Operations Strategy Case Assignment Essay
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Operations Strategy Writing Guide
Task
Write an essay on each of the 4 sections. These short essays are designed for you to describe key Operations Management theories & models (Attached) in your own words, and, then to apply them to organisations and cases (Here on Oman Telecommunication Company Omantel and Oman Air). Provide sufficient details to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of appropriate theory and practice of Operations Management.
Word count
- Each section should be between 500-800 words long.
- Total word count should be between 2600 and 2700 words.
- Word count excludes and cover sheet and any references
“Tips”
- Answer all of the questions in each section.
- Write in full sentences, using bullet points only where necessary.
- Use appropriate academic referencing.
- Use images and figures to help make your point, but, please reference appropriately
- You are asked to use cases and examples.
- Be Analytic not descriptive, avoid generic statements and provide sufficient details to discuss your points explicitly.
- You can use a single organisation, or, a range of organisations, however, please do not use the organisation that you used in your Group Assignment.
Academic Honesty
The essay will be going through TurnitIn as per university policy. Please make sure that you use simple words, and, reference appropriately.
User HARVARD REFERENCING ONLY
Section 1
In simple words, describe an appropriate supply chain management framework. Use this framework to discuss the key impacts and implications of Covid-19 on supply chain management.
Using an example from an Omantel, evaluate how that organization has managed its supply chain during the epidemic (for e.g: by the support from the government, the sea ports were 100% operating whereas they were operating less than 30% previously which supported Omantel but total shutdown of flights badly impacted Oman Air) and give more examples on both..
Comment briefly on any lessons you can identify for the organization and Supply Chain Management
Section 2
In simple words, describe and discuss how consumer preference and behaviour has an impact on product development and design. (Please refer to theories, frameworks and models as appropriate).
Using a product or service from Omantel and Oman Air, explain how the design of this product/service has changed to meet a change in consumer preference and sophistication and/or market requirement.Section 3
Using appropriate theories, frameworks and models, discuss how advancement of technology has an impact on the operations of business.
Select a case study operation which has been influenced by technology . Briefly describe the business model/value proposition.Discuss in detail how their operations were changed or enhanced by the application of technology (for e.g. in Oamntel, the outlets were totally shutted down but the revenue increased because of outdoor sales, using Omantel App, the consumer were in contact with the company and deliveries were done to door step).
Section 4
In simple words, describe why a Balanced Scorecard might be a useful performance improvement tool.
for Omantel and Oman Air, put the Balanced Scorecard to work. Build an outline Balanced Scorecard which could enable managers to translate strategy into specific goals. Identify appropriate measures for each of the four perspective. Your answers must show clear linkages between the strategy, goals and appropriate measures.
Identify potential challenges for the organization if it were to implement a balanced scorecard.
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE NO RESPONSE POOR / UNSATISFACTORY SATISFACTORY GOOD EXCELLENT Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. 30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. 40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. 50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. 5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. 10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. 15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. 20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors 10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors 15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. 20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. 3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. 5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. The can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper 7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. 10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. GET THIS PROJECT NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK TO PLACE THE ORDER
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