Two options for delivery -
Written Report - Word limit: 2,000 words
Use the Theory relating to Adaptation, Aggregation and Arbitrage to explain how companies from the industries have used theory for the pursuit of their businesses:
- Education industry-2 company
- Book publishing industry-2 company From australia
Students should choose 2 industries and 2 companies in each industry (4 companies in total).
Suggested Structure:
- Introduction
- Body: a paragraph heading for each of Adaptation, Aggregation and Arbitrage containing discussion of ideas using your research outcomes of the 4 companies studied. OR you can focus on the industry-level analysis using the 4 companies researched. How has each industry been pursuing some or all the elements of the ‘AAA' framework? Use the table below as a guide.
Industry 1 (Companies A, B) Industry 2 (Companies C, D)
Adaptation
Aggregation
Arbitrage
- Conclusion
You do not need to define the concepts. Descriptive material has negligible value and should be avoided. We are seeking analysis, discussion and recommendation, enriched by ideas found in journal articles.
In business you will be expected to produce short well-argued reports. This is where you demonstrate that skill.
All ideas in the report must be referenced using Harvard Referencing (in-text citations and full references at the back).
Assessment Criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge of the Model ‘AAA' (/8)
- Capacity to apply this model to the companies/industries of your choice ( /5)
- The quality of the discussion and evaluation of the issues identified ( /3)
- The analysis and integration of ideas from journal articles and research materials ( /3)
- (Written Report) The correct use of Harvard Referencing throughout the report (the source of all ideas must be identified), OR
- (Oral Presentation) Overall flow of presentation, eye contact etc. ( /1)
Harvard reference
Should follow the criteria
You can choose any two companies for each industry from Australia but assignment should accurate