business Jan 12 2025

Instructions

Read the  Mayo Clinic mini-case at the end of Chapter 3 on page 74 of the e-textbook and then answer the questions posed at the end of the mini-case.

Write a brief case review of 750–1,000 words (2 Pages). Questions are not included in the word count.

· Explain why the Mayo Clinic is exceptional at serving patients. What value does the Mayo Clinic create for patients?

· What key points differentiate Mayo Clinic from other hospitals and medical facilities?

· Do conflicts of interest exist between wanting to make patients happy and providing the best medical care possible? Why or why not?

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Following selection of your stakeholder, you will write and submit a 2,000-word briefing paper. This word count does not include the cover page, executive summary, table of contents, reference list and appendices. The following structure is recommended, but not required:

Title: ‘Briefing Paper for Stakeholder X in Supply Chain Y ’

Cover (containing your student IDs only)

Executive Summary (maximum 150 words)

Table of Contents

1. Background

· Characterisation of the supply chain using concepts and theories taught in the module

· Brief history of the supply chain

· Current state of the chain

2. The stakeholder

· The stakeholder’s identity and role in the chain

· The stakeholder’s interests

· Challenges faced by the stakeholder

· Relationships with other stakeholders in the chain (including common and conflicting interests)

3. Recommendations

· A list of recommended actions for the stakeholder

· Reasoning behind these

· Expected outcomes

4. Short conclusion

General guidelines and useful tips

· Your briefing is aimed at a stakeholder who you can assume is already familiar with the selected supply chain. Be specific and address key points by using theory to back up your arguments. You should explain the ‘why’ of every suggestion you make!

· You may use visuals (e.g. pictures, graphs), throughout the paper.

· Make sure you use academic references from credible sources, including those in the module’s reading list. It is strongly recommended you identify a minimum of 12 references.

· Your recommendations section should demonstrate an ability to synthesize theories taught in the module with your independent research and to provide practical suggestions.

· Your submission should be in either MS Word or Adobe PDF format. Failure to submit in the correct format may result in a mark of zero for non-submission.

· Please read and carefully follow the module guidelines on AI use (posted on QMPlus).

· A late penalty will be applied for submissions received after the deadline.

· You will be contacted if there are any problems regarding your submission, so please check your email account regularly after the submission date.

Stakeholders you may address in your briefing

Please note that some of the stakeholders below, such as management or labour unions, are specific to a particular firm or economic activity participating in the chain, while others, like governments and NGOs, are not. If you choose one of the former, you should specify the particular firm/stage when filing your form.[footnoteRef:1] [1: Stakeholders can be fictional (i.e. a non-existent NGO) but their relevance should be clear. If you have any doubts, consult your instructor via email by 3 December.]

· Management of a firm in any part (upstream/downstream, driver/non-driver) of the supply chain;

· Labour union representing the workers of a firm in the supply chain;

· Government of a country participating (or wishing to participate) in the supply chain;

· International non-governmental organisation (NGO), multinational organisation, or local civil society organisation working on an issue relevant to the supply chain (e.g. fair trade, biodiversity, workers’ rights).

Other stakeholders may be suggested but must be confirmed via email with your instructor by 3 December.

2018-19 Assessment Feedback Form

BUS326 Global Supply Chains

80% Individual Take-Home Assignment

Mark Scheme

70% and above First Class

As for the (60-69.9%) below plus:

· Shows evidence of wide and relevant reading and a careful engagement with the conceptual issues

· Develops a rigorous argument

· Shows a sophisticated understanding of relevant source materials. Materials are evaluated directly and their assumptions and arguments challenged and/or appraised

· Shows independent thinking, originality and/or creativity

60-69.9% 2:1

As for the (50-59.9%) below plus:

· Shows strong evidence of analytical insight and critical thinking

· Shows a clear understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues

· Directly engages with the relevant literature on the topic

· Develops and sustains a focussed argument

· Shows strong evidence of planning and appropriate choice of sources

50-59.9% 2:2

· Shows a reasonable understanding of the major factual and/or theoretical issues involved

· Shows evidence of planning and selection from appropriate sources

· Demonstrates some knowledge of the literature

· The text shows, in places, examples of a clear train of thought or argument

40-49.9% 3rd (pass)

· Addresses the learning objectives at the minimum required level

· Shows some understanding but very little development.

· Severe misunderstandings evident

· Considerable amount of irrelevant material included

0-39% Irredeemable fail

· Fails to address the learning objectives

· Does not engage with the relevant literature or demonstrate knowledge of the key issues

· Contains serious conceptual or factual errors or misunderstandings

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