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时间:2022-04-03
SIEN5001
Foundations in Strategy, Innovation and
Management
CASE STUDY REPORT GUIDE
THE TASK:
Imagine you are working as a strategy consultant and have been asked by one of
the partners to put together a report on RESMED and how the organisation has
pivoted in response to COVID-19, as well as its longer-term prospects.
Your report should evaluate RESMED’s
• External environment: general and industry environment;
• Internal environment: the most significant resources and capabilities shaping
the company’s ability to pivot during COVID;
• Capacity to succeed in the longer term.
The report is an opportunity to analyse a case and to hone your skills in report
writing. You must use the following strategic management tools taught in the unit to
analyse the case:
• PESTE
• Porter’s Five Forces
• Value Chain
• VIRO framework
The report should be written in discrete sections and a brief conclusion reached at
the end of each section as to its meaning for the firm. These sections should be
linked together so the report is an integrated and compelling analytical argument
that leads to your conclusions and findings.
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IMPORTANT INFO:
Length: 2,000 words (exclusive of references)
Due Date: Online via Canvas by 5pm on 4th April.
Weight: 30%
All assessments are compulsory. Late assessments attract penalties – 5% for
everyday or part thereof up to and including ten days after the due date. For work
submitted more than 10 days after the due date a mark of zero will be awarded.
Tips for writing your report:
Resources:
• Visiting the company website and gathering company’s history, key resources
and policies.
• Checking out the firm’s press releases for useful information and data.
• Searching the business and general press for articles on RESMED and their
competitors.
Style Guide:
Provide an executive summary of 100-150 words that outlines the key issues of your
analysis and summarises your evaluation of RESMED. This should be self-contained
and the reader should be able to understand the essence of the analysis and your
recommendations without reading the body of the report. This will be included in
your word count.
Avoid explicitly outlining models. Rather, demonstrate your understanding by
applying the models to the case.
You should still provide a brief introduction outlining the report structure and your
findings.
You must provide appropriate referencing of any data sources or quotes, using a
consistent referencing style throughout the report. APA style is recommended.
While charts and graphs are important, highly detailed information, multiple charts,
graphs and other supporting data of less importance are best placed in the
Appendices. This material should only be included if it is referred to in the detailed
report (i.e., because it is relevant). The Appendices do not count as part of the word
limit.
Write in full sentences. Dot points are only for listing issues. You must still explain
the issues. Do not exceed the word limit. The top end of the word limit is the UPPER
BOUND. Anything beyond that will not be read. Present your ideas convincingly,
creatively and concisely.
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Marking:
Your report will be marked using the rubric below. Before submitting your
assessment, it is useful to self-assess against the rubric to ensure you are meeting all
the assessment criteria.
Assessment criteria rubric:
Criteria F P C D HD
Disciplinary
knowledge
Does not demonstrate
understanding of the
concepts by applying
them to the case.
Demonstrates
understanding of the
concepts through basic
application to the
case.
Demonstrates
understanding
of the concepts
through
consistent
application to
the case.
Demonstrates
good
understanding
of the concepts
through
consistent and
insightful
application to
the case.
Demonstrates an
exemplary
understanding of
the concepts
through consistent
and insightful
application to the
case.
Analysis
and critical
thinking
Does not use tools to
analyse the case.
Does not provide a
basic evaluation of
the organisation’s
strategy.
Uses the basic tools to
analyse the case and
provides a basic
evaluation of the
organisation’s
strategy.
Uses the
relevant tools
to analyse the
case and
provides a
clear
evaluation of
the
organisation’s
strategy.
Uses the
relevant tools to
analyse the
case, make
arguments and
provides a clear
evaluation of
the
organisation’s
strategy.
Uses the relevant
tools to critically
analyse the case,
make arguments
and provides
insightful
evaluation of the
organisation’s
strategy.
Research
skills
Sources not identified.
Argument/analysis is
not supported by
evidence.
Sources identified.
Argument/analysis is
supported by
evidence.
Sources
identified
accurately.
Argument is
well-supported
by relevant
evidence.
Sources
identified
accurately.
Argument is
well-supported
by relevant
evidence.
A breath and
depth of sources
identified
accurately.
Argument is
expertly
supported by
highly relevant
evidence.
Communica
tion
Ideas are unclear. Expresses ideas to a
basic standard. Uses
appropriate
grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
Expresses ideas
clearly. Uses
appropriate
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.
Expresses ideas
clearly and
concisely. Uses
appropriate
grammar,
spelling and
punctuation.
Expresses ideas
clearly, concisely
and insightfully.
Uses appropriate
grammar, spelling
and punctuation.
Form and
structure
The report is
illogically structured
and formatting
conventions have not
been applied.
Elements such as
executive summary or
introduction are
missing.
Provides introduction
to report
Includes executive
summary
Uses sub-headings
Structures the
report in a
logical fashion
and presents
the material
clearly with use
of sub-
headings.
Structures the
report in a
logical fashion
and presents the
material clearly
and concisely
with judicious
use of sub-
headings.
Structures the
report in a
logical and
seamless
fashion and
presents the
material
clearly and
concisely with
judicious use
of sub-
headings.