Welcome to Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BUSS 2054).

“Logistics and supply chain management are not new ideas. From the building of the pyramids to the relief of hunger in Africa, the principles underpinning the effective flow of materials and information to meet the requirements of customers have altered little.”  Martin Christopher, Emeritus Professor of Marketing & Logistics, Cranfield School of Management, Cranfield University (Christopher, M 2011, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 4th ed. Prentice-Hall Financial Times, Dorchester UK)

‘Supply chain management’, ‘value chain’ and ‘value-adding in the supply chain’ are all terms that are frequently used in discussion of business and organisational performance, in both manufacturing and service operations. But underlying all these is logistics. In your study of management in general and operations management in particular, the first requirement is to appreciate and understand what logistics is, how logistics systems operate and what logistics operations are all about within each organisation. This course is designed to provide that knowledge.

BUSS 2054 Principles of Logistics and Supply Chain Management is a foundation course designed to enable you to understand what logistics is, what activities comprise logistics and how logistics relates and contributes to the strategic issue of supply chain management. It complements the other foundation courses that form part of your program – supply chain management, operations management and resources (procurement) management.

When you withdraw money from an ATM, when you go to the movies, when you enroll at UniSA, when you take a ride on public transport, or drive your own car, when you purchase a meal or fresh foodstuffs, or even purchase a soft drink, logistics is at work. We will examine what material, monetary and information flows are behind all these and other operations and how logistics contributes directly to achieving efficiency and effectiveness. Sitting up there with other issues of organisational performance, such as human resource management and financial management, logistics is part of our everyday lives and activities.

Logistics is not just about manufacturing. We will see in this course how logistics plays a central role in all service operations. For example, in ensuring that, when you post a letter, it reaches the correct address in a timely manner. Logistics is important in manufacturing and, without effective logistics performance, our daily goods and services would be much less available and much more expensive.

I am certain that you will enjoy the course! However, be prepared to work hard. 

Sev Nagalingam 
Course Coordinator and Lecturer

 

If you have any concerns or questions about this course, please first contact the Course Lecturer/Coordinator first. If the issue is not resolved, then contact Program coordinator.

There are no prerequisite courses to be completed before this course can be undertaken.

There are no corequisite courses to be completed in conjunction with this course.

The aim of the course is to develop an understanding of the role of logistics management in operations and supply chain management. This includes the contribution of logistics to creating and adding value through domestic and global supply chains and in enabling organisations to achieve their strategic purpose and objectives.

On completion of this course, students should be able to:

CO1. Identify and describe key components of logistics activities

CO2. Describe and discuss the roles of logistics management in supply chain and operations management

CO3. Discuss and apply essential trade-offs in meeting organisational performance goals while minimising total costs

CO4. Explain and discuss the role of logistics management in adding value to operations management

Upon completion of this course, students will have achieved the following combination of Graduate Qualities and Course Objectives:

A graduate of UniSA:

GQ1. operates effectively with and upon a body of knowledge of sufficient depth to begin professional practice

GQ2. is prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal development and excellence in professional practice

GQ3. is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical, and creative thinking to a range of problems

GQ4. can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a professional

GQ5. is committed to ethical action and social responsibility as a professional and citizen

GQ6. communicates effectively in professional practice and as a member of the community

GQ7. demonstrates international perspectives as a professional and as a citizen

An overview of logistics, logistics and information technology, strategic and financial logistics, organisational and managerial issues in logistics (including reverse logistics), the supply chain management concept, demand management, order management and customer service, inventory management, distribution centre, warehouse and plant location, warehousing management, packaging and materials management, transportation and transportation management and international logistics.

4.5 units

There are no additional assessment requirements identified for this course.

This course is taught through:

1. Recorded lectures to introduce an outline of the course topics and develop understanding of related concepts for corresponding topics. 
2. Discussion boards and online tutorials to discuss the key concepts and understand the topic content by answering discussion questions that are listed on the Study guide. Occasionally, understating of the course material may be verified through MCQ questions.
3. An assignment to provide understanding on identifying and describing key components of logistics activities and an ability to discuss the roles of logistics management in supply chain and operations management.
4. A major assignment to provide capability on applying essential trade-offs in meeting organisational performance goals while minimising total costs and full understanding on the role of logistics management in adding value to operations management.
5. A closed book examination to test the effective understanding of the knowledge learned.

Key information may be found in the Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual, which is available at http://w3.unisa.edu.au/policies/manual/default.asp.

You will need continual access to the following text(s) to complete this course. Where possible the Library will make the book available for student use. Please check the Library catalogue before purchasing the book(s). The Library will always seek to purchase resources that allow an unlimited number of concurrent users, however availability is dependent on license arrangements with book publishers and platforms. http://www.library.unisa.edu.au

Murphy,PR, & Wood, DF (2011). Contemporary Logistics (International Edition). Pearson Prentice Hall.

Supplementary Reading

Christopher, M 2011, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Creating Value-adding Networks, 4th edition, Prentice Hall, Great Britain.

Coyle, JJ, Langley, CJ (Jr), Gibson, BJ, Novack, RA, Bardi, EJ 2009, Supply Chain Management: a Logistics Perspective, 8th edition, South-Western CENGAGE Learning, Mason, OH, USA

Grant, DB, Lambert, DM, Stock, JR and Ellram, LM 2006, Fundamentals of Logistics Management, European edition, McGraw-Hill, UK.

Gourdin, KN 2006, Global Logistics Management, a Competitive Advantage for the 21st Century, 2nd edition, Blackwell Publishing (Wiley), Carlton, VIC, Australia

Jonsson, P 2008, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, McGraw Hill, Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Journals

• Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics
• International Journal of Logistics
• International Journal of Logistics Management
• International Journal of Logistics Research & Applications
• International Journal of Operations & Production Management (http://www.inderscience.com/index.php )
• International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management 
• International Journal of Integrated Supply Management
• International Journal of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
• International Journal of Value Chain Management
• Journal of Business Logistics
• Journal of Humanitarian Logistics & Supply Chain Management (http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=jhlscm )
• Journal of Supply Chain Management
• Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management
• Logistics Today
• RFID Journal (http://www.rfidjournal.com/ )
• Supply Chain Forum: an International Journal (http://www.supplychain-forum.com/ )
• Supply Chain Management Review
• Supply Chain Management: An international journal

Industry Assoctaions

• Logistics Association of Australia - http://www.laa.asn.au/
• Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (http://cscmp.org/ )
• APICS - http://www.apicsau.org.au/
• CIPSA - http://www.cips.org/en-AU/homepage/

Company websites, including:

• Brambles - http://www.brambles.com/
• CEVA Logistics – http://www.cevalogistics.com/en-US/Pages/default.aspx  (Global) & http://www.cevalogistics.com/en-AU/Pages/default.aspx     (Australia)  
• TNT - http://www.tnt.com/express/en_au/site/home.html
• TOLL - http://www.tollgroup.com/onetoll
• Coopers Brewery - http://www.coopers.com.au/  
• BHP Billiton - http://www.bhpbilliton.com/  
• Toyota Australia http://www.toyota.com.au/
• Dexion Australia http://www.dexion.com.au/  
• Dexion case studies - http://www.dexion.com.au/en/casestudy
• Department of Defence - http://www.defence.gov.au/
• Linfox - http://www.linfox.com/
• Linfox case studies http://www.linfox.com/Services-and-Solutions/Case-Studies.aspx
• Wesfarmers ( formerly Coles Group) - http://www.wesfarmers.com.au/
• ATN http://www.fullyloaded.com.au/  
• And many more you can find by searching………

For your convenience, all materials (Course outline, Study Guide, Lecture notes etc.) are available online and can be printed whenever necessary.

All other course related material can be accessed through your learnonline course site which you will be able to access from the my Courses section in myUniSA.

All study related materials can be accessed through: https://my.unisa.edu.au

Details of assessment submission and return are listed under each assessment task. Assessment tasks will be returned to you within two to three weeks of submission.

If the Course Coordinator allows submissions in hard copy format, you will be required to attach an Assignment Cover Sheet which is available on the learnonline student help and in myUniSA.

The feedback proforma is available on your course site.

Descriptive  Essay (1000 words)

Consider the following statement, “From a companywide perspective, the system and total cost approaches to logistics requires an understanding of logistics and its relationships with other functional areas.” (Murphy and Wood 2011, p30).

Logistics encompasses a relatively large number of managerial activities, hence; discuss five of these activities and explain why they are important to logistics systems.  In your essay, you will

1. Identify and describe the key components of logistics activities,
2. Describe and discuss the roles of logistics management in five of the selected managerial activities, and
3. Explain and discuss the role of these selected five logistics management activities in adding value to the organisations.

This assignment contributes to achievement of learning objectives ‘1’, ‘2’ and ‘4’ for the course.

Graduate qualities - this assignment contributes to achieving graduate qualities 1, 2, 6.

Research
It is expected that you will research widely using the UniSA Library database search facilities. It is also expected that you will use, as a minimum, eight (8) academic references including five (5) journal articles to present your answers.

Please do not use Wikipedia, or other non-academic websites as the basis for your analysis or argument. 

Journal articles
In researching for Assignment 1, the following journal articles may assist:

Ballou, RH 2007, ‘The evolution and future of supply chain management’, European Business Review, Vol.19, No.4, pp.332-348.

Bowman, R & Carr, C 2012, 'The Economic and Environmental Implications of Container Fees Levied to Finance Port Related Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Projects', Journal of Transportation Law, Logistics & Policy, vol. 79, no. 4, Fourth Quarter 2012, pp. 265-280.

Cochran, JK & Ramanujam, B 2006, 'Carrier-mode logistics optimization of inbound supply chains for electronics manufacturing', International Journal of Production Economics, vol. 103, no. 2, pp. 826-840

Esper, TL, Fugate, BS & Davis-Sramek, B 2007, ‘Logistics learning capability: sustaining the competitive advantage gained through logistics leverage’, Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 28, No. 2, pp. 57-81.

Gomm, ML 2010, 'Supply chain finance: applying finance theory to supply chain management to enhance finance in supply chains', International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, vol. 13, no. 2, pp. 133-142.

Green Jr., KW, Whitten, D & Inman, RA 2008, ‘The impact of logistics performance on organizational performance in a supply chain context’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol.13, No.4, pp.317-327.

Gundlach, GT, Bolumole, YA, Eltantawy, RA & Frankel, R 2006, ‘The changing landscape of supply chain management, marketing channels of distribution, logistics and purchasing’, Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Vol.21, No.7, pp.428- 438.

Halldorsson, A, Kotzab, H, Mikkola, JH & Skjoett-Larsen, T 2007, ‘Complementary theories to supply chain management’, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Vol. 12, no. 4, pp. 284-296.

Kutanoglu, E & Lohiya, D 2008, 'Integrated inventory and transportation mode selection: A service parts logistics system', Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, vol. 44, no. 5, pp. 665-683.
 
Larson, P & Halldorsson, A 2004, ‘Logistics vs. supply chain management: an international survey’, International Journal of Logistics: Research & Applications, Vol. 7, No.1, pp.17-31.

Larson, P, Poist, R, & Halldórsson, Á 2007, ‘Perspectives on Logistics vs SCM: a survey of SCM professionals’, Journal of Business Logistics, Vol. 28 Issue 1, pp1-24.

Lasserre, F 2004, 'Logistics and the Internet: transportation and location issues are crucial in the logistics chain', Journal of Transport Geography, vol. 12, no. 1, pp. 73-84.

Moberg, C, Whipple, T, Cutler, B & Speh, T 2004, ‘Do the management components of supply chain management affect logistics performance?’, The International Journal of Logistics Management, Vol. 15, No. 2, pp15-30.

Pagell, M 2004, 'Understanding the factors that enable and inhibit the integration of operations, purchasing and logistics', Journal of Operations Management, vol. 22, no. 5, pp. 459-487.

Roh, S-y, Jang, H-m & Han, C-h 2013, 'Warehouse Location Decision Factors in Humanitarian Relief Logistics', The Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics, vol. 29, no. 1, pp. 103-120.
 
Russell SH 2007, ‘SCM: More than Integrated Logistics’, Air Force Journal of Logistics; Summer2007, Vol. 31 Issue 2, pp56-63.

Storey, J & Emberson, C 2006, ‘Supply chain management: theory, practice and future, challenges’, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, Vol. 26, No. 7, pp754-744.

Willersdorf, RG 2007, ‘Adding value through logistics management’, Logistics Information Management, Vol.3, Issue 4, pp6-8.

Yang, Y & Williams, E 2009, 'Logistic model-based forecast of sales and generation of obsolete computers in the U.S', Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 76, no. 8, pp. 1105-1114.
 
Zeng, T, Hu, D & Huang, G 2013, 'The Transportation Mode Distribution of Multimodal Transportation in Automotive Logistics', Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences, vol. 96, no. 0, pp. 405-417.

Zhang, G & Zhao, Z 2012, 'Green Packaging Management of Logistics Enterprises', Physics Procedia, vol. 24, Part B, no. 0, pp. 900-905

 

Other references:

Strahan, B & Van Bodegraven, A 2011, ‘Logistics vs. The Supply Chain - What Are We Fighting About?’, The Progress Group. http://theprogressgroup.com/publications/wp2_logs.html

Please conform to the following:

• Use Font 11 or 12 only and 1.5 line spacing.
• References to be listed on a separate page after Conclusion.
• Use the Harvard UniSA referencing style in all your assessments. A guide to the Harvard style is found at http://unisa.libguides.com/content.php?pid=224578&sid=1889060
• Do not use foot-notes.
• Print word count at the end of your assignment (after the Conclusion section).
• Print your name and student ID in header or footer on each page.
• Number each page.
• Assessment criteria 
• Feedback Sheet for Assignment 1 should NOT be attached with your report to minimise Turnitin impact.

Assessment of your assignment will take into account (refer Feedback Sheet Assignment 1):

• Relevance of your response to the assigned question .
• Clarity of meaning.
• Supporting evidence for arguments (Note: it is not possible to over-reference to support your analysis and argument, but if you under-reference you will lose marks). You must attribute each and every assertion made in your argument to the relevant source(s) (references).
• Proper acknowledgment of sources and appropriate referencing using Harvard Referencing.
• Logical planning and sequence.
• Use of inclusive language.
• Overall presentation, including layout, spacing and punctuation.
• Adequate research, reflecting engagement with set readings, text(s), journals and other relevant materials.

Word limit:
1,000 words. 10% plus or minus the word limit is acceptable. If you exceed the plus 10% maximum limit, your grader will draw a line and will stop reading at that point.

Formal Report (2500 words)

Read the given case study (available from your Learnonline course site) and answer all eight (8) questions for this given case study. 

Once you have answered all the 8 case study questions, in your discussion section, you will have to:

• Describe and discuss the roles of logistics management in supply chain and operations management in this case study context and in general practice,
• Discuss and apply essential trade-offs in meeting organisational performance goals while minimising total costs in this case study context and in general practice,
• Explain and discuss the role of logistics management in adding value to operations management in general practice.

All the answers and explanations need to be supported by academic references.

This  analysis and report contributes to achievement of learning objectives 2, 3 and 4 for the course.
 
Graduate qualities - This assignment contributes to achieving graduate qualities 1, 2, 3 and 6.
 
Format
The argument should be presented in report format and should contain the following sections:

• Cover Sheet
• Executive summary
• Introduction
• Background and business environment
• Answers to the given questions
• Discussions
• Conclusion
• Recommendations
• References (list of references).

Note: You do not need a Contents List.

Please conform to the following:

• Feedback Sheet for Assignment 2 should NOT be attached with your report.
• Use Font 11 or 12 only.
• 1.5 line spacing.
• Reference list on a separate page after Conclusion.
• Use Harvard Referencing Style only.
• Do not use foot-notes.
• Print the word count at the end of your report (after the Recommendations section).
• Print your name and student ID on each page.
• Number each page.
• Number annexes alphabetically (from A to Z).

This case study analysis will enable you to apply basic logistics management theory and concepts and will help develop and present an argument which is convincing, well supported and professional.
 
Research
It is expected that you will research widely using appropriate sources. It is also expected that you will use, as a minimum, eight (8) academic references including five (5) journal articles and other references to present your analysis and report.
 
In particular, you should use the ‘Help with Assignment 2’ guidelines provided by Library UniSA. The link to this resource is located on the Course Learnonline link Under 'Assessments' (Assignment 2).
 
Please do not use Wikipedia as the basis of your analysis or argument.

Assessment criteria
Assessment will take into account:

• Relevance of your analysis and answers to the given questions
• Clarity of meaning.
• Supporting documentation for arguments (Note: it is not possible to over-reference to support your analysis and argument, but if you under-reference you will lose marks).
• Proper acknowledgment of sources and appropriate referencing using Harvard Referencing.
• Logical planning and sequence.
• Use of inclusive language.
• Overall presentation, including layout, spelling and punctuation.
• Adequate research, reflecting engagement with set readings, textbooks, journals, magazines and other relevant materials.

Word limit:
2,500 words. 10% plus or minus the word limit is acceptable. If you exceed the plus 10% maximum limit, your grader will draw a line and will stop reading at that point.

Assessment 3 - Examination (2.5 hours)

The examination will assess all course material and will consist of two sections:

1. Multiple-choice questions (40%)
2. Essay and short answer questions (60%)

The duration of the examination will be 2.5 hours plus 10 minutes reading time.

Apart from the initial 10 minute reading time, 25 minutes additional time will be allowed for NESB students (i.e. if you have a red ‘E’ on your student ID card).

NESB Students may take a bilingual printed dictionary into the examination (not an electronic dictionary). These items must not be enhanced or tampered with in any way. 

The examination contributes to achievement of learning objectives ‘1’ and ‘2’ for the course.

Graduate qualities - This assignment contributes to achieving graduate qualities 1, 4, and 6.

The standard by which the exam/test will be assessed is that a Grade of P2 (minimum 50% pass) will be required to pass.

Past examination papers are not available, however guidance on the type of questions to be asked will be made available in the Revision (last) Lecture.

If this course includes an exam as part of the assessment you will be allocated to an approved University exam centre.

The examination centre allocation will be made according to your mailing address recorded on the student record system five weeks before the scheduled examination period. Confirmation of the centre that you need to attend will be provided approximately three weeks prior to the exam.

Individual alternative arrangements will be made for a small number of students who are in remote locations and not within reasonable distance of an approved centre.

Supplementary assessment is not available for this course.

All students must adhere to the University of South Australia's policies about assessment:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/policies/manual/default.asp.

Students with disabilities may be entitled to a variation or modification to standard assessment arrangements.

Information for students with disabilities is available at:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/disabilityservices/support/default.asp.

Variation to assessment methods, tasks and timelines can be provided in:

Unexpected or exceptional circumstances, for example bereavement, unexpected illness (details of unexpected or exceptional circumstances for which variation can be considered are discussed in clauses 7.5 & 7.6 of the Assessment Policy and Procedures Manual). Variation to assessment in unexpected or exceptional circumstances should be discussed with your course coordinator as soon as possible.
Special circumstances, for example religious observance grounds, or community services (details of special circumstances for which variation can be considered are discussed in clause 7.8 of the Assessment Policy and Procedures Manual). Variations to assessment in expected circumstances must be requested within the first two weeks of the course (or equivalent for accelerated or intensive teaching).

More information about variation to assessment may be found by consulting the relevant policy:
http://www.unisa.edu.au/policies/manual/default.asp (sections 3 and 7).

Grading or Assessment Standards
The following criteria will be used to assess your grade in the first two items of assessment. This is the basis upon which marking for Assignment 1 and Assignment 2 will be conducted.

Fail 2 (F2) (below 40%)

• Paper fails to meet any of the requirements.
• Key concepts are not adequately identified, explained, or discussed and paper indicates little understanding of the issues.
• There is little or no attempt at analysis.

Fail 1 (F1) (40% - 49%)

• Paper too descriptive and fails to demonstrate the ability to understand the key concepts and issues.
• Analysis is minimal and little evidence of argument, but mainly restating or paraphrasing other authors’ viewpoints.
• Little evidence of independent thought and/or overuse or inappropriate use of quotations.

Pass 2 (P2) (50% - 54%)

• Descriptive response.
• Little or no discussion or analysis.
• Little critical comment.
• Little or no comparison of references.
• Structure weak.
• Topic just covered.
• Incomplete or incorrect referencing.

Pass 1 (P1) (55% - 64%) 

• Question/topic answered adequately.
• Clear structure.
• Arguments supported by references.
• References compared as applicable.
• Referencing complete and correct.

Credit (C) (65% - 74%) 

• Question/topic answered clearly, adequately, concisely and comprehensively.
• Well structured throughout.
• Good use of relevant and numerous references from a variety of sources.
• Quality of argument focused and superior to P1 level.
• All ideas linked and critically examined.
• Arguments drawn to a conclusion.

Distinction (D) (75% - 84%)

• As for Credit with full analysis of question/topic.
• Excellent use of references supporting clearly stated arguments.
• Strengths and weaknesses of source information concisely and comprehensively discussed.
• Excellent understanding of topic.
• Arguments drawn into excellent conclusion.
• A pleasure to read.

High Distinction (HD) (85 %+)

• As for Distinction, with exceptional analysis, use of references and arguments.
• Extremely well written.

The university aims to foster and preserve the scholarly values of curiosity, experimentation, critical appraisal and integrity, and to foster these values in its students.

Academic integrity is a term used at university to describe honest behaviour as it relates to all academic work (for example papers written by staff, student assignments, conduct in exams, etc) and is the foundation of university life. One of the main principles is respecting other people's ideas and not claiming them as your own. Anyone found to have used another person's ideas without proper acknowledgement is deemed guilty of Academic Misconduct and the University considers this to be a serious matter.

The University of South Australia wants its students to display academic integrity so that its degrees are earned honestly and are trusted and valued by its students and their employers. To ensure this happens and that students adhere to high standards of academic integrity and honesty at all times, the University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct for all students. Work submitted electronically by students for assessment will be tested using the text comparison software Turnitin.

More information about academic integrity and what constitutes academic misconduct can be found in Section 9 of the Assessment Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM) at: http://www.unisa.edu.au/policies/manual/ or on the Learning and Teaching Unit website at: http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/integrity/default.asp

Assignment submission:
Submit your assignment online via Gradebook. Please do not submit a coversheet as it will affect your Turnitin score. Just write your name, student number and the assignment title on the front page of your assignment as in the provided template. If you receive a high Turnitin score (above 15%- not including your reference section) please correct your assignment and save it with the same file name. Then re-submit your assignment via Gradebook.

Turnitin is a tool to help you learn to acknowledge (cite) the authors of your literature research and to acknowledge the words of other writers by using quotation marks “...”. See http://www.unisa.edu.au/ltu/integrity/default.asp


Referencing style:
Use the Harvard UniSA referencing style in all your assessments. A guide to the Harvard style is found at http://unisa.libguides.com/content.php?pid=224578&sid=1889060


Late submission:
Please note that assignments submitted after the due date, without an authorised extension, will receive a penalty of 10% a day deducted from the total available mark for the assignment for up to 7 calendar days. After 7 calendar days the assignment will no longer be accepted.

Based on the previous feedback, the Assessment 2 is changed this year. A guide to answer Assignment 1 and 2 will be provided on the course Learnonline site.

Evaluation of this course will be via Course Evaluation Instrument (CEI), an online feedback form and by completing the CEI questionnaire towards the end of the study period. The online CEI will be available in the last two weeks of the study period and can be accessed from the course Learnonline page.

The questionnaire will also be available during week 12 of the course.

Evaluation of teaching staff on this course will be via Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET), an online feedback form and by completing the SET questionnaire towards the end of the study period. The online SET will be available in the last two weeks of the semester and can be accessed from the course home page.

The questionnaire will also be available no later than Week 12 of the course.

I look forward to your support in providing appropriate comments and valuable feedback, in order to improve this course and the delivery

Conceded and Terminating passes are available in this course.

Preparing Assignments
Guidelines on preparing assignments, including essay and report writing can be found at the following Learning Connection website: http://w3.unisa.edu.au/management/current-students/default.asp and the Language, Literacies and Learning (L3) website: http://resource.unisa.edu.au/course/view.php?id=3613

These include: 

• Guidelines for writing essays
• Guidelines for writing case study reports .
• Guidelines for referencing your written work (a compulsory section for most of the students)

Resubmissions, re-marking and extensions may all be available subject to negotiation with the Course Coordinator as per University policy only

Back up of assignments
Please take full precaution to back up your electronic copies of assignments. The accidental loss of a file on computer or other computer-related problems will not be considered adequate grounds for an extension. In
addition, please ensure that the relevant file(s) are attached to your assignment submission using Learnonline. Assignments lodged electronically with no file attached or an empty file will be deemed to have been not submitted.

Passing the course
A passing grade is to be achieved with an aggregate total of at least 50% for the assessment items. All assignments must be submitted by the agreed due date.