Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Information Subject Code: GB601 Subject Name: MBA Capstone Assessment Title: Assessment 4 - Report to the Board Weighting: 25% Total Marks: 25 Length: Up to 15 slides (maximum) and 1,500 words Due Date: Week 13 (via turnitin, Monday 13th February at 11.55pm) . Assessment Description Over the last two quarters since the submission of the business plan to the venture capitalists (lecturer), you have been working hard to grow your business and integrate feedback and learning's. In this final assessment, you are required to demonstrate to a board of directors the viability of your business. This report needs to be based on the full completed 6 quarters. Note, the board of directors has not seen the business plan presented to the venture capitalists. This final assessment consists of two components 1) A 15-slide (maximum) powerpoint presentation – the kind of presentation that would be given at board level. Details of suggested content is attached. 2) An accompanying 1,500 word (max) script in the form a "board pitch" – a written transcript of the verbal presentation that would be given to accompany each of the slides. Once you have completed the powerpoint slides, save each powerpoint slide as a JPEG, and copy each one onto a separate page of a word document. Then, place the text accompanying each particular slide on that page, below the slide. It is advisable to have one powerpoint slide and its associated narrative per sheet of A4. This final document can be in word or pdf and must be submitted via turnitin. It is not necessary to submit the actual powerpoint document. Assignments will not be accepted in any other format. An example is attached along with a copy of the marking rubrics. Please note any slides greater than 15 will not be marked.Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. The Report to the Board should include the following components: A. Review your financial and market performance during the second year B. Highlight the key features from the business plan which was presented to the venture capitalists (lecturer) (note, this must be updated with feedback highlighted and incorporated) 1. Marketing strategy 2. Sales Channel strategy 3. Human Resource strategy 4. Manufacturing strategy 5. Financial strategy 6. Ethical and Social Implications C. Assess your business strategy and performance during the second year 1. Compare actions taken the against business plan 2. Discuss departures from the business plan, justification, and outcome 3. Review significant events that affected the company and/or market D. Assess your current situation and the market (What are your firm's strengths and Weaknesses) E. Summarise how you have prepared your firm to compete in the future. F. What were the lessons learned.Assessment Information COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B.COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Assessment Marking Rubric Criteria HD (High Distinction) DN (Distinction) 75% - 84% CR (Credit) 74% - 65% P (Pass) 50% - 64% NN (Fail) 0% - 49% Score 90% – 100% 85% - 89% Powerpoint Report to the Board Clear, in-depth, logical, and analytical presentation of: • Companyoverview • Key features of business plan • Feedback incorporated into presentation • 2nd year assessment and review • Assessment of business • Actions for future. Areas are extensivelyresearched and analysed, measured, achievable and sustainable. Contains no errors. Clear, in-depth and logical presentation of: • Companyoverview • Key features of business plan • Feedback incorporated into presentation • 2nd year assessment and review • Assessment of business • Actions for future. Areas are researched, measured, achievable and sustainable. Contains no errors. Clear and logical presentation of: • Companyoverview • Key features of business plan • Feedback incorporated into presentation • 2nd year assessment and review • Assessment of business • Actions for future. Areas are researched and mostly achievable and sustainable. Contains minor errors. Basic presentation of: • Company overview • Key features of business plan • Feedback incorporated into presentation • 2nd year assessment and review • Assessment of business • Actions for future. Most areas are researched, with some achievable components. Contains minor errors. Little or no presentation of: • Companyoverview • Key features of business plan • Feedback incorporated into presentation • 2nd year assessment and review • Assessment of business • Actions for future. Poor research and insight, with unachievable and unsustainable components. Contains major errors /50COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B. Business Pitch Clear, in depth and logically worded. Key arguments are exceptionally presented and pitched Pitch is highly engaging, convincing and articulately written Contains no errors Adheres to the word limit. Clearly and logically worded. Key arguments are well presented and pitched Pitch is engaging, and well written Contains no errors Adheres to the word limit. Clearly worded. Key arguments are satisfactorily presented and pitched Pitch is well written Contains minor errors Adheres to the word limit. Clear in the majority Key arguments are inconsistently presented and pitched Pitch is inconsistently written Contains minor errors Adheres to the word limit. Unclearly worded Key arguments are poorly presented and pitched Pitch is poorly written Contains major errors Does not adhere to the word limit /30 Structure and Format of Powerpoint Well constructed with clear and logical structure and organisation. Zero errors. Excellent use of diagrams. Well constructed with clear and logical structure and organisation. Makes no errors in grammar, mechanics and/or spelling. Good use of diagrams. Well constructed with clear structure and organisation. Makes a few minor errors in grammar, mechanics and/or spelling. Good use of diagrams Basic structure and organisation, but lacking some clarity and logic. Makes several errors in grammar, mechanics and/or spelling, but it does not interfere with reader understanding. Some use of diagrams Poor structure and organisation. Makes numerous errors in grammar, mechanics and/or spelling that interfere with reader understanding. No use or poor use of diagrams /20 Comments: Assignment Mark/Grade: /25 /100COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA Copyright Regulations 1969 This material has been reproduced and communicated to you by or on behalf of Kaplan Business School pursuant to Part VB of the Copyright Act 1968 ('Act'). The material in this communication may be subject to copyright under the Act. Any further reproduction or communication of this material by you may be the subject of copyright protection under the Act. Kaplan Business School is a part of Kaplan Inc., a leading global provider of educational services. Kaplan Business School Pty Ltd ABN 86 098 181 947 is a registered higher education provider CRICOS Provider Code 02426B.