EXMBM532-20J (HAM)

Managing Innovation and Value Creation

15 Points

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Strategic Engagement
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Convenor(s)

Thomas Simnadis

Thomas Simnadis
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thomas.simnadis@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper introduces a series of tools that enable students to create, test, refine, package and deliver a business opportunity. These skills are important for all individuals and organisations alike. In the corporate world, these skills are vital for innovative thinking. For aspiring entrepreneurs, it will provide the tools of innovation that can be implemented to start an enterprise. It draws on prior learning in papers on strategic management and change management to provide a template for innovation management. This paper introduces the concepts and tools that will be applied in the capstone Action Learning Project which completes the MBM programme.

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Paper Structure

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This paper will be facilitated by pre-recorded online material and Zoom sessions

When you enter the paper, you will need to, as a group, have a clear idea as to what product/service you want to engage with as entrepreneurs. The end result is a presentation of your solution, which will then be taken to the next paper where you will be seeking investment.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to identify customers needs and to unearth entrepreneurial opportunities
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  • Demonstrate effective persuasion - presenting, selling and conversation
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  • Demonstrate an ability to think laterally and creatively to design a product or service

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Assessment

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All assessment is compulsory.
It is expected you have read the Corporate & Executive Education Policies.

PLEASE NOTE: The University has zero-tolerance for Plagiarism.

All assessment must be submitted as a Word document or PDF, unless otherwise stated.

Please refer to Moodle for assessment details.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Reflective Essay
6 May 2020
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Individual Innovation Failure Pitch
4 May 2020
11:30 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. 4a Commentary on Contemporary Topic
10 May 2020
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. 4b Comment on Contemporary Topic
17 May 2020
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Management of Innovation Poster
24 May 2020
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Group Pitch
18 May 2020
11:30 PM
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. 3 x Random In Class Quizzes
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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See reading list embedded in each weekly block in Moodle

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Online Support

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Waikato Management School Helpdesk: wms_helpdesk@waikato.ac.nz, 0800 WAIKATO, extn 4599
ITS: https://landesk.waikato.ac.nz 0800 WAIKATO, extn 4008
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Workload

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As a general guide 30-40 hours per week is required over the whole period of the paper.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: EXPM516

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