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BUS101: Task 1 This is an individual assessment Do not work with anyone else to complete this assignment or share any part of your assignment with anyone else – this is collusion and can result in a grade of 0 for the assessment Table of Contents Task Overview and Instructions2 Purpose:2 DISCLAIMER:2 Topic information: Research proposal3 The Report Structure must be:5 Report format:5 See the Marking Criteria sheet on the next page6 Task Overview and Instructions Purpose: The purpose of this report is to solve a business problem using a theoretical framework informed by academic journal articles. Using what you have learned in the course from weeks 1-3, you will identify the source of the business problem and related issues. First you will present the business situation and a problem definition table. Then you will then write a literature review which overviews the problem and issues using the literature and theory to help explain it to the reader ending with a research question. This will give you transferrable skills to your future jobs and let you practice creating the first part of a business report. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The materials and information for this assignment are used for educational purposes only and are not a critique of any company or any affiliated companies. The opinions and views expressed in this document are a work of fiction and do not represent the University of the Sunshine Coast’s policy or opinion. All characters and data are fictional. If you experience any stress due to this topic or university in general, please contact: · Your course coordinator:
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[email protected] · https://www.usc.edu.au/current-students/student-support/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-mind/student-wellbeing · Beyond Blue: · https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ · Stay safe and know that we are here to help you Topic information: Research proposal First you need to decide which topic you would like to write about: 1. Marketing – Theory of Planned Behaviour 2. Management – Job Demand Resource Theory After choosing one topic - Only write about this topic and related theory – do not attempt to write about more than one topic or include any other theory. You are creating the front end of a research proposal - the literature review. It must be professional in presentation and contain insightful content. Each business case is listed below under the topic heading. Marketing – Theory of Planned Behaviour Image source: https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-australia-updates-omicron-variant-sidelines-100-000-blood-donors/56893d88-216e-4b4a-99b7-b728f864a2c1 Topic: Blood donation During the COVID-19 pandemic the rates of blood donation dropped rapidly worldwide. Based on the following information: “The Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is now pleading for new and existing blood donors to come forward with the pandemic sidelining about 100,000 donors, and one in five appointments are being cancelled every day. Executive Director of Donor Services Cath Stone said the pandemic posed a “real challenge” for blood supplies given “there are still cancer patients, trauma cases, pregnant women and unborn babies who all require donated blood”. “There is no substitute for blood,” she said. Cancellations and no-shows are an ongoing problem and new donors are critical to keep supplies flowing to our hospitals.” (Woolley, 2022, page 1) "Our growing population is relying on just 500,000 blood donors across the country – and right now many of them need someone else to continue this life-saving work." (9News Staff, 2022, page 1) Review the literature for what influences people’s intentions to donate blood. Use the Theory of Planned Behaviour to explain the situation. First, complete a problem definition table. Then write a literature review covering the topic and using the theory to help understand the problem, ending with a research question. Note in Task 2 you will propose which method of research to use to help answer this question. News references: · Woolley, S. (2022, February 13th). NSW man’s life saved by blood donation as Australian Red Cross Lifeblood’s makes COVID appeal. 7news, retrieved from: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/wayne-started-donating-blood-to-save-someones-life-instead-it-ended-up-saving-his-c-5658094 · 9News Staff (2022, February 1st). Call to loosen restrictions for UK blood donors as Omicron takes donation toll. 9News, retrieved from: https://www.9news.com.au/national/coronavirus-australia-updates-omicron-variant-sidelines-100-000-blood-donors/56893d88-216e-4b4a-99b7-b728f864a2c1 The theory you must use for this topic (do not use any other theory): The Theory of Planned Behaviour. Theory readings to start (APA formatted): · Manstead, A.S.R (2002). Attitudes and behavior. In Neil J. Smelser, Paul B. Baltes (Eds.), International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences (pp. 909-913). Pergamon. https://doi.org/10.1016/B0-08-043076-7/01759-9 · Masser, B. M., White, K. M., Hyde, M. K., Terry, D. J., & Robinson, N. G. (2009). Predicting blood donation intentions and behavior among Australian blood donors: testing an extended theory of planned behavior model. Transfusion (Philadelphia, Pa.), 49(2), 320–329. Note. You must locate multiple readings regarding the topic and the theory. A minimum of six journal articles should be cited for a pass grade (more literature = higher grades). Management – Job Demand Resource Theory “The Locale” is a bar with a simple kitchen. They employ six front of house staff for the bar, a bar-manager, four back of house for the kitchen work, a chief, and a casual accountant. Over the last three years they have had an issue with retaining staff. The owner of the bar decided to email ex-employees and ask they why they chose to quit. Below are quotes from the responses: “The bar-manager would stare me down while completing assigned work which was not only micromanagement but downright anxiety-inducing. This manager said they wanted to make sure the work was done and stayed by my side until it was. I don’t know of many people who perform well under micromanagers.” “The bar-manager was a bit mean. She would ridicule anyone she didn’t agree with in front of everyone. I would have preferred that she take us aside to discuss the problem in private. We also had to work really long hours and it wasn’t fun doing back-to-back shifts when it was all so dramatic.” “The manager took credit for other people’s work and didn’t acknowledge or thank others for their contributions. Everyone else was great and supportive so I stayed because of the co-workers but the manager got to me in the end” “There was a lot of drama between the bar-manager and staff. Heaps of arguments and weird silences. It started out okay but after the fighting I just didn’t want to be there because it was so negative. Shout out to the kitchen team though they were really supportive and caring.” Based on the feedback: First, complete a problem definition table. Then write a literature review covering the topic uncovered and use the theory to understand the situation. Then end with a research question. Note in Task 2 you will propose which method of research to use to help answer this question. Theory readings to start (APA formatted): · Bakker, A. B., & Demerouti, E. (2017). Job demands–resources theory: Taking stock and looking forward. Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 22(3), 273-285. Note. You must locate multiple readings regarding the topic and the theory. A minimum of six journal articles should be cited for a pass grade (more literature = higher grades). The Report Structure must be: · Cover page/Title Page – Name, student number, tutor name/day/time, word count · Table of contents (should also include a list of figures / tables if used) · Introduce the situation (Estimated: 100-120 words) · Explain who the business is and what the problem is - show a problem definition table. · The table must include: Symptoms, likely problem(s), decision statement, research objectives and a research question. · Overview of literature on the topic (Estimated 1,100-1,200 words): · Overview the theory you will use to investigate the business problems (again see week 3): · Overview the theory and explain the concepts and elements of the theory · Justify using references to the literature why this theory helps to explain the problem/s / symptom/s of the business. · Write a literature review that overviews what previous empirical work (journal articles) have found regarding the topic – see week content on literature reviews. Remember the academic skills advisors can help you with this too. · End with the research question from the problem definition table · List of references – either APA or Harvard (choose one and be consistent) Report format: Font size 12, Times New roman, 1.5 spacing, and word count 1,200 (+/- 10% 1,080-1,320 words). Note. The word count does not include headings, tables, graphs/figures, the reference list, or appendices if you choose to have one. Note. You must locate multiple readings regarding the topic and the theory. A minimum of six academic journal articles should be cited for a pass grade (more literature = higher grades). See the Marking Criteria sheet on the next page Levels of Achievement Criteria High Distinction 85 to 100 % Distinction 75 to 84 % Credit 65 to 74 % Pass 50 to 64 % Fail 0 to 49 % Criteria 1: Problem definition (5 marks) This section covers who the company is, what it does, and the purpose of the report. An introduction to the business issues under investigation is given which demonstrates comprehensive and insightful knowledge to the problems. A table is presented which includes all the following elements: Symptoms, likely problem(s), decision statement, research objectives and a research question. This section links perfectly to the topics of the literature review, with all issues covered. Demonstrates mostly comprehensive and insightful knowledge of the business problems. Most elements of the business are covered such as, what the business does, and the purpose of the report. A table is presented which includes all the following elements: Symptoms, likely problem(s), decision statement, research objectives and a research question. Some of the elements might not link appropriately or there might be a main point missing. This section links to the topics of the literature review, with some elements missing. Demonstrates some knowledge of the business problems with the topics mostly outlined. Most elements of the business are covered such as, what the business does, and the purpose of the report – but some might be lacking/missing. A table is presented which includes all the following elements: Symptoms, likely problem(s), decision statement, research objectives and a research question. Some of the elements might not link appropriately or be missing a main point or the table does not link to the literature review as well as it could have. Basic knowledge of the business demonstrated with the assignment information given but no extra information included or elaborated on. A table is presented which includes all the following elements: Symptoms, likely problem(s), decision statement, research