Application of knowledge to practise 15% Identify the critical components of operations management function in differing organisations and clearly demonstrate their relationship to decision making and value chain. Limited understanding of the internal and external business environment. Lacks a global perspective for potential market and trends. Uses a limited range of information as the basis of recommended practice. Understands the internal and external business environment including commercial context and market forces. Understands local and global markets/trends. Accesses relevant information. Synthesises and evaluates information from a variety of sources. Gathers/utilises competitor knowledge.

Assessment Attributes Fail (Unacceptable) Pass (Functional) Credit (Proficient) Distinction (Advanced) High Distinction (Exceptional) Team Work Does not participate effectively in a team environment. Participates effectively in teams. Contributes to small group discussions to reach agreement on issues. Understands group dynamics and team roles. Builds team’s identity and commitment. 25% Places individual goals ahead of the group responsibility. Hinders the group process and upsets the schedule. Identifies team and individual goals, tasks, responsibilities and schedules. Contributes to group processes. Supports the team. Works together with others towards shared goals. Renegotiates responsibilities to meet needed change. Facilitates team development. Renegotiates responsibilities, tasks and schedules to meet needed change. Leads teams. Evaluates teams’ outcomes.

Criteria • Team Work skills • Understanding of research principles and methods applicable to MBA • Application of knowledge to practise • Use of effective communication • Understanding of Social Justice and Human rights in relation to Business practise • Consciousness of diversity in the case study Learning Outcomes • Identify the critical components of operations management function in differing organisations and clearly demonstrate their relationship to decision making and value chain. • Evaluate, apply and articulate the principles and quantitative methodologies to assist decision-making in operations process planning, scheduling and inventory management. • Critically evaluate the role of operations management in the strategic management of organisations and supply chains.

How the assessment fits into the subject/course: The assessment of this subject equips students with the theories, concepts and models which support operations from a strategic perspective, design measurement and performance management of operations. Output/Deliverable and parameters of the assessment • Students are expected to submit a critical review paper consisting of 3000 words. • Upon completion of the critical review, students are to undertake a presentation of no more than five minutes. Students can choose the format of their presentation ie. PowerPoint, Video, etc.