Case Study 1
Individual Authentic Research Portfolio (Quantitative Literacy Case Study) 2000 words
Refer to the Subject Learning Guide for the specific task description.
Instructions:
Students are required to carry out a comprehensive Case Study Analysis with reference to the assessment rubric on page 5 of the Subject Learning Guide.
Students should not limit themselves to the source links on this page, and must include the number references stated in on page 5 of the Subject Learning Guide within the assessment item rubric.
The item should have a report structure and follow the rubric on page 5 of the Subject Learning Guide.
Topic:
This case study investigates the Australia Dairy Industry and competition with international firms in liquid and desiccated products. Within their comprehensive response:
1) Students should provide a comprehensive table of numeric data showing research into the cost of the production of dairy products in Australia versus the return on sale of these products.
2) Students should provide a comprehensives table of numeric data showing research into the competitive position of Australian dairy producers relative to offshore competitors.
3) Students should provide a statement, based on the data at (2) and (3) above of the competitive advantage or disadvantage at which Australian dairy producers find themselves.
The source links below from around the world offer background to the case:
http://www.dairyatwork.co.nz/industry/dairy-industry-statistics/
http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-02-22/australian-milk-production-lowest-in-21-years/8292426
http://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2015-08-05/milk-price-fall-global-dairy-trade/6673704
http://www.dairyatwork.co.nz/industry/dairy-industry-statistics/
http://www.abs.gov.au/Ausstats/abs@.nsf/0/B006A83A9127B0F5CA256DEA00053965?Open
PAGE NUMBER 5 INSTRUCTION WHICH HAS TALKED ABOUT ABOVE THAT HOW THE REPORT WILL BE MADE.
PAGE NUMBER 5 INSTRUCTION IS BELOW;
| Competitive Environment:
2. The response examines the Australian dairy crisis, and is supported by least five (5) references to the academic literature. This section has a total potential value of 10 marks.
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a. Comprehensive (8-10 marks)
b. Detailed (7.5-8 marks) c. Effective (7-7.5 marks) d. Adequate (5-6.5 marks) e. Not Adequate (0-4.5 marks) |
| Strategic Landscape:
3. The response details the effect of Porter’s Five Forces within the Australian Dairy Industry situation with reference to both the core text and the academic literature. This section has a total potential value of 10 marks.
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a. Comprehensive (8-10 marks)
b. Detailed (7.5-8 marks) c. Effective (7-7.5 marks) d. Adequate (5-6.5 marks) e. Not Adequate (0-4.5 marks) |
| Competitive Advantage Quantitative Analysis:
4. Supported by at least two tables of numeric data the response provides a statement of the competitive advantage or disadvantage at which Australian dairy producers find themselves. This section has a total potential value of 10 marks.
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a. Comprehensive (8-10 marks)
b. Detailed (7.5-8 marks) c. Effective (7-7.5 marks) d. Adequate (5-6.5 marks) e. Not Adequate (0-4. |
