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BB103 Management Principles - Melbourne Institute of Technology
Learning Outcome 1: Explain key management theories that inform contemporary practices
Learning Outcome 2: Examine contemporary issues faced by managers in different levels of an organisation
Learning Outcome 3: Analyse a management issue and justify recommendations based on new knowledge of management theories
Learning Outcome 4: Work effectively with others in diverse management contexts
Assessment Task Description
This is an individual task in which you will be analysing a case study and answering the questions of the case study given by the lecturer. Answer the case study questions by applying the theories you have learnt in class. Students must analyse the set of circumstances in the case study according to relevant theories and make recommendations to solve a problem based on the question asked. Do not just give the answer or state the theory. Students must explain and justify theiranswersincorporating relevanttheories.
Case studies require you to demonstrate the skills of observation, analysis, problem solving, together with applying theories you have learnt and read about. The first stage of analysing case study is to observe what is taking place. Then you need to be clear about what kind of task you have been asked to do. Are you being asked to: observe a case and explain what happened? Analyse the case by reference to theories on the topic? Identify major problems and offer solutions?
Gather the information and data required to analyse the case study and answer the questions using various online databases available through the MIT library such as journal articles, periodicals and business reports.
Use APA reference style to present the references. The cases study analysis report should consist of minimum 5-8 academic resources including peer reviewed journal articles. The assessment should have a reference list at the end of the report.
The approximate word limit for this assignment is 1500 words excluding references.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
1. In what ways does Trader Joe's demonstrate the importance of each responsibility in the management process-planning, organizing, leading, and controlling?
2. Trader Joe's is owned by a German company operating in America. What are the biggest risks that international ownership and global events pose for Trader Joe's performance effectiveness and performance efficiency?
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