Overview
Organisations require professionals to play a major role in innovation. Innovation is one of the key strengths which organisations require to remain competitive. This unit focuses on developing your ability to undertake independent research that contributes to innovation in organisations. The unit will improve your skills in synthesising information and developing solutions to improve the long-term effectiveness of organisations. You will be required to select an organisational problem related to innovation and provide practical recommendations based on rigorous analysis. This will require research of business models, processes, products and services.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
This is a capstone unit for students completing a coursework based masters. Hence students must have completed 10 master level units (60 credit points) of study prior to enrolment.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
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Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Postgraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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discussion in the class relate to weekly topic and use videos to explain most theory which help me to understand easily.
Discussions around the weekly topics by sharing related videos and first-hand experience and observation of contemporary organisations help enhance student’s level of understanding and interest in the weekly topics. Also, it not only helps the students to digest complicated themes/theories but also helps them develop their skills to apply these theories on a real-life case. Therefore, more and more discussions around the weekly topics with the explanation and application of theories/themes on real-work corporate examples should be incorporated in the weekly lectures/tutorials.
- Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the dynamic nature of innovation in organisations
- Identify strategic challenges and imperatives whilst building skills in good practices related to innovation in organisations
- Undertake independent research related to innovation and develop analytical skills to assist in future planning for an organisation
- Communicate information in an organisational context by providing recommendations that address strategic challenges related to innovation.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Research Proposal - 40% | ||||
| 2 - Research Assignment - 60% | ||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 - Knowledge | ||||
| 2 - Communication | ||||
| 3 - Cognitive, technical and creative skills | ||||
| 4 - Research | ||||
| 5 - Self-management | ||||
| 6 - Ethical and Professional Responsibility | ||||
| 7 - Leadership | ||||
| 8 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | ||||
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
| Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |
| 1 - Research Proposal - 40% | ||||||||
| 2 - Research Assignment - 60% | ||||||||
Textbooks
Strategic innovation management
Edition: First (2014)
Authors: Joe Tidd & John Bessant
John Wiley & Sons
United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781118457238
Binding: eBook
Additional Textbook Information
The e-book can be purchased online. Select chapters from the textbook will be used in the Unit (refer Unit profile).
The textbook is also available online in the CQU library.
If you prefer to study with a paper copy, they are available at the CQUni Bookshop here: http://bookshop.cqu.edu.au (search on the Unit code).
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing styles below:
- American Psychological Association 6th Edition (APA 6th edition)
- American Psychological Association 7th Edition (APA 7th edition)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
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Module/Topic
What is Innovation and why does it matter?
Introduction to the Unit and Assessments
Chapter
Chapter 1 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Dimensions of Innovation
Assessment 1 Guidelines
Chapter
Chapter 1 continued (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Innovation Strategy
Chapter
Chapter 2 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Leadership and Organization of Innovation
Chapter
Chapter 4 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Innovation as a Process
Assessment 1- Q & A
Chapter
Chapter 5 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Sources of Innovation
Assessment 2 Guidelines
Chapter
Chapter 6 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Search Strategies for Innovation
Forecasting Emerging Opportunities for Innovation
Chapter
Chapters 7 and 8 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Commercialization and Diffusion of Innovations
Chapter
Chapter 12 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Innovation Frontier: Globalization, Sustainability and Innovation
Chapter
Chapters 20 and 21 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Innovation Frontier: Users as Innovators
Chapter
Chapter 16 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Innovation Frontier: Collaborating and Networking for Strategic Innovation
Chapter
Chapter 17 (Tidd, J., & Bessant, J. (2014). Strategic innovation management. United Kingdom: Wiley)
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Unit Recap and Review
Assessment 2- Q & A
Chapter
Review of all sessions
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Research Proposal
- This task helps in building your understanding of the dynamic nature of a product or service innovation management.
- The objective is to develop and enhance your practical skills in finding a problem or opportunity or gap in a product / service for strategic innovation.
- This task will help in building your innovation management capability including identifying anticipated strategic challenges related to the product or service innovation processes in organisations.
- It provides you with the opportunity to develop your research, cognitive, creativity, communication (such as written and presentation skills), teamwork and leadership skills.
Assessment 1: Innovation Proposal (Group Presentation & Report Writing
Assessment 1 is divided into two parts:
Part 1: Innovation Proposal Group Presentation
Part 2: Innovation Proposal Report
Part 1: Group Presentation
This is a group activity. You are expected to form a group (2-3 students). Please make sure you address the following assessment criteria that are further explained in the marking rubric provided in the assessment 1 folder in Moodle. Please see Moodle site for detailed instructions and due dates of the Assessment.
1. Working within your group, you are expected to choose an organization and within that organization you need to choose a product (for example- iPhone, MacBook, Toyota
2. After selecting a product or service, you need to find a problem or opportunity or gap in your chosen product / service that addresses client needs (current/future).
3. In week 7, as a group, you need to give a presentation (Max 15 min) to the larger cohort of students that includes the following:
a
b
c) WHAT is the problem or opportunity? Describe the problem or opportunity that your group has identified in the selected product or service.
d) HOW will the problem be solved or opportunity exploited? Solutions and recommendations for the identified problem or opportunity.
e) WHY are you suggesting this? A rationale behind these recommendations or solutions (or innovative idea).
f) In addition, you need to explain anticipated strategic challenges that can affect your product or service innovation.
Please Note: Each group member needs to come up with at least one solution and recommendation for the problem or opportunity. For example, if there are 3 students in a group, then there should be 3 solutions or recommendations in your presentation. One solution or recommendation from each group member should be included.
Part 2: Report Writing
In addition to the group presentation, as a group you have to submit a written assignment in a business report format (around 1000 words, excluding appendices and references) on the points you address in your group presentation. Submit your report in Word format (1.5 line spacing and Times Roman 12-point font) with a cover sheet showing the unit name and number, assessment number, your name and student number.
Please make sure you address the assessment criteria which is further explained in the marking rubric provided in the assessment 1 folder in Moodle. Upload your assessment on a link provided in the Moodle site by the specified due date. Assessment details and guidance will be provided on the unit website. Kindly note late submissions will be penalised at the rate of "five percent of the total marks available for the assessment each calendar day (full or part) it is overdue" (CQU Policy: Assessment of Coursework section 3.2.4) unless an extension has been granted by the Unit Coordinator. Please see Moodle site for detailed instructions and due dates of the Assessment.
Week 7 Monday (31 Aug 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Submit online on Moodle
Week 9 Monday (14 Sept 2020)
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Sections/Criteria (Group Presentation) |
25 Marks |
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Total Presentation Time- 15 minutes Introduce your team. Present (1 title slide, 1-2 slides on organization and the selected product/service, Time- 2 minutes) |
10% |
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WHAT is the identified problem/opportunity/gap in your chosen product or service? (1-2 slides, 2 minutes) |
15% |
WHAT is your solution and recommendation for the problem/opportunity/gap? (HOW will the problem Each group member needs to come up with at least one solution and recommendation for the problem/opportunity/gap. (2-4 slides, 6-7 minutes) |
20% |
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WHY are you suggesting this? is there any theoretical support from existing literature or practice? You need to give a rationale behind these recommendations/solutions (or innovative idea). (1 slide, 2 minutes) |
15% |
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Conclude with (1 slide, 2 minutes) |
15% |
Presentation: Delivery of presentation
2. Active participation of each group member (5%) 3. Formal dress (5%) 4. Body language (5%) 5. Engaging the audience in your presentation (5%) |
25% |
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Sections/Criteria (Business Report Writing) |
15 Marks |
1. Title page (3%) 2. Table of contents (3%) 3. Table of illustrations (3%) 4. An abstract or executive summary (6%)
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15% |
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Introduction: Make sure you briefly explain the following points in your introduction section…
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25% |
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Discussion & Recommendations:
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30% |
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Findings & Conclusion: Interpret and summarise the findings. No need to introduce new materials. |
10% |
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Presentation: |
10% |
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References: Correct use of APA (American Psychological Association) reference style in in-text and end-text (in the reference list). |
10% |
- Demonstrate an integrated understanding of the dynamic nature of innovation in organisations
- Identify strategic challenges and imperatives whilst building skills in good practices related to innovation in organisations
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
2 Research Assignment
This assessment is designed to help you develop your independent research and critical analysis skills related to innovation in organisations.- The
objective is to enhance your knowledge of strategic innovation through the application of concepts and theories using a real-life example/case. - It provides you with the opportunity to develop analytical report writing skills in an organizational context by providing solutions and recommendations that address strategic challenges related to innovation management.
Assessment 2 (Case Analysis: Applying Theory to Practice = 60%)
This is an individual assignment.
As a general guideline, your assessment can include the following sections- Cover Page (showing the unit name and number, assessment number, your name and student number), Introduction, Theoretical background, Case Description, Case Analysis, Conclusion, and References (APA format).
Guidelines on writing the 'Theoretical Background' section. This should include a literature review of theoretical concepts from innovation literature. In this section, you need to write a summary of the literature discussing
- Innovation strategy
- Leadership and organization of innovation
- Innovation as a process
- Sources of Innovation
- Diffusion of innovation
- Social innovation or sustainability-led innovation
- Users as innovators
- Open innovation and strategic alliances
- Drivers of globalization and strategic innovation
The theoretical background section can discuss how the concept
Guidelines on writing the Case Analysis using Theory - You need to select a real-life corporate example to further illustrate the innovation concepts included in the theoretical background section of your report. You can use
Please make sure you address the following assessment criteria which
Review/Exam Week Monday (12 Oct 2020) 11:55 pm AEST
Submit online
Exam Week Friday (23 Oct 2020)
Return to students in 2 weeks of submission date
Section/Criteria |
Marks |
Introduction: Clearly outlines the background, purpose and structure of the assessment essay. |
10% |
Body: Theoretical Background 1. Defining key terms, theories and concepts from literature (10%) 2. Clear explanation of the concepts and theories (10%) Case Analysis using Theory Application of concepts and theories to analyze the selected case. (15%)
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55% |
Conclusion: Clear and concise summary of the argument developed in the body part of the essay. No need to introduce new material but highlight some implications and future research directions. |
10% |
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Presentation: Demonstrates high quality and written in a professional manner (such as high quality of expression, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading). Make sure you use the recommended format/style (i.e. 1.5 line spacing, 12-size font, Times New Roman). Assessment cover sheet included. |
15% |
References: Correct use of APA (American Psychological Association) reference style in in-text and end-text (in the reference list). |
10% |
- Undertake independent research related to innovation and develop analytical skills to assist in future planning for an organisation
- Communicate information in an organisational context by providing recommendations that address strategic challenges related to innovation.
- Knowledge
- Communication
- Cognitive, technical and creative skills
- Research
- Self-management
- Ethical and Professional Responsibility
- Leadership
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