Component Number

Form of Assessment

Assessment Size

Weighting (%)

Learning Outcome Assessed

Core or non-core

1

Individual Report

2500 words

50%

LO1, LO2,

Core

2

Individual Case Study Analysis

2500 words

50%

LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6

Core

Referencing:

In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research your work is based. Append to your submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have read or quoted in order to complete this assignment (e.g. for books: surname of author and initials, year of publication, title of book, edition, publisher: place of publication).

Disclosure:

Please include the following statement on the title page of the submitted assignment, followed by your name:    

I declare that this assignment is all my own work and that I have acknowledged all materials used from the published or unpublished works of other people. All references have been duly cited.

All assignments must be submitted to Turnitin.

Note: the Turnitin version is the primary submission and acts as a receipt for the student. 

Late submission of the electronic version of the assignment will result in a late penalty mark.  Penalties for late submission: Up to 72 hours late, maximum mark of 50%.  Over 72 hours late, Refer. 

Only the UoS Extenuating Circumstances Panel may grant an extension.

Requests for extensions must be submitted 5 days BEFORE the submission deadline

The Learning outcome(s) assessed by this assignment are:

All learning outcomes assessed.

At postgraduate level you are expected to:

• Have a high standard of presentation, structure, layout and design
• Demonstrate appropriate coverage, critical appreciation and evaluation of relevant literature
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of key concepts and the application of theory to practical solutions
• Show evidence of originality of thought and approach, and of creative problem solving ability

Learning Outcomes tested

(from module syllabus)

Assessment Criteria To achieve the module learning outcomes.

In addition to LSC Common Assessment and Academic Marking Criteria, students are expected to meet the following threshold descriptors for a pass grade. 

LO1: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding on the nature of strategic management, process of strategic formation and strategic development.

Demonstrate an understanding of strategic change management, culture change,  value creation and the role of change agents acting within organisations

Provide evidence of a sound knowledge of the tools and techniques used in the process of developing a strategic plan

Understand the integrative nature of strategic change and its relevance to other modules

LO2: Develop comprehensive knowledge understanding on the role of leaders in design and develop business strategy.

LO3: Identify and explain the importance of how synthesis of knowledge gained from other business modules may be brought together into a comprehensive understanding of the concepts underpinning competitive advantages. LO4: Apply relevant strategic analysis tools to identify strategic issues and develop appropriate business strategy. LO5: Critically appraise key models of managing strategic change and undertake reflective exploration of one’s own role as either an agent of change or a participant in the change process and to synthesise sceptically the above learning outcomes into the context of organisations and/or other relevant case studies. LO6: Undertake reflective exploration of individual experiences in change management either as an agent of change of a participant in the change process to synthesis strategic change management practice in the organisational context.

TASK DESCRIPTION: Assignment ONE (Individual Report)50%

FORMATTING AND LAYOUT