Working together in a cross-cultural group ( observable group behaviours) Poor intra-group dynamics, little/no evidence of how group processes were handled Group appears to operate reasonably effectively. Some evidence of how group processes were handled Group appears to work well together. Good evidence of handling group processes   Group appears to work very well together. Very good evidence of handling group processes  Group generates wonderful collective energy. Excellent evidence of handling group processes 
Delivery of presentation (individual contribution on the day of the presentation)  Not at all clear, poorly paced, poor delivery style, poor handling of questions Reasonably clear at an acceptable pace with a satisfactory delivery style. Reasonable attempt to deal with questions Clear and well paced with a good delivery style. Good understanding of questions and provision of answers Articulate, well paced with very good delivery style. Very good grasp of questions with clear answers provided  Excellent delivery in all respects.  Excellent understanding of questions with clear, well informed answers
 
ASSESSMENT MATRIX FOR THE SECOND ASSIGNMENT
Assessment Criteria Below 40% - Fail 40% - 49% 50% -59% 60% - 69% 70% and over
Search and collection of secondary data and literature Insufficient evidence of relevant material Collection of minimal relevant data and basic reading with some attempt at justifying approach Collection of sufficient data and literature based on a sound search strategy A wide selection of appropriate data and literature based on a well justified search strategy Evidence of extensive, relevant research based on a fully justified search strategy
Presentation, analysis and interpretation of secondary data and literature in individual paper Poor presentation of material with little evidence of understanding Adequate presentation which makes reasonable sense of the material Material presented clearly with sound analysis and good understanding of its relevance Clear and interesting presentation with very good level of analysis and understanding Excellent presentation with high level of insight into the most important themes in the material
Application and evaluation of relevant theory, concepts and approaches Little or no theory, concepts or HR approaches have been identified A basic attempt has been made to relate theory, concepts and approaches to the evidence and the context A good attempt has been made to relate theory etc to the evidence/context and to comment on the usefulness of the theory A very good attempt at linking theory with the national contexts and assessing the usefulness of the theory An excellent application of theory and insightful evaluation of its usefulness in the context
Individual reflection of working in a cross-cultural group and the implications for cross cultural management in the workplace Little or no evidence of how group processes were handled and no or little consideration of the implications for cross cultural management in the workplace Some evidence of how group processes were handled  and some consideration of the implications for cross cultural management in the workplace Good evidence of handing group processes  and good consideration of the implications for cross cultural management in the workplace informed by theory Very good evidence of handling group processes effectively and very good insight on the implications for cross cultural management in the workplace informed by relevant theory Excellent evidence of handling group processes and excellent consideration of the implications for cross cultural management in the workplace informed by theory
Academic presentation – structure, use of English, referencing and bibliography Poorly presented and fails to meet the standards expected at masters level Reasonable structure, language conveys meaning, academic conventions attempted, but some errors  Good structure and use of English. Academic conventions generally used well Very good structure and use of English. Academic conventions used well throughout Presentation excellent in all respects