Explain how lauren could improve the efficiency

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Assessment task 1

This course has introduced you to what managers do, management theory and contemporary context and issues that influence organisations and their managers.

This test with a mixture of question types would test you on the management concepts, theories, terminology and application.

Assessment Task 2: Case Study Report

Based on this case study, you are now required to identify, discuss and evaluate a range of selected management theories and concepts from management that managers and organisations can use to operates efficiently and effectively.

Although this is a report based on the real world (case study), you are still required to use academic sources including the textbook and journal articles as well as use academic citation and referencing conventions. A good analysis (in the discussion section) will include consideration of the factors that support and constrain the management and/or organisation's response to the ensuring efficient and effective operations.

Details of task:

Read and analyse the *Lauren's Balancing Act case study on page 680 of your text book (also provided here) and answer the three questions provided here. The report should be 1500 words and presented in report format with appropriate APA referencing citing a minimum of four academic references.

Case Study - Lauren's Balancing Act

Case Questions for Report:

1) Identify and describe how the four management functions contributed to improve the business in the case study, using relevant examples to reinforce your answer.

2) What one management approach (eg. scientific, administrative, etc.) best suits this organisation or could be adopted by this organisation? Please elaborate.

3) Explain how Lauren could improve the efficiency and effectiveness in managing the enterprise.

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len1830142

1/24/2018 4:27:37 AM

Pass The student’s work demonstrated a satisfactory level of performance on the criteria for assessment. MF - Fail Level 1 The student’s work marginally failed to demonstrate a satisfactory level of performance on the criteria for assessment, but nevertheless shows potential for improvement. F – Fail Level 2 The student’s work failed to achieve a satisfactory level of performance on the criteria for assessment.

len1830142

1/24/2018 4:27:32 AM

General Grade Descriptions High Distinction In addition to the passing requirements, the student’s work demonstrated a consistently high level of performance on all criteria for assessment. Distinction In addition to the passing requirements, the student’s work demonstrated a consistently high level of performance on most criteria for assessment. Credit In addition to the passing requirements, the student’s work demonstrated a sound level of performance on the criteria for assessment.

len1830142

1/24/2018 4:27:21 AM

4. Evidence of broad research and readings - ie: a minimum of four cited academic sources: (4 marks) ? Excellent ? Very good ? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? Very poor Comments (optional) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. Correct presentation, including report format, citation of sources, and clarity of expression: (4 marks) ? Excellent ? Very good ? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? Very poor Comments (optional) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6. Additional requirements – word length, due date submission: ? Satisfactory ? Unsatisfactory Comments (optional) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7. Overall: ? Excellent ? Very good ? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? Very poor

len1830142

1/24/2018 4:27:12 AM

Marking Guide: Case Study Report (30%) 1. Demonstrating an understanding of the relevant Management issues: (6 marks) ? Excellent ? Very good ? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? Very poor Comments (optional) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Quality written analysis of the report: (8 marks) ? Excellent ? Very good ? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? Very poor Comments (optional) …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Completeness of response to the questions: (8 marks) ? Excellent ? Very good ? Good ? Fair ? Poor ? Very poor

len1830142

1/24/2018 4:26:19 AM

Conclusion (10%): This is where you draw your conclusion from the discussion based on the purpose of this report. Recommendations (10%): Finally, based on your discussion, make some recommendations that you suggest the organisation/manager should do to achieve their purpose. Quality (10%): You must use academic journal resources and suitable language and grammar. References: appropriate APA referencing citing a minimum of four academic references. Note that the reference list is NOT included in the word count. Your main aim in this report is to show your reader that you can apply some of the management theories and concepts you are studying to address real-life problems faced by managers in organisations and that you can present these ideas. Chapter 7 in the Student Q Manual provides a detailed outline for report writing.

len1830142

1/24/2018 4:26:13 AM

In your report you should consider the following: Preliminaries (10%): These are the title page, table of contents, and full executive summary. Note that these are NOT included in the word count. Introduction (20%): This • indicates the purpose of your report • identifies the plan of the report. Discussion (40%): This is the main part of your report. Here you will identify, discuss and evaluate case study based on the questions provided. You can have three separate subheadings addressing each aspect of the questions in this section.

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