Task Description The primary purpose of this assessment task is to help focus student attention on the discipline of Operations Management and provide an opportunity to reflect on how the discipline...

Task Description The primary purpose of this assessment task is to help focus student attention on the discipline of Operations Management and provide an opportunity to reflect on how the discipline relates to jobs and careers in management. The secondary purpose of this assignment is to give students an early opportunity to develop generic academic writing skills within the framework of reflective discourse. This paper should be written in first person language. Task Choose a topic that interests you from one of the ten to be covered from week 3 to week 12 (see the course schedule in the Course Profile). Write a brief description of your understanding of what the topic is about, and how formal study of this topic will help you develop professional skills appropriate to your current or future job. (Hint, choose a topic that is not too familiar to you but you think will be useful). No research or references are required for this assessment item as it is designed to encourage you to reflect on the course and what you think will be of value to you. You may wish to refer to the course learning outcomes to provide some structure to your discussion. Assessment Criteria Does your reflective discourse demonstrate: Weighting clear understanding of the nature of the topic chosen? 20% appropriate application of the topic area to professional practice? 20% a level of self-reflective practice appropriate to managerial work? 20% effective use of Australian English? 20% presentation and computer skills appropriate for managerial work? 20% TOPIC : Location and capacity strategies Length: 800 words ±10% (excluding title page)