Overview

Assessment 1 and assessment 2 are intended as a means for students to demonstrate their understanding of theoretical perspectives offered by the disciplines of business and organisation studies. Through an analysis of an organisational business model case (see below - Large Construction Company, Millhouse Construction), students are expected to address a range of key theoretical perspectives on processes and practices that relate to organisational structures, people management, marketing and finance.

Students will draw on the Essential and Recommended Readings as set out in this Learning Guide as well as their own research. This assessment is designed to foster learning in relation to the first four unit learning outcomes. Through undertaking this task it is expected that you will be able to:

1. Explain contemporary organisational structures and design.
2. Analyse contemporary people management practices.
3. Discuss marketing practices in contemporary organisational settings.
4. Explain financial practices in contemporary organisational settings

Assessment 1 - Essay
Based on the detail provided about the company, analyse this business model and create your interpretation of its current organisational design. Use relevant management and organisational theory to support your analysis and explain your reasoning as to why this company would structure its operations in this way. In your answer, include a diagram of your organisational structure.

Essay 1 Understanding contemporary organisational structures and design.

Assessment 2 - Essay

Based on your analysis of this business model describe the value proposition of this company and using your understanding of its current organisational design explain how this company promotes the value of its products and services to its internal and external stakeholders. Use relevant management and organisational theory to explain your reasoning and demonstrate how the key aspects of each dimension (structure, people management, marketing, financial management) and their interactions support this value proposition.

Essay 2 Understanding contemporary organisational value propositions.

Assessment 3: Case Study - Research report

Overview

The group research report is intended as a vehicle for students to demonstrate their capacity to integrate and utilise the learning of the unit to better appreciate and understand the functioning of a contemporary organisation.

Details
The group research report is designed to assist students to utilise and synthesise their learning in the unit so as to meet all of the unit learning outcomes:

1. Describe contemporary organisational structures.
2. Explain contemporary people management practices.
3. Outline marketing practices.
4. Explain financial practices.
5. Develop an integrated analysis of a contemporary organisation.

Task
1. Form a group of 3
2. Select an organisation to research
3. Analyse your selected organisation in terms of its:
a. design and/or structure,
b. people management,
c. marketing and
d. financial practices
4. Synthesise your analysis to demonstrate how your case organisation reflects their integration - how each interacts and what their impacts are on each other
5. Present your group findings in a written report (2,000 words).

Attachment:- Business Model - Large Construction Company Millhouse Construction.rar