HI6006 Competitive Strategy T3 2019

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  Holmes Institute Course
  Trimester 	T3 2019
  Unit Code 	HI6006
  Unit Title 	Competitive Strategy
  Assessment Type 	Group Assignment
  Assessment Title  Report – Case Analysis and Application of Strategy Models
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Purpose of the assessment

Students are required to explain in report format, with reference to a case of your choice, how any one of the following would be applied:

Business Strategy, Competitive Dynamics, Corporate Strategy, Acquisitions and Structure, International Strategy.

This is strictly required to be your own original work.

Be sure to base your answer on the models studied in class and quote your academic sources.

Assignment 2 Specifications

Purpose:

This assignment aims at ensuring that students have familiarised themselves with at least one significant case study and are able to apply the relevant foundational strategy development models that are applicable to the case.

Details

Select any case from those listed from between weeks 1 and 9, select from the following aspects of competitive strategy and apply the theories of strategy development and implementation as relevant to the case you choose:

Business Strategy
Competitive Dynamics
Corporate Strategy
Acquisitions and Structure
International Strategy

In this report, the use of sub-headings is essential.

Be sure to use paragraphing.

Be sure to reference your sources in-text and provide a list of references at the end, all in Harvard style.

Your final submission is due Friday of week 10 at midnight. Late submissions attract penalties at the rate of -10% per day.

Assignment Structure Required

Cover page [this is essential and must be completed accurately]

Executive Summary

Table of Contents

Body of the report to contain Section Headings – e.g. introduction, brief summary of the case; identification of strategic issues; relevant theoretical concepts, application of strategy model, conclusion.

Sub-sections are to be numbered.

Paragraphing must be used.

Page Numbers must be used.

Reference List at the end must be in Harvard format and mainly academic Journal Articles. Appendix: Statement of ‘who wrote which section’ (see below).

To ensure that all students participate equitably in the group assignment and that students are responsible for the academic integrity of all components of the assignment. You need to complete the following table which identifies which student/students are responsible for the various sections of the assignment:

Assignment Section	Student Name and Number

This table needs to be completed and submitted with the assignment as it is a compulsory component required before any grading is undertaken.

Marking Rubric

	Excellent 4 marks	Very Good 3.5 marks	Good 3 marks	Satisfactory 2 marks	Unsatisfactory 1 or 0 marks
Referencing (intext) Max 3 marks	n/a	Correct in all respects	Correct in general	Some minor errors	Largely incorrect or incomplete
Reference List (at end) Max 4 marks	Correct in all respects	Correct in most respects	Correct in general	Some minor errors	Largely incorrect or incomplete
Executive Summary Max 3 marks	n/a	Clear, concise and compelling	A good summary of the report	A basic summary of the report	Missing
Summary of the Case Max 4 marks	Clear, concise and compelling	Clear, concise and compelling, but with some reservation	A good summary of the case	A satisfactory summary of the case	Inaccurate or misconstrued content
Explanation of Strategic issues Max 4 marks	All key strategic Issues are identified and well-explained	Most key strategic Issues are identified and explained	Some key strategic Issues are identified and explained	key strategic Issues are identified and explained, but with some reservation	strategic Issues identified or explained incorrectly or poorly
Application of Relevant Theoretical Concepts Max 4 marks	The theoretical concepts have been matched to the issues in the case precisely and well applied	The theoretical concepts match the issues in the case and are applied quite well	A good attempt has been made to match and apply relevant theoretical concepts to the case	A satisfactory attempt has been made to match and apply relevant theoretical concepts to the case	The attempt made to match and apply relevant theoretical concepts to the case is unsatisfactory or negligible
Format and Professionalism of the Report [*include an assessment of the in-class presentation] Max 10 marks	The report is exceptionally well-documented and/or Presentation was High Distinction / Virtuoso quality (8-10 marks)	The report is very well- documented and/or Presentation was Distinctive stand-out quality (7 marks)	The report is well- documented and/or Presentation was creditworthy quality (6 marks)	The report is satisfactory and/or Presentation was satisfactory (5 marks)	The report is unsatisfactory and/or Presentation was Unsatisfactory (0 - 5 marks)
Statement of ‘Who did What’ Max 3 marks	n/a	A Clear and accurate Statement is required containing Students names and numbers			Unclear or Missing
Total 35 marks*		Comments			Mark Awarded

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HI6006 Competitive Strategy T3 2019

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