 7370 (tel) or 9266 2378 (fax) Wednesday: 12.00nn to 02.00pm Thursday: 09.30am to 11.30am
http://lms.curtin.edu.au

12034 3 hours 1 x 1 hour Lecture PLUS 1 x 2 hours Tutorial/laboratory and teamwork 25 credits Students should normally have accumulated at least 400 credits in their business degree course

IMPORTANT NOTICE
The Unit Outline (this document) gives the student important information about the unit, aims, outcomes, syllabus, materials, timetable, program and assessment. Note that important information relating to policies, expectations, examinations, copyright, referencing, academic misconduct, plagiarism, assistance with communication skills, guidelines for assessment, and CV development is contained in the publication titled: Student Passport A-Z Guide. This document is available for collection from CBS Student Services Office or can be accessed at http://business.curtin.edu.au/studentpassport You are required to be aware of, and fulfil, your responsibilities under the University's statutes, rules, policies and procedures so it is important that you review the content in Student Passport A-Z Guide in detail. July 2011 CRICOS provider code 00301J (WA), 02637B (NSW)
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UNIT INFORMATION
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Aims ................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Outcomes ........................................................................................................................................................ 3 2.1 Learning Outcomes 3 2.2 Professional Skills Outcomes 3 Syllabus ........................................................................................................................................................... 4 Materials.......................................................................................................................................................... 4 4.1 Texts, References and Other Resources 4 4.2 Texts 4 4.3 References 4 4.4 Other Resources 4 Timetable of Classes ....................................................................................................................................... 4 Program Semester Activity Schedule ............................................................................................ 5 6.1 Decision Deadlines 8 Assessment ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 7.1 Summary 8 7.2 Assessment Details 8 7.2.1 Interactive Simulation Activities Item 1 60% 9 7.2.3 Company Presentation Item 2 20% 10 7.2.4 Reflections on my Participation (Written Paper) Item 3 20% 10 7.3 Assessment Compliance Information 11 7.4 Penalty for Late Submission of Assessments 11 General Information ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Supplementary Instructions and Materials .................................................................................................... 11

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UNIT INFORMATION
1. Aims

This unit is designed to provide you with an authentic problem-based learning experience where you will be able to demonstrate the professional skills that employers expect from competent business graduates. You will be given the opportunity to utilise your individual capabilities within a simulated business environment. By participating in and overcoming a series of challenging tasks you should further develop your professional and interpersonal skills. Although there is an emphasis on teamwork (you will be placed in deliberately diversified teams), your personal contributions remain important because 65% of assessment is based on individual performance. Capstone provides an opportunity for you to apply your business knowledge and fine-tune your professional skills as you strive to achieve competent business outcomes within the simulation.

2.
2.1

Outcomes
Learning Outcomes

Outcomes at the Degree Level Students that successfully graduate with a CBS undergraduate business degree will have demonstrated that they can:
Apply their foundational business knowledge; Utilise professional skills; and Operate in multi-disciplinary environments.

Outcomes at the Unit Level At the conclusion of this unit, successful students will have demonstrated that they can:
Utilise their critical thinking and information processing skills; Apply their understanding of functional area strategic alignment, tactical business planning, competitor analysis, market positioning, and financial report analysis; Take ownership of their decisions and the impact of those decisions; Reflect on their personal performance as a team player; Assess the contributions of their peers; Provide leadership and direction; Write a reflections paper.

2.2

Professional Skills Outcomes Employers worldwide want graduates who have developed effective professional skills. The CBS professional skills program includes communication (writing, interpersonal interactions and cultural awareness), critical and creative thinking (problem solving and decision making), teamwork, IT literacy and information literacy. On successful completion of this unit, students will have used their ability to:
Communicate by writing papers and journals, interacting with other participants, applying cultural awareness and presenting their opinions in a team environment; Think critically and creatively by participating in problem-solving and decision-making; Condense large amounts of information into useful knowledge; Utilise information technology; and Participate as an effective team-member and efficiently manage their time.

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3.

Syllabus
The Capstone unit is largely a problem based learning activity that encourages you (as a team member) to apply your business knowledge within a competitive simulated business environment. Your team will be assigned to manage a company operating within an electronic sensor industry. Companies will have to consider what is happening in their industry, why changes take place and make decisions that lead to successful outcomes. Managing the company will require your team to make a wide range of decisions, including:
Which markets to emphasise What types of research and development to conduct What types of marketing techniques to apply to effectively market products How to manage production facilities and a sales force How to contract and implement team roles and responsibilities How to effectively manage information that will support critical decisions How to finance operations

The simulation provides opportunities to practice strategising. It is expected that teams will maximise their full potential by taking advantage of individual team-member strengths. Responsibilities will have to be assigned. An agreement or contract describing the expectations of each team-member must be obtained. As you participate within this dynamic business environment, continuous contributions will be essential because your team performance could vary throughout the simulation. Consequently, individual contributions can and will be tracked to ensure equitable team outcomes.

4.
4.1 4.2

Materials
Texts, References and Other Resources Texts There is no set text for this unit. Materials and resources will be provided online or through Blackboard.

4.3

References Additional references will be supplied within CBSs Blackboard environment (Business Capstone 301- http://lms.curtin.edu.au ).

4.4

Other Resources Further online materials will be distributed using CBSs Blackboard environment (Business Capstone 301- http://lms.curtin.edu.au). Also, the CBS Capstone Blackboard environment will be used extensively to support communication and record keeping during this unit.

5.

Timetable of Classes
For Bentley Campus: Refer to website: http://www.cbs.curtin.edu.au for class availability or contact CBS Student Services. For Other Delivery Locations: Please check with your local Campus Student Services or Administrative Office.

For locations NOT following the Bentley schedule, the schedule for your particular location will be given in your first class and may differ from the example one below. Some locations have 12 teaching weeks / some an intensive + 8 teaching weeks.
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Program

Semester Activity Schedule

Note: This generic outline shows 12 modules and applies to all delivery locations. The schedule below is a guide to what work needs to be covered during a normal Capstone course
Week begins Mon 11 Jul Study Modules None Lecture None None Tutorial/ Laboratory Preparation & readings for next study module Preliminary Reading is an important requirement - Read the BC301 Unit Outline - Read BC301 details included in Blackboard - Download and read the Capstone TEAM MEMBER GUIDE 2011 from Capsim Management Simulations Inc or from Blackboard 1. Mon 18 Jul Semester Starts Module 01 Introduction Team activity, linked to the team-work Introduction to the Capsim Simulation Lecture Topic: Introduction to the unit Overview of the: - simulation - online Capsim TEAM
MEMBER GUIDE

Assessment Due None

MINIMUM Workload (in hours)

Preliminary Reading 5 5.00

Read TEAM MEMBER GUIDE ON YOUR OWN, commence: - Prep Task 1 of 5 (2%): The Capsim online Introductory Lesson Quiz - Prep Task 2 of 5 (2%): The Capsim Online Situation Analysis - Prep Task 3 of 5 (2%): The Capsim online Rehearsal Tutorial Simulation (Quiz / Decision Results) Round - Prep Task 4 of 5 (2%): The Capsim online HR Tutorial Quiz - Prep Task 5 of 5 (2%): The Capsim online TQM Tutorial Quiz

None Preliminary Reading Lecture / Registration / Logging in Prep Tasks 10% 3 3 3 9.00

- Capstone.xls Coach - Rehearsal Tutorial Online Tutorials and lessons Preview: - Capstone.xls - Capstone Courier Plus: - Team allocations - Meet your team. - Login: CapSim - Login Blackboard

2. Mon 25 Jul

Module 02 Practice Round 1 DONE IN CLASS Debrief Practice Round 1 in class Team activity, linked to the team-work

Lecture Topic: Team Dynamics, Conflict Resolution, and Peer Evaluations

Decision meeting: Practice Round 1 Upload Practice Round 1 IN CLASS Review Practice Round 1 results Team Meeting to: - set team member roles/expectations (Team Contract) - discuss the companys Mission Statement and Strategies Decision meeting: Practice Round 2 Upload Practice Round 2 IN CLASS Review Practice Round 2 results Team Meeting to continue discussion about Team Contract and the companys Mission Statement and Strategies

The Preparation Tasks (10%) assignment will be assessed by your Tutor at the start of the Module 3 class session. ALL FIVE (5) Tasks MUST be completed Read TEAM MEMBER GUIDE None Review the Capsim Managers Guide online and the Situation Analysis as a team ON YOUR OWN, complete the The Preparation Tasks (10%) assignment Continue Prep Tasks 10% Lecture / Practice Round 1 Commence Preparation for the Team Contract AND, for the Mission Statement, Strategies 3 3

2 8.00

3. Mon 01 Aug

Module 03 Practice Round 2 DONE IN CLASS Debrief Practice Round 2 in class Team activity, linked to the team-work

Lecture Topic: Overview of Accounting, Marketing and Production

Team members continue preparation of the Team Contract AND, the teams Mission Statement and Strategy On receipt of the 1 Peer Evaluation results at 7.00pm on Friday of this week, write and submit your Online Journal No: 1 prior to the start of the Module 4 class session - Enter individual comments, thoughts and observations in your online journal, and, include comment on your 1st Peer Evaluation Refer to the Online Journal Instructions in Blackboard
st

Preparation Tasks (10%) due prior to start of Module 3 class session 1 Peer Evaluation to be completed (window open only between Monday 7.00am and Friday 7.00pm this week)
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1st Peer Evaluation Lecture / Practice Round 2 Continue Preparation for the Team Contract AND, for the Mission Statement, Strategies Online Journal No: 1

0.5 3

2 0.5 6.00

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Week begins 4. Mon 08 Aug

Study Modules Module 04 Round 1 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 1 outcomes

Lecture Lecture Topic: Overview of Human Resources, Labour Negotiations and Strikes

Tutorial/ Laboratory Decision meeting: Round 1 Upload decisions for Round 1 IN CLASS Team meeting to finalise Team Contract AND, Mission Statement and Strategies Review Round 1 results Decision meeting: Round 2 Note: Advanced HR activated from Rnd 2 Upload decisions for Round 2 IN CLASS Team meeting to: - finalise Mission Statement and Strategies - consider possible Success Measures

Preparation & readings for next study module Continue preparation of the Team Contract (final team roles and expectations) and email it to your Tutor prior to start of the next class session Reminder: Advanced Human Resources activated from Round 2

Assessment Due The Online Journal No: 1 is due prior to the start of your Module 4 class session (or the revised deadline as set by your Tutor)

MINIMUM Workload (in hours)

Lecture / Round 1 Email Team Contract and continue preparation for Mission Statement, Strategies 3

2 5.00

5. Mon 15 Aug

Module 05 Round 2 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 2 outcomes

Lecture Topic: Overview of Total Quality Management (TQM), and, The Balanced Scorecard

Continue preparation of the final Mission Statement & Strategy and email it to your Tutor prior to start of the next class session

Team Contract due prior to start of this class session

Finalise Mission Statement, Strategies and email to Tutor Lecture / Round 2

2 3 5.00

6. Mon 22 Aug

Module 06 Round 3 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 3 outcomes

Lecture Topic: Introduction to the Comp-XM Individual Simulation

Review Round 2 results Decision meeting: Round 3 Teams to finalise their Success Measures on the Capsim website prior to uploading their Round 3 decision Upload decisions for Round 3 IN CLASS Discussion about the Individual Sim

On receipt of the 2nd Peer Evaluation results at 7.00pm on Friday of this week, write your Online Journal No: 2 and submit it prior to the start of the Module 7 class session (or the revised deadline set by your Tutor) Enter individual comments, thoughts and observations in your online journal. Include comment on your 2nd Peer Evaluation and compare it to your 1st Peer Evaluation - Refer to the Online Journal Instructions in Blackboard Assessment Prepare for the Individual Sim Reminder: Advanced TQM activated from Round 4

Mission Statement and Strategy due prior to start of this class session 2nd Peer Evaluation to be completed (window open only between Monday 7.00am and Friday 7.00pm this week)

2nd Peer Evaluation and Online Journal No: 2 Prepare for Individual Sim Finalise Success Measures and Lecture / Round 3

1 3 3 7.00

7. Mon 29 Aug

Module 07 Round 4 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 4 outcomes

No Lecture Session this Week However, Students please note: You must attend your regular class this week AND do the Individual Simulation in your own time during the week Lecture Topic: Business Management - A Reality

Review Round 3 results Decision meeting: Round 4 Note: Advanced TQM activated from Round 4 Upload decisions for Round 4 IN CLASS

Complete your Individual Simulation in your own time during the first six (6) days of this week
Read Capsim notes in relation to Labor Negotiations AND Complete the Capsim online Labor Tutorial Quiz Reminder: Labour Negotiations activated in Round 5 (and in Round 7)

The Online Journal No: 2 is due prior to the start of your Module 7 class session (or the revised deadline as set by your Tutor) Complete the COMP-XM (*) Individual Simulation and Board Queries (25%) None

Labor Negotiation Quiz Round 4 Attempt Comp-XM Individual Simulation

1 2 6 9.00

(* Please Note: The COMP-XM Individual Simulation window will be open only between Monday 7.00am & Saturday 7.00pm this week)

8. Mon 05 Sep

Module 08 Round 5 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 5 outcomes

Review Round 4 results Decision meeting: Round 5 Note: Labour Negotiations activated in Round 5 (and 7) Upload decisions for Round 5 IN CLASS

Reminder: Advanced Marketing activated from Round 6 Read Capsim notes in relation to "Advanced Marketing AND Complete the Capsim online Marketing Tutorial Quiz

Advanced marketing Quiz Lecture / Round 5

1 3 4.00

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Week begins 9.
Mon 12 Sep

Study Modules

Lecture

Tutorial/ Laboratory

Preparation & readings for next study module

Assessment Due

MINIMUM Workload (in hours)

Tuition Free Week: 12th to 16th September 2011 Module 09 Round 6 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 6 outcomes Industry report: Individual Sim Results Lecture Topic: The Reflections Paper Addressing Requirements Review Round 5 results Note: Advanced Marketing activated from Round 6 Decision meeting: Round 6 Upload decisions for Round 6 IN CLASS Review Individual Sim Reminder: Labour Negotiations activated in Round 7 Re-read Capsim notes in relation to Labour Negotiations The 3rd Peer Evaluation results will be available just after 7.00pm on Friday of this week. Use these results to support your individual comments, thoughts and observations in your Reflections Paper, and, also compare and comment on your 1st, 2nd and 3rd Peer Evaluation Reports - Refer to Online Journal and Reflections Paper requirements in Blackboard Assessment Work on Reflections Paper which is due on or before the date and time deadline as set by your Class Tutor COMP-XM Individual Simulation and Board Queries (25%) results announced 3rd Peer Evaluation to be completed (window open only between Monday 7.00am and Friday 7.00pm this week)

10. Mon 19 Sep

3rd Peer Evaluation Lecture / Round 6

0.5 3 3.50

11. Mon 26 Sep

Module 10 Round 7 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 7 outcomes Module 11 Round 8 DONE IN CLASS Industry report: Debrief of Round 8 outcomes Preparation for the In-class Company Presentations

Lecture Topic: Preparing the In-Class Company Presentation

Review Round 6 results Decision meeting: Round 7 Note: Labour Negotiations activated in Round 7 Upload decisions for Round 7 IN CLASS

None Work on Reflections Paper Lecture / Round 7

2 3 5.00

12. Mon 03 Oct

No Lecture Session this Week However, Teams to meet to start preparing their in-class Company Presentations

Review Round 7 results Decision meeting: Round 8 Upload decisions for Round 8 IN CLASS Review Round 8 results Team meeting to reflect on and discuss: - Simulation outcomes and implications for the company - Mission Statement and Strategies adopted - The in-class Company Presentation

Continue to work on Reflections Paper (Note: This is due on or before the date and time deadline as set by your Class Tutor) Start to prepare your In-Class Company Presentation for Module 12

Team simulation (25%) result announced Reflections Paper (20%) due by the date and time deadline as set by your Class Tutor. The results will be entered in Grade Centre within 2 weeks, and, the Student Feedback Page will be forwarded to the student as a pdf attachment Company Presentations (20%) to be completed

Finalise / submit Reflections Paper Prepare Company Presentations Round 8

2 2 2 6.00

13. Mon 10 Oct

Module 12 Company Presentations

No Lecture Session this Week However, Teams to finalise their preparation for the Presentation

Team Presentations Question time Wind-up

None

Final Preparation for Presentations PLUS In-Class Presentations & Wind-up

3 3.00

14.
Mon 17 Oct

Study Week
Students are able to view assignment marks via My Grade in Blackboard, however, it should be noted that the final mark for the unit will be available only when officially released by Curtin University.

Official release of results for this unit are published on Oasis on the Curtin website https://prodweb3.curtin.edu.au/exrprd/results.search

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6.1

Decision Deadlines

During the business simulation teams are regularly required to upload their decisions to CapSim, as each Round of the business game progresses. These decisions are used by the simulation software to calculate results and to produce the revised industry report (called the Capstone Courier). Therefore, it is very important that teams upload their decisions before the simulation is calculated. If a team does not upload its decisions before the deadline then their simulation outcomes will be affected. Decision upload and deadlines will be discussed during Modules 02 and 03 when there will be opportunities for teams to complete PRACTICE ROUNDS before the start of the assessed ROUNDS. The following table provides a schedule of dates and times for the decision deadlines. It is a team responsibility to ensure that their decisions are uploaded before a particular deadline. Study Module Module 2 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Module 6 Module 7 Module 8 Module 9 Module 10 Module 11 Module 12 Decision Deadline (To be completed by student after discussion with the Tutor)

(Deadlines to be given and discussed in class or as per your schedule) 7.

7.1

Assessment
Summary
To pass this unit you must: receive an overall grade of 5 or above and a mark greater than or equal to 50, and, you must attempt ALL assessed assignments. Item No. 1 2 3 Assessment Activity Simulation Activities Company Presentation Reflections On My Participation (including Journals and Peer Evaluations) Note: There is no examination in this unit. Total Percentage % 60% 20% 20% 100%

The assessments are due as per the Semester Activity Schedule and Decision Deadlines or as given to you by your Class Tutor.

7.2

Assessment Details
A computer based business simulation is used throughout the semester program that requires you to successfully participate as a team member (of a virtual company). Simulation activities continuously develop throughout the program; however there are components of individual assessment within these activities. Item No. 1 Assessment Activity Interactive simulation activities: Preparation Tasks Team Simulation Result Individual Simulation Result Presentation Assessment: Overall Team Company Presentation Individual Contribution in the Presentation Reflections on my participation - Written Paper Total Group assessment % Individual assessment % 10% 25% 25% 10% 10% 20% 65%

35%

Even though the interactive simulation activities attract 60% of unit assessment, individual assessment totals 65%. Therefore, whilst teamwork is properly recognised it does not overpower your potential to achieve excellent individual assessment outcomes.
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WARNING: Your Tutor has discretion to reduce marks / give zero marks / fail the student / report the student for disciplinary action, as the case may be, for any of the following: Cheating in any form Collusion with other teams End-gaming Unethical business practices and approaches Plagiarism Poor Peer Evaluations Team Complaints Failing to reasonably contribute / poor contributions towards the teams efforts Failure to take part in team meetings and decisions Failure to complete proper journals and peer evaluations
7.2.1 Interactive Simulation Activities Item 1 60%

Preparation Tasks (10%) Individual assignment task Your Tutor will elaborate on this in your first class. Basically, you will be required to read your Capstone TEAM MEMBER GUIDE (Capstone Student Guide), complete the online Introductory Lesson Quiz, complete the online Manager Guide including the Situation Analysis, complete the one (1) online Rehearsal Tutorial Simulation (Quiz / Decision Results) Round, complete the HR Tutorial Quiz and, complete the TQM Tutorial Quiz. These five tasks are designed to prepare you to play the simulation. (Note: Results for the HR Tutorial Quiz will be available only when the HR module is activated at the start of Competition Round 2, and, results for the TQM Tutorial Quiz will be available at the start of Round 4) Your Tutor will assess the 10% Preparation Tasks assignment at the start of the Module 3 classroom session. ALL FIVE (5) Tasks MUST be completed. Failure to complete ANY of these tasks may result in you losing part or all of the 10% assessment for this Preparation Tasks assignment. You will score based on your performance in these tasks, not just for completing the tasks. Your Tutor will give you details on this.

Simulation Result (25%) Team simulation / group assignment task The team simulation result will be based on the competitive performance of each team. There will be Advanced Modules used for your course. Your Tutor will discuss this with you. Company performance will be calculated using various success measures. Teams choose their success measures themselves in accordance with a few rules which will be explained to you in class, and, teams must submit these success measures by the deadline for Round 3 on the Capsim website. (Note: A presentation will be given on success measures) The final simulation result will be awarded equally to each team member subject to the WARNING above. A maximum of 25% of unit assessment will be awarded. Each generated company score will range between 0 and 6. These scores will be pro-rated to arrive at an assessment percentage, according to the following structure: For a score in the range 1.00 to 6.00; the pro-rated result will be greater than 11% but less than 25% of unit assessment; and For a score in the range 0.00 to 0.99, the pro-rated result will range from 0% up to 11% of unit assessment.
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Simulation Result (25%) Individual simulation task The individual simulation result will be based on the competitive performance of each individual. This will be a Four-Round mini simulation operating as a spin-off from the team simulation. Some aspects of this simulation will be different to the team simulation but the same basic concepts will apply. The aim of this simulation is to test the individuals understanding of the simulation in general as well as concepts that should have been learned in the team simulation. It will contain questions (Board Queries) after each Round and a set of Board Queries at the end of the individual simulation. The students score will be based on the outcome of the individual simulation and may be modified to negate the effect of random decisions, plus, the answers to the Board Questions - this will be decided before the start of the individual simulation and will be told to you in class and/or on Blackboard. Each individual simulation will start off exactly the same and diverge from there. Thus it is possible to obtain a fair scoring or ranking of students across the entire Capstone course. The individual simulation will be attempted in the students own time over six (6) days. The exact schedule will be detailed by your class Tutor (also refer to the Semester Activity Schedule on Page 6).

7.2.3

Company Presentation Item 2 20%

The teams will prepare a presentation describing company performance and learning over the course of the simulation. This 15-minute presentation will take place during Module 12. All team members are expected to participate in the presentation. The presentation mark will be split into two parts. The content of the presentation will attract a maximum of 10% of unit assessment and will be awarded equally to team members. Individual presentation performances will attract a maximum of 10% of unit assessment and be awarded individually. Teams MAY be required to assist the Tutor with peer evaluations of other team presentations. Teams will be expected to use their Mission Statement and Strategies documents in the preparation of the presentation. These documents will be discussed by your Tutor in the first few modules.

7.2.4

Reflections on my Participation (Written Paper) Item 3 20%

You are required to complete three (3) Peer Evaluations and two (2) Online Journals as compulsory tasks that will affect the Reflections Paper mark, and, failure to complete these tasks attracts a penalty that will be determined by your Tutor. Furthermore, some of the Reflections Paper marks are for reference to these Peer Evaluations and Online Journals within the body of the Reflections Paper itself. To enable you to record your two (2) personal Online Journal entries you will be allocated a personal journal (using the Blackboard website for Business Capstone 301). This personal journal will only be accessible by you and academic staff and, it will provide a useful source of reflective material when compiling your Reflections Paper. Your journal needs to contain your personal observations about your participation in team activities. In particular, you need to maintain a diary of comments, thoughts and observations that occur to you, and, also include comment on your Peer Evaluation reports. This diary will be date-stamped and kept in your personal journal. Writing your thoughts is not meant to be onerous, and, as a guideline, a maximum of 250 words will need to be submitted for each of the two compulsory journals. Your Tutor will explain what a proper journal entry is. Do not use it as a record of what your company did, rather record your personal feelings. Journal entries that merely record team meetings, decisions or company performance will not be regarded as proper journal entries. You must make a journal entry to be submitted prior to the start of the classroom sessions in MODULES 4 and 7 (or as per the revised deadline set by your Tutor). These journal entry notes will become a valuable resource when summarising your reflections and may also be useful in your Company Presentations. Marks will be deducted from your Reflections Paper mark if proper journal entries are not made. Your Tutor will check the personal Online Journals and if you have not recorded the two (2) required journal entries, your mark for your Reflections Paper will be reduced. Another source of reflective material is the three (3) Peer Evaluations completed by you and your fellow team members. These evaluation exercises will take place between Monday 7.00am and Friday 7.00pm (local time) in the weeks when Modules 03, 06 and 09 are conducted (or as provided by your tutor), with the results posted (to Capsim) after each Peer Evaluation exercise is completed on the relevant Friday at 7.00pm (local time). You will be able to use the results of these Peer Evaluations to support your Online
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Journals and your reflections. Failure to record the required Peer Evaluations will result in the rest of your team ending up with an incomplete overall evaluation of their individual effort, and, because of this lack of participation on your part, your mark for your Reflections Paper will be reduced, plus, a further 2-mark individual penalty will be applied to your overall mark for the unit for each Peer Evaluation exercise that is not completed. The intention of the three Peer Evaluations and the two Online Journals is for you to collect useful data that can be used as evidence when you write the assignment paper entitled Reflections on my Participation. This paper will describe your thoughts about your collaboration, contribution and what you need to do to improve your performance as an effective team member. To ensure that your journal provides you with useful data, your Tutor will provide you with a list of headings or questions to use and may also introduce special headings or questions. These headings or questions are suggested to help you think about each heading. However, you are not expected to write something on all headings or questions. Nevertheless, your paper must address each of the used headings and some of the questions. Therefore, make sure that you capture enough thoughts (during the semester) to assist the preparation of your Reflections Paper. There will also be class discussion on preparation for this assessment item. The Reflections Paper will be no more or less than three (3) A4 pages with NO COVER PAGE REQUIRED (using single-spaced line format and the Times New Roman, 12pt font). You will be required to conform to the Reflections Paper marking criteria, which are on Blackboard; therefore these criteria should be read carefully. This assignment will be assessed on an individual basis and will attract a maximum of 20% of the marks for the unit. The Reflections Paper is to be submitted to your Class Tutor by the deadline specified in the Semester Activity Schedule or by your Tutor.

7.3

Assessment Compliance Information

Due dates will be strictly adhered to. Extensions to simulation deadlines are not possible because of the nature of the course. It is your responsibility to check the due date and method of submission. Official release results for this unit are published on Oasis on the Curtin website. https://prodweb3.curtin.edu.au/exrprd/results.search

7.4

Penalty for Late Submission of Assessments

If assignments (Preparation Tasks; Reflections Paper) are not submitted by the due date, a penalty of 10% of the total marks available per day will be deducted from the assessment mark until zero marks remain. It is your responsibility to keep appropriate copies/backups of assignments submitted. Assignments will be checked / scanned for plagiarism or other forms of cheating.

8.

General Information
Please see the CBS Student Passport A-Z Guide (as described on page 1) for important general information.

9.

Supplementary Instructions and Materials

You will participate in an online computer simulation that will be accessible from http://www.capsim.com. Normally, each simulation will have a maximum of 30 students placed into five corporate teams (or, 36 students placed into six teams depending on the delivery location). The simulation is based on a highly competitive electronic sensor industry and provides you with an opportunity to apply your holistic business knowledge and acumen. Preparation for the unit before attending the first class is essential. Therefore it is important that students logon to Blackboard and read the details that are included. Also, click on Unit Resources on the left tab and then click on Simulation Guides, Textbook, weblinks and references and read the Team Member Guide. The Capstone TEAM MEMBER GUIDE is published in English, Chinese (Traditional) and Chinese (Simplified) and is also available online as soon as you register in Capsim. It is also important that students should: - Attend their scheduled first BC301 class of the semester because individual registration into the simulation will be covered during Module 01 - Use ONLY their CURTIN STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS when communicating with their BC301 Class Tutor or the Unit Coordinator - Check the ANNOUNCEMENTS in Blackboard on a regular basis.

END OF UNIT INFORMATION

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