The case study report should include: an introduction to the organisation and a brief justification of why you have selected this organisation; a methodology outlining the qualitative research method, your data sources/collection techniques, and your data analysis and interpretation technique (e.g. content analysis); a review of management theory discussed in Modules 1 and 2 which is relevant to the issue of investigation in the chosen organisational context (e.g. management style); a critical examination of the role of ethics and diversity relevant to the chosen organisation (Module 3); drawing from the findings, provide recommendations and suggestions to the organisation on how to improve the management issue in the future; and evidence of research should be reflected through the use of a reasonable number (10-15) of high-quality relevant academic materials (see the list of potential journals below).
MGMT6012 Assignment One Brief Page 1 of 6 ASSESSMENT BRIEF Subject Code and Title MGMT6012 Management Perspectives Assessment Assignment One: Case Study Individual/Group Individual Length 2,000 Word Limit Learning Outcomes Critically analyse the roles and functions that managers perform and discuss the challenges and risks they have to address in today’s changing organisations Discuss the impact of values, ethics and diversity on the culture of an organisation and the role, behaviour and performance of managers within that organisation Submission By 23:59 (SYD time) Friday of the end of Module 3 Weighting 50% Total Marks 50 marks Context: The assessment suite in this subject is designed to provide students with a framework to understand organisational behaviour and the dynamics of the business environment. The assessment suite aims to equip students with the necessary skills to understand the constraints managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to leverage advantages and overcome constraints and barriers in organisations. Instructions: Students will individually draw up a case study report on their own organisation, or an organisation of their choice. Students may wish to select an organisation where they have worked in the past or would like to work in the future. Note that Assessment One is linked with Assessment Two, thus it is important that you choose the organisation for Assessment One carefully so that you can write Assessment Two with the same organisation in mind. The case study needs to demonstrate an understanding of organisational theory from the first three modules of the subject including the role and functions of management at the organisation, management theory evident at the organisation, organisational structure, communication, organisational ethics and diversity. You will need to briefly apply this information from the first three modules and then expand your discussion on a specific management issue relevant to that organisation. MGMT6012 Assignment One Brief Page 2 of 6 A specific management issue could include the organisational structure; communication and employee morale; the management style of leaders; ethical business practices; or a lack of organisational diversity – or there could be other issues. You will need to critically evaluate this issue in the chosen organisational context drawing from a relevant management theory. The case study report should include: an introduction to the organisation and a brief justification of why you have selected this organisation; a methodology outlining the qualitative research method, your data sources/collection techniques, and your data analysis and interpretation technique (e.g. content analysis); a review of management theory discussed in Modules 1 and 2 which is relevant to the issue of investigation in the chosen organisational context (e.g. management style); a critical examination of the role of ethics and diversity relevant to the chosen organisation (Module 3); drawing from the findings, provide recommendations and suggestions to the organisation on how to improve the management issue in the future; and evidence of research should be reflected through the use of a reasonable number (10-15) of high-quality relevant academic materials (see the list of potential journals below). The word limit for this report is 2,000. The total word count excludes the following sections: title page, executive summary, table of contents, references list, appendices, citations, tables and graphs. Students should submit one file through Turnitin. Please review the Turnitin percentage carefully to confirm that the total percentage does not exceed 25% as well as any single source does not account for more than 5%. There are a number of forms the case study report could take. The exact form of the report will depend on the additional research the student will undertake. For example, students who choose an organisation where they have worked may decide to interview or survey employees. Other students may find sufficient data from internal publications or external media reports. Students should aim for the demonstration of deep learning, founded on theory from academic sources and data from their own research. To format your report, please refer to the document describing how to write a case study report available at Blackboard through students resources academic skills. Students should also refer to the Handout in Module Two – Information Gathering and Naturally Occurring Data. This handout highlights a variety of data sources available to the manager, both internally and externally, to help them make decisions. This data is also available to students if they select the right organisation and are prepared to conduct the research. MGMT6012 Assignment One Brief Page 3 of 6 Students should search for internal data about the organisation – official websites, annual reports, strategic plans, other publications (newsletters, CSR reports, codes of conduct) and also media releases, digital media and social media published by the organisation. Students should also search externally for data about the organisation – Australian Bureau of Statistics, Ibis world, industry associations’ database, media reports, journal articles, feedback from customers or commentary from employees and other stakeholders. Students will need to filter the data from the above sources and use only data that is relevant to the management of the organisation. The relevant data sources should be summarised in the Methodology section, and then used throughout the report to explain the management practices of the organisation. Students should stay focused on the topics from the first three modules of the subject and not be distracted by other functions of the organisation (for example marketing, financial performance). Students should commence this assignment early, keep regular backups and ensure they submit the correct, final version. Students should use this brief as the instruction set for the assignment requirements. Additionally, the rubric below can be used to describe what unacceptable, functional, proficient, advanced and exceptional assignments might look like according to the criteria in the leftmost column of each row. As this is a Masters level subject, students are expected to engage with high-quality academic journal articles, using the Torrens University Library. Textbooks, Wikipedia and, in general, anything that can be obtained through an open Google search page are considered supplementary material. List of Journals to be considered: Academy of Management Journal Academy of Management Review Academy of Management Perspectives Strategic Management Journal Management International Review Journal of International Management California Management Review Journal of Business Venturing Research Policy Journal of International Business Studies International Business Review Journal of Business Review MGMT6002 Assignment One Brief Page 4 of 6 Learning Rubrics There are numerous ways to interpret the assessment brief. This rubric should not be used as a prescription or tick-the-box list of requirements but as a description of an amalgam of several possible interpretations and the standards they might take. The assessment will be graded holistically, based on the criteria in the leftmost column. Your interpretation may not match the rubric exactly as you may extend the requirements, using your initiative to demonstrate your mastery of the subject matter. Additionally, you may demonstrate elements described in the Advanced column and still be graded ‘Functional’ for one or more of the criteria (the reverse trend is also possible). Higher performing submissions will depend on wider reading, rather than on the rubric verbatim. MGMT6002 Assignment One Brief Page 5 of 6 Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Methodology and Data Sources 20% Little or no appreciation for the role of methodology in undertaking a case study approach. Demonstration of role of methodology but has confused methods or has provided a cursory or incomplete account of the employed methodology. Good demonstration of research methodology. Needs further consideration of the role that methodology plays to as to make it more prominent in the report. Excellent demonstration of methodology. A complete account of methodology is provided, which appropriately contextualises the report. Exceptional demonstration of methodology and a model answer provided. Organisational Theory 30% Little or no integration with theoretical concepts introduced in the subject or with others found with broader reading. Integration with theory is attempted but needs greater attention to demonstrate mastery with the subject matter. Good integration with theoretical concepts introduced in the subject. Some greater, tighter integration is needed. Excellent integration with theory, very well presented, skilfully manages cohesion and paraphrasing. Exceptional integration with theoretical material from the subject and with broader reading the student has engaged in. A model answer provided. Ethics and Diversity 15% Ignorance of ethical underpinnings of the case study. Fails to identify ethical, cultural or normative frameworks to the case study. Attempt at highlighting ethical considerations is shown but need considerable development to ascertain an acceptable level of understanding. Good attempt at demonstration of ethical considerations in the case study. Some greater thought is needed to attain mastery of the concepts. Very good demonstration of understanding of ethical, cultural and normative frameworks applicable to the case study. Skilfully incorporates and makes ethical considerations a feature of the report. A clear and complete understanding is demonstrated. MGMT6002 Assignment One Brief Page 6 of 6 Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Evaluation of strategic position and options (Recommendations) 15% Specific positions and options fail to take into account complexities or positions and options are unsupported. Presents and succinctly discusses relevant and supported strategic