BSBSTR501 Establish Innovative Work Environments Assessment 1

BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

Assessment 1 - Short Answer Questions Instruction

You are required to answer all of the following questions. You need to answer all of the written questions correctly. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long. Please answer the questions using word processing software.

Assessment criteria

All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily. 

1. Explain what is meant by the term “innovation”.
2. Provide an example for each of the following concepts and theories of innovation:

3. List three core business values that creates a context for innovation in the workplace.
4. Explain how overall objectives can provide a framework for innovation in the workplace.

5. Describe two environmental factors external to the organisation that may contribute to a work team remaining innovative.
6. Outline two benefits of innovation in the workplace.
7. Describe two factors or tools that may contribute to an individual becoming innovative.
8. Modern lifestyles and the focus on work/life balance along with the global pandemic of COVID-19 has seen several changes to the modern workplace and innovative practices. Complete the table by providing two examples for each.
9. Outline two ways of promoting innovation in the workplace.
10. Explain why it is important to allocate sufficient time for team activities to encourage innovation.
11. Explain the importance of a participative management style when implementing organisation innovation.
12. Explain why recognising and rewarding innovative ideas may encourage team innovation and provide two examples of how an organisation can reward innovation.
13. Explain how coaching and mentoring can overcome barriers to innovation.

Explain why role modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment may impact innovation in a team.

14. Explain why role modelling behaviour and managing the physical environment may impact innovation in a team.