To encourage critical thinking through analysis of the course material in the context of events occurring in the local or global marketplaces; and
management
Description
Strategic
Operations Management
Assessment 1 –
Individual Case Study
Report
Semester 1, 2020
Due date: 20 March, 2020
Assessment
1 –Assessment 1 is
an individual assessment. The intention of this assessment is twofold:
a)
To encourage critical thinking
through analysis of the course material in the context of events occurring in
the local or global marketplaces; and
b)
To improve learning outcomes for all students
through class participation.
Assessment
Brief:
Operations management can have a profound effect on reducing
cost incurred by an organisation, increasing its revenue, reducing the amount
of investment needed and providing the basis for future innovation. It is
increasingly important because a more turbulent and dynamic business
environment requires new thinking from operations manager.
Deliverable:
You will be writing a report to
Senior Executive Management demonstrating the application of your knowledge of
Supply Management, Value Management, Innovation and Managing Service
Operations, how to improve the operations over time and the translation of
strategy into operational plan so as satisfy customers and important
stakeholders.
Please cite examples to
demonstrate your understanding of the transformation process.
NB: You can
use examples and experience of past or current organisations as an important
part of the transformation process.
References: Your report
should consist of a minimum of 20 scholarly references. All references must be from credible sources, such as
books, industry related journals, company documents and recent academic
articles.
Word Count: The length
will be approximately 2500 words, and the assignment will be submitted through Turnitin. No appendices are
required for the report.
Ruberic:
