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Microsoft Word - BIZ301_Assessment 1_Case Study_M3.docx BIZ301_Assessment 1_Case Study_M3.DocxCase Study_M3 Page 1 of 5     ASSESSMENT BRIEF  Subject Code and Title  BIZ301 Organizational Creativity and Innovation  Assessment  Case Study Analysis  Individual/Group  Individual  Length  1,200 words +/‐ 10%  Learning Outcomes  a) Differentiate between the processes of creativity,  innovation, and entrepreneurship  b) Identify organisations that develop and foster the  processes, practices, and attributes for creativity and  innovation  d) Explain the implications for organisational strategy,  when developing a culture of creativity and/or  innovation  Submission  Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 3 (week  6)  Weighting  35%  Total Marks  100 marks  Objective:   To develop an understanding of an how innovations are conducted in organisations   Understand the process and methodology of bringing innovative products  and  solutions to the market   Develop an understanding of how customers play an important role in the  development of innovative market based solutions   The assessment will prepare you to be able to develop valuable skills towards the  group venture plan  Context:  Innovation and creativity are growing in importance, within organisations pursuing  excellence and growth, in a competitive business world. Organisations use various  innovative methods and techniques to ensure competitive advantage within their market  place and meet their customer’s needs. This assessment will encourage students to explore  the methods and approaches undertaken by a leading organisation and to critique a global  brand name. The aim of this assessment is to identify the success of Apple. Students will  BIZ301_Assessment 1_Case Study_M3.DocxCase Study_M3 Page 2 of 5       identify the attributes of the people, places, products and approaches that have made Apple  the most valuable company in the world, with regards to market capitalisation.      Instructions:  Students will review and critique the case study: Design Thinking and Innovation at Apple by  Stefan Thomke and Barbara Feinberg (2012). It may be helpful to print the case study and  highlight useful sections and/or take notes as you read. The output will be a 1,200 word  report that responds to the following four questions:  1) In the students view, how does innovation and strategy work together at  Apple?  2) Identify the innovation approach Apple has successfully used to identify  customers’ needs, and how did it help them to continue to stay ahead of the  competition?  3) What role did Apple’s people have, in the company constantly coming up with  innovative products, and how did the culture at Apple encourage/discourage  them?  4) What impact did Steve Jobs have on Apple and what did he bring, personally,  to the organisation? What was Steve Jobs view of process and innovation?  You have the option of undertaking further reading on Apple, if you wish, in order to  enhance your analysis. Any additional reading must be properly referenced in your report.      Submission Instructions:  Submit  your  research  report,  by  clicking  on  the  Assessment  link,  in  the  main  navigation  menu in BIZ301 Organisational Creativity and Innovation. The learning facilitator will provide  feedback via  the Grade  Centre  in  the LMS portal.  Feedback can be viewed  in My Grades.  BIZ301_Assessment 1_Case Study_M3.DocxCase Study_M3 Page 3 of 5        Learning Rubric: Assessment 1 Assessment  Attributes  Fail (Unacceptable)  0‐49%  Pass  (Functional)  50‐64%  Credit  (Proficient)  65‐74%  Distinction  (Advanced)  75 ‐84%  High Distinction  (Exceptional)  85‐100%  Grade  Description  (Grading Scheme)  Fail grade is awarded if  a student is unable to  demonstrate  satisfactory academic  performance in the  subject or has failed to  complete required  assessment points, in  accordance with the  subject’s required  assessment points.  Pass is awarded for work  showing a satisfactory  achievement of all  learning outcomes and an  adequate understanding  of theory and application  of skills.  A consistent academic  referencing system is  used and sources are  appropriately  acknowledged.  Credit is awarded for work  showing a more than  satisfactory achievement of  all learning outcomes and a  more than adequate  understanding of theory  and application of skills.  A consistent academic  referencing system is used  and sources are  appropriately  acknowledged.  Distinction is awarded for  work of superior  quality  in achieving all learning  outcomes and a superior  integration and  understanding of theory  and application of skills.  Evidence of in‐depth  research, reading,  analysis, and evaluation is  demonstrated.  A consistent academic  referencing system is  used and sources are  appropriately  acknowledged.  High Distinction is  awarded for work of  outstanding quality in  achieving all learning  outcomes together with  outstanding integration  and understanding of  theory and application of  skills.  Evidence of in‐depth  research, reading,  analysis, and original and  creative thought is  demonstrated.  A consistent academic  referencing system is  used and sources are  appropriately  acknowledged.  Effective  incorporation of the  data from the case  study  Limited understanding  of the organisation.  Limited knowledge of  Adequate understanding  of the organisation.  Shows clear  Good understanding of the  organisation.  Identifies different  Highly developed  understanding of the  organisation.  A sophisticated  understanding of the  organisation.  BIZ301_Assessment 1_Case Study_M3.DocxCase Study_M3 Page 4 of 5      30%  the different  approaches or methods  used by Apple to  achieve their goals.  understanding of the  different approaches or  methods used by Apple to  achieve their success.  approaches or methods  used by Apple and is  able  to clearly link this with the  success of the organisation. Clearly outlines the  macro‐level strategies  employed by Apple to  demonstrate competitive  leadership.  Clearly outlines and  integrates the key  aspects of macro‐ and  micro‐level attributes of  Apple’s product  innovation, people, and  customer/market need.  Knowledge and  understanding of  appropriate theory  30%  Limited understanding  of required concepts  and knowledge.  Often conflates/confuses  assertion of personal  opinion with information  substantiated by evidence  from the research/course  materials.  Supports personal opinion  and information  substantiated by evidence  from the research/course  materials to outline Apple’s  contribution to society.  Discriminates between  assertion of personal  opinion and information  substantiated by robust  evidence from the  research/course materials Systematically and  critically discriminates  between assertion of  personal opinion and  information  substantiated by robust  and extended reading. evidence from the  research/course  materials and extended  reading. Integrates Apple’s  Synthesis of case  study data and  theory  20%  Limited synthesis and  analysis of the key  information.  Limited  application/recommend  ations based upon  analysis.  Demonstrated analysis  and synthesis of new  knowledge with  application.  Shows the ability to  interpret relevant  information from the  case study, to develop a  list of approaches.  Well‐developed analysis  and synthesis, with  application of  recommendations linked to  analysis/synthesis.  Outlines the key aspects of  the  innovative approaches  taken by Apple.  Thoroughly understands  the approaches of  innovation taken by the  organisation and its  impact on the success of  the company.  Is able to attribute the  approaches to the  continued development  of innovative products.  Highly sophisticated and  creative analysis of the  approaches used.  Is able to link the  approaches used and  their impact on society.  Able to identify other  organisations that may  use these approaches to  remain competitive.  BIZ301_Assessment 1_Case Study_M3.DocxCase Study_M3 Page 5 of 5      Delivery of a  professionally  structured, written  and presented  Poorly structured  document that is  difficult to understand  and not well presented.  Acceptable structure and  presentation and  adequately written.  Information, evidence, and  explanations are well  structured and presented.  A mostly clear flow to the  Information, evidence,  and explanations are well  structured and  presented.  Expertly presented; the  report is logical,  persuasive, and well‐  supported by evidence  document  investigative approach. A very clear flow to the Demonstrates an  20%  Line of reasoning is easy to  follow.  investigative approach. Line of reasoning is  logical, insightful, and  excellent flow and  professional approach to  the investigation.  easy to follow.   Effective use of graphics  Clear line of reasoning  and supporting data, to and approach is expertly  aid with communication. delivered.  Extremely effective use  of graphics and  supporting data.  Engages and sustains the  audience’s interest in the  topic.
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Que 1) In the student’s view, how does innovation and strategy work together at Apple
Ans1) Quoting on of the most popular and surreal proverb "An army of sheep,
led by a Lion is better than an army of Lions, led by a sheep" by Alexander. An organisation's strategy majorly reflects the vision and thinking of its leader. Similar parallels can be drawn for Apple under the leadership of Steve Jobs. Apple as an organisation had differentiated itself through its simplicity and design thinking. Steve was fundamental in making Apple as most valuable publically traded organisation in the world and had integral influence on the overall performance of the organisation. Taking reference from case study "Design Thinking and Innovation at Apple." (Thomke, S. H., and Feinberg, B., 2012) innovation in Apple is fuelled by comprehending its customers and direct deduction of what customers wants, likes or dislikes. Primarily, business strategy of Apple is to provide quality to their customers. For instance, organisation designed computers that are for personal work and foster individual use rather than for enterprise applications with least level of complexity. Essentially, innovation and business strategy is seamlessly integrated at Apple. The same can be brought out with the image below, heart of the business is innovation and strategy is to is to concentrate on what consumers in general desires and how can Apple help them to fall in love with their equipment. Attention is to get the design right and implementation would follow. As per the CEO and CIO ultimate design sensibility is "simplicity is ultimate sophistication". There can be no bargain between functionality and simplicity of usage of an equipment
Fig1 Innovation and Strategy are seamlessly integrated at Apple
Que 2) Identify the innovation approach Apple has successfully used to identify customers’ needs, and how did it help them to continue to stay ahead of the competition?
Ans2) Defining what is the pain-point of the consumer and real problem they are catering too. Once the design is comprehended its implementation and execution is...
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