case study-based report 1.a thorough knowledge and critical analysis of the problem(s) identified in case study expressed within a well developed business report? 15% 2.a critical review of the academic literature relevant to the problem(s) identified in case study? (Should be embedded in the discussion, not presented as a separate section.) 15% 3.appropriateness of evidence-based responses to, and analysis of, the problem the case study topic question(s) including an effective analysis of the situation along with relevant discussion of alternative solutions? 15% 4.a well structured, concise and clear presentation of appropriate recommendations based on theory and evidence from the literature? 15% 5.appropriate use of argument within the paper, including a properly structured introduction and comprehensive conclusion? 10% 6.relevant and accurate use of the literature? (minimum to pass this criterion is EIGHT (8) relevant academic journal articles and appropriate reference to the prescribed textbook) Referencing Style American Psychological Association (APA) Submission Online Learning Outcomes Assessed 1. critically examine operations management and the role of operations managers within the organisation; 2. apply a systems approach to the management of operational functions; 3. explain and assess the linkages between operations and other functions within the organisation; 4. identify, analyse and find solutions to contentious issues and situations in the management of operations; 5. critically evaluate the role that operations management plays in achieving the sustainability goals of an organisation; and 6. demonstrate a critical awareness Business Report Format Your report should be presented in short report format, and incorporate the structure outlined below. Use headings and sub-headings as appropriate. The assessment short report writing requirements are provided below. Your short report must contain the following:  Title Page  Executive Summary  Table of Contents  Introduction  Body/ Discussion  Conclusion/Recommendations  References  Appendices Title Page The title page must contain the following information:  Report Title.  Course number and name: MGMT20130 Operations Management.  Your name and student number.  If applicable the granted extension request.  Word count Executive Summary The executive summary is intended for the busy executive needing an overview of the short report. The executive summary is expected to contain summary statements key/important elements of the report such as of the focus of the report, findings, discussion, conclusion and in some cases recommendations. Table of contents The table of contents is used to show the reader where parts of the report can be found. It is up to you to decide on the level of detail in the table of contents. Introduction The introduction provides the purpose and scope of the report. In this case the subheadings of Background, Aim and Scope may be used. Discussion The body/discussion includes the findings, analysis, discussion in which the material is analysed and interpreted. This is the core of the report. Use appropriate headings. Conclusion The important conclusions justifiable reached as a result of the work should be stated in this section. Key recommendations should be included in the conclusion. References Your report must include in-text referencing and a correctly cited list of references ordered alphabetically by surname of first author, in accordance with the APA style of referencing. Note that references are usually not sited in the executive summary, introduction and conclusion. These are used in the main body of the text. Appendices Here you include material that is important to the report, but to comprehensive to include in the body/discussion of the report.