Task Description Select an international organisation Bunnings 7-Eleven Rio Tinto Australian Super Slater and Gordon Optus Westfarmers Origin Energy Harvey Norman Uber Fortescue metals QBE Insurance Group You will utilise the content of the unit addressed in weeks 1-5 to classify the nature of the firm and the key contextual factors. Organisational structures Environmental forces Risks confronting the firm Organisation and business practices Organisational functions of diverse firms Then, you have to select one of the following factors to be the primary focus of their presentation and report: Regional Economic Issues Globalisation Cross Cultural Management. You are to assess the impact of the chosen contextual factor, identify the critical issues and generate a series of appropriate recommendations that will enhance organisational performance. Students must to refer to the Moodle site for the requirements for each of the specific context chosen. In addition, an Executive Business Report (of no more than 2000 words) is to be submitted, which summarises key literature, issues, identified problems and recommendations. Students must to refer to the Moodle site for the requirements of the written report. Weighting 40% Assessment Criteria Students are to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by: Defining relevant terms, theories and concepts presented in topics 1-11 Ability to utilise the specific regional or international contextual factor chosen, explain key details and assess its impact on the relevant firm or organisation Demonstrating a breadth and quality of research by using a minimum of 20 academic sources Correctly using the APA in text referencing system to cite academic sources Concise and structured report with “Executive summary, introduction, main report, conclusion and recommendation”. This is a practical and written assignment and therefore you are to focus on both theory and application These are the minimum requirements. Students should note that satisfactorily meeting the minimum requirements will typically result in the minimum pass grade being awarded. As Masters students you are required to engage in research as per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines. Two specific requirements need to be considered. Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in a discipline and/or area of professional practice, and Students must demonstrate "knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”. Each unit in the MBA has a number of required weekly readings in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should read and utilise these texts and journals and publications. As Masters students you are expected to research beyond this minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies to demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research. Your attention is drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full list of references must be submitted as part of the assessment). Referencing Style APA APA