Operations

Word limit: 500 words (maximum), plus 250 word Executive Summary (this assignment has a “hard” word limit)Prepare ONE board paper from one of the Two media analysis case studies. In the board paper, should include the managing business operations problem, outline the background of the proposal, make one or more recommendation, and explain any relevant issues in relation to the recommendation(s) of a strategic and financial nature. This assignment has a hard work limit, typical of board- and directorial parameters seen in industry. A format for preparing a board paper is provided in the suggested structure below: 1. Agenda Item Title (10 words maximum)

2. Sponsor (i.e. could be your name or an alternative “sponsor” supporting the proposal)

3. Draft resolution (two lines maximum summarizing what decision/action you want the board to take)

4. Executive summary (250 words maximum)

5. Background (12 lines maximum)

6. Recommendations (12 lines maximum)

7. Outcomes and Implications (12 lines maximum outlining strategic, financial and governance implications)

8. Risk Analysis (four lines maximum)

9. Management Responsibility (four lines maximum)

10. Signing of Board Paper (i.e. student signature) This assessment is relevant to the following course learning outcomes: a) Create a set of client focused business operations options to create value for business stakeholders.

b) Use design thinking when exploring business operation problems and opportunities.

c) Apply research principles and methods to develop ethical and sustainable solutions for problems and issues in contemporary business operations practice. Must use literature from “Operations and Supply Chain Management” by David A. Collier and James Evans in the board paper contents