DUE DATE 31 MARCH XXXXXXXXXXWORDS Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment 1500 words 11:55pm, 31 March XXXXXXXXXXResults released during semester. This item will report on the Graduate...

DUE DATE 31 MARCH 2017 1500 WORDS Individual Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment 1500 words 11:55pm, 31 March 2017 30 01 Results released during semester. This item will report on the Graduate Capability of Critical Thinking. Description of Task Read the case study from the LMS Assessment Section. Big Chocolate � Strategic Case Study Analysis Submission Details LMS Turn-it-In submission only Grading Criteria and Feedback Criteria Weighting 1. Hurdle requirement Pass/Not Pass: No Marks are awarded in this criterion. a. The item has been presented in the medium of written English. Sentences are structured and conform to academic writing guidelines. The paper has an identifiable structure including an introduction, a main body, and conclusion. The paper follows the Harvard Referencing Style. The examiner can proceed with further assessment. b. The item has not been presented in the medium of written English and the examiner cannot proceed with further assessment. Sentences are not structured and do not conform to academic writing guidelines. The paper does not have an identifiable structure including an introduction, a main body, and conclusion. The paper does not follow the Harvard Referencing Style. 2. The response examines the Big Chocolate situation, with reference to both the core text and the academic literature. This section has a total potential value of 10 marks. a. Comprehensive (8-10 marks) b. Detailed (7.5-8 marks) c. Effective (7-7.5 marks) d. Adequate (5-6.5 marks) e. Not Adequate (0-4.5 marks) 3. The response details the effect of Porter�s Five Forces within the Big Chocolate situation with reference to both the core text and the academic literature. This section has a total potential value of 10 marks. a. Comprehensive (8-10 marks) b. Detailed (7.5-8 marks) c. Effective (7-7.5 marks) d. Adequate (5-6.5 marks) e. Not Adequate (0-4.5 marks) 4. The response provides a PESTEL describing the country positioning in Big Chocolate. This section has a total potential value of 10 marks. a. Comprehensive (8-10 marks) b. Detailed (7.5-8 marks) c. Effective (7-7.5 marks) d. Adequate (5-6.5 marks) e. Not Adequate (0-4.5 marks) 5. Examiner�s Comment. No marks are awarded in this Next 1 Assessment Task 1 - Authentic Learning Case-Study Assignment 1500 words Big Chocolate 1) Consider the links at the bottom of this page and carry out your own academic research. Ensure you refer to the rubric on page 10 of the Subject Learning Guide when constructing your answer. You are a strategic management consultant commissioned to undertake a supply analysis of the world cocoa industry. You must attempt all of the points 1-4 below: You will carry out an analysis and summary of the C�te d'Ivoire, Indonesian and Dominican Republic cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL. You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Peru and Mexico cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL. You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Brazil and Cameroon cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL. You will carry out an analysis and summary of the Ghana and Nigeria cocoa production situations inclusive of a PESTEL. 2) You must choose one of the firms from the points below and provide appropriate strategic recommendations with reference to at least five (5) peer reviewed academic journals: You have been commissioned by Barry Callebut to assess and report on the factors contributing to the impending 15 year chocolate production shortage. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings, current market position, and Five Forces Analysis. You have been commissioned by Cargill to advise on strategy to mitigate the threatened 15 year cocoa shortage and ensure the group maintains an aggressive and competitive posture. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings, current market position, and Five Forces Analysis. You have been commissioned by Mondelez to provide an exposure analysis to the world's growing cocoa shortage. This report should include a synopsis of the group, its holdings current market position, and Five Forces Analysis. You have been commissioned by Hershey to provide an exposure analysis to the world's growing cocoa shortage. 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