bus2bix business innovation
BUSINESS INNOVATION
BUS2BIX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Innovation is a hot topic in business today, but what does it really mean, how is it different to creativity and how do companies successfully innovate? This subject addresses these questions and more, while providing you with practical strategies to enhance your creativity and develop an innovation mindset. You will study the principles of innovation across strategy, systems, processes and culture. You will apply your research and critical thinking skills to identify, evaluate and assess opportunities to innovate. You will also develop skills to plan, implement and evaluate innovation strategies that make a positive difference to a customer's perceived value. This subject uses a case-based approach, where you will investigate various innovation case studies from a range of companies around the world to examine how they innovate.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Innovation Learner Resource | Prescribed | Didasko Digital 2017 | Didasko Group |
| Readings | Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within us All | Recommended | Kelley, David and Tom, 2015 | Harper Collins ISBN 9780008139384 |
| Readings | 101 Design Methods. A Structured Approach for Driving Innovation in Your Organisation | Recommended | Kumar, Vijay, 2013 | John Wiley & Sons, Inc ISBN 9781422171721 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop and apply strategies to enhance creativity and innovation in the workplace
- Activities:
- Online multimedia and practical activities, reflection exercises, group work exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Use research skills to identify internal and external sources of information about business markets, customers and methods
- Activities:
- Research innovation trends, practices and processes by leading companies. Apply to research essay, report, presentation and reflection exercises
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Analyse and contrast current markets, customers, business processes, systems, culture and methods used by innovative businesses
- Activities:
- Online multimedia and practical activities. Case studies, webinars, discussion forums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Identify and assess opportunities for innovation and business reform
- Activities:
- Online multimedia and practical activities. Case studies, webinars, discussion forums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
05. Develop and communicate a plan to implement innovation according to an organisation's business strategy
- Activities:
- Report preparation. Online multimedia and practical activities. Case studies, webinars, discussion forums, group presentation
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Outline legal, ethical and security issues relating to business innovation
- Activities:
- Online multimedia and practical activities, case studies, webinars, discussion forums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
07. Develop intellectual capital to give business a competitive edge
- Activities:
- Teamwork exercises and case studies, online multimedia and practical activities, webinars and discussion forums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
08. Develop and apply creative problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Activities:
- Group presentation, teamwork exercises, online multimedia and practical activities, webinars and discussion forums
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMalliga Marimuthu
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Essay (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capability; Cultural Literacy To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
| Individual Report (equivalent to 2,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08 |
| Group Presentation (5-mins per student) | 4 students per group (equivalent to 500 words per student). 10% Speaking 10% Teamwork This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Speaking, and Teamwork To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided and via online presentation technology | 20 | 02, 03, 04, 05, 07, 08 |
| Critical reflection exercises (equivalent to 1,000 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities: Study Skills, Problem Solving, and Adaptability To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 20 | 01, 06, 07, 08 |