Management homework help

Management homework help. Assessment Information
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIACopyright 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 2 Information
Subject Code: MBA501
Subject Name: Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation
Assessment Title: Stakeholder Strategy development, implementation, and strategic
leadership Report
Assessment Type:
Length:
Written Analysis
2500 words (+/- 10% allowable range)
Weighting: 40%
Total Marks:
Submission:
100
Online
Due Date: Week 9
.
Your task
Explore the generic strategy programs available for the four stakeholders of BHP identified in
Assignment 1. You are to provide recommendations on the most suitable strategic approach for each
stakeholder type, discuss strategy implementation and review the importance of strategic leadership for
BHP.
Assessment Description.
This assessment focuses on strategy development (workshop 4), strategy implementation (workshop 5)
and strategic leadership (workshop 7). This assessment focuses on assessing, formulating, and
implementing business strategies. The strategies formulated for BHP should create sustainable
competitive advantage and generate value for its various stakeholders. Overall, this assessment
concentrates on your ability to evaluate business portfolios and corporate strategy development.
Assessment Instructions
A. Generic Strategy Programs
In assignment 1, you analysed the behaviour and motives of Swing, Defensive, Offensive, and
Hold stakeholders of BHP. Based on week four workshop discussions, you are to analyse the
generic strategy programs available for each of the Swing, Defensive, Offensive and Hold
stakeholders identified in assignment 1.
B. Recommended Strategy
Based on the analysis of generic strategy options, recommend a specific strategic program for
each of the stakeholders.
C. Strategy Implementation
Based on workshop five discussions, analyse different elements of strategy implementation in
Assessment Information
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIACopyright 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 context of recommended strategies identified for BHP.
D. Strategic Leadership
Based on workshop seven discussions, analyse the importance of strategic leadership for
strategy development and implementation at BHP.
In preparing for this assessment, you must also note the following aspects:
o It is Important to explore MBA 501 workshops 4,5, and 7 content for this assessment.
o The report should contain an executive summary, table of content, introduction, headings,
sub-headings and a conclusion.
o Need to refer to academically oriented articles and books when developing the report.
▪ Minimum of six academically oriented articles and books apart from industry
reports, credible online news sources, business magazines, websites, etc.
o Watch the assignment briefing webinar conducted by the Subject Coordinator – refer
subject welcome message from the Coordinator for the date and time.
Assessment Information
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIACopyright 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.
Assignment Submission
This file must be submitted as a ‘Word’ file to avoid any technical issues that may occur from incorrect
file format upload. Uploaded files with a virus will not be considered as a legitimate submission. Turnitin
will notify you if there is an issue with the submitted file. In this case, you must contact your workshop
facilitator via email and provide a brief description of the issue and a screenshot of the Turnitin error
message.
You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay
with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties.
Late assignment submission penalties
Penalties will be imposed on late assignment submissions in accordance with Kaplan Business School
“late assignment submission penalties” policy.
Number of
days
Penalty
1* – 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total
marks available
10 – 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available.
After 14 days Assignments that are submitted more than 14 calendar days after
the due date will not be accepted, and the student will receive a
mark of zero for the assignment(s).
Note Notwithstanding the above penalty rules, assignments will also be
given a mark of zero if they are submitted after assignments have
been returned to students
*Assignments submitted at any stage within the first 24 hours after the deadline will be considered to be one day
late and therefore subject to the associated penalty
For more information, please read the KBS’s Assessment Policy via https://www.kbs.edu.au/about-us/schoolpolicies
Assessment Information
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIACopyright 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.
Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences of
cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Conduct Policy.
What is academic integrity and misconduct?
What are the penalties for academic misconduct?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
Click here for answers to these questions:
https://www.kbs.edu.au/about-us/school-policies
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point at
which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this 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.
MBA501 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Stakeholder Report 40%
Marking
Criteria
F (Fail)
0 – 49%
P (Pass)
50 – 64%
C (Credit)
65 – 74%
D (Distinction)
75 – 84%
HD (High Distinction)
85 – 100%
Strategy
Development
__/40 marks
Insufficient justification for
stakeholder categorisation.
Lack of discussion about
generic strategy programs.
A basic justification for
stakeholder categorisation. The
categorisation is in line with the
analysis to some extent. A basic
indication of the generic strategy
programs; insufficient integration
with the case study company.
Provided enough justification for
stakeholder categorisation. The
categorisation is in line with the
analysis. Engaged literature to
some extent to strengthen the
arguments. Discussed and
integrated the generic strategy
programs to the case study
company. Integrated journal
articles, prescribed text, other
books, verified websites, etc. into
the analysis to some extent.
Provided sound justification for
stakeholder categorisation.
Good analysis of generic
strategy options in the context
of the case study company
and engaged literature and
scholarly views to strengthen
the arguments. Integrated
journal articles, prescribed
text, other books, verified
websites, etc. into the
analysis.
Comprehensive analysis of generic
strategy options in the context of
the case study company. Very
good justification for stakeholder
categorisation and supported the
arguments with scholarly views.
Integrated journal articles,
prescribed text, other books,
verified websites, etc. into the
analysis very well.
Strategy
Implementation
__/20 marks
Insufficient discussion about
strategy implementation.
Some discussion on strategy
implementation. Basic
engagement of elements
discussed during the course
under strategy implementation.
Engaged different elements that
come under strategy
implementation sufficiently. Linked
to strategy to some extent, but
overall, the coverage of
implementation lacks depth.
Linked strategy
implementation related
aspects with the chosen
strategy and elements
discussed during the course.
The implementation of issues
and recommendations are
justified well.
Comprehensive coverage of
different elements discussed under
strategy implementation and
provided relevant
recommendations on
implementation in the context of
chosen strategies. Provide
literature support to strengthen the
arguments.
Strategic
Leadership
__/20 marks
Insufficient identification of
strategic leadership related
issues
Basic identification of leadership
issues and opportunities.
Insufficient analysis based on
criteria discussed during the
course
Sufficient understanding of
leadership in the context of
strategy development and
execution. Engaged literature and
concepts discussed during the
course to some extent.
Good engagement of concepts
discussed during the course.
Engaged literature and
provided a good analysis of
strategic leadership issues
and opportunities.
A comprehensive analysis of
leadership-related issues in the
context of strategy development
and execution. Engaged literature
and concepts discussed during the
course very well.
Use of
Sources/Supportive
Evidence & In-text
Citations and
Referencing
__/10 marks
Your research lacks focus
because of an unsuitable
choice of sources.
In-text referencing and/or
reference list is mostly
incorrect or non-existent.
You demonstrate somewhat
focused research, although a
better selection and range of
sources would improve the quality
of your analysis.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list adheres to
Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with major errors.
You demonstrate mostly focused
research, although the use of a
wider range of sources would
enhance the quality of your
analysis.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list adheres to
Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with minor errors
throughout and the occasional
major error.
You demonstrate focused
research, complemented by a
wide range of sources.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list
adheres to Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style, with only
the occasional minor error
You demonstrate extensive and
focused research, complemented
by a wide range of sources.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list adheres to
Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style,
with no errors.
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.
Grammar/Spelling
& Report Format
__/10 marks
Total marks
__/100
Spelling and/or grammar is
consistently incorrect,
impacting on the flow and
readability of your analysis.
The format chosen for your
report lacks thought and
consideration for the intended
audience.
Even though grammar and
spelling are an issue, they do not
detract very much from the
readability of your analysis.
The format chosen for your report
is appropriate, but major
improvements would enhance its
presentation.
Grammar and spelling are very
good but with occasional errors.
The format chosen for your report
is appropriate, but some
improvements would enhance its
presentation.
Errors in grammar and spelling
are rare.
Your report is professionally
presented and has been
submitted in the appropriate
format.
Correct grammar and spelling
throughout the analysis with no
obvious errors.
Your report is professionally
presented and exceeds
expectations in what is suitable for
a business environment.
Feedback and grades will be released via Turnitin.

Management homework help