IND301A Assessment 4 Project Rpt.Docx Page 1 of 4 ASSESSMENT BRIEF Subject Code and Title IND301A Industry Consulting Project Assessment Project Report Individual/Group Individual Length 3000 words (not including figures and tables) Learning Outcomes a), b), c), d), e) Submission Before 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Week 11 Weighting 40% Total Marks 100 marks Context: The aim of this Assessment is for Students to demonstrate both their understanding of and ability to formulate and execute a business report summarising their Consulting Project research results, findings and recommendations. This Assessment requires Students draw on the results of Assessment 3 and all primary research conducted in response to the business issue/problem. This task is to conclude all research findings and make recommendations for strategic improvement and anticipated implementation actions. Instructions: The Project Report should show results of primary and secondary research: 1. Understanding of the organisation’s ways of working and the industry context 2. Report content based on systematic, objective research (not guesses or unfounded opinions) 3. Ways business is carried out and customer needs met by the organisation 4. Outlines of the various organisation functions and how they communicate at work 5. Descriptions of the strategic direction, culture, and leadership guiding the enterprise, 6. Consideration of the ethical issues involved in data gathering, storing and treatment of information. The Project Report should also show: 1. Balanced conclusions and well supported recommendations for improvement to the organisation’s systems, processes and ways of working,IND301A Assessment 4 Project Rpt.Docx Page 2 of 4 2. Timelines and anticipated resources needed for implementation of the recommended changes listed. The Report should be 3000 words in length (+/- 10% excluding, figures, graphs, references and tables) and be and submitted in week 11 on the Learning P portal and an Executive Summary be presented (as Assessment 5) in week 12 (or week 11 if the class size requires some students to present then) to both the College and representatives of the organisation under review. This assignment must be prepared and submitted by the individual student, the work you submit must be your own, and based on your own work. Marking Criteria: Structure Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Not adequate 1 Poor 0 Report presentation conforms to current business reporting practices and established academic standards. Well organised, logical. Report content is supported by use of theory and business related processes and practices used in constructing the report Comments: /12 Style Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Not adequate 1 Poor 0 Writing is clear and concise. Uses academic and disciplinary language. Free of grammar and spelling errors. Comments: /12 Referencing Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Not adequate 1 Poor 0 Locates and uses a minimum of 12 relevant academic & professional sources.IND301A Assessment 4 Project Rpt.Docx Page 3 of 4 Use of in-text citations Recognised reference layout Comments: /12 Content Excellent 13 - 16 Good 9 - 12 Average 4 - 8 Attempted but not adequate 1 - 3 Poor 0 Conclusions are carefully reasoned out and clearly presented in a readily understandable, objective form using appropriate business, academic terminology and language Evidence of the use of an integrated theory and practice approach to building a sound business story describing the organisation under study. Data, information used in developing conclusions and recommendations have been derived using recognised and established research methods A well-developed list of recommendations showing areas for improvement, potential for changes to the business’ operations, and ways of working. Recommendations are accompanied by timelines for implementation together with levels of anticipated resources needed to implement recommendations. Comments: /64 Total Mark : /100IND301A Assessment 4 Project Rpt.Docx Page 4 of 4