Supply chain disruptions and customer service recovery ICT and cybersecurity challenges Climate-related and environmental risks Strategic risk planning and disaster recovery Crisis communication and leadership under uncer
How does this assignment relate to ‘my learning in this unit and help me develop knowledge and skills that I will need for my future? This assignment is directly aligned with the weekly topics explored in the scheduled sessions. Each session addresses a key theme or challenge that organisations face in relation to business continuity and crisis management, such as:
Supply chain disruptions and customer service recovery ICT and cybersecurity challenges Climate-related and environmental risks Strategic risk planning and disaster recovery Crisis communication and leadership under uncertainty Through lectures, case study discussions, and seminar-based activities, students will explore real-world scenarios and develop a toolkit of analytical frameworks, theories (such as Normal Accident Theory and High-Reliability Theory), and decision-making strategies. These insights and frameworks can then be applied in the assessment task, where students are required to analyse a selected case and develop well-reasoned, realistic recommendations.
In particular, the assignment draws on:
Practical tools introduced during seminars Theory-to-practice application through scenario-based exercises Real-world challenges discussed in group activities This assignment helps you consolidate and apply the knowledge gained across the unit. It is designed to enhance your ability to:
Analyse complex and uncertain business environments Apply relevant theories to real-world continuity and crisis scenarios Identify organisational risks and propose practical, evidence-based solutions Think critically, structure professional reports, and communicate insights effectively The skills you develop through this assignment—problem-solving, analytical reasoning, strategic planning, and structured communication—are directly transferable to roles in operations, risk management, supply chain, crisis response, and business strategy.
By working through a realistic case study, you’ll practice thinking like a manager who must make decisions under pressure, balance competing risks, and justify their actions through clear analysis. These are vital capabilities in today's volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) business environment.
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What should I be aware of when preparing my work? How and where should I submit my work? (May need WISEflow info for exams) To submit assignments at the University of Bedfordshire, you will typically use the BREO (Bedfordshire Resources for Education Online) platform. Within BREO, locate the specific assessment you need to submit, and then follow the instructions provided to upload your work.
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