Assessment Information Subject Code: BUS606 Subject Name: Business Research Proposal Topic Selection, Justification and Presentation Assessment Title: Assessment 1 – Individual Presentation Weighting: 15 % Total Marks: Length: 15 Minimum of 10 slides (+- 10%) Due Date: Submission due Week 6– Sunday at 11.59 pm COURSE: Master of Business (Research) Unit: Business Research Proposal and Literature Review Unit Code: BUS606 Type of Assessment: Assessment 1 – Individual Presentation Unit Learning Outcomes addressed: (a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate, and review applications of, particular research techniques. (b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible and can be ethically enacted. (c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between alternative research methodologies. (d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the nature and application of particular research techniques. (e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust methodology for addressing a research question. (f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant to a specific research proposal. Criteria for Assessment:  Understanding of the proposed project  Evidence of analysis  Organisation and use of visual aids  Non-verbal & verbal communication skills Assessment Task: Students are to select their proposed research topic for the Master of Business Research thesis and make a presentation to the class for at least 10 minutes followed by question and answer. The presentation is required to use PowerPoint slides. Submission Date: Week 6– Sunday at 11.59 pm (online submission) of the PowerPoint presentation slide deck. Total Mark & Weighting: 15 marks | 15% Students are advised that any submissions past the due date without an approved extension or approved extenuating circumstances incur a 5% penalty per calendar day, calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 15 will incur a 1.75 mark penalty per calendar day. Assessment 1– Individual Presentation. Presentations will be made during the scheduled class time. Assessment Description Students are required to select a proposed research topic for their Master of Business Research thesis that is aligned to one of the seven Research Clusters in the School of Business as listed below. Students are required to make a presentation for 10 minutes to the class on their proposed research topic and answer questions from the class and the lecturer. Students must conduct extensive research on the topic and must cite relevant sources to support their research proposal. The MBR Research Clusters are:  Cluster 1: Leadership and Management of Large Corporations  Cluster 2: Leadership and Management of Not-for Profit Organisations  Cluster 3: Leadership and Management of Start-ups, SMEs and Family Business  Cluster 4: ...

1. Assessment Information
Subject Code: BUS606
Subject Name: Business Research Proposal Topic Selection,
Justification and
Presentation
Assessment Title: Assessment 1 – Individual Presentation
Weighting: 15 %
Total Marks:
Length:
15
Minimum of 10 slides (+- 10%)
Due Date: Submission due Week 6– Sunday at 11.59 pm
COURSE: Master of Business (Research)
Unit: Business Research Proposal and Literature Review
Unit Code: BUS606
Type of
Assessment:
Assessment 1 – Individual Presentation

2. Unit Learning
Outcomes
addressed:
(a) Demonstrate an advanced ability to identify, assimilate,
and review applications of, particular research techniques.
(b) Identify various means of data collection that are feasible
and can be ethically enacted.
(c) Articulate and critically evaluate differences between
alternative research methodologies.
(d) Explain how research outcomes may be affected by the
nature and application of particular research techniques.
(e) Demonstrate an advanced ability to construct a robust
methodology for addressing a research question.
(f) Explain how the use of selected methodologies is relevant
to a specific research proposal.
Criteria for
Assessment:
d project
-verbal & verbal communication skills
Assessment Task:
Students are to select their proposed research topic for the
Master
of Business Research thesis and make a presentation to the class

3. for at least 10 minutes followed by question and answer. The
presentation is required to use PowerPoint slides.
Submission Date:
Week 6– Sunday at 11.59 pm (online submission) of the
PowerPoint presentation slide deck.
Total Mark &
Weighting:
15 marks | 15%
Students are advised that any submissions past the due date
without an approved
extension or approved extenuating circumstances incur a 5%
penalty per calendar
day,
calculated from the total mark e.g. a task marked out of 15 will
incur a 1.75 mark penalty
per calendar day.
Assessment 1– Individual Presentation. Presentations will be
made during the
scheduled class time.
Assessment Description
Students are required to select a proposed research topic for
their Master of Business
Research thesis that is aligned to one of the seven Research

4. Clusters in the School of
Business as listed below. Students are required to make a
presentation for 10 minutes to the
class on their proposed research topic and answer questions
from the class and the lecturer.
Students must conduct extensive research on the topic and must
cite relevant sources to
support their research proposal.
The MBR Research Clusters are:
of Large Corporations
-for Profit
Organisations
-ups, SMEs
and Family Business
Digital Transformation
Business Operations
Multilateral Organisations
Hospitality Organisations
The PPT presentation should address at a minimum the
following points:
1. The proposed title of the research project (maximum 12
words)
2. The Research Cluster of the project
3. The research objective
4. The motivation for conducting the research

5. 5. A justification of the importance and significance of the
research project
6. An overview of the relevant literature and prior research
concerning the proposed
research project
7. The proposed method for collecting data and other evidence
when executing the
research project
8. Discussion of expected challenges and proposed solutions to
these challenges when
conducting the research
9. The expected contribution to the field of knowledge from
undertaking the research
10. Reference list comprising a minimum of 10 references
Presentation requirements:
• A PowerPoint presentation in class with a minimum of 10
slides
• The PowerPoint presentation must go for a minimum of 10
minutes. Please allow an
additional 5 minutes for questions time if requested by your
lecturer or other students
in the class.
• Your PPT should be converted into PDF and uploaded via
Turnitin on the Sunday of
the Presentation week.

6. • Appropriate and accurate use of the APA referencing system
for in-text citation as
well as a reference list
You must use a minimum of 10 references. These must be
authoritative and comprise of
primarily academic references (e.g. journal article or textbook)
or other authoritative sources
such as government reports.
Criteria HD (High Distinction)
85%-100%
DN (Distinction)
75%-84%
CR (Credit)
74%-65%
P (Pass)
50%-64%
F (Fail)

7. 0%-49%
Understanding of the
project
3 marks
Builds a convincing
argument showing how all
key points are integrated
together
Uses examples to
elaborate on the key points
and theory
Builds a convincing
argument showing how key
issues, analysis, and
recommendations are
integrated together
Includes all issues,
analysis and
recommendations but with
little elaboration
Not integrated with
theory or are not justified

8. Includes some issues but
analysis glossed over
Team seemed
uncomfortable to go
beyond key facts.
Key points left out
No grasp of issues that faced
the client. Over-reliance on
notes
Evidence of analysis
5 marks
Able to use references to
back up claims and
recommendations made
Recommendations clearly
come from the analysis of

9. the project.
Evidence of extensive
research and analysis:
journals, prescribed text,
other books, verified
websites, primary research
Used references to justify
analysis
Background research and
analysis of this is clearly
identifiable
Steps used are shown and
some rationale for the
development of
recommendations
provided
Steps used in the analysis
shown but little justification
why or how these are used
to develop
recommendations

10. No references to any sources
Suggestions/recommendations
just seem to appear.
Organisation and Use of
visual aids
5 marks
Ideas are clearly organised
so audience can follow
easily. The purpose of the
presentation is clear in all
stages and there is a
seamless transition
between speakers.
Graphics and text are well
integrated into the
presentation. The text is
appropriate for the content
and room size.

11. Visual presentation
complements rather than
dominates presentation
Main ideas are presented
in a logical manner. Flow of
presentation is smooth
between speakers.
Shows that the group has
worked collaboratively
Text clearly summarises
the key points. Graphics
and text do not distract
attention from the speaker
or content. Use of visual
aids is consistent across
the entire presentation.
Main ideas are presented
in a logical manner. Flow of
presentation may be
awkward. Group members
demonstrate that they have
worked on the presentation
as a whole. All group
members take an equal

12. share in presentation.
Group uses graphics but
often differs from a verbal
presentation. Not
summarised so presenters
end up reading off-board.
Differing styles with
differing speakers.
Ideas are not focused.
Audience may have
difficulty following
argument. Main points are
difficult to identify. There is
no transition between key
points. There is an
awkward transition
between speakers.
Presentation appears to be
done by individuals rather
than group.
Group uses graphics but is
not supported by text or
presentation. Text is too
dense – too much info on a
slide.
Differing styles with
differing speakers
No structure to the presentation

13. Audience cannot follow
sequence
No introduction or conclusion
Apparent that group is not
working well together
Group members missing
(without valid reason) or not
contributing
Presents content with no
PowerPoint or overhead slides
Non-verbal & Verbal
delivery
2 marks
Constantly looks at
audience
Shows enthusiasm for their
work and how this will help
the client
All group members use a
clear voice and correct,

14. precise pronunciation of
terms so that all audience
members can hear
Acts in a very professional
manner
Generally, presenter looks
at audience during
presentation
Shows expression
consistent with
presentation
Uses gestures to point out
or highlight presentation
materials
All voices are clear
Occasionally looks at
audience during
presentation
Voice is generally clear
Generally, speaks directly
to the audience

15. Some reading off the board
Some group members
difficult to understand
because of rushed speech
Only focuses attention on
one particular part of the
audience, does not scan
the audience
Voice is low
Constantly talks to the
board, not the audience
Some use of filler words
Audience members have
difficulty hearing
Does not attempt to look at the
audience at all, reads notes the
entire time
Distracting gestures (fidgeting)
while presenting or waiting to
present

16. Excessive use of filler words
(e.g. um, er, ah, like)
Use of offensive language
Use of slang
Total marks
WAREHOUSING
Required Reading
The following information will give you a good background on
some of the current trends in warehousing. Please review the
information presented. Be sure that you look for additional
resources to support your case study and SLP papers.
Here is a good article that discusses value-added services that
3PLs and warehousing organizations are starting to offer:
Atkinson, W. (2002). Value-added services from 3PLs and
public warehouses: What to look for.Logistics Management,
41(10), W8-11. Retrieved on December 9, 2014, from ProQuest.
(ProQuest doc ID 197212274)
Abstract: A lot of warehouses are still just offering traditional
services - putting away and picking, explains Evan Armstrong,
vice president of Armstrong & Associates, Inc., which provides
strategic consulting services to shippers, 3PLs and carriers and
also publishes Who's Who in Logistics. Still, though, while
many providers remain in the stone age, most are moving

17. forward with new value-added services. With the advent of the
very time-sensitive supply chain model, there is a move away
from traditional warehousing with shelves and racks for storage
to more of a flow-through operation, such as cross-docking,
plus some light manufacturing or assembly and kitting, notes
Adrian Gonzalez, senior analyst with ARC Advisory Group.
This article takes an in depth look at the functional utility of
warehouses.
McKnight, D. (1999). A practical guide to evaluating the
functional utility of warehouses. The Appraisal Journal, 67(1),
29-37. Retrieved on December 9, 2014, from ProQuest.
(ProQuest doc ID 236506617)
Abstract: Many appraisers fail to address some forms of
functional obsolescence in warehouse space. Details on interior
and exterior layout, dock design, and safety and security issues
play an important role in the highest and best use and functional
utility of a warehouse. The practical considerations of good
warehouse are described in clear and helpful detail, including
modes of delivery and scheduling. The oversimplified process
of considering only clear heights in the appraisal of such
properties is cautioned against.
This article will be used for the case study assignment:
Anonymous. (2002). WMS drives efficient parts
distribution. Modern Materials Handling, 57(12). Retrieved on
December 9, 2014, from ProQuest. (ProQuest doc ID
236506617)
Abstract: When Toyota set up a spare parts distribution facility
to support its operations in the UK, the automobile maker
realized that a state-of-the-art warehouse management system
(WMS) was critical. The WMS that Toyota chose not only
tracks parts location, but produces a tag label, which gives part
details and subsequent locations.