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MGMT20132 - Innovation and Sustainable Business Development Assignment - Central Queensland University, Australia
Assessment Overview - This assessment must be completed by students individually. This assessment builds on the novel value proposition developed for an existing business or organisation in assessment 1. Adjustments to the novel value proposition can be made based on assessment 1 reflection and feedback. The assessment is designed for students to develop innovation insight and practices by developing a novel business proposition for an existing business or organisation and aligned with the strategic trajectory of the business or organisation. The assessment is also designed for students to self-reflect on their own innovation capabilities and practices. The assessment involves writing a 2000-word report for a novel business proposition within an existing business or organisation. Assessment details and guidance will be provided on the unit website in Moodle and in class.
You are strongly encouraged to discuss your assessment ideas and suggestions in class with fellow students and your local lecturer before you complete and submit the assessment.
Assessment Task - You are required to write a 2000-word report for a novel business proposal you have developed. The business proposal must build upon your novel value proposition developed in assessment 1 for the existing business or organisation selected in assessment 1. You must use appropriate headings to structure the body of the report.
Your report must demonstrate:
1. Logical and persuasive articulation of: business model description; value proposition development; business operations development; supply chain development; competitive advantage; financial value capture and strategic fit (this includes elements 5 to 10 in the disciplined entrepreneurship canvas and elements 3 to 9 in the business model canvas).
2. Logical and persuasive argumentation in regard to how assumptions and uncertainties related to: customer desirability; technical feasibility; and financial viability have been addressed to date and how they will be addressed in the future as described in a phased development plan.
3. Logical and persuasive argumentation for the selection of the innovation tools and techniques used to support the report findings and recommendations. These must be beyond the tools and techniques used in assessment 1. Minimum five (5) additional tools and techniques must be selected from the provided list of tools and techniques.
4. Logical and persuasive application of the selected innovation tools and techniques used to support the report findings and recommendations. These must be different to the tools and techniques used in assessment 1. Minimum five (5) additional tools and techniques must be applied from the provided list of tools and techniques.
5. Candid and critical self-reflection about assessment 2 tasks including: a reflection on the development of personal innovation capabilities and practices; identification of own personal strengths and weaknesses; supported with suggestions for self-improvement.
6. Clear flow of thought throughout the report with: a convincing executive summary; clear and succinct purpose described in the introduction; relevant structure and content within the body of the report; and a clear and succinct conclusion.
7. Critical review skills and integration of relevant academic and professional literature. A minimum of ten (10) academic and professional references must be used.
8. Appropriate in-text referencing and reference list. Adherence to CQUniversity APA reference style. 4%
9. Clarity of expression, grammar and spelling. Appropriate report format with good use of bullet points, illustrations and figures. Within ±10% of the word limit for report, excluding references and appendices: 2000 words.
Attachment:- Sustainable Business Development Assignment File.rar