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Assessment Item 3 ENT202 Innovation: Strategies and Systems

Assessment Topic: Written Assessment

Due Date: Week 12, Friday Length/Size/Amount: 1500 – 2000 words, including references

Semester Value: 50%

Learning Outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4

Preparation Examine the material covered during lectures and tutorials, especially from the second half of the semester. Additionally, read relevant journal articles and other credible sources related to the topics covered.

Task Detail Prescribed format: Word document, numbered

Prescribed font: Arial, 10pt

Prescribed spacing: 1.5

Topic: Is sustainability a key driver for change in today’s economy?

Explain the link between sustainable development and business innovation. Discuss your position through sustainable innovation strategies. Provide relevant examples from your country of origin and/or Australia.

This is a classical essay assignment. A good essay will demonstrate original independent thinking grounded in the relevant theory.

In the introduction identify your contention related to the question and issues to be discussed. Try to express yourself with clarity and precision.

In the body of the essay, analyse the issues/arguments identified in the introduction. Engage with the relevant literature and provide appropriate examples. Make sure your references are credible, recent, and set out correctly using the CDU Harvard referencing style. Ideas and words of others must be acknowledged, as CDU exercises a strict policy when it comes to plagiarism.

In conclusion, summarise the relevant points and as much as possible make your position in relation to the topic evident.

Make sure that sentences are well-constructed with a logical flow of connected ideas within and between each paragraph. Explain the information concisely and carefully proof-read your essay before you submit it.