((((Note: 2 Reports are required for two different students and it should 5000 t

((((Note: 2 Reports are required for two different students and it should 5000 to 6000 words each.))))
Main Objective of the assessment
This assessment will test the ability of the students to make synoptic links between all parts
of the module syllabus based on previous experience and the ability to apply knowledge and
experience in analyzing a procurement-related business problem.
Description of the Assessment
Using the concepts, tools and techniques studied in this course, you are to explore the
Strategic Decision and Risk Analysis within an organization of your choice in the Service or
Manufacturing industry. In doing so, you are expected to critically assess how the
organization develop /make their Strategic Decision and Risk Analysis and how, (if any) they
use concepts, tools and techniques and how they influence the development of Strategic
Decision and Risk Analysis.
The assignment should be completed in report format of no more than —– words and
should include the following:
1. A short Executive summary/Introduction (what the report covers)
2. Background to the organization’s strategic activities and how that relates to its
organizational structure, business conduct and operational activities.
3. Application and analysis of Strategic Decision and Risk Analysis activities, strategies,
tools, and techniques the organization employs (this can include future planned or
proposed changes).
4. Practical recommendations (with implementation plan) to improve Strategic
Decision and Risk Analysis.
GUIDANCE NOTES:
This is an individual assignment that should be —– words maximum (excluding references
and Appendixes). 10+ or- any longer assignments will be penalized.
The report should address the following learning outcomes within the context of the
selected organization:
1. Demonstrate deep theoretical and practical knowledge of Decision and risk
identification and analysis.
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2. Understanding theoretical and practical knowledge of making decisions under uncertainty.
3. Demonstrate strategic decisions and a broader understanding of competitive threats.
4. Demonstrate broader understanding and applying decision-making and risk analysis
theories, frameworks, models, and tools and approaches of decision making and risk
analysis.
5. Systematically identify and analyze organization risk.
6. Apply the principles of risk management toward organizational, business uncertainty,
strategic decisions and addressing competitive threats.
7. Address competitive and market challenges through the application of
systematic and innovative approaches.
8. Analyze risk, the uncertainty of business and decisions in diverse contexts.
9 Understanding of analyzing risk, the uncertainty of business and decisions.
10. Practice, teamwork, communication, analytical and presentation skills in different
business situations.
11, Leverage information to create and communicate clear and coherent risk
management and decision.
12. Able to qualitatively and quantitatively identify, analyses and communicate risk.
The report will be assessed based on:
Depth and relevance of discussion
Synthesis and evaluation of data
Application, analysis and understanding of appropriate concepts
A clear, professional and well-presented report
Where specific ideas, arguments, models, information, etc., are drawn on in your discussion,
the author and date of the source text should be included in the body of your discussion. All
quotations should be acknowledged and sourced, including page references. Full details of
all source material should also be included in the Reference List. You should use the Harvard
referencing system.