Task Description Objectives - Apply AREA principles and develop an essay based on 1 of the 5 assertions below. Task - The assertions below prompt you to fashion an argument for or against the claim....

Task Description Objectives - Apply AREA principles and develop an essay based on 1 of the 5 assertions below. Task - The assertions below prompt you to fashion an argument for or against the claim. Review the study materials you have compiled through the term, and begin to identify scholarly or primary sources (refereed journal articles) to (i) expand your line of argument and (ii) present a convincing case. Conduct an online search and establish an argument for or against for one of the following: Globalisation changes the workplace in Australia. (ch. 15) A company's website provides an effective way to recruit employees. (ch. 6) Use social media to conduct performance appraisals. (ch. 3) _________ is an Australian company that is great to work for, or is a great employer! (ch. 10) Discrimination or personal harassment in Australian organisations is a myth. (ch. 14) Ensure you do not fall into the trap of resorting to mere description, rather emphasise the application of theory to guide practice (i.e., Incorporate the Big E Metaphor, KASVal, PAToP,* Core Values or similar frameworks from the text or refer to in-class or online workshops conducted through the term for source material). Essay Length - 1250 (+/- 10 %) words (excluding the title page and references) NB: In-class activities up to and including the week of submission feature exercises in the use of AREA principles, desktop research, and essay preparation. Use of PAToP subject to Course Coordinator's approval. Assessment Criteria Each essay is assessed according to the extent the submission conforms to the following criteria: Research (6 marks) The essay demonstrates advanced understanding of the topic and issues. Application of theory/literature (8 marks) The essay applies relevant theory, concepts and frameworks and refers to at least five (5) refereed sources as well as content from the prescribed text. Analysis (8 marks) The essay applies critical analysis and a clearly advances an argument coherently and logically. Evaluation (8 marks) The essay uses evaluation or judgement to drive a decision that advocates action Mechanics (5 marks) The report is competently formatted and written (clean copy) business report. Penalties for late submissions are applied according to policy. The grade form (criteria sheet) for the submission is replicated in Feedback Studio. NB: In accordance with university assessment policy, the final grade and feedback for the Academic Essay will not be released until certification of grades July 7, 2017.