Developing HR Professionals (BUSS 24001)

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Instructions to Student
 Answer all questions.
 Deadline of submission: 28/4/2021 23:59
 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of the assignment which is 50 marks.
 Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
 Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 12/5/2021.
 Total word count should be between 1300 minimum to 1500 maximum.
Module Learning Outcomes
The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully
1. Appraise the key requirements for an HR Professionals to be effective and efficient.
2. Examine and relate the key requirements for a self-managing HR Professional to perform efficiently and effectively.
Assignment Objective
The objective of the assignment is for students to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of skills for HR professionals, responsibilities of HR professionals and HR professional self-management.
IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT 1
Module Code: BUSS 24001
Module Name: Developing HR Professionals
Level: 2
Max. Marks: 100
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Assignment Tasks
Task 1
Submit a work proposal for this assignment on or before 25/3/2021 (23:59) which must include:
 Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables.
 General overview of proposed plan – initial understanding of solution to task 2.
 Timeline for completion of the given tasks.
The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in MEC Learn.
You are required to use the proposal template that is in MEC Learn.
(5 Marks)
Task 2
Q1. Clearly evaluate what it means to be an HR professional. Critically examine two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee performance. (5 + 15 marks)
Q2. Critically analyse two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on organizational performance and employees’ performance. (20 marks)
Q3. Critically examine initiatives that could be taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization. (20 marks)
Q4. Critically analyse the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity. (15 marks)
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Q5. MOOC Activity on Introduction to Interpersonal Skills. Reflection on the MOOC activity, highlighting your learning and challenges if any with proof (evidence of participation should be attached) of participation in the MOOC activity. MOOC link in the MEC Learn. (5 marks)
Rules & Regulations:
The report should be submitted on 28th April 2021 through Turnitin link in the MEC Learn. Late submission shall be penalised as per the norms of MEC mentioned in the Module Information Guide.
 All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.
 The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using CU Harvard Style and page numbers.
 Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of the faculty.
 Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on MEC Learn.
 Viva will be conducted in accordance with MEC guidelines.
Guidelines:
The Report should be prepared according to the following instructions:
1. For the assignment, students are expected to use secondary sources. You are required to support arguments with relevant journal articles, books etc. You can refer to books in MEC E-Library or use internet resource.
2. Total word count should be between 1300 minimum to 1500 maximum.
3. The report should contain:
 cover page, which indicates title, name of student, ID, name of instructor and date of submission;
 Student declaration for coursework;
 table of contents;
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 introduction, which discloses the main goal and objectives of the tasks, indicates the main methods and data used for the task and a brief description of the report structure;
 discussion, description, analysis and evaluation of main issues investigated;
 conclusions that reveal main findings regarding each issue of the research;
 list of references (using CU Harvard style of referencing);
 appendices if needed (appendices are not included in the main report words count).
4. The report should be done in Word, font style Times New Roman, font size 12, 1.5 spacing, text color black, colours can be used ONLY in appendices, main body of the report should be black and white. Only word format is accepted and should be submitted. Submission of other format is not allowed.
5. Feedback will be given through Moodle and in the timeline as stated in MIG.
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Summary of Marks
Question Marks allotted Task 1
Work Proposal 5 marks Task 2
Introduction 5 marks
Q1.
Clearly evaluate what it means to be an HR professional. Critically examine two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee performance. 5 + 15 marks
Q2.
Critically analyse two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on organizational performance and employees’ performance. 20 marks
Q3.
Critically examine initiatives that could be taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization. 20 marks Q4.
Critically analyse the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity. 15 marks
Q5.
Reflection on the MOOC activity. 5 marks Conclusion 5 marks Format of the report. 5 marks Total 100 marks
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Marking Rubrics for the Report
Question
Criteria
/Grade
94 -100%
Outstanding
84 – 93.99%
Excellent
77 – 83.99%
Very Good
70 – 76.99%
Good
60 – 69.99%
Satisfactory
50 –59.99%
Pass
0 – 49.99
Fail
Marks (5)
4.7 – 5
4.2 – 4.69
3.85 – 4.19
3.5 – 3.84
3 – 3.49
2.5 – 2.99
0 – 2.49
Introduction
(5 marks)
Quality of content.
Comprehensive introduction with the objectives of the tasks, methods and data used for the task and a description of the report structure.
Excellent introduction with the objectives of the tasks, data used for the task and a description of the report structure.
Very good introduction that outlined the objectives of the tasks, types of data used and the report structure.
Objectives of the tasks, types of data used and the structure of the report are provided.
Basic information is given regarding objectives of the tasks, data used for the task and report structure.
The introduction does not provide basic information. Introduction is not clear.
Introduction is poorly written.
There is no introduction.
Marks (20)
18.8 – 20
16.8 – 18.79
15.4 – 16.79
14 – 15.39
12 – 13.99
10 – 11.99
0 – 9.99
Q1:
Clearly evaluate what it means to be an HR professional. Critically examine two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work
Quality of content, in-depth of analysis and extend of research.
In-depth evaluation of what it means to be an HR professional and two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee
Excellent evaluation of what it means to be an HR professional and two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee
Very good evaluation of what it means to be an HR professional and two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee performance.
Good understanding of what it means to be an HR professional and two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee performance are shown.
What it means to be an HR professional and two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee performance are well
Partial evidence of understanding of what it means to be an HR professional and two skills required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on
Inadequate content with issues not addressed.
No evidence of understanding of what it means to be an HR professional and two skills
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and their impacts on the employee performance.
(20 marks)
performance.
Explanations are very clear and concise.
Sentences are properly framed and linked to the question.
There are at least four in-text citations that support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are no spelling, grammar and referencing errors.
performance.
Arguments are clear and concise.
Answers are clear and well linked to the question.
There are at least three in-text citations that support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are very few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
Explanations are understandable and linked to the question.
Sentences are clear.
There are at least three in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
Explanations are directly linked to question.
Sentences are well articulated.
There are at least two in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some small repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
addressed and solid attempt to the question.
Explanations are somehow linked to the question.
There are at least two in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
the employee performance and only partial understanding is shown.
Some explanations are not relevant.
There is at least one in-text citation to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
There are many spelling, grammar, referencing errors.
required for an HR professional to be effective and efficient at work and their impacts on the employee performance.
There is no in-text citation.
There are so many spelling, grammar errors
Marks (20)
18.8 – 20
16.8 – 18.79
15.4 – 16.79
14 – 15.39
12 – 13.99
10 – 11.99
0 – 9.99
Q2:
Critically analyse two responsibilities of an HR professional in
Quality of content, in-depth of analysis and extend of research.
Comprehensive, well-structured and focused analysis of two responsibilities of an HR professional in
Excellent analysis of two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on
Very good analysis of two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on
Good understanding of the two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on
Two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on organizational
Partial evidence of understanding of the two responsibilities of an HR professional in
Inadequate content with issues not addressed.
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organisation and their effects on organizational performance and employees’ performance. (20 marks)
organisation and their effects on organizational performance and employees’ performance.
Arguments are very clear and concise.
Arguments are properly framed and linked to the question.
Answers show evident of independent reading and wide extent of research.
There are at least four in-text citations that support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are no spelling, grammar and
organizational performance and employees’ performance.
Arguments are clear and concise.
Answers are clear and well linked to the question.
There are at least three in-text citations that support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are very few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
organizational performance and employees’ performance.
Arguments are understandable, clear and linked to the question.
There are at least three in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
organizational performance and employees’ performance are demonstrated.
Explanations are directly linked to the task.
Sentences are well articulated.
There are at least two in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some small repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
performance and employees’ performance are well addressed and solid attempt to the question.
Arguments are somehow linked to the task.
There are at least two in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
organisation and their effects on organizational performance and employees’ performance and only partial understanding is shown.
Some explanations are not relevant.
There is at least one in-text citation to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
There are many spelling, grammar and referencing errors.
No evidence of understanding of two responsibilities of an HR professional in organisation and their effects on organizational performance and employees’ performance.
There is no in-text citation.
There are so many spelling, grammar error.
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referencing errors.
Marks (20)
18.8 – 20
16.8 – 18.79
15.4 – 16.791
14 – 15.39
12 – 13.99
10 – 11.99
0 – 9.99
Q3.
Critically examine initiatives that could be taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization. (20 marks)
Quality of content, in-depth of analysis and extend of research.
In-depth evaluation of initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization.
Explanations are very clear and concise.
Sentences are properly framed and linked to the question.
There are at least four in-text citations that support arguments and corresponding
Excellent evaluation of initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization.
Arguments are clear and concise.
Answers are clear and well linked to the question.
There are at least three in-text citations that support arguments and correspondi
Very good evaluation of initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization.
Explanations are understandable and linked to the question.
Sentences are clear.
There are at least three in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are few errors in spelling,
Good understanding of initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization are shown.
Explanations are directly linked to question.
Sentences are well articulated.
There are at least two in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some small repeated errors in
Initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization are well addressed and solid attempt to the question.
Explanations are somehow linked to the question.
There are at least two in-text citations to support arguments and corresponding reference
Partial evidence of understanding of initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization and only partial understanding is shown.
Some explanations are not relevant.
There is at least one in-text citation to support arguments and correspond
Inadequate content with issues not addressed.
No evidence of understanding of the initiatives taken by an HR professional for self-managing, interpersonal effectiveness, networking and managing key relationships within the organization.
.
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references are provided.
There are no spelling, grammar and referencing errors.
ng references are provided.
There are very few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
grammar and referencing.
spelling, grammar and referencing.
are provided.
Some repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
ing reference are provided.
There are many spelling, grammar and referencing errors.
There is no in-text citation.
here are so many spelling, grammar errors.
Marks (15)
14.1 – 15
12.6 – 14.09
11.55 – 12.59
10.5 – 11.54
9 – 10.49
7.5 – 8.99
0 – 7.49
Q4:
Critically analyse the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity. ( 15 marks)
Quality of content, in-depth of analysis and extend of research.
Comprehensive, well-structured analysis of the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity.
Arguments are very clear and concise.
Arguments are properly framed and linked to the question.
Excellent analysis of the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity.
Arguments are clear and concise.
Answers are clear and well linked to the question.
There are at least three in-text citations
Very good analysis of the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity.
Arguments are understandable, clear and linked to the question.
There are at least three in-text citations to support arguments and correspondin
Good understanding of the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity are demonstrated.
Explanations are directly linked to the task.
Sentences are well articulated.
There are at least two in-text citations
The significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity are well addressed and solid attempt to the question.
Arguments are somehow linked to the task.
There are at least two in-text citations to
Partial evidence of understanding of the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee productivity and only partial understanding is shown.
Some explanations are not relevant.
There is least one in-text
Inadequate content with issues not addressed.
No evidence of understanding of the significance and benefits of maintaining good relationships at workplace and their implications on the employee
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Answers show evident of independent reading and wide extent of research.
There are at least four in-text citations that support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are no spelling, grammar and referencing errors.
that support arguments and corresponding references are provided.
There are very few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
g references are provided.
There are few errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some small repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
support arguments and corresponding reference are provided.
Some repeated errors in spelling, grammar and referencing.
citation to support arguments and corresponding reference are provided
There are so many spelling, grammar and referencing errors.
productivity.
There is no in-text citation.
There are so many spelling, grammar error.
Marks (5)
4.7 – 5
4.2 – 4.69
3.85 – 4.19
3.5 – 3.84
3 – 3.49
2.5 – 2.99
0 – 2.49
Q5.
Reflection on the MOOC activity.
(5 Marks)
Quality of content
In-depth reflection on the MOOC activity with evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
Excellent reflection on the MOOC activity with evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
Very good reflection on the MOOC activity with evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
Good reflection on the MOOC activity with evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
Satisfactory reflection on the MOOC activity with evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
Unsatisfactory reflection on the MOOC activity with partial evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
Poor reflection on the MOOC activity without evidence of participation in the MOOC activity.
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Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
 MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
 MEC also reserves the right to notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of any unlawful activity and to cooperate thereafter in any investigation of such activity.
Marks (5)
4.7 – 5
4.2 – 4.69
3.85 – 4.19
3.5 – 3.84
3 – 3.49
2.5 – 2.99
0 – 2.49
Conclusion
(5 marks)
Quality of content.
Comprehensive conclusion reflecting the main findings of the assignment.
Excellent conclusion of the assignment is given.
Very good conclusion of the assignment is given.
Good conclusion of the assignment is given.
Conclusion reflects the main finding of the assignment.
Effort is made to provide the conclusion of the assignment.
No conclusion is given.
Marks (5)
4.7 – 5
4.2 – 4.69
3.85 – 4.19
3.5 – 3.84
3 – 3.49
2.5 – 2.99
0 – 2.49
Format of the report
(5 marks)
Quality of overall presentation and referencing.
Very high quality presentation.
Clearly followed CU Harvard referencing style.
High quality of presentation.
Followed proper CU Harvard style of referencing.
Very good quality of presentation.
Followed CU Harvard style referencing.
Good quality of presentation.
Few errors in CU Harvard referencing style.
Quality of presentation is satisfactory.
CU Harvard style of referencing but with few mistakes.
Quality of presentation acceptable.
CU Harvard style of referencing but with so many mistakes.
Quality of presentation is poor.
No references are provided.
Total marks for the report 95
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 Faculty can conduct a viva to investigate and ascertain that the work submitted is student’s own work as per the guidelines for the same. A student can be given a maximum of 2 chances to attend the viva in such cases. It is expected that the student attends the viva during the first chance itself unless due to extenuating circumstances. If the student does not attend the viva in spite of being given 2 chances and fails to submit valid reasons, he/she will be awarded a fail in the module and this shall be counted as a case of academic integrity violation.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below mentioned categories:
1. Plagiarism
2. Malpractice
3. Ghost Writing
4. Collusion
5. Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offence of academic integrity violation of plagiarism type
1.1. First Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
1.1.1. Plagiarism
a. If a student is caught first time in an act of academic integrity violation during his/her course of study in any assignment other than project work and if the type of violation is plagiarism, then the student will be allowed to re-submit the assignment once as per the period allowed for re submission However, a penalty of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
b. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work within one week (5 working days) from the date he or she is advised to re-submit.
c. Re-submission of the work beyond the allowed period of resubmission will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
d. If the re-submitted work (within the allowed period of resubmission) is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment component will be awarded a zero mark.
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It shall also contribute to the total count of academic integrity violation for that student.
e. If plagiarism is detected in UG Project work (Project 1, Project Planning and Project Design and Implementation), the above clauses do not apply, and the work will be summarily rejected. In these cases the student will be awarded a fail (F) grade and is required to reregister the module.
1.1.2. Malpractice / Ghostwriting / Collusion
If a student is caught first time in an act academic integrity violation during his/her course of study for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and if the type of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail the module.
1.2. Second Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
1.2.1. Plagiarism
a. If any student is caught second time in an act of academic integrity violation during his/her course of study and if the type of violation is plagiarism, then the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work, and s/he will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism is detected.
b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.
1.2.2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
a. If a student is caught a second time in an act academic integrity violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and if the type of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail the module.
b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.
1.3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
a. If a student is caught a third time in an act of academic integrity violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester then the student shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, once the academic integrity violation case is confirmed by Institutional Assessment Review Committee.
b. The student shall be suspended for the immediate subsequent semester and can register for modules only after having served the suspension period fully. This is also applicable for semesters offered in block mode.
c. During the suspension period, the student shall have to mandatorily complete a course on academic integrity/writing before s/he can register for any modules.
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d. During the period of suspension, the student shall be allowed to attempt supplementary examinations if s/he is eligible for the same. S/he shall also be allowed access to all college facilities permitted for a regular student except for registering the modules.
1.4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
a. If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of academic integrity violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, once the case is confirmed by Institutional Assessment Review Committee.
b. The student shall be expelled from the college and all access to the college facilities and premises shall cease to exist. The documents shall be released only after getting the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from Registration Office.
c. `On termination, the student shall not be refunded any fees paid for the academic semester in which academic integrity violation was observed.
1.5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases” mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an Institutional Assessment Review Committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a hearing of the parties concerned if required and shall take appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
1.6. Types/Variations of cases of Plagiarism and associated actions
Type 1: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted at different times) of one assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all students.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her history of violations.
Type 3: Combination of Type 1 and Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted at different times) of a group assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether
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plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her history of violation.
Type 4: Variation of Type 1 and Type 2: In cases where the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, irrespective of whether plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all students of the group. In such cases the group assessment component will be resubmitted.
If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and the penalty will be applied for each student according to his / her history of violation.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment component will be resubmitted – if the student is eligible for resubmission-. The policy will then be applied to that student alone.
c. In both cases (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment (assignment).
1.7. Types/Variation of Cases of Multiple Offences
If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in different modules of the same semester, they will be considered as one offence and student will be penalized for each violation according to the type of the offence.
If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in the same module of the same semester, then they will be considered as different offences and each will contribute to the overall count of AIV. The student then shall be penalized for each violation according to the count and type of each offence.
* For further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days) for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
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submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the following shall apply.
 Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
 Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
 Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial, animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
 Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the commencement of research.
 Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only for the intended purpose of research.