Assessment : Case Study Analysis (Report) Weighting: 15% Date due: Week 10 Word limit: 2,000 words Purpose: to assess the following Learning Outcomes: Explain key management theories that inform contemporary practices Examine contemporary issues faced by managers in different levels of an organisation Research, summarise and critically analyse a management issue and justify recommendations based on new knowledge of management theories Work effectively and collaboratively with others in diverse management contexts Identify and evaluate social responsibility and ethical issues in business situations Students will also be assessed on their ability to work in a team. Your task: Students are to form groups of three to five members (may change depending on class size). A case study will be allocated to each group. Each group must identify the general management issues covered by the assigned case study, research management theories (especially those contained in the textbook), expert opinions and current management practice regarding the identified issues, and prepare for the presentation. Students must ensure that they apply the relevant management theories covered in this unit when analysing and recommending actions in their report. The completion of this report will be monitored in four stages. Stage 1 – Each student in the group is required to read the assigned case study and bring a one page write up on the background of the case study to the tutorial class in week six. This will be checked by the particular tutor at the class but will not be counted for marks at this stage. However the completion of this stage will be counted in the final marking grid for allocating marks on individual commitment for group work. Stage 2 – Each student in the group is required to bring a two page write-up which indicates how theories learned in class are applied to the issues identified in the assigned case study, in week seven. This will be checked by the particular tutor but will not be counted for marks at this stage. However the completion of this stage will be counted in the final marking grid for allocating marks on individual commitment to group work. Stage 3 – Each student in the group is required to bring a one page write up of their recommendations for the resolution of issues identified in the assigned case study, in week eight. This will be checked by the tutor at the class but not counted for marks at this stage. However, the completion of this stage will be counted in the final marking grid for allocating marks for individual commitment to group work. Stage 4 – A group meeting will be held in the week nine tutorial class to discuss and develop the final report which is to be submitted in week 10. Students must bring their individual write-up to the meeting and discuss, and combine their ideas into the final group report. Participation in this meeting will be observed by the tutor during the class, and will be counted in the final marking grid for allocating marks for individual commitment to group work. Report structure: Title page: name of the case, members of the group, date of submission Executive Summary: key findings of the group Table of Contents: with section numbers and headings Introduction: summarise the case and point out the important case facts Key Management Challenge: identify the symptoms and problems Case Analysis: identify and apply relevant management theories and address root causes of identified issues Recommendations Full 'in-text' referencing: citing at least four academic sources Reference list: using the A.P.A. referencing style Submission: The assignment must be in Ms Word format, 1.5 spacing, 11-pt Calibri (Body) font and 2 cm margins on all four sides of your page with appropriate section headings. Reference sources must be cited in the text of the report, and listed appropriately at the end in a reference list using APA referencing style. Marking Guides: Assessment 3: Case Study Analysis Report (Weighting 15%) Student names: Criteria Possible Marks Remarks: Marks Allocated: Fulfilment of the requirements of the task Accuracy of problem identification, use of theories and concepts used to explain case The level of critical analysis Quality of Recommendations 40 Appropriate use of in-text referencing/paraphrasing. Quality of references. Correct ‘end-text’ referencing 20 Structure and clarity of the report Appropriate Report Format Strong introductory paragraph Logical flow of ideas and arguments Appropriate use of paragraph to explain & discuss ideas Appropriate concluding paragraph 30 Written communication skills Correct format Spelling/Grammar Writing Style Proof read 10 TOTAL 100% The individual marks for this group report will depend on the completion of the all four stage under report writing and marks will individually allocated as follows; Description Percentage of Individual Marks from group marks Completed all four stages of report writing 100% Completed 3 stages 80% Completed 2 stages 60% Completed one stage 50% (If the group had scored 12 marks out of 15 and one student in the group completed only two stages of report writing, he/she will individually get only 7 marks)