The Director of Bounce Fitness has recently updated their business plan to include Sustainability.  You are the Manager at the Bounce Fitness Melbourne Centre and have been assigned the task by head office to develop the new Sustainability Policy.  The policy will be implemented in all Bounce Fitness centres nationally.
As part of this assessment, you will be required to complete the following:
Part A - Identify the need for policy development and review
Part B -  plan for your policy development
Part C - Develop a new sustainability policy
Part D - Communicate the policy to the organization
Part A - Identifying the Need for Policy Development or Review
1. Identify what the needs are regarding the new sustainability policy by completing the following:

a. Conduct some research on internal and external elements related to sustainability and this policy, and Identify and list at least 3 the sources of your research.  

b. Identify one internal or external element which would mean you are likely to have to change the policy in the future.  Describe how this element will impact on the policy.  in your answer.  

c. List 3 stakeholders that you can consult with in relation to the internal or external factors and describe how they can contribute.

2.make email inviting the stakeholders to a meeting to discuss the internal and external factors, their potential impact and a strategy to address the issues or changes.

3.make an agenda for the meeting.  Include a minimum of 4 agenda items.  Use the Bounce Fitness Agenda Template below.

Meeting Agenda
Purpose, Objectives and Elements of Meeting:
Attendees:
Date and Time:
Venue:
Agenda Items:
Person Responsible
Time
List of Attachments:

4. Describe how you would perform a critical analysis of the policy.  Include the relevant internal and external factors, the research you have conducted and the input from stakeholders.

5. Based on your research and input from stakeholders, describe your top 3 recommendations for the Bounce Fitness Sustainability Policy.

6. Do a policy development plan using the template provided below.  List at least 3 actions for each step.  Assume you have to policy within the next 2 months and set due dates accordingly.  

Policy Development Plan

Steps

Actions

Due Date

Research policy options

Develop a list of policy options that may be put  to stakeholders 

Organise a policy development stakeholder workshop

make a draft policy

Seek feedback and agreement from stakeholders

Prepare final policy

7. Describe what is involved in risk analysis and 4 risk analysis methods.

8. In the table below, list 3 risks that may impact the development of the sustainability policy.  Rank each risk with a low, medium or high likelihood and impact and describe one strategy to overcome each risk.
Risk Analysis
Risk
Likelihood
L / M / H
Impact
L / M / H
Strategy to Overcome