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Assignment Instructions - Part A This is an individual report

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Assignment Instructions - Part A

This is an individual report. 

Prior Reading

As background information, familiarise yourself with the EFQM model (PDF copy under assessment section). The questions and assessment criteria for Coursework A assessment are outlined below.

 

Overall Task

1.         Apply the EFQM Business Excellence model, using relevant theory and concepts learnt on the module, to one organisation of your choice. Draw on your analysis to identify and capture strengths and areas for improvement to the chosen organisation (40%): 

 

Criterion 4 – Partnerships & Resources:  

i)             How well do they build sustainable relationships with their partners & suppliers?

ii)            Do they manage their buildings, equipment, and resources in a sustainable way? 

 

 Criterion 5 - Processes, Products and Services: 

i)             Have they defined the key processes required to deliver their strategy?

ii)            Do they develop new, innovative products and services? 

 

2.         Based on your analysis, offer, and justify one operations/supply chain management strategy that the chosen organisation could pursue to drive business excellence (40%)

 

Marks will be awarded for structure, presentation, and quality of references (10%).  

 

Note: You should draw on relevant theory, concepts and principles learnt on the module throughout the report

Some advice on developing your strategy in Q2 You may wish to use the RADAR elements to help you address questions 2. This may also influence the key points raised in your executive summary.  

Radar Element	Strategy
Result	What would success look like from this strategy?
Approach	Describe what the strategy looks like in terms of an approach or approaches?
Deployment	What specific steps would the chosen organisation take to deliver this strategy/approach?
Assessment & Refinement	How would the chosen organisation ensure the approach stays on track? What else would they need to consider? Who else could they learn from?

 

Advice on the practical application of theory

There is an expectation that you go beyond learning gained on the BMHPO module.  This includes a need to conduct your own research into the key themes underpinning the questions above using the academic literature (e.g. journal articles and other credible sources).

 

You will need to briefly introduce your chosen organisation to familiarise the reader with the appropriate context. There are no marks for detailed background to the company.  You are being assessed on your reflections, interpretation, and application of theory in practice and analytical reasoning using accepted academic practice and literature.

 

Guidance notes

• This report is worth 45% of your total grade for this module.  An essential feature of the report is to illustrate how theoretical constructs or models can be critically analysed and applied to organisations in practice. 
• You are advised to read widely. In fact, unless you have read and referenced at least 10 discrete references, it is unlikely that you have done sufficient reading (you need to go beyond this to achieve higher marks).
• This component is an academic assignment and should be written in an appropriate style (e.g. using 3^rd person).  
• You are required to present your report using a clear coherent structure. A typical format will include an introduction, conclusion, recommendations, full reference list, and any appropriate appendices. You may use headings and subheadings.
• The following font style, line spacing and page layout should be adopted:

          - Font type:                  Arial

         - Font size:                   12

         - Line spacing:            1.5

         - Layout orientation:   Portrait

• You are required to use the APA referencing style (6^th edition) throughout and can find guidance on this via the University Online Library Resources.
• Beware of sources from the Internet (no Wikipedia or business balls).
• Apart from reputable and academic references that can be downloaded through the Internet (commonly via the University Online library catalogue); most Internet references are not considered reliable for an academic piece of work. Academic journals generally offer a better source than textbooks.
• Your word limit for this assignment is 2500 words (+/- 10%) and a word count should be provided on the front cover of your report.  Students will be capped at a P1 where this is in excess of 10% of the word limit.
• Detailed marking criteria is available under the assessment section.
• Please refer to your programme moodle page or email globalonlinesupport@napier.ac.uk for details on late submission penalties and procedures.

 

Submission

All work must be submitted electronically via Turnitin by the deadline. Your submission must be accompanied by the front cover declaration that this is your own work being submitted for academic credit. Plagiarism is academic misconduct and any instances found will be referred to the Academic Misconduct Officer (ACO).

Assignment Instructions - Part A

Assignment A: Marking Criteria

Assignment A will be marked against five criteria presented on the marking guide below. You are expected to demonstrate strong critical thinking and analytical reasoning at postgraduate level.  Please make sure you are clear on these requirements and seek advice as required.

Criteria	Contents	Approximate  Word Count	Weighting
1	Executive summary	200	10%
2	Brief summary and critique of the EFQM Business Excellence model	200	5%
3	Application of the EFQM Business Excellence model. Criterion 4 and 5 and theory in the context of the chosen organisation	1300	35%
4	Justification of supply chain/operations strategy	800	40%
5	Bibliography (not included in the word count)		10%

 

Assessment Feedback

Up to three working weeks is provided for marking to be completed and then feedback will be available online. All feedback will be provided in written format and will be accessible via Turnitin in Moodle.  Below is assignment grading criteria.

 

Criteria	F5-F2 Fail	F1-P1 Fail - Pass	P2 Pass	P3-P4 Pass	P5-D1 Very Good - Distinction	D2-D5 Distinction
Application and critique of the EFQM Business Excellence model and theory in the context of the chosen organisation (40%)
Justification of supply chain/operations strategy (40%)
Executive summary (10%)
Presentation/referencing/structure (10%)