ASSESSMENT 1 Individual ESSAY (50%) “The competition to hire the best will increase in the years ahead. Companies that give extra flexibility to their employees will have the edge in this area.” Bill Gates “Train people well enoug

Module learning outcomes:

1. Critically evaluate a wide range of contemporary management issues by synthesizing relevant theories

2. Assess and critically evaluate the significance of contemporary change and the impacts on decisions, behaviours, human capital and the organisation configuration

3.Critically analyse and evaluate an organisational situation and change so as to inform and improve performance and enhance value

4. Evidence highly developed autonomous learning skills, problem solving and the ability to clearly and appropriately communicate findings and recommendations

Overview of learning and teaching activities on the module:

A variety of teaching approaches is used, including lectures, seminars, case analysis, teamwork and extensive use of electronic resources for guided research.

Assessments:

The module is assessed via a business report and a case study to allow students to demonstrate the understanding on the relevant models of sustainability  and the analysis of the key factors impact on the development of sustainable organizations.

Assessment brief/s:

ASSESSMENT 1

Individual ESSAY (50%)

“The competition to hire the best will increase in the years ahead. Companies that give extra flexibility to their employees will have the edge in this area.” Bill Gates

“Train people well enough so they can leave. Treat them well enough so they don’t have to.” Sir Richard Branson

“It doesn`t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do. We hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” Steve Jobs

ASSESSMENT 2

CASE STUDY ANALYSIS (50%)

Description of Assessment Requirements

Study the following INSEAD case study:

Artificial Intelligence: Stitch Fix. A Blue Ocean Retailer in the AI World

Required:

Critically evaluate the role and impact of Artificial Intelligence on the overall business strategy of Stitch Fix, using the four building blocks of strategy and the blue ocean strategy concepts. How can AI enhance Stitch Fix’s strategic response to competition? (LO3) & (LO4)