Using management theory to support your recommendations

Executive Summary (not counted in word count)

You need to provide a summary of the following information in PARAGRAPH format:

· Purpose of the report (e.g., analysis of two aspects of management that might be implicated in the uptake of a product currently being developed at REIDS-SPORE)

· Identify the two management theories and sub-theories, e.g. Ethics, CSR, HRM matters, Leadership, you use to analyse product uptake at client firms. Provide a brief justification/rationale of what advantages these frameworks offer.

· Say -- in your own words – the importance of getting the management systems right when adopting a new energy technology

Introduction (150 - 200 words)

An introduction is the overall ‘roadmap’ for the report document. In this section, you are meant to provide the context for the report’s topic. You are also meant to outline the topics that will be covered in each subsequent section of the report. Finally, you will articulate the main AIM of the report (what are you trying to accomplish here). In other words, restate the problem as a research question which this report will answer

Topics to cover here include but are not limited to:

· Overview of Sinagpore’s energy needs and how hydrogen might be used to address them (e.g., as described in white papers issued by energy institutions, by industry peak bodies, etc.)

· Overview of the sustainability challenge in Singapore towards meeting those energy needs with a reducing carbon footprint (e.g., to meet the Paris COP 2015 targets)

· Examples of what has been tried in your chosen sector (whether successful or not), what is being planned for - this may come from industry journals

· Remember to ground your analysis of the literature in this section with management theory – feel free to use articles and books from the reading list or the wider library holdings.

· Briefly introduce the REIDS-SPORE project and clearly state your research question.

MGTS4547

Management in Practice

Assessment 2 Report Template

Singapore

Semester 2

2021

Part 2 – Identify and select models and theory that will help you understand the implications of the management challenges underpinning uptake of a REIDS-SPORE product in your chosen sector (400-500 words).

· Describe the management challenges for client organisations within your industry sector by discussing two of the following: Ethics, CSR, HRM matters, Leadership. Indicative questions you may consider answering are:

· What kind of leadership and subsequent cultures need to be formed when making the decision to pursue use of this energy solution? Why and how?

· What HRM strategies need to be considered for the long-term viability of HESC? Why and how?

· Are there environmental, social, political, financial, or ethical aspects to consider regarding internal and external stakeholders? Why and How?

· How are CSR aspects going to be addressed both for REIDS-SPORE and for clients that adopt its products??

· How could HRM be used, internally, to manage employee uptake and support for this product?

· What overall alignment is required between your theories to ensure they all say the same thing when communicating with and motivating employees and the community to support the development of this project as a hydrogen export facility?

Conclusion (150-200 words)

The conclusion is not simply a recapitulation of your report, it is a statement of what you learned that you didn’t know before. Think of the following sequence: in your own words, what was the research question  what information did you need to research further or retrieve from your prior studies  how did theory help you undertake this management challenge  comment on your key take away points about how REIDS-SPORE is developing useful (or not) products that can help Singapore transition to a carbon neutral economy.

Recommendations – (350-450 words)

Note: If you add up the upper limit of the word count for each section – and write to that upper limit - you will exceed the word count for this assignment. The range of words for each section is indicative. You need to decide how to distribute the percentage / weight of each section based on which theoretical frameworks you use to conduct the analysis.