The student should be able to demonstrate: A basi basicc know knowle ledg dgee and and unde unders rsta tand ndin ing g of the the dive divers rsit ity y of the the scop scopee of management in organisations The The abil abilit ity y to under underta take ke basi basicc rese resear arch ch and and to comm commun unic icat atee info inform rmat atio ion n effectively in both oral and written form A basi basicc knowl knowledg edgee of the the under underly lyin ing g conce concept ptss and prin princi cipl ples es rela relate ted d to entrepreneurial activities and their management
Deliverables
This group assignment represents 50% of the total marks for this module. This assignment is divided into 2 parts: Part A - Report (70%) • Part B - Presentation (30%) • The group report length should be 1,500 words. You should state the number of words used used on the the cove coverr of the the assi assignm gnment ent.. You may includ includee diagra diagrams ms or figure figures, s, reference reference and bibliography bibliography lists lists and any appendices appendices without word word penalty. The standard sliding scale of penalties for excess length length will be imposed. imposed. The penalties will be as follows: 1 -10% excess 11-20% ex excess 21-30% ex excess 31-40% ex excess
no penalty 150 3 ma marks re reduction 6 ma marks re reduction 9 ma marks re reduction
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Instructions
You are required to use relevant sources to support your answer and the application within ANY of the organizations given below:
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Subway Burger King Coffee Bean Old Town Coffee IBM Acer CIMB OCBC Apple Inc Samsung
Part A - Report
Write a group report on the contribution that any Two Mega environmental factors and Two Task environmental factors have on the success of an organisation, from the lists below". Mega environment i) International element ii) Economic element iii) Technological element iv) Sociocultural element v) Legal-political element Task environment i) Customers & Clients ii) Competitors iii) Labour iv) Supplier v) Government Agencies
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Each member of the group should fill up the Group Task Report, which states the work done and responsibilities held.
Marking Criteria
Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines:-
Components
Description / introduction of the chosen organisation Overall understanding of the concepts (10 marks) Description and application of the Mega factors selected Description and application of the Task factors selected Conclusion
Marks Allocation 10
10 25 25 10
Referencing - Harvard referencing system with 10 textual citation Documentation - Standard academic format 10 Total
100
Part B - Presentation
A 20-minute presentation of the report, followed by a 5-10 minute question and answer session will be conducted. All members of the group must present and marks will be awarded individually.
You will be assessed on the following: Content Relevant information • Detailed literature review • Ability to respond competently to questions •
(20 marks)
Communication skills Quality of presentation technique •
(10 marks)
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Presentation materials (Total 30 marks)
Additional Information
[U]
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages; "there is a shortage of skilled labor in this field" 1. You should have a minimum of 5 references to substantiate you research and report writing. 2. You are REQUIRED to use proper referencing methods for this assignment – Harvard Referencing System. 3. Report should be well structured and the use of proper headings for topic separation is encouraged. 4. The report must follow the standard academic format: Font : Times New Roman Font Size : 12 Spacing : 1.5
Performance Criteria
Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines: Grade
0-40%
Assessment Guidelines Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the subject are absent or scant. Irrelevant regurgitation of text book. Ideas are poorly expressed. Many key issues are ignored. Concepts and language of the subject are used but are often confused in application and or explanation.
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40-49%
Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the subject are absent or minimal. Few learning outcomes have been met. Irrelevant regurgitation of text book. Ideas are poorly expressed. Many key issues are ignored. Concepts and language of the subject are used but are often confused in application and or explanation.
50-54%
Some understanding of the relevant models and concepts. Some elements of an appropriate structure are present. Restricted analysis of some issues.
55-64%
Evidence of some reading and research. Incorrect referencing although it is evident. Some elements of an appropriate structure are present. Key issues are analysed but not done thoroughly.
65-69%
Evidence of reading and research. Understanding of the application of appropriate models and concepts is demonstrated, but not thoroughly. Key issues are identified and analysed, although this may be restricted at times. Some source s are acknowledged.
70-74%
Evidence of reading and research. Understanding of the application of appropriate models and concepts is demonstrated. Key issues are identified and analysed, although this may not be consistent. References are acknowledged.
75-79%
Evidence of wider reading. The assignment effectively interprets the information and exhibits the integration of ideas across the subject area. The assignment has credible recommendations. A systematic approach to development and evaluation is used. Most sources are acknowledged and referenced using Harvard Name System of Referencing.
80% above
and
Arguments are clear and convincing. Confident integration of theory and practices is demonstrated. Consistent referencing to sources using the Harvard Name System of Referencing.
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GROUP TASK REPORT Group Members: 1) 2) 3) 4)
No.
Task / Description / Responsibility
Name Signature
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1
2
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