The key aspect of reflection is a critical evaluation of the self. In this essay, students must outline, in their own words, personal learning and reflection - in the context of 'data' and 'ethics' - during their professional careers. Students are expected to describe several key events, incidents, or processes experienced during a particular business event. The incidents should reflect on 'data' and 'ethical' issues and how they illustrate effective or ineffective managerial practice. Students will choose the individual incident(s) that they will use for the assigment between weeks 2-5.

Students must reflect on their decisions by examining their real-life experiences in their respective organisations or business settings. Students are to provide an understanding and perceived assumptions about data and ethics and make conclusions based on the ethical principles and theories discussed in the class and/or from their reading (which requires referencing).

This is an individual, written assessment in the form of an essay. The required length for this essay is 1,500-1,800 words, excluding the title page, diagrams, tables, appendices, and reference list. You must use the common font (e.g. Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, etc.) with font size 11 or 12 and appropriate margins and spacing. Tables and diagrams are optional and should only be used if relevant and clearly referred to in the body of the essay. A professional title page should be provided, but an executive summary, table of contents, and structured headings are not required.

Although this essay is a personal reflection, students need to identify and incorporate MGMT29005 unit content (including models, processes, or examples of practices) as part of the reflection.

The reflective essay should include (1) a brief overview of the context of the chosen incident(s), e.g. overview of the organisation/team/department where the incident(s) took place; a quick summary of the student's key tasks and roles within the incident(s), etc., (2) the majority of the essay should be dedicated to describing the events or incidents reflectively beyond merely explaining what happened. The most important aspects of the essay are the insights regarding what happened and how the real case events (e.g., the conversation, the discussions, the inter-personal interaction or group dynamics) have opened inquiries and brought new knowledge related to “data” and “ethics.” (3) The essay should conclude with a clear statement of how the experience/learning could be used for future managerial practices as a manager, leader or organisational member. References are required to clearly articulate links between own experience/reflection and concepts, processes, or ideas from MGMT29005. Students are required to use a minimum of five (5) suitable peer-reviewed, scholarly journal articles. Students should ensure they know what is needed for a reflective essay (see resources on the Moodle site).

As a Masters-level student, you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered. Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice", and demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”. Each unit in your Masters's program has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate academic study, students should read and utilise these texts and journals and publications, and as a Masters student, demonstrate an ability to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies that demonstrate an ability to engage in an independent study. This is an advanced-level unit, and accrediting bodies are also looking for evidence of independent research, so the ability to conduct this project without continually relying on your tutors and lecturers is an important part of the learning process for this unit.

Please take a special attention the University’s stated position on plagiarism. The work of others, which is included in the assignment must be attributed to its source. A full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment.

Your assignment will be marked according to the following criteria; detailed marking rubrics are available in Moodle:

• Demonstration of reflective writing through the inclusion of description, interpretation, and evaluation in appropriate proportions
• Demonstration of candid and critical reflection on specific key incidents relating to data and ethics in students' personal organisational experience
• Clear conclusion demonstrating application of learning for managerial practices or to future career
• Professional quality of writing format
• Quality and appropriateness of references, and accuracy of referencing

Late submission and academic misconduct penalties will be applied in accordance with the university policies.

All students will be allocated to a group by the unit coordinator in Week 6 of term. These groups will be non-negotiable.

Students will undertake analysis of an organisation examining its engagement with ethical practice relating to any aspect of data, its collection, management and uses for or with a range of stakeholders. This assignment requires an analysis of the organisation's implementation of data-related ethical policies and procedures against the concepts examined in the literatures.

Each group will be afforded 20-25 minutes to present and must submit an Executive Report of approximately 1,500 to 1,800 words with a detailed reference list. A copy of the presentation (PowerPoints) MUST be provided to the unit coordinator prior to the presentation.

Each student must be in a group and present as part of that group.

Students are to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter, and show effective presentation skills by:

• Providing a concise and structured presentation with introduction, main presentation and conclusion.
• Effectively using audio visuals and verbal communication delivered within the time allocation.
• Providing a clear set of recommendations supported by the literature.
• Demonstrating a commitment to professional business presentation standard.
• Ensuring all group members make a balanced contribution in the presentation.

Students are to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter, and effective written skills by:

• Providing a concise overview of the content of the presentation using key concepts and theories as an analytical framework.
• Identifying the ethical grey areas and contending issues in the case study supported by the literature.
• Using a minimum of 12 quality references made up of recommended texts and academic journal articles so as to demonstrate breadth and quality of research, including citation of the recommended texts.

Please note that presentations are normally undertaken in-person during the specified, timetabled class. Alternative delivery options (e.g. online presentation or pre-recorded presentation) are only available under unforeseen circumstances. Students are to submit via the assessment folder in Moodle by the due date. Please note a late penalty of 5% per day applies for each day or part-day (including weekends) for assignments submitted after the due date.

As Masters students, you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered:

· students need to demonstrate a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of the existing concepts, principles and theories of ethics as well as of the data science discipline;

· demonstrate conceptual knowledge of principles and methods applicable to a field of organisational practices.

Each unit in your Masters program has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals and publications, and as a Masters student, demonstrate an ability to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies that demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. This is an advanced level unit, and accrediting bodies are also looking for evidence of independent research, so the ability to conduct this project without continually relying on your tutors and lecturers is an important part of the learning process for this unit.

You should ensure that you understand the specific research that is required for each assessment piece and recognise that if you merely meet this minimum requirement, you will receive the minimum grade for demonstrated research.

Please take a special attention the University’s stated position on plagiarism. The work of others, which is included in the assignment must be attributed to its source. A full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment.

Your assignment will be marked on the following criteria; detailed marking rubrics are available in Moodle:

• Executive report and presentation: Correct identification of ethical grey areas and contending issues in the case study.
• Executive report and presentation: Accurate analysis of the ethical aspects of data within the case study organisation with the use of key concepts and theories as an analytical framework
• Executive report and presentation: Presentation of a minimum of two (2) recommendations to address areas for improvement resulting from the organisational analysis, using best practice and literature to support the recommendations
• Executive report and presentation: Quality and appropriateness of references, and accuracy of referencing
• Executive report: Professional written communication
• Presentation: Professional presentation delivery and structure
• Individual contribution: Ability to work as an effective and equally contributing member of the group

Late submission and academic misconduct penalties will be applied in accordance with the university policies.

This is an individual assessment task. In Week 13 a case study will be distributed to all students but without any questions. You will have approximately 10 days to familiarise yourself with the case and the events described in the scenario. During Exam Week on a specific date, you will be asked to answer a series of questions requiring you to apply your understanding of the unit content directly to the case. These questions will be made available 15 minutes prior to the opening of the exam hour.

This will be a time-limited submission. You will have 210 minutes (3.5 hours) to respond to a series of questions regarding the case that will require integrated answers utilising a variety of ethical concepts from the unit. You may use texts, journals, and notes in responding to the questions. As this is an open-book style response, accurate use of concepts, terms, and models is expected. The focus of the assessment is on the correct application of concepts, principles, theories, and analysis of data and ethics.

As Masters students, you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered:

· students need to demonstrate a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of the existing concepts, principles and theories of ethics as well as of the data science discipline;

· demonstrate conceptual knowledge of principles and methods applicable to a field of data-related business practice.

Each unit in your Masters program has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals and publications, and as a Masters student, demonstrate an ability to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies that demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. This is an advanced level unit, and accrediting bodies are also looking for evidence of independent research, so the ability to conduct this project without continually relying on your tutors and lecturers is an important part of the learning process for this unit.

You should ensure that you understand the specific research that is required for each assessment piece and recognise that if you merely meet this minimum requirement, you will receive the minimum grade for demonstrated research.

Please take a special attention the University’s stated position on plagiarism. The work of others, which is included in the assignment must be attributed to its source. A full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment.

Your assignment will be marked on the following criteria; detailed marking rubrics are available in Moodle:

• Correct identification of key ethical issues in the case 
• Clear, thorough, and holistic analysis of the ethical issues in the case using key data and ethics concepts and theories as an analytical frame 
• Use of relevant data and ethics concepts, theories, legislation, and/or best practices to provide recommendations for organisations or decision makers 
• Correct use of or reference to accurate data and ethics terminology