STAT1060

Steps to follow to manage this assessment

1. Research the required information FOR THE CASE STUDY – HEAVENLY CHOCOLATES (at the end of this document) to complete the sections of the report as outlined below. Follow the rubric at the end of this document as a guide to your headings. Use a numbering system for headings and subheadings.

2. Propose a research approach for decision making using Management Research Questions Hierarchy model (exhibit 5.6) found on slide 18 of the week 2 slides. The points to address are as below

1. What are the problems/issues evident from the case study

2. What is causing these problems/issues

3. State the sources of secondary data you would access to begin this research; why?

4. State the method of primary research method you would use; why?

3. Format

1. Cover Page – Please do not use the University assessment item cover sheet. In

   Word, click on insert and select the first option “Cover Page”. Customise this cover

   page to include course code, name, student id and student name.

2. Table of Contents – Should outline all headings, subheadings and the

   corresponding page numbers. It is not included in word count.

3. Introduction to the report - It’s advisable to write this last as it overviews each of

   the areas included in the report. Use future tense in your language, e.g. “This report will...” Remember it should not include the conclusion. The purpose is to introduce the report elements and structure.

4. Management decision to be made – A research problem statement in context of this case study. What are the problems/issues evident from the case study

5. Main Research Objectives – List the objectives that will enable the management team to make the decision. What are the causes of this problems/issues

6. Sources of Data (secondary) – List the sources of data / information to be considered to identify the problem. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these sources of data in context of this case study.

7. Primary data collection method – List the methods of data collection and justify why you have chosen the said method of data collection. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these methods of the data collection in context of this case study.