Referring to data from the performance log and your notes on the decisions that were made, assess a specific decision (or group of related decisions) which explains the performance outcome. Include a discussion of the underpinning theoretical frameworks you either used, or could have used, to assist your decision making. Did the theory support the decision, or mislead you, and why? 50 marks 2 2. Consider your original analysis of the strategic position and strategic choices.
To what extent did your assessment of the strategic position and strategic hoicks change or evolve over the three year period? Did key changes occur, or new information emerge, that changed your original summary and did this lead to a change in strategy? Marks will be awarded for: Stock market performance marks And for including: 25 marks Appendix A: Summary performance log (including a summary of agenda choices and Board Room decisions) B: Strategic Position Appendix C: Strategic Choices Submission Deadline: 9. 0 am Thursday 12 March 2015 6-10 5 marks Appendix 5 marks 5 Assignment Notes Only a soft copy of the report must be submitted through Turning, with the word count listed on the front page. It should be a professionally written business report, suitable for presentation to a management team. Marking Criteria Integrated and systematically structured document. Effective application of relevant concepts. Sound strategic analysis supported with clearly presented credible data. Good linkages between sections.
Relevant, credible data sources appropriately referenced. Maximum 1 500 words. This is an absolute maximum (no +10%) and only applies to IQ and SQ. Exceeding the word count will incur a 5 mark penalty. Any report submitted late, without an extension granted by your Course Director, will be capped at 40%. Failure to submit within 7 days of the deadline will result in a mark of OF. Remember: Plagiarism can be detected, is a serious offence and will be dealt with accordingly. Appendices will not be included in the analysis of plagiarism.
Theory v Analysis The emphasis in this assignment is to present concise analysis. Concentrate on the key factors that are relevant to each question and avoid long descriptive passages – this will help you comply with the word count Analytical Models Do not simply paste standard models and frameworks into the report. The use of frameworks, graphs, diagrams and charts is encouraged, but these should be erectly relevant and adapted to analysis of the simulation. Format An executive summary is not required.
A brief introduction should be used to introduce the reader to your report and provide an overview of the context and scope of the report. Each question can be answered as a separate section and may benefit from a short introduction giving an indication of the scope to be addressed with a short summary to highlight the key points. Appendices Make sure all the correct appendices are included. References The Harvard referencing must be used when necessary.
