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Leading and Managing Change
2,000 words
Develop a Change Management Plan for a Specific Organisational Context
This assessment is an individual report for the BUSI1815 Leading and Managing Change module. The task requires students to develop a change management plan for a specific organisational context involving either a global organisation or a UK-based organisation. The proposed plan should be based on an actual organisational change initiative and demonstrate an understanding of the theories, concepts and tools covered throughout the module. The report requires students to analyse the selected organisational change initiative and develop a practical and theoretically informed change management plan. The analysis should consider the organisational context in which the change is taking place and examine the factors that may influence the success of the change strategy. Particular attention should be given to resistance to change and the managerial, organisational culture and social factors that can affect how change is introduced and managed. A central requirement of the assessment is the critical evaluation and application of relevant change management models and frameworks. Students should use appropriate theories and concepts to support their analysis and demonstrate how these can be applied to the selected organisation and its specific change initiative. The resulting change management plan should provide a detailed implementation strategy that explains how the proposed change can be managed within the chosen organisational context. The report should also address the management of resistance to change, particularly where the organisation operates in a global context. Students are expected to consider how managerial practices, organisational culture and social factors may create challenges or opportunities during the change process. The plan should therefore connect theoretical perspectives with practical organisational considerations and provide appropriate strategies for implementing and managing the change. The assessment has a total word length of 2,000 words and is weighted at 60% of the module assessment. The required structure consists of an Introduction of approximately 200–300 words, a main Change Management Plan of approximately 1,600–1,900 words, and Recommendations and Conclusion of approximately 200–300 words, followed by a reference list. The main section should present the change management plan for the chosen company and should be supported by relevant change management theories and concepts. The assessment addresses the learning outcomes relating to analysing the effects of resistance to change in a global context and critically evaluating change management models and frameworks. Students should therefore demonstrate critical understanding, appropriate application of theory, analysis of organisational and contextual factors, and the ability to develop a practical change management plan supported by academic evidence.
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Principles of Management
1,000 words
Principles of Management – Amazon UK Management Report
This formative assessment for the Principles of Management module requires students to produce a 1,000-word management report analysing the management functions, theories, concepts and practices of Amazon UK. Acting as business consultants, students are required to prepare the report for the senior management team of Amazon UK and apply relevant management techniques and concepts covered within the module. The assessment focuses on the application of management knowledge to a contemporary organisation and the evaluation of the global business environment and effective management as a value-adding activity. The selected organisation is Amazon UK Services Ltd, an online retailer serving customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company offers a broad range of consumer products and services, including electronic devices, books, groceries, clothing, home and garden products, Amazon Prime, Amazon Music, Kindle, Alexa, Amazon Pay and other digital and retail services. The assessment brief identifies Amazon UK as the organisation to be examined and recommends substantial independent research to strengthen understanding of its business context and management practices. The first task requires students to critically analyse key management theories, concepts and practices at Amazon UK. The report should explain how management contributes to the organisation's success and adds value, supported by appropriate academic literature, case study materials and independent research. Students are required to apply the four philosophies of the Competing Values Framework to Amazon UK and identify one additional relevant management theory that supports the organisation's management approach. Suggested theories include Scientific Management Theory, Bureaucratic Theory, Administrative Theory, Contingency Theory and Total Quality Management, although students are expected to select the most appropriate theory rather than attempting to apply all of them. The second task focuses on management as a value-adding universal activity and requires students to evaluate the dynamics of the global business environment. Students should consider how Amazon UK's management adapts strategies and methods at global, national and local levels. The assessment recommends applying either the LoNG-PEST framework or Porter's Five Forces to evaluate what Amazon UK should do differently. Students must identify one global factor that could create an opportunity and one that could pose a threat, and then identify areas where management can add value. The report should conclude by summarising the recommended changes Amazon UK should implement to improve its success. The required structure includes a BPP cover sheet, table of contents, optional list of abbreviations, introduction, Task 1, Task 2, references and appendices where required. The main body has a maximum word count of 1,000 words, with the suggested allocation of approximately 100 words for the introduction, 500 words for Task 1 and 500 words for Task 2. The cover page, contents, abbreviations, references and appendices are excluded from the word count. The assignment requires an academic writing style using third person for Tasks 1 and 2, professional and consistent formatting, appropriate citations, and Harvard referencing. The assessment emphasises the application of management theories and evidence to the Amazon UK case study, together with evaluation of management as a value-adding activity at global, national and local levels.
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Principles of Management
5,000 words
Critical Analysis of Management Practices at Apple Inc.
This assessment is a 5,000-word individual management report examining the management theories, concepts, practices and functions of Apple Inc. The report is written from the perspective of a business consultant and is intended to provide senior management with a critical evaluation of Apple's current management practices and recommendations for changes that could improve organisational success. The assessment integrates academic management theories with the practical context of a contemporary global organisation and also requires students to reflect on their own management competencies and future career development. The first part of the report critically evaluates the management theories, concepts and practices currently used by Apple Inc. Students must explain how management contributes to Apple's success and creates organisational value, supported by appropriate academic literature, case study evidence and independent research. The assessment specifically requires consideration of the four philosophies of the Competing Values Framework and one additional relevant management theory. Students are expected to select an appropriate theory rather than attempting to apply every available management theory. The second part evaluates management as a value-adding universal activity within Apple's global business environment. Students must examine how Apple has adapted its strategies and management approaches at global, national and local levels. Frameworks such as LoNG-PEST or Porter's Five Forces may be used to analyse the external environment. The analysis should identify one global factor that creates an opportunity and one that presents a threat to Apple and explain where management can add further value. The third part critically analyses the key principles and functions of management, including planning, organising, leading and controlling. Students must identify one internal challenge faced by Apple in response to current or expected environmental changes and evaluate how management functions can be applied to address it. An appropriate academic model, such as Value Chain Analysis, VRIO or Mendelow's Matrix, should be used to justify the selected challenge and support the analysis. The fourth part focuses on critical reflection and personal skills development. Students must complete a Personal SWOT analysis, identify three career-related development objectives and prepare a Skills Development Plan covering the required competencies, resources and support, methods of achievement, measures of success and target review dates. A 500-word Reflective Statement must then critically reflect on the student's own management competencies and learning during the module. The reflection should be written in the first person and use an appropriate model such as Borton's, Kolb's, Maslow's or the GROW model, with particular attention to self-management, problem-solving and decision-making. The report should conclude by summarising the recommended changes that Apple should implement to improve its success. The main body is structured around an introduction, four assessment tasks and a conclusion, with the indicative allocation being 100 words for the introduction, 1,200 words for each task and 100 words for the conclusion. Tasks 1–3 should be written in the third person using an academic style, while Task 4 should use the first person. The submission must use Harvard referencing, appropriate academic sources, professional formatting and correctly labelled tables and figures.
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Global Supply Chain Management
1,800 words
Suez Canal Blockage: A Case Study of Global Supply Chain Disruption
This individual report examines the challenges faced by global supply chains as a result of the Suez Canal blockage and critically evaluates the factors that affected supply chain performance during the disruption. The assignment uses the Suez Canal blockage as a case study to explore the wider principles and practices of global supply chain management, with particular attention to supply chain disruption, risk management, resilience, logistics, supplier relationships and integrated supply chain performance. The report requires students to conduct preliminary research into the Suez Canal blockage and use relevant academic and practical sources to identify the major challenges created by the disruption. The case study focuses on the six-day stranding of the Ever Given and the resulting disruption to international supply chains and global trade. The assessment considers how a disruption at a strategically important global trade route can create wider consequences for organisations, logistics networks and supply chain operations. The analysis should identify the key factors that influenced supply chain performance and critically evaluate the effectiveness of the solutions implemented to resolve the disruption. Relevant global supply chain management theories, models and concepts should be clearly defined and applied to the case rather than simply described. The report should demonstrate an understanding of fundamental supply chain principles and consider how evolving trends and global issues can affect supply chain operations. The assignment also encourages consideration of important supply chain management areas covered within the unit, including risk management, resilience, outsourcing, supplier planning and selection, relationship management, supply chain integration, demand management, order management and customer service. These concepts should be connected to the Suez Canal blockage to provide a critical assessment of the challenges and possible approaches to improving supply chain resilience. The report must be presented in a formal and logically coherent report format and should provide evidence of critical reasoning through a wide range of relevant academic and practical sources. The conclusion should draw together the main findings, while recommendations should propose realistic approaches for addressing the supply chain issues identified in the case. The assessment is worth 30% of the overall unit mark and requires an individual report of 1,800 words, with a permitted variation of ±10%. The report is assessed across four main areas: use of theory and frameworks (25%), analysis and evaluation (30%), conclusions and recommendations (20%), and structure, presentation and referencing (25%). The marking criteria emphasise the application of relevant theoretical concepts, critical evaluation of academic and practical sources, a clear connection between theory and practice, realistic recommendations, logical structure, and appropriate in-text citations and referencing.
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Security of Connected Systems
4,500 words
CW: Security Evaluation
This assignment is an individual technical report focused on the security evaluation and strategic development of a rapidly expanding Internet of Things (IoT) systems developer based in Coventry. The client specialises in innovative IoT devices and systems for residential and commercial applications, particularly smart energy monitoring, and is planning to scale its operations and expand into new markets. The report is designed to provide practical and strategic guidance on how the organisation can achieve this growth while maintaining strong cybersecurity. The assignment requires students to act as an external IoT Security and Scaling Strategist and critically evaluate the organisation’s current and future security needs. The report covers four principal areas: organisational change strategy, secure design and development strategy, security audit strategy, and security recommendations. The organisational change section considers internal and external factors influencing growth, the development and implementation of an organisational strategy, monitoring against objectives, and approaches to leading and managing strategic change using relevant change management theories and models. The secure design and development section requires an overview and evaluation of possible secure design processes for IoT systems, including their strengths and weaknesses, followed by a recommendation for an appropriate process. The security audit section examines methods such as PTES and OWASP and develops a guide for conducting a security audit, including the testing methodology, rationale for each stage, and evaluation of different approaches. The security recommendations section requires a case study of an IoT security vulnerability, examination of where the security flaw was introduced, assessment of weaknesses in the secure design or audit process, consideration of the resulting security impact, and recommendations for improvement. The report should be written for a technical audience, particularly the client’s software development team, and should use appropriate structure, technical language, diagrams where useful, and APA referencing. The organisational strategy and strategic change proposal should be included in appendices and referenced within the main report. The assessment is worth 30 credits and has a maximum word count of 4,500 words, with the main sections weighted across organisational change, secure design, security auditing, security recommendations, and report structure.
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Global Supply Chain Management
4,200 words
Global Supply Chain Management – Gatwick Airport Northern Runway Expansion
This individual report examines several strategic and operational aspects of the global supply chain associated with the Gatwick Airport Northern Runway expansion. The assessment requires students to investigate the organisation and its current global supply chain challenges, while applying relevant supply chain management theories, frameworks and models to analyse its operations and develop strategic recommendations. The report begins by providing a background of the organisation, with particular attention to its current global supply chain issues and strategic supply chain relationships. Key areas of investigation include risk management, supply chain resilience, outsourcing, supplier planning and selection, supply chain integration, network design, leadership, benchmarking, decision-making, and the application of lean and agile approaches. These areas provide the basis for understanding how the organisation can manage its supply chain effectively within a complex and changing global environment. A critical evaluation of external factors affecting the organisation's global supply chain is also required through the use of a PESTEL analysis. This enables consideration of the political, economic, social, technological, environmental and legal factors that may influence supply chain performance, risks, costs and strategic decisions. The report must then develop key strategic recommendations aimed at optimising the organisation's global supply chain. The recommendations should focus on reducing costs, supporting sustainability, improving operational efficiency and enhancing supply chain resilience. Each recommendation should be supported by appropriate supply chain management theories and models, such as agile supply chain approaches, lean supply chain principles and global sourcing strategies. Students are expected to provide a clear rationale for their recommendations using theoretical insights and relevant academic and professional literature. The assessment places emphasis on critical reasoning, wider reading and the ability to connect supply chain theory with practical organisational issues. A logically structured, professional and business-like report is required, supported by appropriate evidence and Harvard referencing. The marking criteria assess the use of theory and frameworks, critical analysis and evaluation, conclusions and recommendations, and the overall structure, presentation and referencing of the report. The assignment is worth 70% of the unit assessment and has a required length of approximately 4,200 words, with a permitted variation of ±10%. The report should demonstrate an understanding of global supply chain management practices and the ability to apply relevant theories and frameworks to analyse supply chain challenges and develop realistic strategic recommendations.
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Cyber Security / Internet of Things / Connected Systems
4,500 words
Security Evaluation for Connected Systems: IoT Strategy, Secure Design, Security Auditing and Organisational Change
This Security of Connected Systems assessment requires students to act as an external IoT Security and Scaling Strategist for a rapidly expanding Coventry-based technology startup specialising in connected devices and smart energy-monitoring systems. The client intends to scale its operations and enter new markets and therefore requires both organisational-change guidance and a comprehensive evaluation of its cybersecurity posture. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… The report combines business strategy with technical cybersecurity analysis. Students must review different secure design and development methodologies, compare their strengths and weaknesses, and recommend an appropriate approach for integrating security into the client's IoT software-development lifecycle. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… A major component of the assessment focuses on organisational change strategy. Students examine the internal and external factors driving organisational growth, develop a comprehensive strategy for achieving the client's business objectives, and explain how that strategy should be implemented and monitored. The report must also critically evaluate relevant change-management theories and models and address the complexities of leading and managing strategic transformation. This section carries 35% of the marks and is allocated approximately 2,000 words. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… The Security Audit Strategy section requires students to design a guide for auditing the client's connected system. Different approaches, including methodologies such as PTES and OWASP, should be compared and evaluated. Students must explain each stage of the selected testing methodology and justify why the individual steps are required. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… The final technical component applies these principles to an IoT vulnerability case study. Students research a real vulnerability in an IoT device, explain where the security flaw was introduced, identify weaknesses in the secure-design or audit process, assess the resulting security impact and propose appropriate corrective actions. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… Overall, the coursework integrates IoT cybersecurity, secure software development, security auditing, vulnerability analysis, organisational strategy and strategic change management. The marking scheme allocates 35% to organisational-change strategy, 20% each to secure design and development, security auditing and security recommendations, and 5% to report structure. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… Important: the brief states that it is for Coventry University Group students' own use and must not be passed to third parties or posted on a website. 38f2fba9a933f212c9e46e8cc591cf2… So use an original public summary like the one above, but do not upload the original brief itself.
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Management
5,000 words
Principles of Management – Tesco Management Report
This assessment requires students to produce a 5,000-word management report analysing the current management practices of Tesco. The report is written from the perspective of a business consultant and is intended for Tesco’s senior management team. Students are required to apply management theories, concepts and practices covered in the module, supported by appropriate academic literature, case study materials and independent research. The assessment also requires students to develop a personal Skills Development Plan and a 500-word Reflective Statement focused on their own management competencies and future career objectives. The report addresses four main tasks. Task 1 focuses on key management theories, concepts and practices and requires students to explain how management contributes to Tesco’s success and adds value. Students should discuss the four philosophies of the Competing Values Framework and identify one additional relevant management theory that supports the analysis of Tesco’s management approach. Task 2 evaluates management as a value-adding universal activity by examining the dynamics of the global business environment and how Tesco adapts its strategies and methods at global, national and local levels. Students may apply frameworks such as LoNG-PEST or Porter’s Five Forces and should identify one global opportunity and one global threat. Task 3 critically analyses the key principles and functions of management, including planning, organising, leading and controlling. Students must identify one internal challenge faced by Tesco and evaluate how management functions can be applied to address it, supported by an appropriate academic model such as Value Chain analysis, VRIO or Mendelow’s Matrix. Task 4 focuses on critical reflection and skills development. Students are required to complete a Personal SWOT, prepare a Skills Development Plan addressing their future career aims and objectives, and provide a 500-word Reflective Statement using an appropriate reflection model such as Borton, Kolb’s Cycle, Maslow’s or GROW. The reflection should focus on professional skills including self-management, problem-solving and decision-making. The report should conclude with recommended changes that Tesco should implement to improve its success. The assignment requires academic writing, critical analysis, evidence-based arguments and Harvard referencing. The main body consists of an introduction, four assessment tasks and a conclusion, while the cover page, contents, references and appendices are excluded from the 5,000-word limit. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
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Principles of Management
1,000 words
Management Practices and Value Creation at Tesco
This 1,000-word formative assessment for the MSc Management programme at BPP University examines the management functions, theories and practices of Tesco. The assignment requires a business consultant perspective, with the report addressed to Tesco’s senior management team. It focuses on two learning outcomes: applying key management theories, concepts and practices to contemporary organisations, and evaluating the dynamics of the global business environment and the role of effective management as a value-adding activity at global, national and local levels. The case study provides background on Tesco, including its position in the UK grocery market, employment scale, store network and historical development. Tesco was founded by Jack Cohen in 1919, opened its first store in 1929, introduced self-service stores in 1948 and expanded rapidly through acquisitions and diversification. Its activities developed beyond grocery retailing into areas including non-food products, fuel retailing, financial services through Tesco Bank, and mobile and home entertainment. Task 1 focuses on key management theories, concepts and practices. The assignment requires discussion of how Tesco’s management practices contribute to organisational success and create value. Students must consider the four philosophies of the Competing Values Framework and identify one additional relevant management theory that supports Tesco’s management approach. Suggested theories include Scientific Management Theory, Bureaucratic Theory, Administrative Theory, Contingency Theory and Total Quality Management, although the brief states that the list is not exhaustive. Task 2 examines management as a value-adding universal activity. Students are required to evaluate the global business environment and discuss how Tesco’s management has adapted its strategies and methods at global, national and local levels. The brief suggests using the LoNG-PEST framework or Porter’s Five Forces, identifying one global factor that can create an opportunity and one that can pose a threat to Tesco, and explaining where management can add value to the organisation. The report structure includes a BPP University administration cover sheet, table of contents, optional list of abbreviations, an optional 100-word introduction, Task 1 of approximately 500 words, Task 2 of approximately 500 words, references and optional appendices. The main body is limited to 1,000 words, excluding the cover page, contents, abbreviations, references and appendices. Harvard referencing is required throughout the report.
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Management / Business Management
5,000 words
Principles of Management: AstraZeneca Management Analysis and Skills Development Report
This Masters-level Principles of Management assignment examines the management practices, organisational environment and managerial functions of AstraZeneca plc. The assessment is structured as a 5,000-word management report in which the student acts as a business consultant and critically evaluates how management theories, concepts and practices contribute to organisational performance and value creation. The work requires the application of relevant academic literature alongside case-study evidence and independent research on AstraZeneca. The first part of the assessment considers key management theories and practices. Students are expected to examine how management contributes to AstraZeneca's success, apply an appropriate dimension of the Competing Values Framework, and select an additional relevant management theory. Suggested theoretical perspectives include Scientific Management, Bureaucratic Theory, Administrative Theory, Contingency Theory and Total Quality Management, although students are encouraged to select theories most appropriate to the organisation rather than applying every available model. The assignment also evaluates AstraZeneca within the global business environment. Frameworks such as LoNG-PEST or Porter's Five Forces may be used to analyse global, national and local influences, including significant opportunities and threats. Students then critically analyse an internal organisational challenge and consider how the core management functions of planning, organising, leading and controlling can be applied to address it. Supporting analytical approaches may include Value Chain analysis, VRIO and stakeholder analysis. A further component focuses on personal and professional development. Students complete a Personal SWOT analysis and construct a Skills Development Plan linked to future career aims. This is followed by a 500-word reflective statement examining personal management competencies, including self-management, problem-solving and decision-making. An appropriate reflective framework, such as Borton, Kolb or GROW, is applied to structure the reflection. Overall, the assessment integrates management theory, organisational analysis, global business considerations, managerial decision-making and reflective professional development. It is designed to demonstrate Level 7 critical analysis and the practical application of management concepts to a contemporary multinational organisation. The wider module covers management theories, stakeholder management, global management, planning and decision-making, human resource management, leadership, operations and finance for managers
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Global Supply Chain Management / Operations Management
2,494 words
Global Supply Chain and Operations Performance: Company Case Analysis
This Level 7 individual assignment requires students to produce a 2,500-word company case analysis examining an important operations performance issue within a real organisation. Students may select an organisation of any size, type, industry or country and must concentrate their analysis on one operations performance objective: cost, dependability, flexibility, speed or quality. The report requires students to identify the current challenges faced by the chosen organisation in relation to the selected performance objective and critically examine those challenges using relevant operations and supply chain management theories, concepts and analytical tools. Rather than providing only a descriptive account of organisational activities, students are expected to apply appropriate theoretical frameworks to the case and evaluate how these concepts could contribute to improved organisational and supply chain performance. A significant component of the assignment involves critically discussing appropriate best practices for performance improvement. These may include digital technologies, sustainability practices or other relevant operational and supply chain approaches. Students should connect these practices directly to findings from their chosen company case and assess their practical relevance, opportunities and limitations. Academic literature and appropriate real-world evidence should be used throughout to substantiate the analysis and recommendations. The assignment evaluates students' ability to analyse supply chain and operations problems, apply academic theory to organisational practice, and develop evidence-based conclusions and practical recommendations. The marking rubric places substantial emphasis on analysis and discussion (30%), application of theory (30%), and conclusions and recommendations (30%), with the remaining 10% allocated to presentation, logical structure, English expression and correct referencing. The report must use Harvard referencing, include a contents page, and follow the specified academic formatting requirements, including Arial size 12, 1.5 line spacing and A4 pages with 2.54 cm margins.
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