Scope and format: This is an individual report. The word limit is 2,500 words Students should format the report using the recommended report structure given below. APA 7 referencing is required throughout. Look to the Marking Schedule for further guidance on how marks are allocated. Write a report on a local business in New Zealand, evaluating the applicability of three different sustainability models. Recommend one sustainability programme that could lead to the achievement of competitive advantage for the business. The report must include at least one Maori / Iwi sustainability model and demonstrate how the sustainability programme will impact the business operations and management as well as the community and physical environments in which the business operates. Report Format The report should be structured using the following format: Cover Page Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

A summary of all the key information in the report including the problem the report looks to address, relevant background information, key findings and conclusions.

1. Introduction

This should include the following in a single paragraph to provide the reader with some basic information about the report:

• The objectives of the report
• The methodology used to write the report
• The structure of the report
• Any limitations of the report

1. Organisational Background

Provide background information about this organisation.

1. Sustainability Model 1

Analyse and evaluate a sustainability model which is relevant to the business, its operating environment and context. Use peer-reviewed sources of information.

1. Sustainability Model 2

Analyse and evaluate a sustainability model which is relevant to the business, its operating environment and context. Use peer-reviewed sources of information.

1. Sustainability Model 3

Analyse and evaluate a sustainability model which is relevant to the business, its operating environment and context. Use peer-reviewed sources of information.

1. Sustainability programme

Recommend an appropriate sustainability programme that the business could implement. Justify your recommendations. The sustainability programme must be linked to one of the sustainability models and must lead to the achievement of competitive advantage for the business through improved management and operations.

1. Impact analysis

Explain how the sustainability programme is going to change the operations and management of the business as well as the community and physical environment in which the business operates. Marking schedule

Contents	Allocated marks
Executive Summary Covers all key elements of the report including the problem the report looks to address, relevant background information, key findings and conclusions. Summaries all key information of the report and stand alone as a summary of the report	(10 marks)
Introduction Makes clear reference to the objective of the report Explains the structure of the report Explain what sources and research methods were used Notes the limitations of the report	(5 marks)
Organisational background Highlights key information about the organisation Organisational Vision, mission and values are explained Industry dynamics are explained	(5 marks)
Evaluation of model - 1 Significance and components of each model are clearly described Understands and critically evaluate the model based on the evidence and supporting evidence/reference materials. Uses citations / in-text references appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence.	(10 marks)
Evaluation of model - 2 Significance and components of each model are clearly described Understands and critically evaluate the model based on the evidence and supporting evidence/reference materials. Uses citations / in-text references appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence.	(10 marks)
Evaluation of model - 3 Significance and components of each model are clearly described Understands and critically evaluate the model based on the evidence and supporting evidence/reference materials. Uses citations / in-text references appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence.	(10 marks)
Sustainability programme An appropriate programme is selected Examples of sustainability practice clearly linked to model Understands and critically evaluate the programme based on evidence and supporting evidence/reference materials. Uses citations / in-text references appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence. Explanation supported and justified convincingly.	(10 marks)
Impact analysis Impact on the operations and management is analysed Social and physical impacts are analysed References are made to the local host community to which the business operates Understands and critically evaluates supporting evidence/reference materials. Uses citations / in-text references appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence. Explanation supported and justified convincingly.	(20 marks)
Format and presentation Structure and format [*Mechanics - Spelling, punctuation, grammar, referencing and formatting] Uses logical structure appropriate to assessment tasks including Table of Contents Paragraphs have topic sentences guiding the reader through the chain of reasoning or progression of ideas Chooses words for their precise meaning and uses discipline-appropriate language Spelling, grammar, and syntax to a high standard	(5 marks)
Referencing and research Referencing style (APA Version 7) Evidence of research conducted is of sufficient depth and detail Key academic resources used; at least 8 journal articles in total (and other general sources as appropriate), are appropriately referenced using APA format Excels in the APA style. Correct presentation of authors names & dates. Titles are italicized All required bibliographic details are present. May or may not include view date and URL/data base. Properly punctuated & formatted	(10 marks)
In class participation Participates actively in all individual and group activities Regular attendance Completes self-directed learning task	(5 marks)
TOTAL	(100 marks)

	A Grade Description (80% 100%)	B Grade Description (65% - 79%)	C Grade Description (50% - 64%)	D Grade Description (0% - 49%)
Criterion One: Ideas and understanding	Excels in responding to assessment tasks Interesting; demonstrates the development of complex ideas Appropriately limits and defines terms. Central ideas are clearly and succinctly communicated Understands and critically evaluates supporting evidence /reference material	A sound course, responding to assessment tasks Attempts to define terms, but not always successful Clearly states central ideas, but may have minor lapses in development Begins to acknowledge the complexity of central ideas and the possibility of other points of view Shows careful reading of supporting evidence/ reference material but may not evaluate them critically	Adequate, but less effective response to assessment tasks Presents central ideas in general terms, occasionally depending on generalisations and/or dictionary definitions Limited exploration of other points of view Shows basic comprehension of supporting evidence /reference material with occasional lapses in understanding	Does not respond appropriately to the assessment task Lacks central ideas Supporting evidence /reference material misunderstood or inadequate Ineffective development of ideas Assessment too brief
Criterion Two: Supporting Evidence	Uses citations appropriately and effectively, providing sufficient evidence Explanations supported and justified convincingly	Support points using a range of relevant citations Begins to interpret and justify the evidence, explaining connections between evidence and main ideas	Generalizations sometimes used to support points Sometimes depends on unsupported evidence or personal experience Occasionally assumes that evidence speaks for itself and needs no application to the point being discussed Occasional lapses in logic	Uses irrelevant or inadequate supporting evidence /reference material throughout Supporting evidence /reference material consistently not acknowledged
Criterion Three: Organisation and coherence	Uses logical structure appropriate to assessment tasks Transitional sentences often develop and link ideas and identify their logical relations Paragraphs have topic sentences guiding the reader through the chain of reasoning or progression of ideas	Shows a logical progression of ideas and uses transitional sentences Some logical links may be faulty, but each paragraph clearly relates to central ideas	Occasionally lists ideas arranged randomly (rather than using any evident logical structure) While each paragraph may relate to central idea, logic is not always clear Arrangement of sentences within paragraphs may occasionally lack coherence	Lacks organisation, and paragraph coherence and uses few or inappropriate transitional sentences Paragraphs lack topic main ideas and may not all relate to assessment tasks
Criterion Four: Style	Chooses words for their precise meaning and uses discipline-appropriate language Writing style fits assessment task Sentences are varied, yet clearly structured, focused, and succinct	Generally, uses words and discipline-appropriate language accurately and effectively Sentences are generally clear, well-structured, and focused, though some sentences may be awkward or ineffective	Occasionally uses relatively vague and simple words May use some non-academic language occasionally Sentence structure generally correct, but sentences may occasionally be wordy, unfocused, repetitive, or confusing	Too vague and abstract Overall, contains awkward or grammatically incorrect sentences Majority of sentence structure is too simple with use of non-academic language
Criterion Five: Mechanics (Spelling, punctuation, grammar)	Almost entirely free of mechanical errors	May contain mechanical errors, which may distract the reader but not impede understanding	Contains several mechanical errors, which may temporarily confuse the reader but not impede the overall understanding	Contains many mechanical errors that block the readers understanding and ability to see connections between ideas

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