question archive Assessment 2 – Take home test The questions contained in this short answer assessment pertain to the case study found on Canvas on the Assessment Homepage / Assessment Details
Assessment 2 – Take home test The questions contained in this short answer assessment pertain to the case study found on Canvas on the Assessment Homepage / Assessment Details
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Assessment 2 – Take home test
The questions contained in this short answer assessment pertain to the case study found on Canvas on the Assessment Homepage / Assessment Details. The questions require you to apply strategic theories, frameworks, and/or concepts that we have covered in class in Weeks 2-7 to the case.
Instructions (please read carefully!):
- There are five compulsory questions, each worth up to 20 marks.
- The ‘test’ is open book, and you are required to draw on a variety of academic sources when answering the questions.
- Please add your name and ID number to the Header of this document
- DELETE ALL RED TEXT PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR ANSWERS. FAILURE TO DELETE RED TEXT WILL LEAD TO A PENALTY DEDUCTION OF 50%!!
Each answer should:
- Observe permitted word counts closely (which include managerial recommendations).
- Include a definition of each theory, framework, or concept being used.
- Draw on the number of academically credible sources specified for each question (which will include at least one in-text citation that supports your definition).
- Feature citations of academic journal articles only (i.e., do not cite ANY websites).
- Apply theory directly to the case study, drawing on supporting evidence from the case.
- Avoid overly relying on direct quotes – paraphrase instead.
Submission & due date
- Submit your completed assessment to the Turnitin link on Blackboard by Friday 12 April, 11.59pm.
Marking criteria
Your answers will be graded on the following criteria:
- Depth of understanding of theory, framework, or concept being used, reflected in the quality of analysis and its direct application to the case study (up to 7 marks).
- The quality and accuracy of definitions of theories and frameworks (up to 4 marks).
- The insightfulness of managerial recommendations (which should be practical, actionable, and fit for purpose at the case firm) (up to 4 marks).
- Use of the required number of academic sources when answering each question (up to 5 marks).
Tips:
- The course Essential Readings will generally be a good source for definitions of theories.
- A good starting place for other academic sources beyond the Essential Readings are your fellow students’ Discussant Presentations, Google Scholar, and the AUT Library website.
- Your answer sheet should include a reference list at the end, formatted in APA (6th or 7th) style.
- You may choose to use the same academic source in more than one question, if appropriate.
- You are not required to cite the case study.
