MBA401 Assessment

Assessment 1

Subject Code: MBA401

Subject Name: People, Culture and Contemporary Leadership

Part A – Mind-map

Each student will need to select an Australian publicly listed company from one of the following industries: Tourism, Media and Entertainment, Healthcare, Mining, Education and Retail. The list of companies is available via the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX): https://www.asx.com.au/. As part of the assignment, show how you will develop your report framework using a mind-map or similar tool to assist you in preparing Part B of your report. Each student will individually submit a copy of their individual framework via Moodle.

In my case I have chosen JB Hi-Fi Ltd. Please create a proper mind-map (use the screenshots I provided to get an idea). Download the photos in your phone to see clearly.

Part B - 1500 words (+/-10%)

By thoroughly reviewing the company’s website and by sourcing additional insights via credible business publications, journal articles and Annual Reports, address the following:

1. Identify how your selected company is seeking to improve the performance of its workforce. Use at least two (2) performance-related initiatives to discuss the ways in which the company could measure the success of their initiatives. (Please refer to the performance related initiatives discussed in the slides).

2. Identify the key components of the company’s corporate culture. Use at least two (2) culture related initiatives to discuss how the company is trying to improve its culture and the most appropriate measures for determining the success of the initiatives. (Please refer to the culture related initiatives discussed in the slides).

Please follow the assessment instructions thoroughly -

· You must use the same company in both Part A and Part B.

· Using a standard report format, include the following components:

· Introduction (150 words)

· Performance-related initiatives (600 words)

· Culture-related initiatives (600 words)

· Conclusion (150 words)

· Reference List (using the Harvard Referencing Convention throughout your report and reference list at the end)

· Refer to at least two (2) theories to support your discussion of the performance-related initiatives and at least two (2) theories to support your discussion of the culture-related initiatives.

· Include a minimum of four (4) references (such as Morningstar, IBISWorld, credible business publications and journal articles).

· While many of your references will rely on the company’s website, you cannot use this as your only source of information.