Case Study analysis

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CASE STUDY Aligned course & subject learning outcomes • SLO 1, 4 • CLO K1, S2, S3, A1 Group or individual Individual Weighting / Length 15%. Approximately 1,500 words Due date Due Week 6, Friday 4th September ASSESSMENT TASK 1: DESCRIPTION In the text, at the start of each of the Solomon et al. chapter, is a ‘Decision Maker’s’ case. For this assessment, you will critique the case of Chris Lamers, a decision maker at Loyalty New Zealand (p.110 in the textbook) and the real-life solution given at the end of Chapter 4. Your task is to identify one of the options that was NOT selected as the solution and show how this option could have been argued more strongly and implemented, or alternatively, detail an option that was not considered. In the world of marketing many . options are possible, and just because an option was selected (and it worked, and thus, was included in the text), does not necessarily mean that it was the ideal course of action – others may have been better, but we will never know! This is an opportunity to apply your unique insights and to be flexible in your marketing thinking. Length: 1,500 words approximately. Having chosen a case to critique, you will prepare a detailed argument for selecting one of the non-chosen options. Of course you have the benefit of hindsight! You can refer to changes in the business environment which weaken the correctness of the original decision, or bring in other issues which strengthen the argument for one of the non-selected options. You may also suggest a completely different and additional course of action This written assessment task will help you attain the following subject learning outcomes: Ø Critically evaluate and apply marketing principles and theories to selected "real life' organisations and case studies Ø Appraise marketing from a holistic perspective within the organisation In the text, at the start of each of the Solomon et al. chapter, is a ‘Decision Maker’s’ case. For this assessment, you will critique the case of Chris Lamers, a decision maker at Loyalty New Zealand (p.110 in the textbook) and the real-life solution given at the end of Chapter 4. Your task is to identify one of the options that was NOT selected as the solution and show how this option could have been argued more strongly and implemented, or alternatively, detail an option that was not considered. In the world of marketing many options are possible, and just because an option was selected (and it worked, and thus, was included in the text), does not necessarily mean that it was the ideal course of action – others may have been better, but we will never know! This is an opportunity to apply your unique insights and to be flexible in your marketing thinking. Having chosen a case to critique, you will prepare a detailed argument for selecting one of the non-chosen options. Of course you have the benefit of hindsight! You can refer to changes in the business environment which weaken the correctness of the original decision, or bring in other issues which strengthen the argument for one of the non-selected options. You may also suggest a completely different and additional course of action. ASSESSMENT TASK 1: CRITERIA SHEET