This assessment task extends the application of knowledge and skills demonstrated in previous unit assessments. In the context of the prescribed case study, you are required to analyse the current...

This assessment task extends the application of knowledge and skills demonstrated in previous unit assessments. In the context of the prescribed case study, you are required to analyse the current situation, identify key operational problems within the organisation, and develop a set of recommendations that, when implemented, will overcome the identified problems without creating new ones. To be presented in a business report format, you are expected to provide a compelling analysis and recommendations supported by appropriate evidence and discussion from relevant academic literature. You are also required to develop an 18-month action plan that details how you propose to implement the recommendations. Your business report will be assessed using a Marking Rubric according to the following criteria: Thorough understanding of relevant concepts, principles, theories, tools and models used to analyse the current situation and key operational problems in the case study: 40% Compelling expression of your evidence-based arguments leading to your recommendations: 25% Development of an action plan to implement your recommendations over an 18-month period: 20% Critical analysis and integration of relevant academic insights from at least fifteen (15) academic journals: 10% Appropriate in-text referencing and reference list. Adherence to APA formatting: 5% Report length 3000-words (±10%). Submissions that exceed 3300 words (reference list excluded) will be penalised at a rate of 1% per 100-words (or part thereof) of the nominated assessment value. Late submissions will also be penalised at the rate of "five per cent of the total marks available for the assessment each calendar day (full or part) it is overdue" (Policy: Assessment of Coursework section 3.2.4).