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Your Task
Analyse a given contemporary business innovation and record a video presentation which discusses this innovation
in the context of organisational change.
Assessment Description
This is an individual assessment.
Based on the notion of innovation and change being the key to business success, the first four (4) weeks of this
subject discusses the types of change and innovation in terms of the scope and pace of change, along with various
models and frameworks which help to explain these changes. This assessment requires students to apply these
concepts to analyse and discuss one (1) business innovation which is to be chosen from a given list of recent
successfully commercialised innovative ideas. (see instructions which follow).
Along with developing research, analytical and presentation skills, this assessment specifically aligns with the
following subject learning outcomes:
LO1: Analyse the models and frameworks that guide the principles of effectively leading change and
innovation in organisations.
LO2: Evaluate organisational structures in an international context in relation to ethically managing innovation
across borders.
LO3: Evaluate the risks inherent in the change management process, the reasons why
change fails and how these can be overcome.
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Assessment Instructions
This assessment should be carried out in the following steps:
Students are to access the “2023 International Innovation Awards” web site at https://innovationaward.org/,
and click on the “All Winners” tab. Read about each of the innovations and then select one (1) innovation
which is of most interest [to you] and investigate the innovation further.
Students are then to prepare a 5-minute recorded presentation, with maximum 6 Powerpoint slides, which
discusses the innovation they have chosen, by responding to the following questions.

1. Briefly discuss your understanding of this chosen innovation, give reasons why you consider this to
   be a “true” innovation compared with the other winners.
2. Discuss the benefits of this innovation in terms of both the business and other stakeholders.
3. Identify and discuss the driver/s for this change / innovation and classify the driver/s using one model
   discussed in this subject.
4. Using at least two of the models of “types of change” discussed in this subject, identify and discuss
   the “type” of change in terms of the scope, pace, predictability and other factors.
5. Discuss the extent to which you believe good leadership has played in both the innovative idea and
   the successful implementation of this innovation.
   Students should record the presentation in a professional conversational style, ensuring that they appear on
   camera, and the slides are clearly displayed.
   The final slide should be a reference list and must contain a minimum of five (5) scholarly references which
   have been cited in the body, along with sources of any company specific information. Refer also Generative
   AI Traffic Lights which follows.
   Submit the recorded presentation to MyKBs Kaltura by the due date/time.
   Please refer to the assessment marking guide to assist you in completing all the assessment criteria.
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   Important Study Information
   Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy
   https://www.kbs.edu.au/admissions/forms-and-policies
   KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of cheating,
   plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
   Please read the policy to learn the answers to these questions:

• What is academic integrity and misconduct?
• What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
• How can I appeal my grade?
  Late submission of assignments (within the Assessment Policy)
  https://www.kbs.edu.au/admissions/forms-and-policies
  Length Limits for Assessments
  Penalties may be applied for assessment submissions that exceed prescribed limits.
  Study Assistance
  Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the resources on
  the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Further details can be accessed at
  https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481
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  Generative AI Traffic Lights
  Please see the level of Generative AI that this assessment has been designed to accept:
  Traffic
  Light Amount of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) usage Evidence Required
  This
  assessment
  (✓)
  Level 1
  This assessment fully integrates Generative AI,
  encouraging you to harness the technology’s full
  potential in collaboration with your own expertise.
  It will highlight your ability to demonstrate how effectively
  you can work alongside AI to achieve sophisticated
  outcomes, blending human intellect and artificial
  intelligence.
  Your collaboration
  with AI must be
  clearly referenced
  and documented in
  the appendix of your
  submission, including
  all prompts and
  responses used for
  the assessment.
  x
  Level 2
  This assessment invites you to engage with
  Generative AI as a means of expanding your
  creativity and idea generation.
  It will highlight your ability to complement your original
  thinking with the capabilities of AI. For example, through
  brainstorming and preliminary concept development.
  Your collaboration
  with AI must be
  clearly referenced
  and documented in
  the appendix of your
  submission, including
  all prompts and
  responses used for
  the assessment.
  x
  Level 3
  This assessment showcases your individual
  knowledge and skills in the absence of Generative AI
  support.
  It will highlight your personal abilities. For example, to
  analyse, synthesise, and create based on your own
  understanding and learning.
  Use of generative AI
  is prohibited and may
  potentially result in
  penalties for
  academic
  misconduct, including
  but not limited to a
  mark of zero for the
  assessment.
  ✓
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  Assessment Marking Guide
  Criterion High Distinction (100-
  85)
  Distinction (84-75) Credit (74-65) Pass (64-50) Fail (49-0)

1. Understanding of
   innovation and
   comparison to other
   innovations.
   3 Marks
   Intricate and complete
   understanding of the
   innovation in the
   context of the
   industry, and by
   comparison to other
   innovations. Provides
   at least two sound
   reasons for choice.
   Sound understanding
   of the innovation in
   the context of the
   industry, and by
   comparison to other
   innovations. Provides
   at least one reason for
   choice.
   Good understanding
   of the innovation in
   the context of the
   industry, and by
   comparison to other
   innovations. The
   reason for choice
   needs to be
   developed further /
   made clearer.
   Reasonable
   understanding of the
   innovation in the
   context of the
   industry, and by
   comparison to other
   innovations further
   research or
   development of
   reasoning required.
   Little or no
   understanding of the
   innovation or industry
   trends. Vague or
   missing comparisons
   to other innovations.
   Choice of innovation
   not clear / appears
   random.
2. Benefits of the
   chosen innovation in
   terms of business
   and stakeholders.
   3 Marks
   Three or more
   benefits identified for
   both business and
   specific stakeholders
   and discussed in
   terms of innovation
   and change.
   Two benefits identified
   for both business and
   specific stakeholders
   and discussed in
   terms of innovation
   and change.
   One benefit identified
   for both business and
   specific stakeholders
   and discussed in
   terms of innovation
   and change.
   Benefits for either
   business or specific
   stakeholders are not
   clearly identified or too
   generalized and /or
   not discussed in terms
   of innovation and
   change.
   No benefits identified
   for either business or
   specific stakeholders.
3. Identify and
   classify the drivers
   for change /
   innovation
   5 Marks
   Several drivers for the
   change/innovation are
   clearly identified and
   explained by linking to
   one or more change
   models. Discussion
   demonstrates
   advanced
   understanding of
   different drivers for
   change.
   One driver for the
   change/innovation is
   clearly identified and
   explained by linking to
   one change model.
   Discussion
   demonstrates sound
   understanding of
   different drivers for
   change.
   A driver for the
   change/innovation is
   identified, however
   requires further
   explanation and/or
   tighter link to the
   change model.
   Discussion
   demonstrates
   reasonable
   understanding of
   different drivers for
   change.
   Driver for the
   change/innovation is
   not clear / requires
   development and/or
   links to a change
   model need
   development.
   Discussion suggests
   understanding of
   different drivers for
   change needs
   development.
   Driver for the
   change/innovation is
   not clear and/or nor
   explained and/or not
   linked to a change
   model.
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4. Identification of
   the “type” of change
   in terms of the
   scope, pace,
   predictability and
   other factors.
   6 Marks
   Two or models used
   to explain the type of
   change and the
   discussion includes
   comment on scope,
   pace and predictability
   along with other
   relevant factors, and
   clearly linked to the
   chosen models.
   Two models used to
   explain the type of
   change and the
   discussion includes
   comment on scope,
   pace and predictability
   along with other
   relevant factors, and
   clearly linked to the
   chosen models.
   Two models are used
   to explain the type of
   change. Discussion
   regarding scope,
   pace, and
   predictability along
   with other relevant
   factors needs further
   development and/or
   tighter links to the
   chosen models.
   One model is used to
   explain the type of
   change. Discussion
   regarding scope,
   pace, and
   predictability needs
   development. No
   other relevant factors
   considered. Links to
   the chosen model
   missing or weak.
   No evidence of any
   model or wrong
   model/s. Discussion
   regarding scope,
   pace, and
   predictability is
   missing. No other
   relevant factors
   considered.
5. The role of good
   leadership to
   innovation
   4 Marks
   Draws upon more
   than one theory
   related to leading
   innovation and
   change and links this
   to the success or
   otherwise of the
   innovation.
   Draws upon one
   theory related to
   leading innovation and
   change and links this
   to the success or
   otherwise of the
   innovation.
   Draws upon one
   theory related to
   leading innovation and
   change. Tighter links
   to the success or
   otherwise of the
   innovation required.
   One theory related to
   leading innovation and
   change is
   described/summarised
   only, and no links to
   the success or
   otherwise of the
   innovation
   established.
   Theory related to
   leading innovation and
   change missing or
   confused and no link
   to the success or
   otherwise of the
   innovation is evident.
6. Presentation and
   referencing.
   4 Marks
   Professional and uses
   conversational style.
   Appears on camera.
   Speaks clearly. No
   reading from notes.
   Excellent structure
   order and flow.
   Adheres to time limit.
   More than 5
   references as per
   KBS guidelines.
   Professional and uses
   conversational style.
   Appears on camera.
   Speaks clearly. Some
   reading from notes.
   Good structure, order
   and flow. Adheres to
   time limit.
   More than 5
   references as per
   KBS guidelines.
   Professional and uses
   conversational style.
   Appears on camera.
   Speaks clearly.
   Mostly reading from
   notes. Structure,
   order and flow could
   be improved. Minor
   time limit issues.
   5 references.
   Unprofessional and/or
   missing from camera.
   Difficult to follow.
   Reads entirely from
   notes. Major time limit
   issues. Less than 5
   references and/or
   references missing or
   inaccurate.
   Unprofessional and/or
   missing from camera.
   Difficult to follow.
   Major time limit
   issues. No attempt at
   referencing or bogus
   unrelated referencing
   (may also be referred
   for academic
   misconduct
   investigation).

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