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Assessment 2 Information
Subject Code: MBA501
Subject Name: Dynamic Strategy and Disruptive Innovation
Assessment Title: Stakeholder Strategy development, implementation, and strategic
leadership Report
Assessment Type:
Length:
Written Analysis
2500 words (+/- 10% allowable range)
Weighting: 40%
Total Marks:
Submission:
100
Online
Due Date: Week 9
.
Your task
Explore the generic strategy programs available for the four stakeholders of BHP identified in
Assignment 1. You are to provide recommendations on the most suitable strategic approach for each
stakeholder type, discuss strategy implementation and review the importance of strategic leadership for
BHP.
Assessment Description.
This assessment focuses on strategy development (workshop 4), strategy implementation (workshop 5)
and strategic leadership (workshop 7). This assessment focuses on assessing, formulating, and
implementing business strategies. The strategies formulated for BHP should create sustainable
competitive advantage and generate value for its various stakeholders. Overall, this assessment
concentrates on your ability to evaluate business portfolios and corporate strategy development.
Assessment Instructions
A. Generic Strategy Programs
In assignment 1, you analysed the behaviour and motives of Swing, Defensive, Offensive, and
Hold stakeholders of BHP. Based on week four workshop discussions, you are to analyse the
generic strategy programs available for each of the Swing, Defensive, Offensive and Hold
stakeholders identified in assignment 1.
B. Recommended Strategy
Based on the analysis of generic strategy options, recommend a specific strategic program for
each of the stakeholders.
C. Strategy Implementation
Based on workshop five discussions, analyse different elements of strategy implementation in
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the context of recommended strategies identified for BHP.
D. Strategic Leadership
Based on workshop seven discussions, analyse the importance of strategic leadership for
strategy development and implementation at BHP.
In preparing for this assessment, you must also note the following aspects:
o It is Important to explore MBA 501 workshops 4,5, and 7 content for this assessment.
o The report should contain an executive summary, table of content, introduction, headings,
sub-headings and a conclusion.
o Need to refer to academically oriented articles and books when developing the report.
▪ Minimum of six academically oriented articles and books apart from industry
reports, credible online news sources, business magazines, websites, etc.
o Watch the assignment briefing webinar conducted by the Subject Coordinator – refer
subject welcome message from the Coordinator for the date and time.
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MBA501 Assessment 2 Marking Rubric – Stakeholder Report 40%
Marking
Criteria
F (Fail)
0 – 49%
P (Pass)
50 – 64%
C (Credit)
65 – 74%
D (Distinction)
75 – 84%
HD (High Distinction)
85 – 100%
Strategy
Development
__/40 marks
Insufficient justification for
stakeholder categorisation.
Lack of discussion about
generic strategy programs.
A basic justification for
stakeholder categorisation. The
categorisation is in line with the
analysis to some extent. A basic
indication of the generic strategy
programs; insufficient integration
with the case study company.
Provided enough justification for
stakeholder categorisation. The
categorisation is in line with the
analysis. Engaged literature to
some extent to strengthen the
arguments. Discussed and
integrated the generic strategy
programs to the case study
company. Integrated journal
articles, prescribed text, other
books, verified websites, etc. into
the analysis to some extent.
Provided sound justification for
stakeholder categorisation.
Good analysis of generic
strategy options in the context
of the case study company
and engaged literature and
scholarly views to strengthen
the arguments. Integrated
journal articles, prescribed
text, other books, verified
websites, etc. into the
analysis.
Comprehensive analysis of generic
strategy options in the context of
the case study company. Very
good justification for stakeholder
categorisation and supported the
arguments with scholarly views.
Integrated journal articles,
prescribed text, other books,
verified websites, etc. into the
analysis very well.
Strategy
Implementation
__/20 marks
Insufficient discussion about
strategy implementation.
Some discussion on strategy
implementation. Basic
engagement of elements
discussed during the course
under strategy implementation.
Engaged different elements that
come under strategy
implementation sufficiently. Linked
to strategy to some extent, but
overall, the coverage of
implementation lacks depth.
Linked strategy
implementation related
aspects with the chosen
strategy and elements
discussed during the course.
The implementation of issues
and recommendations are
justified well.
Comprehensive coverage of
different elements discussed under
strategy implementation and
provided relevant
recommendations on
implementation in the context of
chosen strategies. Provide
literature support to strengthen the
arguments.
Strategic
Leadership
__/20 marks
Insufficient identification of
strategic leadership related
issues
Basic identification of leadership
issues and opportunities.
Insufficient analysis based on
criteria discussed during the
course
Sufficient understanding of
leadership in the context of
strategy development and
execution. Engaged literature and
concepts discussed during the
course to some extent.
Good engagement of concepts
discussed during the course.
Engaged literature and
provided a good analysis of
strategic leadership issues
and opportunities.
A comprehensive analysis of
leadership-related issues in the
context of strategy development
and execution. Engaged literature
and concepts discussed during the
course very well.
Use of
Sources/Supportive
Evidence & In-text
Citations and
Referencing
__/10 marks
Your research lacks focus
because of an unsuitable
choice of sources.
In-text referencing and/or
reference list is mostly
incorrect or non-existent.
You demonstrate somewhat
focused research, although a
better selection and range of
sources would improve the quality
of your analysis.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list adheres to
Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with major errors.
You demonstrate mostly focused
research, although the use of a
wider range of sources would
enhance the quality of your
analysis.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list adheres to
Kaplan Harvard Referencing
Style, with minor errors
throughout and the occasional
major error.
You demonstrate focused
research, complemented by a
wide range of sources.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list
adheres to Kaplan Harvard
Referencing Style, with only
the occasional minor error
You demonstrate extensive and
focused research, complemented
by a wide range of sources.
In-text referencing and the
resultant reference list adheres to
Kaplan Harvard Referencing Style,
with no errors.
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Grammar/Spelling
& Report Format
__/10 marks
Total marks
__/100
Spelling and/or grammar is
consistently incorrect,
impacting on the flow and
readability of your analysis.
The format chosen for your
report lacks thought and
consideration for the intended
audience.
Even though grammar and
spelling are an issue, they do not
detract very much from the
readability of your analysis.
The format chosen for your report
is appropriate, but major
improvements would enhance its
presentation.
Grammar and spelling are very
good but with occasional errors.
The format chosen for your report
is appropriate, but some
improvements would enhance its
presentation.
Errors in grammar and spelling
are rare.
Your report is professionally
presented and has been
submitted in the appropriate
format.
Correct grammar and spelling
throughout the analysis with no
obvious errors.
Your report is professionally
presented and exceeds
expectations in what is suitable for
a business environment.
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