Task Using an organisation that has been in the news in the past two years, apply and critically evaluate how each of the following theoretical concepts influences strategic management practices in that organisation. Provide recommendations that would enhance strategic management in your chosen organisationIndustry attractivenessResource based view (resources, capabilities and core competencies)Competitive advantageRefer to relevant academic literature and source materials.RationaleThis assessment addresses the following subject learning objectives.be able to critically analyse and evaluate a variety of management theories and practices;be able to identify and apply a variety of management and organisational theories and practices;This assessment will also help you use empirical evidence to support your arguments.Marking criteria CriteriaHigh Distinction (85-100%)Distinction (75 – 84%)Credit (65 – 74%)Pass (50 – 64%)Fail0- 49%Application of appropriate theoretical concepts to management practices within an organisation (/5)You meet the distinction criteria.You synthesise the theoretical concepts and their application to management practices using journals.You accurately and adequately describe and apply all of the listed theoretical concepts.You draw connections between the three concepts in terms of their influence on the strategic management of the organisation.All of your arguments are supported by current academic journals.You accurately and adequately describe and apply all of the listed theoretical concepts.Most of your arguments are supported by current academic journals.You describe and apply the three listed theoretical concepts and at least two of them are accurately and adequately described and applied.Some of your arguments are supported by academic journals.You do not meet the pass criteriaCritical evaluation of theoretical concepts and their influence on management practices in an organisation. (/8)You meet the distinction criteria.You synthesise these evaluations and present a unique holistic perspective on the influence of the listed theoretical concepts to contemporary workplaces.You include multiple evaluative perspectives on theory and application from all of the listed concepts.Your evaluations are based on sound logicAll of your arguments are supported by academic journals.You include some evaluation of theory and application from all of the listed concepts.Most of your arguments are supported by academic journals.You include some evaluation of theory and application from at least two of the three listed concepts.Some of your arguments are supported by academic journals.You do not meet the pass criteriaRecommendations to enhance strategic management (/3)You provide at least three recommendations based on the preceding analysis.Your recommendations are based on sound logic.You provide at least two recommendations based on the preceding analysisYour recommendations are based on sound logic.You provide at least two recommendations based on the preceding analysisYou provide at least one recommendation based on the preceding analysisWriting skills and referencingMark: /4Your writing flows well and is understandable, you use academic language and follow English mechanicsYour paragraphs are well structured and sequence logical.Your citations and reference list accurately follow the APA format.Your writing flows well and is understandable, you use academic language and follow English mechanicsYour citations and reference list accurately follow the APA format.Your writing is understandable, you use academic language and largely follow English mechanicsYour citations and reference list accurately follow the APA format.Your writing is understandable. Your citations and reference list mostly follow the APA format.Does not meet pass criterionNo marks awarded but a maximum of 5 marks each may be deducted for the following:Exceeding word count (+/- 10%)Presentation guidelines not metExceeding text match (max 20%)Number of references less than 3Essay structure not followedOrganisation has not been in the news in the past two yearsPresentationPlease see presentation guidelines in the ‘Assessment Information’ section of the subject outline.RequirementsYou must follow an essay structure which includes an introduction; a body that outlines the argument, analyses the literature researched and answers the essay question; and a conclusion. Your writing style must follow professional literacy which includes the following.Citations and a final reference list that follows the APA 6 guidelines accurately.Academic language (respectful, non-emotive, inclusive, non-sexist) and accurate English mechanics (spelling, grammar, punctuation etc.)A minimum of three (3) academic journals as citations/references.
