Description
This detailed illustration in relation to launceston and hobart small business management.
BMA227
Small Business Management
Semester 2, 2012
THIS UNIT IS OFFERED IN:
LAUNCESTON & HOBART
Professor Morgan Miles
&
Mr. Sam Pathik
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
2
Contact Details
Lecturer: Professor Morgan Mile
Campus: Launceston Campus
Room Number: TBA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 6324 3928
Consultation Time: By appointment
Lecturer: 'Mr. Sam Pathik'
Campus: Hobart Campus
Email: '[email protected]'
Consultation Time: By appointment
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Contents
Contact Details ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 2
Unit Description ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes..………………………………………….. Page 5
Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies Approach …………………….………………………………. Page 6
Learning Resources ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 6
Details of Teaching Arrangements ………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7
Assessment …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7
Submission of Coursework ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 10
Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism ………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 11
Planned Workshop Program …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 12
Planned Study Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 12
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Unit Description
Studying Small business management at UTAS is about being entrepreneurial. It is about being
focused on opportunities, creativity and innovation. It is also about having a passion for doing the
things that are important to you, be they related to business or not. It is about challenge and
persistence. It is about the development of an enterprising mindset, from which you can create the
opportunities for your satisfaction. To successfully complete this unit, you will be required to make a
contribution (physically, intellectually and emotionally) that may be higher than you have made in
your past studies.
Small business management is not for the faint-hearted, the timid, those who cannot cope with
ambiguity or those who want black and white answers. It is for individuals who are self-motivated,
resourceful and persistent. It is for those who have a sense of humour, who have a passion for
implementing new ideas, who can learn from failure and bounce back from it, and who are willing to
take calculated risks in their entrepreneurial endeavours. In short, it is a process of self-discovery.
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of entrepreneurship as innovation, risk
acceptance, and planning. Independent, social, family and corporate new ventures will be studied.
Pre-Requisite/Co-Requisite Unit(s)
NIL
Enrolment in the Unit
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, students should not enrol in BMA units after the end of
week two of semester, as the School of Management cannot guarantee that:
? any extra assistance will be provided by the teaching team in respect of work covered in the
period prior to enrolment; and
? penalties will not be applied for late submission of any piece or pieces of assessment that
were due during this period.
5
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOME MAPPING
Learning Outcomes – In this
unit students will learn:
Assessment Criteria – In assessing the learning outcome I will be
looking at your ability to:
Assessment Methods Graduate Attribute Outcomes
To develop a degree of familiarity with
current theory and research in small
business management and
entrepreneurial behaviour.
Analyse course readings and present ideas and concepts espoused to the class. Class discussions, quizzes
and project presentation.
The assessments and teaching activities in this unit have
been designed to develop the following graduate attributes
in students:
Knowledge (3) – The ability to transfer and apply
knowledge to complex and uncertain business situations
and transmit that knowledge to professional peers for
critical discussion. Functioning knowledge in small business
management and the ability to apply it to the business
environment. Functional lifelong learner for professional
and personal career aspirations.
Communication (3) – The ability to engage in persuasive,
succinct oral discussions to communicate and defend a
position held both individually and as part of a group, and
to effectively respond to audience questions.
Problem solving (2) – Effective problem-solving skills
including the ability to apply small business management
theories and concepts, and logical and creative thinking to
a range of multi-dimensional business related problems.
An awareness of when additional information is needed
and the capacity to locate, analyse and use it.
Global perspective (3) - Group and interpersonal skills to
sensitively connect, collaborate and negotiate with people
from diverse global cultures and backgrounds in a
professional context. The ability to use small
business management knowledge and theories to evaluate
decision making in the global business environment and
consider global influences in work practices and decisions.
To gain an understanding of the processes
of small business management:
Analyse course readings and present ideas and concepts espoused to the class Project presentation
To understand the critical role of small
business management in society and the
economy.
Analyse course readings and present ideas and concepts espoused to the class Class discussions, quizzes
and project presentation.
6
Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach
Unit Objectives:
BMA227 is a course that seeks to integrate all of the functional areas into an integrated Small
Business strategy. Specific objectives include:
1. To develop a degree of familiarity with current theory and research in small business
management and entrepreneurial behaviour.
2. To gain an understanding of the processes of small business management.
3. To understand the critical role of small business management in society and the economy.
Expectations
The University is committed to a high standard of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its
commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it
holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the
special environment the University offers. The University’s Code of Conduct for Teaching and
Learning states:
Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning
environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain steady
progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and
submit required work on time.
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In
addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University’s policy at:http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/ohs/pol_proc/ohs.pdf.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Text
Small Business Management: Launching & Growing Entrepreneurial Ventures, Longenecker, Petty,
Palich and Hoy. South-Western: Cengage Learning.
My Learning Online (MyLO)
MyLO software has been incorporated into the delivery of this unit to enhance the learning
experience by providing access to up to date course materials and by allowing for online discussion
through this web based environment.
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To access MyLO from your own computer you will need the appropriate software, and hardware to run
that software. See Learning Online athttp://uconnect.utas.edu.au/ for computer software you will need.
Note: Older computers may not have the hardware to run some of the required software
applications. Contact your local IT support person or the Service Desk on 6226 1818 if you
experience difficulties. The School of Management has prepared a MyLO Information Sheet which
includes access guidelines and contact information. It is available to download as a word document
from the School of Management website:http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm.
Privacy Policy and Notice
The School of Management takes the utmost care to protect the privacy and security of your
personal information and to ensure its accuracy. If you have any concerns about your privacy in
MyLO please contact the unit coordinator of this unit or view the University of Tasmania MyLO
Privacy Policy Statement available from the university website onhttp://www.utas.edu.au/coursesonline/privacy.htm.
Details of Teaching Arrangements
Workshops
This unit meets weekly. A process of student-centred learning is used whereby you are required to
take full responsibility for your learning. Your attendance is vital to ensure you meet the
assessment requirements of the unit.
Communication, Consultation and Appointments
Your lecturer’s office is A250 (Launceston). Please contact via phone/email to arrange a suitable
time to meet.
Assessment
Assessment Schedule
In order to pass this unit you must achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent of the total
available marks. Details of each assessment item are outlined below.
Assessment Item Value Due Date
Two tests on text 50 marks EACH CLASS
PROJECT 50 marks END-OF-TERM
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Assessment Item 1 – Tests on text and class discussions
Task Description: 2 tests in class on text and class discussion
Task Length: Class time
Due Dates: TERM
Value: 25 marks each – Total of 50 marks
Assessment Item 2 – PROJECT and PRESENTATION
Task Description: You are required to do a management assistance project for a local small
business or social enterprise in a team. You must:
1. Form a team of 2 to 4 students.
2. Select form the business and social enterprises offered in class or
locate a local small business or social enterprise to work with.
3. Develop and implement a management assistance intervention for
this local small business or social enterprise.
The instructor will attempt to provide a list of potential firms, but student
team is ultimately responsible for finding their own “customer” for no-cost
management assistance. Management assistance interventions include for
example:
1. Developing a business plan for a agro business
2. Doing a market analysis for a social enterprise or charity
3. Re-positioning a firm in the market by a segmentation, targeting and
positioning intervention for a wood products manufacturer
4. Developing a succession strategy for a family business
Assessment Criteria: Did the student team help the organization. How did the organization’s
management perceive the assistance?
The presentation – 15-20 minutes to describe what you did to the class and
the manager.
Task Length: The term of the class
Due Dates: Last day of class
Value: 50 marks
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Special Consideration and Student Difficulties
If a student is experiencing difficulties with their studies or assignments, have personal or life
planning issues, disability or illness which may affect their course of study, they are advised to raise
these with their lecturer in the first instance. Students may also contact the Student Adviser, who
will be able to help in identifying the issues that need to be addressed, give general advice, assist by
liaising with academic staff, as well as referring students to any relevant University-wide support
services. The Student Adviser is located in room 318a in the Commerce Building in Hobart and is
contactable by phone on 6226 1916. In Launceston the Student Adviser is located in room A168 in
Building A and is contactable by phone on 6324 3312. There is also a range of University-wide
support services available including Student Services, International Services and Learning
Development. Please refer to the Current Students homepage at:http://www.utas.edu.au/students/index.html
Should a student require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information
athttp://www.utas.edu.au/library/
Students who have completed their examinations and who feel that they have been disadvantaged
due to illness or other circumstances affecting their study, may fill out a form to request that their
lecturer takes this into consideration when marking the examination. Forms should be submitted
directly to the relevant school, accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation, as soon as
possible after the completion of the examination. Granting of special consideration is at the
discretion of the lecturer and school. The relevant form can be found at the following website:http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/forms_files/index.htm#eits
Students with a non-English speaking background may be permitted to take a bilingual dictionary
into an exam. This dictionary must not be annotated, that is, it must have no notes written in it. In
order to use a bilingual dictionary students must request permission from the Student Centre.
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Submission of Coursework
Lodging Coursework
All Coursework must have the School of Management Assignment Cover Sheet and Title Page
attached, both of which are available as a blank template from the School of Management website:http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm. All assignments must include the tutor’s name on the
assignment Cover Sheets when they are submitted. If this is not done the assignment will not be
accepted and therefore marked.
Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your Coursework on or before the due date.
We suggest you keep a copy. Even in the most ‘perfect’ of systems, items sometimes go astray.
Assignments must be submitted electronically through the relevant assignment drop box in MyLO.
All coursework must be handed in at 2.00 pm on the due date.
Requests for Extensions
Written Coursework:
Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds and will not be granted
because of work or other commitments. Requests for extensions should be made in writing to the
unit coordinator prior to the due date. Medical certificates or other evidence must be attached and
must contain information which justifies the extension sought. Late assignments which have not
been granted an extension will, at the lecturer’s discretion, be penalised by deducting ten per cent
of total marks for each full day overdue.
Assignments submitted more than five days late will normally not be accepted by the unit
coordinator.
Faculty of Business Late Assessment Policy
A full copy of the Faculty of Business late assessment policy is available from the Faculty homepage -http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/business/business/policies.asp.
Academic Referencing and Style Guide
Before starting their assignments, students are advised to familiarise themselves with the following
electronic resources. The first is the School of Management Guide to Writing Assignment, which can
be accessed from the following site - :http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm. The guide
provides students with useful information about the structure and style of assignments in the School
of Management.
The second is the Harvard Referencing System Style Guide, which can be accessed from the UTAS
library (http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199808). The Harvard Referencing
System will be used in all School of Management units, and students are expected to use this system
in their assignments.
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Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an
assignment or an examination and any other conduct by which a student:
(a) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or
advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or
(b) improperly disadvantages any other student.
Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of
Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a
deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that
can be imposed are available in the Ordinance of Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct,
seehttp://www.utas.edu.au/universitycouncil/legislation/.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else’s thoughts, writings or
inventions and representing them as your own, for example:
? using an author’s words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source;
? using an author’s ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation; or
? copying another student’s work.
If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please
consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines, and the academic integrity
resources on the web athttp://www.utas.edu.au/tl/supporting/academicintegrity/index.html.
The intentional copying of someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious offence punishable by
penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of
cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course or the University.
The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to
a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable
works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the
original author’s permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed.
For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, seehttp://www.utas.edu.au/plagiarism/ or follow the link under ‘Policy, Procedures and Feedback’ on
the Current Students homepage.
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PLANNED Workshop Program
When: Wednesdays 9:00 am – 11.00am
Where: NH.AV29 (Swanson Building) AMC
PLANNED Study Schedule
DATE TOPIC – TEXTBOOK CHP ASSIGNMENTS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO CLASS –
18 Jul 1 – Introduction
DEVELOP PROJECT TEAM
25 July
2 – Ethics
3 – Start-ups
1. How many Small Businesses are there in Australia?
2. Tasmania?
3. HAVE YOU LOCATED A SMALL BUSINESS OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE TO WORK WITH? WHO?
1 August
4 – Franchise
5 – Family Business
HAVE YOU LOCATED A SMALL BUSINESS OR
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO WORK WITH? WHO?
HAVE YOU LOCATED A SMALL BUSINESS OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE TO WORK WITH? WHO?
8 August 6- B-plan
7- Marketing Plan
15 August TEST 1
22 August
8- Organizations
9- Location
29 August 10 – Financials WHAT PROBLEM WILL YOUR TEAM WORK ON FOR THE
SME?
Mid-Semester Break – 3 September to 7 September
12 Sept. 11-12 Finance INVITE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE MANAGER TO THE OCT. 10 CLASS FOR
PRESENTATION
19 Sep. 13- Harvest
14 – CRM
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO THE
PROBLEM?
26 Sept. 15 – NPD and Supply Chains
16 – Pricing
3 October 17 – Promotions
18- Global SB
INVITE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE MANAGER TO THE OCT. 16 CLASS FOR
PRESENTATION
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October
TEST 2
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October
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Examination Period: 27 October – 13 November 2012
doc_626420179.pdf
This detailed illustration in relation to launceston and hobart small business management.
BMA227
Small Business Management
Semester 2, 2012
THIS UNIT IS OFFERED IN:
LAUNCESTON & HOBART
Professor Morgan Miles
&
Mr. Sam Pathik
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B
2
Contact Details
Lecturer: Professor Morgan Mile
Campus: Launceston Campus
Room Number: TBA
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 6324 3928
Consultation Time: By appointment
Lecturer: 'Mr. Sam Pathik'
Campus: Hobart Campus
Email: '[email protected]'
Consultation Time: By appointment
3
Contents
Contact Details ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 2
Unit Description ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 4
Intended Learning Outcomes and Generic Graduate Attributes..………………………………………….. Page 5
Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies Approach …………………….………………………………. Page 6
Learning Resources ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 6
Details of Teaching Arrangements ………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7
Assessment …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Page 7
Submission of Coursework ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 10
Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism ………………………………………………………………………………….. Page 11
Planned Workshop Program …………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 12
Planned Study Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Page 12
4
Unit Description
Studying Small business management at UTAS is about being entrepreneurial. It is about being
focused on opportunities, creativity and innovation. It is also about having a passion for doing the
things that are important to you, be they related to business or not. It is about challenge and
persistence. It is about the development of an enterprising mindset, from which you can create the
opportunities for your satisfaction. To successfully complete this unit, you will be required to make a
contribution (physically, intellectually and emotionally) that may be higher than you have made in
your past studies.
Small business management is not for the faint-hearted, the timid, those who cannot cope with
ambiguity or those who want black and white answers. It is for individuals who are self-motivated,
resourceful and persistent. It is for those who have a sense of humour, who have a passion for
implementing new ideas, who can learn from failure and bounce back from it, and who are willing to
take calculated risks in their entrepreneurial endeavours. In short, it is a process of self-discovery.
The purpose of this course is to develop an understanding of entrepreneurship as innovation, risk
acceptance, and planning. Independent, social, family and corporate new ventures will be studied.
Pre-Requisite/Co-Requisite Unit(s)
NIL
Enrolment in the Unit
Unless there are exceptional circumstances, students should not enrol in BMA units after the end of
week two of semester, as the School of Management cannot guarantee that:
? any extra assistance will be provided by the teaching team in respect of work covered in the
period prior to enrolment; and
? penalties will not be applied for late submission of any piece or pieces of assessment that
were due during this period.
5
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOME MAPPING
Learning Outcomes – In this
unit students will learn:
Assessment Criteria – In assessing the learning outcome I will be
looking at your ability to:
Assessment Methods Graduate Attribute Outcomes
To develop a degree of familiarity with
current theory and research in small
business management and
entrepreneurial behaviour.
Analyse course readings and present ideas and concepts espoused to the class. Class discussions, quizzes
and project presentation.
The assessments and teaching activities in this unit have
been designed to develop the following graduate attributes
in students:
Knowledge (3) – The ability to transfer and apply
knowledge to complex and uncertain business situations
and transmit that knowledge to professional peers for
critical discussion. Functioning knowledge in small business
management and the ability to apply it to the business
environment. Functional lifelong learner for professional
and personal career aspirations.
Communication (3) – The ability to engage in persuasive,
succinct oral discussions to communicate and defend a
position held both individually and as part of a group, and
to effectively respond to audience questions.
Problem solving (2) – Effective problem-solving skills
including the ability to apply small business management
theories and concepts, and logical and creative thinking to
a range of multi-dimensional business related problems.
An awareness of when additional information is needed
and the capacity to locate, analyse and use it.
Global perspective (3) - Group and interpersonal skills to
sensitively connect, collaborate and negotiate with people
from diverse global cultures and backgrounds in a
professional context. The ability to use small
business management knowledge and theories to evaluate
decision making in the global business environment and
consider global influences in work practices and decisions.
To gain an understanding of the processes
of small business management:
Analyse course readings and present ideas and concepts espoused to the class Project presentation
To understand the critical role of small
business management in society and the
economy.
Analyse course readings and present ideas and concepts espoused to the class Class discussions, quizzes
and project presentation.
6
Learning Expectations and Teaching Strategies/Approach
Unit Objectives:
BMA227 is a course that seeks to integrate all of the functional areas into an integrated Small
Business strategy. Specific objectives include:
1. To develop a degree of familiarity with current theory and research in small business
management and entrepreneurial behaviour.
2. To gain an understanding of the processes of small business management.
3. To understand the critical role of small business management in society and the economy.
Expectations
The University is committed to a high standard of professional conduct in all activities, and holds its
commitment and responsibilities to its students as being of paramount importance. Likewise, it
holds expectations about the responsibilities students have as they pursue their studies within the
special environment the University offers. The University’s Code of Conduct for Teaching and
Learning states:
Students are expected to participate actively and positively in the teaching/learning
environment. They must attend classes when and as required, strive to maintain steady
progress within the subject or unit framework, comply with workload expectations, and
submit required work on time.
Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S)
The University is committed to providing a safe and secure teaching and learning environment. In
addition to specific requirements of this unit you should refer to the University’s policy at:http://www.admin.utas.edu.au/hr/ohs/pol_proc/ohs.pdf.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Text
Small Business Management: Launching & Growing Entrepreneurial Ventures, Longenecker, Petty,
Palich and Hoy. South-Western: Cengage Learning.
My Learning Online (MyLO)
MyLO software has been incorporated into the delivery of this unit to enhance the learning
experience by providing access to up to date course materials and by allowing for online discussion
through this web based environment.
7
To access MyLO from your own computer you will need the appropriate software, and hardware to run
that software. See Learning Online athttp://uconnect.utas.edu.au/ for computer software you will need.
Note: Older computers may not have the hardware to run some of the required software
applications. Contact your local IT support person or the Service Desk on 6226 1818 if you
experience difficulties. The School of Management has prepared a MyLO Information Sheet which
includes access guidelines and contact information. It is available to download as a word document
from the School of Management website:http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm.
Privacy Policy and Notice
The School of Management takes the utmost care to protect the privacy and security of your
personal information and to ensure its accuracy. If you have any concerns about your privacy in
MyLO please contact the unit coordinator of this unit or view the University of Tasmania MyLO
Privacy Policy Statement available from the university website onhttp://www.utas.edu.au/coursesonline/privacy.htm.
Details of Teaching Arrangements
Workshops
This unit meets weekly. A process of student-centred learning is used whereby you are required to
take full responsibility for your learning. Your attendance is vital to ensure you meet the
assessment requirements of the unit.
Communication, Consultation and Appointments
Your lecturer’s office is A250 (Launceston). Please contact via phone/email to arrange a suitable
time to meet.
Assessment
Assessment Schedule
In order to pass this unit you must achieve an overall mark of at least 50 per cent of the total
available marks. Details of each assessment item are outlined below.
Assessment Item Value Due Date
Two tests on text 50 marks EACH CLASS
PROJECT 50 marks END-OF-TERM
8
Assessment Item 1 – Tests on text and class discussions
Task Description: 2 tests in class on text and class discussion
Task Length: Class time
Due Dates: TERM
Value: 25 marks each – Total of 50 marks
Assessment Item 2 – PROJECT and PRESENTATION
Task Description: You are required to do a management assistance project for a local small
business or social enterprise in a team. You must:
1. Form a team of 2 to 4 students.
2. Select form the business and social enterprises offered in class or
locate a local small business or social enterprise to work with.
3. Develop and implement a management assistance intervention for
this local small business or social enterprise.
The instructor will attempt to provide a list of potential firms, but student
team is ultimately responsible for finding their own “customer” for no-cost
management assistance. Management assistance interventions include for
example:
1. Developing a business plan for a agro business
2. Doing a market analysis for a social enterprise or charity
3. Re-positioning a firm in the market by a segmentation, targeting and
positioning intervention for a wood products manufacturer
4. Developing a succession strategy for a family business
Assessment Criteria: Did the student team help the organization. How did the organization’s
management perceive the assistance?
The presentation – 15-20 minutes to describe what you did to the class and
the manager.
Task Length: The term of the class
Due Dates: Last day of class
Value: 50 marks
9
Special Consideration and Student Difficulties
If a student is experiencing difficulties with their studies or assignments, have personal or life
planning issues, disability or illness which may affect their course of study, they are advised to raise
these with their lecturer in the first instance. Students may also contact the Student Adviser, who
will be able to help in identifying the issues that need to be addressed, give general advice, assist by
liaising with academic staff, as well as referring students to any relevant University-wide support
services. The Student Adviser is located in room 318a in the Commerce Building in Hobart and is
contactable by phone on 6226 1916. In Launceston the Student Adviser is located in room A168 in
Building A and is contactable by phone on 6324 3312. There is also a range of University-wide
support services available including Student Services, International Services and Learning
Development. Please refer to the Current Students homepage at:http://www.utas.edu.au/students/index.html
Should a student require assistance in accessing the Library, visit their website for more information
athttp://www.utas.edu.au/library/
Students who have completed their examinations and who feel that they have been disadvantaged
due to illness or other circumstances affecting their study, may fill out a form to request that their
lecturer takes this into consideration when marking the examination. Forms should be submitted
directly to the relevant school, accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation, as soon as
possible after the completion of the examination. Granting of special consideration is at the
discretion of the lecturer and school. The relevant form can be found at the following website:http://www.studentcentre.utas.edu.au/examinations_and_results/forms_files/index.htm#eits
Students with a non-English speaking background may be permitted to take a bilingual dictionary
into an exam. This dictionary must not be annotated, that is, it must have no notes written in it. In
order to use a bilingual dictionary students must request permission from the Student Centre.
10
Submission of Coursework
Lodging Coursework
All Coursework must have the School of Management Assignment Cover Sheet and Title Page
attached, both of which are available as a blank template from the School of Management website:http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm. All assignments must include the tutor’s name on the
assignment Cover Sheets when they are submitted. If this is not done the assignment will not be
accepted and therefore marked.
Please remember that you are responsible for lodging your Coursework on or before the due date.
We suggest you keep a copy. Even in the most ‘perfect’ of systems, items sometimes go astray.
Assignments must be submitted electronically through the relevant assignment drop box in MyLO.
All coursework must be handed in at 2.00 pm on the due date.
Requests for Extensions
Written Coursework:
Extensions will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds and will not be granted
because of work or other commitments. Requests for extensions should be made in writing to the
unit coordinator prior to the due date. Medical certificates or other evidence must be attached and
must contain information which justifies the extension sought. Late assignments which have not
been granted an extension will, at the lecturer’s discretion, be penalised by deducting ten per cent
of total marks for each full day overdue.
Assignments submitted more than five days late will normally not be accepted by the unit
coordinator.
Faculty of Business Late Assessment Policy
A full copy of the Faculty of Business late assessment policy is available from the Faculty homepage -http://fcms.its.utas.edu.au/business/business/policies.asp.
Academic Referencing and Style Guide
Before starting their assignments, students are advised to familiarise themselves with the following
electronic resources. The first is the School of Management Guide to Writing Assignment, which can
be accessed from the following site - :http://www.utas.edu.au/mgmt/student.htm. The guide
provides students with useful information about the structure and style of assignments in the School
of Management.
The second is the Harvard Referencing System Style Guide, which can be accessed from the UTAS
library (http://utas.libguides.com/content.php?pid=27520&sid=199808). The Harvard Referencing
System will be used in all School of Management units, and students are expected to use this system
in their assignments.
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Academic Misconduct and Plagiarism
Academic misconduct includes cheating, plagiarism, allowing another student to copy work for an
assignment or an examination and any other conduct by which a student:
(a) seeks to gain, for themselves or for any other person, any academic advantage or
advancement to which they or that other person are not entitled; or
(b) improperly disadvantages any other student.
Students engaging in any form of academic misconduct may be dealt with under the Ordinance of
Student Discipline, and this can include imposition of penalties that range from a
deduction/cancellation of marks to exclusion from a unit or the University. Details of penalties that
can be imposed are available in the Ordinance of Student Discipline – Part 3 Academic Misconduct,
seehttp://www.utas.edu.au/universitycouncil/legislation/.
Plagiarism is a form of cheating. It is taking and using someone else’s thoughts, writings or
inventions and representing them as your own, for example:
? using an author’s words without putting them in quotation marks and citing the source;
? using an author’s ideas without proper acknowledgment and citation; or
? copying another student’s work.
If you have any doubts about how to refer to the work of others in your assignments, please
consult your lecturer or tutor for relevant referencing guidelines, and the academic integrity
resources on the web athttp://www.utas.edu.au/tl/supporting/academicintegrity/index.html.
The intentional copying of someone else’s work as one’s own is a serious offence punishable by
penalties that may range from a fine or deduction/cancellation of marks and, in the most serious of
cases, to exclusion from a unit, a course or the University.
The University and any persons authorised by the University may submit your assessable works to
a plagiarism checking service, to obtain a report on possible instances of plagiarism. Assessable
works may also be included in a reference database. It is a condition of this arrangement that the
original author’s permission is required before a work within the database can be viewed.
For further information on this statement and general referencing guidelines, seehttp://www.utas.edu.au/plagiarism/ or follow the link under ‘Policy, Procedures and Feedback’ on
the Current Students homepage.
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PLANNED Workshop Program
When: Wednesdays 9:00 am – 11.00am
Where: NH.AV29 (Swanson Building) AMC
PLANNED Study Schedule
DATE TOPIC – TEXTBOOK CHP ASSIGNMENTS TO BE DONE PRIOR TO CLASS –
18 Jul 1 – Introduction
DEVELOP PROJECT TEAM
25 July
2 – Ethics
3 – Start-ups
1. How many Small Businesses are there in Australia?
2. Tasmania?
3. HAVE YOU LOCATED A SMALL BUSINESS OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE TO WORK WITH? WHO?
1 August
4 – Franchise
5 – Family Business
HAVE YOU LOCATED A SMALL BUSINESS OR
SOCIAL ENTERPRISE TO WORK WITH? WHO?
HAVE YOU LOCATED A SMALL BUSINESS OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE TO WORK WITH? WHO?
8 August 6- B-plan
7- Marketing Plan
15 August TEST 1
22 August
8- Organizations
9- Location
29 August 10 – Financials WHAT PROBLEM WILL YOUR TEAM WORK ON FOR THE
SME?
Mid-Semester Break – 3 September to 7 September
12 Sept. 11-12 Finance INVITE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE MANAGER TO THE OCT. 10 CLASS FOR
PRESENTATION
19 Sep. 13- Harvest
14 – CRM
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS TO THE
PROBLEM?
26 Sept. 15 – NPD and Supply Chains
16 – Pricing
3 October 17 – Promotions
18- Global SB
INVITE YOUR SMALL BUSINESS OWNER OR SOCIAL
ENTERPRISE MANAGER TO THE OCT. 16 CLASS FOR
PRESENTATION
10
October
TEST 2
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October
PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Examination Period: 27 October – 13 November 2012
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