MBA501

Assessment Information

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Assessment 2 Information

Subject Code: MBA501

Subject Name: Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation

Assessment Title: Stakeholder Strategy development, implementation, and strategic leadership Report

Assessment Type: Length:

Written Analysis 2500 words (+/- 10% allowable range)

Weighting: 40%

Total Marks: Submission:

100 Online

Due Date: Week 9

.

Your task

Explore the generic strategy programs available for the four stakeholders of BHP identified in Assignment 1. You are to provide recommendations on the most suitable strategic approach for each stakeholder type, discuss strategy implementation and review the importance of strategic leadership for BHP.

Assessment Description.

This assessment focuses on strategy development (workshop 4), strategy implementation (workshop 5) and strategic leadership (workshop 7). This assessment focuses on assessing, formulating, and implementing business strategies. The strategies formulated for BHP should create sustainable competitive advantage and generate value for its various stakeholders. Overall, this assessment concentrates on your ability to evaluate business portfolios and corporate strategy development.

Assessment Instructions

A. Generic Strategy Programs

In assignment 1, you analysed the behaviour and motives of Swing, Defensive, Offensive, and Hold stakeholders of BHP. Based on week four workshop discussions, you are to analyse the generic strategy programs available for each of the Swing, Defensive, Offensive and Hold stakeholders identified in assignment 1.

B. Recommended Strategy Based on the analysis of generic strategy options, recommend a specific strategic program for each of the stakeholders.

C. Strategy Implementation

Based on workshop five discussions, analyse different elements of strategy implementation in

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the context of recommended strategies identified for BHP.

D. Strategic Leadership

Based on workshop seven discussions, analyse the importance of strategic leadership for strategy development and implementation at BHP.

In preparing for this assessment, you must also note the following aspects:

o It is Important to explore MBA 501 workshops 4,5, and 7 content for this assessment.

o The report should contain an executive summary, table of content, introduction, headings,

sub-headings and a conclusion.

o Need to refer to academically oriented articles and books when developing the report.

▪ Minimum of six academically oriented articles and books apart from industry reports, credible online news sources, business magazines, websites, etc.

o Watch the assignment briefing webinar conducted by the Subject Coordinator – refer

subject welcome message from the Coordinator for the date and time.

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You are also encouraged to submit your work well in advance of the deadline to avoid any possible delay with the Turnitin similarity report or any other technical difficulties.

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Number of days

Penalty

1* - 9 days 5% per day for each calendar day late deducted from the total marks available

10 - 14 days 50% deducted from the total marks available.

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MBA501 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Stakeholder Report 40%

Marking

Criteria

F (Fail)

0 – 49%

P (Pass)

50 – 64%

C (Credit)

65 – 74%

D (Distinction)

75 – 84%

HD (High Distinction)

85 – 100%

Strategy Development

__/40 marks

Insufficient justification for stakeholder categorisation. Lack of discussion about

generic strategy programs.

A basic justification for stakeholder categorisation. The categorisation is in line with the analysis to some extent. A basic indication of the generic strategy programs; insufficient integration

with the case study company.

Provided enough justification for stakeholder categorisation. The categorisation is in line with the analysis. Engaged literature to some extent to strengthen the

arguments. Discussed and integrated the generic strategy

programs to the case study company. Integrated journal

articles, prescribed text, other books, verified websites, etc. into

the analysis to some extent.

Provided sound justification for stakeholder categorisation. Good analysis of generic

strategy options in the context of the case study company and engaged literature and

scholarly views to strengthen the arguments. Integrated journal articles, prescribed text, other books, verified

websites, etc. into the analysis.

Comprehensive analysis of generic strategy options in the context of the case study company. Very

good justification for stakeholder categorisation and supported the arguments with scholarly views.

Integrated journal articles, prescribed text, other books, verified websites, etc. into the

analysis very well.

Strategy Implementation

__/20 marks

Insufficient discussion about strategy implementation.

Some discussion on strategy implementation. Basic

engagement of elements discussed during the course

under strategy implementation.

Engaged different elements that come under strategy

implementation sufficiently. Linked to strategy to some extent, but

overall, the coverage of implementation lacks depth.

Linked strategy implementation related

aspects with the chosen strategy and elements

discussed during the course. The implementation of issues

and recommendations are justified well.

Comprehensive coverage of different elements discussed under

strategy implementation and provided relevant

recommendations on implementation in the context of

chosen strategies. Provide literature support to strengthen the

arguments.

Strategic Leadership

__/20 marks

Insufficient identification of strategic leadership related

issues

Basic identification of leadership issues and opportunities.

Insufficient analysis based on criteria discussed during the

course

Sufficient understanding of leadership in the context of strategy development and

execution. Engaged literature and concepts discussed during the

course to some extent.

Good engagement of concepts discussed during the course.

Engaged literature and provided a good analysis of strategic leadership issues

and opportunities.

A comprehensive analysis of leadership-related issues in the context of strategy development

and execution. Engaged literature and concepts discussed during the

course very well.

Use of Sources/Supportive Evidence & In-text Citations and Referencing

__/10 marks

Your research lacks focus because of an unsuitable

choice of sources.

In-text referencing and/or reference list is mostly

incorrect or non-existent.

You demonstrate somewhat focused research, although a better selection and range of

sources would improve the quality of your analysis.

In-text referencing and the

resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing

Style, with major errors.

You demonstrate mostly focused research, although the use of a wider range of sources would enhance the quality of your

analysis.

In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to

Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with minor errors

throughout and the occasional major error.

You demonstrate focused research, complemented by a

wide range of sources.

In-text referencing and the resultant reference list

adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style, with only the occasional minor error

You demonstrate extensive and focused research, complemented

by a wide range of sources.

In-text referencing and the resultant reference list adheres to Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style,

with no errors.

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Grammar/Spelling & Report Format

__/10 marks

Total marks

__/100

Spelling and/or grammar is consistently incorrect,

impacting on the flow and readability of your analysis.

The format chosen for your

report lacks thought and consideration for the intended

audience.

Even though grammar and spelling are an issue, they do not

detract very much from the readability of your analysis.

The format chosen for your report

is appropriate, but major improvements would enhance its

presentation.

Grammar and spelling are very good but with occasional errors.

The format chosen for your report is appropriate, but some

improvements would enhance its presentation.

Errors in grammar and spelling are rare.

Your report is professionally

presented and has been submitted in the appropriate

format.

Correct grammar and spelling throughout the analysis with no

obvious errors.

Your report is professionally presented and exceeds

expectations in what is suitable for a business environment.

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