BUSS511 Culture and Business in Aotearoa New Zealand Assignment 1 2026

BUSS511 Culture and Business in Aotearoa New Zealand Assignment 1

Learning Outcomes:

This assignment is worth 40% of the total marks in the course and will cover the following learning outcomes as listed in the Course Outline:

Learning Outcome 1: Explain historical and contemporary developments in New Zealand’s economy and society.
Learning Outcome 2: Discuss Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the Crown’s obligations, including how these have and have not been met, and the effects of colonisation.
Learning Outcome 3: Discuss various Māori business principles and values, and how they are applied in contemporary enterprises.

General Instructions:

I Include a cover page that includes your name, student id, course code and title, assignment title
The word limit for this assignment is 200 words per entry, excluding references.
All sources should be acknowledged in the main body of the assignment and in a reference list at the end of the assignment. Refer to the 7th edition of the APA referencing style guide. Examples of how to present references can be found here: https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples. Do NOT copy other people’s work without appropriately acknowledging their work. All direct quotes should be placed in “quote marks”.
Any use of software, including artificial intelligence tools, should be appropriately attributed, and a declaration detailing how AI was used (including screenshots of prompts) should be included as an appendix. Please note that while the use of AI may be used as a tool for idea generation, it should be used with integrity as with any other source. Upon submission, your assignment will be checked for copied materials as well as the use of AI (artificial intelligence), with penalties to be applied where appropriate and if not referenced.
Your assignment should be your own work to demonstrate your thinking. Any direct quotes from any source should be placed in “quotation marks”.
Upload your FINAL submission to the “FINAL SUBMISSION” drop box in Moodle.
Resources to assist with writing skills can be found at https://moodle.ais.ac.nz/course/view.php?id=4#section-4
Late submissions will be penalised by 5% per working day (24 hours) for up to four days and receive a zero mark after four days. (96 hours).

Task(s):

This written assignment requires you to explain how biculturalism and multiculturalism have shaped society and the economy in New Zealand by addressing the following points:

1)Discuss the importance of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the implications for the business community (500 words) (LO1 & LO2)

2)Discuss Māori business principles and values and how these can be applied to various business contexts. You may choose the business context, for example, your country, culture, part-time work, family business, etc. (800 words) (LO1 & LO3)

3)New Zealand is a multicultural nation. Explain the value of multiculturalism in New Zealand and its implications for you as a domestic or international student (whichever context applies to you) (500 words) (LO1)

Additional Instructions

1)Use report format for this assignment; refer to the Learning Hub support on the structure of a report by accessing Moodle resources.

2)Include additional information from the Internet, journal articles and textbooks.

3)Word count: between 1,800 and 2,000 words.

4)Correct APA 7th referencing (a minimum of 10 academic references – more are better)

5)Ensure that the assessment is at the highest standard possible by:

having it professionally formatted, to ensure correct spelling, report structure.
a high standard of English writing is required – edit and proofread your work.
being consistent in spacing (1.15) and font size (11)

6)Refer to the marking guidelines to ensure your assignment meets the criteria.

BUSS511 Marking Criteria:

Task/Element

Marking Criteria

Mark

Not adequate

0-8 marks

Adequate

9-16 Marks

Good

17-24 Marks

Excellent

25-30 Marks

Task 1

Discuss the importance of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the implications for the business community.

(LO1 & LO2)

Limited or no understanding of the key principles and content of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Little to no discussion of the implications of Te Tiriti o Waitangi for the business community.

Little to no integration of Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles with the implications for the business community.

Basic understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, mentioning some key principles but lacking depth or accuracy.

Limited discussion with superficial analysis of the impact on businesses in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Some attempt to link concepts, but the integration is limited or unclear.

Clear and accurate understanding of the key principles and content of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

Clear discussion of the implications, addressing key aspects such as cultural considerations, partnership, and potential challenges for businesses.

Demonstrates a clear connection between Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles and their practical implications for the business community.

In-depth understanding, with a comprehensive discussion of the key principles and content of Te Tiriti of Waitangi.

Comprehensive and insightful analysis, discussing both challenges and opportunities for businesses.

Exceptional integration, showcasing a deep understanding of how Te Tiriti o Waitangi principles directly impact and influence business practices.

/30

Task 2

Discuss Māori business principles and values and how these can be applied to various business contexts. You may choose the business context, for example, your country, culture, part-time work, family business, etc. (LO1 & LO3)

Limited or no understanding of Māori business principles and values. Misconceptions or inaccuracies may be present.

Little to no effort in applying Māori business principles and values to a chosen context. Lack of relevance or understanding.

Basic understanding of Māori business principles and values but lacks depth or may include some inaccuracies.

Some attempt to apply principles and values, but the connection to the chosen context may be vague or superficial.

Clear and accurate understanding of Māori business principles and values, demonstrating a grasp of key concepts.

Clear and relevant application of Māori business principles and values to the chosen business context, showing understanding and insight.

In-depth understanding, nuanced discussion, and accurate representation of Māori business principles and values.

Exceptional application, demonstrating a deep understanding of how Māori business principles and values can be effectively applied in the chosen context.

/30

Task 3

New Zealand is a multicultural nation. Explain the value of multiculturalism in New Zealand and its implications for you as a domestic or international student (LO1)

Limited or no understanding of the concept of multiculturalism in the New Zealand context.

Little to no effort in explaining the implications of multiculturalism for the student. Lack of relevance or understanding.

Basic understanding of multiculturalism, mentioning some general aspects but lacking depth or accuracy.

Some attempt to explain implications, but the connection to being a domestic or international student may be vague or superficial.

Clear and accurate understanding of multiculturalism in New Zealand, addressing key principles and dynamics.

Clear and relevant discussion of how multiculturalism impacts the student’s experience, showing understanding and insight.

In-depth understanding, nuanced discussion, and accurate representation of the value and complexities of multiculturalism in New Zealand.

Exceptional insight into the implications, demonstrating a deep understanding of how multiculturalism affects the experiences of the domestic or international student.

/30

0-1 Mark

2 Marks

3 Marks

4-5 Marks

Mechanics

Errors in language and vocabulary are so frequent and distracting that the report is largely incomprehensible

Language is mostly accurate; and errors, when they occur, are more often in complex grammar and vocabulary.

Errors are distracting but the overall meaning is still intelligible.

Language is generally accurate but contains some systematic errors in complex grammar and vocabulary.

Language contains very few, if any, errors in grammar and vocabulary. If slips are present, the meaning is still clear.

References

APA 7th

No attempt to acknowledge sources.

Some attempt to acknowledge sources with APA 7th but with significant errors or no citations.

A good effort at both citations and Reference List entries, but there are some errors.

Applies APA 7th citations and Reference List entries with very minor errors.