Assignment Instructions 

Part A This is an individual report. Prior Reading As background information, familiarise yourself with the EFQM model (the PDF is also available within the Assessment Instructions section).

The questions and assessment criteria for the Coursework A assessment are outlined below. Overall

Task 1. Apply the EFQM Business Excellence model, using relevant theory and concepts learnt on the module, to one organisation of your choice in the food industry. Draw on your analysis to identify and capture strengths and areas for improvement to the chosen organisation

Criterion 3: Engaging Stakeholders Discuss how the sustainable relationships with partners & suppliers (3.5) build within the company.

Criterion 4 – Creating Sustainable Value Critically evaluate the key processes required to deliver the value (4.3).

Criterion 5 – Driving Performance & Transformation Analyse how the company develops new product and evaluate whether the company utilises technology (5.3)?

2. Based on your analysis, recommend one Operations OR Supply Chain Management strategy that the chosen organisation could pursue to drive business excellence. Apply RADAR framework to your recommendation

Note: You should draw on relevant theory, concepts and principles learnt on the module throughout the report. Some advice on developing your strategy in

Q2 You may wish to use the RADAR elements to help you address question 2. This may also influence the key points raised in your executive summary. Radar Element Strategy Result What would success look like from this strategy? Approach Describe what the strategy looks like in terms of an approach or approaches? Deployment What specific steps would the chosen organization take to deliver this strategy/approach?

Assessment & Refinement How would the chosen organisation ensure the approach stays on track? What else would they need to consider? Who else could they learn from? Advice on the practical application of theory There is an expectation that you go beyond learning gained on the BMHPO module.

This includes a need to conduct your own research into the key themes underpinning the questions above using the academic literature (e.g. journal articles and other credible sources).

You will need to briefly introduce your chosen organization to familiarise the reader with the appropriate context. There are no marks for the detailed background to the company. You are being assessed on your reflections, interpretation, and application of theory in practice and analytical reasoning using accepted academic practice and literatu