BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement Assignment

Subject Code & Title :-  BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement
Assessment Type :-  Assignment
Assessment Task 1 – Knowledge Questions
Task summary
· This is an open book knowledge test, to be completed in your own time.
· You need to answer all the written questions correctly.
BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement Assignment

Required
· Access to textbooks/other learning materials.
· Access to a computer and Microsoft Office.
· Access to the internet.

Note- If you do not have access to Microsoft Office you must save your work as PDF before uploading.

Timing
The due date of this assessment is available on your learning management system.

Submit
· This completed workbook

BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement Assignment

Assessment criteria
· All questions must be answered correctly for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.

Re-submission opportunities :-
· You will receive feedback on your performance from your Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
· If any part of the task is not satisfactorily completed your assessor will provide you with written feedback to guide you on what you must under take to demonstrate satisfactory performance. This assessment may be re-attempted twice. Your resubmission must be uploaded within three (3) days of receiving your grade of not yet satisfactory. You must clearly display Resubmission on your resubmitted work.
· You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
· You are encouraged to consult with your assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.

Assessment Task 1: Knowledge Questions

Question 1
Outline two (2) methods for conducting cost-benefit analysis.
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BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement Assignment

Question 2

List and explain two (2) barriers to productivity improvement within an organisation that can be caused due to ineffective knowledge management systems.
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Question 3
What principles are important to keep in mind when gathering evidence andinformation to evaluate continuous improvement systems and processes?
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Question 4

a) Describe two creativity theories and their application to workplace innovation.
b) Describe the diffusion of innovation theory and why a manager implementing an innovation may find this theory useful.
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Question 5

a) Outline the concept of a learning organisation.
b) Explain the concept of shared vision as an important organisational learning principle.
c) Explain the concept of team learning as an important organisational learning principle.
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Question 6

a) Identify and discuss in detail five (5) quality management and continuous improvement theories.
a) Discuss the implications for businesses of Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model for transformational change.

a) Explain the purpose of the ISO 9000 Standards for Quality Management and the standards that are included.
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BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement Assignment

Question 7

a) Describe the concept of risk as identified in the Australia/New Zealand Standard for Risk Management (AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009).
b) Describe the concept of risk management and outline the factors that make a risk management system successful and the factors that may inhibit effective risk management.
c) Describe the seven steps in the risk management process as outlined in AS/NZS ISO 31000:2009.
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Question 8

a) What is a supply chain?
b) Describe the potential impacts of a loosely coupled system on the cooperative culture of the organisation.
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BSBSTR601 Manage Innovation And Continuous Improvement Assignment

Question 9

How can a gap analysis be used to test whether an organisation has an existing creative culture?
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Question 10

a) Identify and outline three different sustainability practices common in Australian workplaces.
a) What organisational characteristics are likely to inhibit innovation?
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