The Induction Module
Section 4
Assessment Point 4
Written Assignment
Guidelines
The aim of this assignment is to prepare students for engagement with their program of
studies. In doing so, feedback will be provided to give them an indication of how they are
progressing. Choose and answer one of the following questions:
1. A significant increase in the number and variety of online courses has been observed in recent
years. Although online courses have been welcomed as a great opportunity by a number of
students, others still see them as less useful than traditional face-to-face courses. Evaluate the
effectiveness of online education, and discuss to what extent online courses can replace
traditional classroom teaching.
2. Referring to Qantas Airways Ltd, Alan Joyce, the CEO and Managing Director of the company
stated: "We have a very diverse environment and a very inclusive culture and those
characteristics got us through the tough times. Diversity generated better strategy, better risk
management, better debates, and better outcomes." Do you agree with this view on cultural
diversity in the workplace? Discuss its necessity for multinational companies, evaluating the
challenges that their leaders are presented with.
3. "Tourism should be banned in order to protect local environments, cultures, and economies.
To what extent do you agree with this statement? Evaluate the impact of tourism in these three
areas.