Microsoft Word - HOS802 A3 - Group Report.docx Page 1 of 5 Subject Title Hospitality Management Simulations Subject Code HOS802 Lecturer / Tutor Stephen Rodwell Trimester T1, 2019 Assessment Title...

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Microsoft Word - HOS802 A3 - Group Report.docx Page 1 of 5 Subject Title Hospitality Management Simulations Subject Code HOS802 Lecturer / Tutor Stephen Rodwell Trimester T1, 2019 Assessment Title Assessment 3 – Group Report Learning Outcome/s (found in the Subject Outline) 1, 2, 3 & 4 Assessment type Group (maximum four (4) members) Weighting % 50% Word count 3,000 words (+/- 10%) Due day & date 31st May 2019 (before 5pm) Class submission Lecture ☐ Tutorial ☐ Submission type Paper copy ☐ Turnitin ☒ Format / Layout of Assessment Report: ICMS Cover Page Table of Contents Executive Summary Introduction Findings Conclusion Recommendations Reference List Appendices (if needed) ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ ☒ Assessment instructions Strategic Business Plan Student groups (of no more than four members, and no less than three) will develop a 3000-word strategic business plan for a hospitality business using the software simulation program. This business plan will be presented in report format and will include an evaluation of quantitative and qualitative data and key strategic management decisions that need to be implemented to improve the position of the hotel in the three (3) years following the end of the simulation period. Your report should cover the following areas: • Overall Strategy • Marketing • Operations • Financial Page 2 of 5 You will need to utilise at least two (2) theoretical models in each of these sections as a means of identifying the best strategy for the hotel moving forward. Present your findings as a research report (3000 words) using the following structure: • Cover page: All group member’s names and student numbers, MGT802 and the title of the report: this should be a concise description of your report • Table of contents: list all major sections with page numbers • Introduction: Cover the Background (what has come before the report to make it necessary for you to write it?), Aim(s) (what is the main aim(s) of the report?) and Scope (how will you cover this aim(s), discuss sections and what will and won’t be covered). • Main body: This should be divided into four main sections. These being: o Overall Strategy o Marketing o Operations o Financial There need to be the utilisation of at least two (2) theoretical models per section as well as regular in- text referencing to support your writing. • Conclusion and recommendations: Using the literature write a short summary of your findings as well as some concise and practical recommendations for further research on the subject matter discussed in your report. • Reference list: use the APA referencing system. • Appendices (if needed): If you have heavily referred to documents or other information in your report, you can add these items in as appendices items. Please note the following important points: • The report should be in a clear, easy to read font, 12-point size, with 1.15 spacing. Overall presentation should reflect the appropriate business format. • Unreferenced reports, or those that do not include a minimum of twelve (12) references, will receive a grade of 50% or less. The quality of your references will impact your grade (at least six (6) of your sources should be scholarly, i.e. peer-reviewed academic journal articles, to pass) • Descriptive papers (i.e. not critical) will receive a grade of 50% or less Page 3 of 5 Readings for the assessment The HOTS system, the ttext and all relevant journals found through the Academic Databases (found via the ICMS Library and MyAthens (EBSCOHost). Grading Criteria / Rubric See below ASSESSMENT BRIEF___________________________________________________ Page 4 of 5 Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) 0-49% Pass (Functional) 50-64% Credit (Proficient) 65-74% Distinction (Advanced) 75 -84% High Distinction (Exceptional) 85-100% (Grading Scheme) Fail grade will be awarded if a student is unable to demonstrate satisfactory academic performance in the subject or has failed to complete required assessment points in accordance with the subject’s required assessment points. Pass is awarded for work showing a satisfactory achievement of all learning outcomes and an adequate understanding of theory and application of skills. A consistent academic referencing system is used, and sources are appropriately acknowledged. Credit is awarded for work showing a more than satisfactory achievement of all learning outcomes and a more than adequate understanding of theory and application of skills. A consistent academic referencing system is used, and sources are appropriately acknowledged. Distinction is awarded for work of superior quality in achieving all learning outcomes and a superior integration and understanding of theory and application of skills. Evidence of in-depth research, reading, analysis and evaluation is demonstrated. A consistent academic referencing system is used, and sources are appropriately acknowledged. High Distinction is awarded for work of outstanding quality in achieving all learning outcomes together with outstanding integration and understanding of theory and application of skills. Evidence of in-depth research, reading, analysis, and original/creative thought is demonstrated. A consistent academic referencing system is used, and sources are appropriately acknowledged. Knowledge and Understanding 50% Limited understanding of required concepts and knowledge. Key components of the assignment are not sufficiently addressed. Adequate knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline. Resembles a recall or summary of key ideas. Often confuses assertion of personal opinion with information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Thorough knowledge or understanding of the field or discipline/s. Supports personal opinion and information substantiated by evidence from the research/course materials. Demonstrates a capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. Highly developed understanding of the field or discipline/s. Discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Well demonstrated capacity to explain and apply relevant concepts. A sophisticated understanding of the field or discipline/s. Systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information substantiated by robust evidence from the research/course materials and extended reading. Mastery of concepts and application to new situations/further learning. Content and Purpose 20% Does not meet minimum standard. Lacks a clear focus with large sections of unnecessary or irrelevant Meets minimum standard. Adequately defined focus and content with alignment to the Tourism and Progressing beyond minimum standard. Broad focus with most content clearly aligned to the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Mostly Significantly exceeds minimum standard. Clear focus with minimal unnecessary or irrelevant information included. All content is clearly Outstanding standard and exhibits high levels of application. Consistently demonstrates a systematic and critical ASSESSMENT BRIEF___________________________________________________ Page 5 of 5 information included. Content is disjointed and does not align to distribution in the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Hospitality industries. relevant academic sources used. aligned to the Tourism and Hospitality industries. All academic sources used are relevant understanding of content and purpose of the assignment. All academic sources used, showing depth of content and purpose. Structure 10% Discussion points do not flow smoothly or logically, no connection between ideas. Paragraphs not well used or lacking structure. Minimal structure evident however applicable points loosely connected. Limited use of paragraphs. Good structure evident with some applicable points presented in a logical order. Paragraph structure used throughout. Very good structure evident with most applicable points presented in a clear and logical order. All paragraphs are well organised. Excellent structure evident with all applicable points presented in a clear and logical order. Paragraphs well defined and organised to a very high quality. Research & Referencing 10% Insufficient evidence of research. Insufficient academic sources used. Sources of information not