Air products and chemicals inc

Air products and chemicals inc

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COIT20235/20252 BPM
Case Study Report Assessment Details Term 2, 2015

You are required to write a report based on theAir Products and Chemicals Inc(Air Products)case study.

Library link to case study:
http://ezproxy.cqu.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=bth&AN=26452006&site=ehost-live

Reference:Air Products and Chemicals Inc 2006, Business Process Management II: Air Products Case Study, pp. 69-89, Business Source Complete, Ipswich, MA, EBSCOhost.

Air Products website URL http://www.airproducts.com/

For this report, you are to critically evaluate and write about Air Productsbusiness processes, which are driven by well-formulated strategies that drive business value. In doing so, you will emphasise on its process management and technology by specificallyfocussing on processes, people, leadership, strategy, information technology, business value, and measurementas depicted in the case study and other relevant sources.

For the main body of the report, you are advised to incorporate the four part structure outlined below:

Part 1: Organisational Strategy
Some points to consider are:
?    Organisational background and vision
?    Strategy
?    Problems faced (need for change)
?    Process improvement road map

Part 2: Process Management
Some points to consider are:
?    Process blueprint
?    Improvement process
?    Benefits from global processes
?    Enablers of successful process changes

Part 3: Role of Technology as a Process Enabler
Some points to consider are:
?    IT strategies
?    Global IT structure and role
?    Enterprise design and IT tools
?    Measuring and monitoring processes

Part 4: Change Management Issues
Some points to consider are:
?    People issues
?    Change management process
?    Performance appraisal and assessment
?    Learning strategy

The points above are used as examples and should not limit you in your reasoning and critical analysis.

Improvements, based on any identified shortcomings, should be provided in the Conclusion section of your report.

Assessment Format, Criteria and Marking Guide

Format

Your document should be presented in a report format, and incorporate the four part structure outlined above. In addition, your report should also contain a title page, executive summary, table of contents, introduction and conclusion of your evaluation. It is important that your report demonstrates a logical flow of discussion.It should be prepared in Microsoft Word (or equivalent) using 12 point font, 1.5 line spacing and margins of 2.54 cm.

It is highly recommended that you seek the help ofAcademic Learning Centreat least one week before the due date so that your report can be checked for spelling and grammatical errors.

Use headings and sub-headings as appropriate. Your report must include in-text referencing and a correctly cited list of references ordered alphabetically by surname of first author, in accordance with the Harvard style of referencing as referred to in the Abridged Harvard Referencing Guide. The report must be written using your own words with any in text citations clearly indicated.

Feel free to discuss your ideas with your work and student colleagues on the course discussion forum, before drawing your conclusions. You are encouraged to use figures, diagrams, models and tables to present your ideas.

Criteria

The assignment item in this course will be assessed according to the degree to which you demonstrate your capability in the following:

Selection and use of scholarly articles and books

?    A wide and appropriate reading in the topic area (i.e. you have not just referred to the prescribed textbook and case study).
?    At least 15 scholarlyreference sources.All sources should be 2005 onwards.
?    Used references to support, extend, and inform, but not substitute writer’s own development of ideas.

Content and argument

?    An understanding of the material and concepts.
?    Critical consideration of the main issues involved.
?    The application of relevant concepts to your organisation and/or life experiences.
?    An ability to construct logical, rational arguments to support your propositions, assertions or opinions.
?    An ability to use the theory and other material to support your arguments.
?    A capacity to critically evaluate the topic material.

Communication, presentation and referencing skills

?    An ability to answer the assignment requirements in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner.
?    A capacity to completely answer the assignment topic within the word limits set.
?    Presentation skills, including correct grammar, spelling and punctuation.
?    Submission of work in the appropriate format.
?    Correct referencing style followed for both in-text citations and the referencing list.
?    Report length is 5000 words ± 10% (excluding title page, table of contents and reference list).

All assignments will be checked for plagiarism (material copied from other students and/or material copied from other sources) using Turn-It-In. If you are found to have plagiarised material or if you have used someone else’s words without appropriate referencing, you will be penalised for plagiarism which could result in zero marks for the whole assignment. In some circumstances a more severe penalty may be imposed.

Useful information about referencing and avoiding plagiarism can be found at:
http://www.cqu.edu.au/student-life/services-and-facilites/referencing

Case Study Marking Criteria

Criteria    Marks Available
Selection and use of scholarly articles and books    10
Content and argument
Part 1: Organisational Strategy
Part 2: Process Management
Part 3: Role of Technology as a Process Enabler
Part 4: Change Management Issues
15
15
15
15
Title page, executive summary, table of contents, introduction and conclusion    10
Communication skills and presentation    10
Referencing and formatting    10
Assignment Total    100
Less Penalty(if any)
Overall assignment Total    /100
Marks for this assignment will be awarded as above and scaled to 55%: