ASSIGNMENT FRONT SHEET UNIT: 9 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Management UNIT CODE: M/508/0495 (RCF) (Optional unit) Learning Hours: Hours: 60 Hours. Course: HND Business – Level 4 CREDIT VALUE: 15 CREDITS Term: Self-learning hours: 90 hours. TQT: 150 Unit Leader: ISHMAEL BARTIMEUS Lecturer: Ishmael Bartimeus Internal Verifier: Mrs Sunita Kotta ASSIGNMENT TITLE: Learners Name Registration Number Hand out Date: Week Commencing 23/01/2017 Final Submission where turnitin will be blocked: 06/10/2017
Term: 1 Cohort: Jan 17 Intake: Jan 17 Campus: REGENT COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION Submission Date: 14/04/2017
In this assessment, you will use scenarios s cenarios and research findings to provide evidence against the assessment criteria. Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found. Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria
In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows you are able to:
LO1. Explore and illustrate the range of venture venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial
P1
Examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurship.
P2
Explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures.
Task Number
Evidence Page number
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LO2. Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy
P3
P4
LO3. Determine and assess the key aspects of
P5
an entrepreneurial mind-set
Assess and interpret relevant data and statistics in your mini-research, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy. Explain how important small businesses and business start –ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy. Determine the characteristics, traits and skills of successful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers.
P6
Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mind-set.
Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship LO4.
P7
Examine , using relevant examples obtained through your mini-research, how background and experience can hinder or foster entrepreneurship.
Please see that you include the Turn-it-in report. This work will not be accepted without the Turn it in report.
Report attached: Yes No
If no Reason:
% of the turn it in report.
Learners Declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this unit is my own and the research sources are fully acknowledged. Learners Signature: Date: Plagiarism: Any act of plagiarism will be serio usly dealt with according to the colleges and awarding bodies’ regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below: 2
LO2. Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy
P3
P4
LO3. Determine and assess the key aspects of
P5
an entrepreneurial mind-set
Assess and interpret relevant data and statistics in your mini-research, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy. Explain how important small businesses and business start –ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy. Determine the characteristics, traits and skills of successful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers.
P6
Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mind-set.
Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship LO4.
P7
Examine , using relevant examples obtained through your mini-research, how background and experience can hinder or foster entrepreneurship.
Please see that you include the Turn-it-in report. This work will not be accepted without the Turn it in report.
Report attached: Yes No
If no Reason:
% of the turn it in report.
Learners Declaration: I certify that the work submitted for this unit is my own and the research sources are fully acknowledged. Learners Signature: Date: Plagiarism: Any act of plagiarism will be serio usly dealt with according to the colleges and awarding bodies’ regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below: 2
Plagiarism is presenting someone’s work as your won. I t includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework form another student andsubmitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the college procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)
Due Dates Issue Date Formative Feedback for LO1 Formative feedback for LO2 Formative feedback for LO3 Formative feedback for LO4 Assignment Guidelines: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
23/01/2017 Week commencing from the 13/02/2017 Week commencing from the 6/03/2017 Week commencing from the 27/03/2017 Week commencing from the 10/04/2017
Submission Date Deadline for submission. No more submissions allowed after this date unless mitigating.
14/04/2017 06/10/2017
Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a proper font size 12. Produce an academic report, detailing the above issues wi th an approx. word limit of ,3500, with +/- 10% margin. Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity. The Assignment front sheet should be attached in the front. It should be uploaded on to Turnitin on the submission date Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless mitigating. Assignments submitted after the submission date may not be eligible for support towards feedbacks if not submitted in time. Resubmission is capped to a pass. Learners are allowed to resubmit only once and if fails to pass at the time of resubmission, would be advised to retake the unit. Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided. Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each question clearly. Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard referencing system. All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be fully acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc. Try to give the page numbers, publishers' details and the year of publication In order to pass you need to address all the LO In order to get a merit you need to address the characteristics of pass and address all the M’s In order to get a Distinction you need to address the characteristics of pass, merit and address D’s. Use a common format for the questions, for example: Introduction (analyse the question.) Underpinning Knowledge (write about the relevant theory/points) Applied knowledge(Data Analysis) Conclusions and Recommendations (summarizing the whole scenario keeping in view pass, merit, distinction criteria.)
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Plagiarism is presenting someone’s work as your won. I t includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework form another student andsubmitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the college procedure. (For further details please refer to the plagiarism policy and the student code of conduct.)
Due Dates Issue Date Formative Feedback for LO1 Formative feedback for LO2 Formative feedback for LO3 Formative feedback for LO4 Assignment Guidelines: ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢ ➢
23/01/2017 Week commencing from the 13/02/2017 Week commencing from the 6/03/2017 Week commencing from the 27/03/2017 Week commencing from the 10/04/2017
Submission Date Deadline for submission. No more submissions allowed after this date unless mitigating.
14/04/2017 06/10/2017
Use a standard report structure, Word-process the report and use Normal script of a proper font size 12. Produce an academic report, detailing the above issues wi th an approx. word limit of ,3500, with +/- 10% margin. Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity. The Assignment front sheet should be attached in the front. It should be uploaded on to Turnitin on the submission date Assignments submitted after the deadline will not be accepted unless mitigating. Assignments submitted after the submission date may not be eligible for support towards feedbacks if not submitted in time. Resubmission is capped to a pass. Learners are allowed to resubmit only once and if fails to pass at the time of resubmission, would be advised to retake the unit. Collusion and Plagiarism must be avoided. Start each answer on a new page and pages should be numbered. Highlight each question clearly. Include a Bibliography at the end of the assignment and use the Harvard referencing system. All work should be comprehensively referenced and all sources must be fully acknowledged, such as books and journals, websites (include the date of visit), etc. Try to give the page numbers, publishers' details and the year of publication In order to pass you need to address all the LO In order to get a merit you need to address the characteristics of pass and address all the M’s In order to get a Distinction you need to address the characteristics of pass, merit and address D’s. Use a common format for the questions, for example: Introduction (analyse the question.) Underpinning Knowledge (write about the relevant theory/points) Applied knowledge(Data Analysis) Conclusions and Recommendations (summarizing the whole scenario keeping in view pass, merit, distinction criteria.)
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF Unit Number and title Qualification QUALIFICATION CODE Start Date Deadline/ Hand-in
Unit 9 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management BTEC HND Business (Level 4) M/508/0495 23 January 2017 14/04/2017
Assessor
Ishmael Bartimeus
The main purpose of this assignment is to:
The aim of this assessment is to determine learners understanding of the definition and scope of entrepreneurship and also their understanding of the enablers and barriers to business start-up. Important instructions to students towards submission format: The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a c oncise, formal style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 3,000 – 3,500 words approx, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit. While attempting the questions you need to address all the LO and assessment criteria’s as specified towards pass merit and distinction. You will have to pass all the P’s to achieve an overall pass, address all the M’s to achieve an overall merit besides addressing all the P’s and address all the D’s to achieve an overall distinction besides addressing all the P’s and M’s. You will be given only one chance towards resubmission and this is capped to pass only. If you fail to address the P’s as specified while Resubmission, you will be asked to repeat the unit.
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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF Unit Number and title Qualification QUALIFICATION CODE Start Date Deadline/ Hand-in
Unit 9 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management BTEC HND Business (Level 4) M/508/0495 23 January 2017 14/04/2017
Assessor
Ishmael Bartimeus
The main purpose of this assignment is to:
The aim of this assessment is to determine learners understanding of the definition and scope of entrepreneurship and also their understanding of the enablers and barriers to business start-up. Important instructions to students towards submission format: The submission is in the form of an individual written report. This should be written in a c oncise, formal style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system. Please also provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit is 3,000 – 3,500 words approx, although you will not be penalised for exceeding the total word limit. While attempting the questions you need to address all the LO and assessment criteria’s as specified towards pass merit and distinction. You will have to pass all the P’s to achieve an overall pass, address all the M’s to achieve an overall merit besides addressing all the P’s and address all the D’s to achieve an overall distinction besides addressing all the P’s and M’s. You will be given only one chance towards resubmission and this is capped to pass only. If you fail to address the P’s as specified while Resubmission, you will be asked to repeat the unit.
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Unit Learning Outcomes: 1.
Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
2.
Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy.
3.
Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mind-set.
4.
Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.
Introduction It is argued that entrepreneurship is beneficial for economic growth and development. This view has been supported by countries that experienced substantial poverty reduction over the last three decades. Countries like China and the East Asian Tigers are said to have capitalised on this phenomenon to drive economic development. With these identified benefits the UK government is promoting the concept and phenomenon for post ‘Brexit’ economic growth and development Scenario: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you as a consultant to present a report to aspiring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the various factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. Your report must also assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mind-set.
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Unit Learning Outcomes: 1.
Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
2.
Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy.
3.
Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mind-set.
4.
Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.
Introduction It is argued that entrepreneurship is beneficial for economic growth and development. This view has been supported by countries that experienced substantial poverty reduction over the last three decades. Countries like China and the East Asian Tigers are said to have capitalised on this phenomenon to drive economic development. With these identified benefits the UK government is promoting the concept and phenomenon for post ‘Brexit’ economic growth and development Scenario: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you as a consultant to present a report to aspiring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the various factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. Your report must also assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mind-set.
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Please address the LO’s and assessment criteria’s as specified below. [You are encouraged to use practical examples from where appropriate to support the various concepts and theories that will ensure effective entrepreneurship.] TASK 1 to 4 Addressing LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4: This has to be submitted as specified , addressing all the LO and AC’s. The assessment report should cover the following in general, but answer the P qu estions as specified below against each LO for the relevant tasks and adhere to the merit and distinctions questions towards achieving a merit or distinction:1. A range of examples to illustrate the scope of entrepreneurship covering one local entrepreneur, one global entrepreneur and one social enterprise. 2. Exploration of the situational factors, similarities and differences. 3. Shared entrepreneurial traits and characteristics. 4. Examination of how background and experiences either hinder or foster entrepreneurship. Task 1: You will need to start with introduction to the concept and phenomenon (entrepreneurship) with practical examples in relations to SME’s. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 1. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario.
LO1: Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
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Please address the LO’s and assessment criteria’s as specified below. [You are encouraged to use practical examples from where appropriate to support the various concepts and theories that will ensure effective entrepreneurship.] TASK 1 to 4 Addressing LO1, LO2, LO3 and LO4: This has to be submitted as specified , addressing all the LO and AC’s. The assessment report should cover the following in general, but answer the P qu estions as specified below against each LO for the relevant tasks and adhere to the merit and distinctions questions towards achieving a merit or distinction:1. A range of examples to illustrate the scope of entrepreneurship covering one local entrepreneur, one global entrepreneur and one social enterprise. 2. Exploration of the situational factors, similarities and differences. 3. Shared entrepreneurial traits and characteristics. 4. Examination of how background and experiences either hinder or foster entrepreneurship. Task 1: You will need to start with introduction to the concept and phenomenon (entrepreneurship) with practical examples in relations to SME’s. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 1. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario.
LO1: Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
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P1. Carry out a mini research to examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typol ogy of entrepreneurship. P2. As part of your research investigation, explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
Task 2: You will continue using the above scenario as a consultant and using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 2. You are to report on ‘Impact of small businesses on the economy’ .
LO 2: Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy . P3. Assess and interpret r elevant data and statistics in your mini-res earch, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy. P4. Explain how important small businesses and business start –ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy after ‘Brexit’. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
Task 3: You will continue using the above scenario as a consultant, and using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 3. You are to report on ‘The Mindset of the Entrepreneur’. 7
P1. Carry out a mini research to examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typol ogy of entrepreneurship. P2. As part of your research investigation, explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
Task 2: You will continue using the above scenario as a consultant and using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 2. You are to report on ‘Impact of small businesses on the economy’ .
LO 2: Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy . P3. Assess and interpret r elevant data and statistics in your mini-res earch, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy. P4. Explain how important small businesses and business start –ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy after ‘Brexit’. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
Task 3: You will continue using the above scenario as a consultant, and using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 3. You are to report on ‘The Mindset of the Entrepreneur’. 7
LO3: Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mind-set P5. Carry out a mini-research to determine the characteristics, traits and skills of two s uccessful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers. P6. Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality as discussed in P5, reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mindset. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
Task 4: You will continue using the above scenario as a consultant and using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 4. You are to report on ‘The different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship’.
LO4: Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship. P7. With practical examples obtained through your mini-research, examine how background and experience can hinder or foster entrepreneurship. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
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LO3: Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mind-set P5. Carry out a mini-research to determine the characteristics, traits and skills of two s uccessful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers. P6. Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality as discussed in P5, reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mindset. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
Task 4: You will continue using the above scenario as a consultant and using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 4. You are to report on ‘The different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship’.
LO4: Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship. P7. With practical examples obtained through your mini-research, examine how background and experience can hinder or foster entrepreneurship. Note: To address the merit and distinction please refer to the assessment grading descriptors as specified below.
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Assessment: The module will be assessed meeting all the Assessment Criteria (AC), as specified by the awarding body, Pearson Edexcel. Please read the instructions carefully while addressing the tasks specified. Contribution: 100% of the module Outline Details: Individual report approx. 3,500 words. Details enclosed in the assignment brief above.
Guidance in addition to the Pass criteria’s, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following Merit and Distinction grades. Learning outcome and assessment criteria, Assessment Grid indicating pass, merit and distinction: Unit 9: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Learning Outcomes LO1. Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
Pass
Merit
P1. Carry out a mini research to examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurship.
M1. Investigate a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in both the public and corporate sector.
Distinction D1. Critically
examine the scope, development and growth of entrepreneurial ventures.
P2. As part of your research investigation, explore the similarities and differences between
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Assessment: The module will be assessed meeting all the Assessment Criteria (AC), as specified by the awarding body, Pearson Edexcel. Please read the instructions carefully while addressing the tasks specified. Contribution: 100% of the module Outline Details: Individual report approx. 3,500 words. Details enclosed in the assignment brief above.
Guidance in addition to the Pass criteria’s, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following Merit and Distinction grades. Learning outcome and assessment criteria, Assessment Grid indicating pass, merit and distinction: Unit 9: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Learning Outcomes LO1. Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
Pass
Merit
Distinction
P1. Carry out a mini research to examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurship.
M1. Investigate a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in both the public and corporate sector.
D1. Critically examine the scope, development and growth of entrepreneurial ventures.
P2. As part of your research investigation, explore the similarities and differences between
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LO2. Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy.
entrepreneurial ventures. P3. Assess and interpret relevant data and statistics in your mini-research, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy.
M2 Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and statistics.
D2 Critically examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
M3. Explore and examine different lines of argument relating to entrepreneurial characteristics.
D3 Analyse the characteristic traits, skills and motivational drivers of successful entrepreneurs, supported by specific examples.
P4. Explain how important small businesses and business start –ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy after ‘Brexit’. LO3. Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset.
P5. Carry out a miniresearch to determine the characteristics, traits and skills of two successful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers.
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LO2. Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy.
entrepreneurial ventures. P3. Assess and interpret relevant data and statistics in your mini-research, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy.
M2 Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and statistics.
D2 Critically examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
M3. Explore and examine different lines of argument relating to entrepreneurial characteristics.
D3 Analyse the characteristic traits, skills and motivational drivers of successful entrepreneurs, supported by specific examples.
P4. Explain how important small businesses and business start –ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy after ‘Brexit’. LO3. Determine and assess the key aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset.
P5. Carry out a miniresearch to determine the characteristics, traits and skills of two successful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers.
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P6. Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality as discussed in P5, reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mindset.
LO4. Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.
M4 Analyse the examples obtained link between through your minientrepreneurial research, examine how characteristics background and and the influence experience can hinder of personal or foster background and entrepreneurship. experience to specific successful entrepreneurs. P7. With practical
D4 Critically evaluate how background and experience influences entrepreneurs, both positively and negatively, by comparing and contrasting examples.
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P6. Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality as discussed in P5, reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mindset.
LO4. Examine the different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.
M4 Analyse the examples obtained link between through your minientrepreneurial research, examine how characteristics background and and the influence experience can hinder of personal or foster background and entrepreneurship. experience to specific successful entrepreneurs. P7. With practical
D4 Critically evaluate how background and experience influences entrepreneurs, both positively and negatively, by comparing and contrasting examples.
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UNIT 9: Entrepreneurship and SBE FINAL GRADE:
Achievement Summary The Following Sections to be completed by the assessor: Centre Name: Campus: Centre Number:
REGENT COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION WEMBLEY CAMPUS 12727
Please note that the assessor’s signature below denotes conformation that he/she has in no way influenced the outcome of the Assessment: UNIT 9 UNIT LEADER Assessors Name: Assessors Signature:
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management ISHMAEL BARTIMEUS Ishmael Bartimeus
Learners Name (to be filled by the Assessor) Intake:
Cohort: 1
Term: 1
Campus: WEMBLEY
Learners Edexcel Reference Number Has the Unit been Internally Verified? Name of the Internal Verifier: Internal verifiers signature : If Sampled ,Internal verifiers comments on the assignment brief: Evidence Checklist LO1 LO2
Date of verification:
Summary of the evidence required by the student
Evidence presented
LO3 LO4
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UNIT 9: Entrepreneurship and SBE FINAL GRADE:
Achievement Summary The Following Sections to be completed by the assessor: Centre Name: Campus: Centre Number:
REGENT COLLEGE HIGHER EDUCATION WEMBLEY CAMPUS 12727
Please note that the assessor’s signature below denotes conformation that he/she has in no way influenced the outcome of the Assessment: UNIT 9 UNIT LEADER Assessors Name: Assessors Signature:
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management ISHMAEL BARTIMEUS Ishmael Bartimeus
Learners Name (to be filled by the Assessor) Intake:
Cohort: 1
Term: 1
Campus: WEMBLEY
Learners Edexcel Reference Number Has the Unit been Internally Verified? Name of the Internal Verifier: Internal verifiers signature : If Sampled ,Internal verifiers comments on the assignment brief: Evidence Checklist LO1 LO2
Date of verification:
Summary of the evidence required by the student
Evidence presented
LO3 LO4
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Learning Outcome
Evidence for the criteria to pass, merit and distinction as specified in the student feedback and contextualised. PASS
MERIT
Assessors decision
DISTINCTION
Internal verification decision. (agree, disagree)
Task 1: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you AS A CONSULTANT to present a report to aspiring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start- up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the various factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 1. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario. P1(P,M,D) D1. Critically examine P1. Carry out a miniM1 Investigate a diverse the scope, development illustrate the range of research to examine range of entrepreneurial and growth of different types of ventures to demonstrate venture types that might entrepreneurial entrepreneurial ventures an understanding of be considered ventures. and explain how they entrepreneurship in both entrepreneurial. relate to the typology of the public and corporate entrepreneurship. sector P2 (P,M,D) P2. As part of your research investigation, explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures. Contextualised Feedback addressing LO1, reflecting the pass , merit and distinction: LO1: Explore and
P1 (P,M,D)
P2(P,M,D)
IV comments towards LO1
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Learning Outcome
Evidence for the criteria to pass, merit and distinction as specified in the student feedback and contextualised. PASS
MERIT
Assessors decision
DISTINCTION
Internal verification decision. (agree, disagree)
Task 1: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you AS A CONSULTANT to present a report to aspiring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start- up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the various factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 1. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario. P1(P,M,D) D1. Critically examine P1. Carry out a miniM1 Investigate a diverse the scope, development illustrate the range of research to examine range of entrepreneurial and growth of different types of ventures to demonstrate venture types that might entrepreneurial entrepreneurial ventures an understanding of be considered ventures. and explain how they entrepreneurship in both entrepreneurial. relate to the typology of the public and corporate entrepreneurship. sector P2 (P,M,D) P2. As part of your research investigation, explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures. Contextualised Feedback addressing LO1, reflecting the pass , merit and distinction: LO1: Explore and
P1 (P,M,D)
P2(P,M,D)
IV comments towards LO1
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Task 2: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you to present a report to aspiring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the va rious factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 2. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario. LO 2: Assess the impact
P3. Assess and interpret relevant
of small businesses on the
data and statistics in your mini-
economy.
research, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy. P4. Explain how important small
businesses and business start – ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy after ‘Brexit’.
M2. Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and statistics.
D2. Critically
P3 (P,M,D)
P3 (P,M,D)
P4(P,M,D)
P4 (P,M,D)
examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
Contextualised Feedback addressing LO2, reflecting the pass , merit and distinction:
IV comments towards LO2 :
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Task 2: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you to present a report to aspiring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the va rious factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 2. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario. LO 2: Assess the impact
P3. Assess and interpret relevant
of small businesses on the
data and statistics in your mini-
economy.
research, to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the economy. P4. Explain how important small
M2. Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and statistics.
businesses and business start – ups will contribute to the growth of the social economy after ‘Brexit’.
D2. Critically
P3 (P,M,D)
P3 (P,M,D)
P4(P,M,D)
P4 (P,M,D)
examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
Contextualised Feedback addressing LO2, reflecting the pass , merit and distinction:
IV comments towards LO2 :
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Task 3: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you to present a report to as piring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the va rious factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 3. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario. LO 3: Determine and
P5. Carry out a mini-research to
M3. Explore and
assess the key aspects of
determine the characteristics, traits and skills of two successful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers.
examine different lines of argument relating to entrepreneurial characteristics.
an entrepreneurial mindset.
P6. Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality as discussed in P5, reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mindset.
D3. Analyse the characteristic traits, skills and motivational drivers of successful entrepreneurs, supported by specific examples.
P5 (P,M,D)
P5 (P,M,D)
P6 (P,M,D)
P6 (P,M,D)
Contextualised Feedback addressing LO3, reflecting the pass , merit and distinction: IV comments towards LO3 :
Task 4: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you to present a report to as piring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the va rious factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 4. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario.
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Task 3: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you to present a report to as piring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the va rious factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 3. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario. LO 3: Determine and
P5. Carry out a mini-research to
M3. Explore and
assess the key aspects of
determine the characteristics, traits and skills of two successful entrepreneurs, which differentiate them from other business managers.
examine different lines of argument relating to entrepreneurial characteristics.
an entrepreneurial mindset.
P6. Assess how aspects of the entrepreneurial personality as discussed in P5, reflect entrepreneurial motivation and mindset.
D3. Analyse the characteristic traits, skills and motivational drivers of successful entrepreneurs, supported by specific examples.
P5 (P,M,D)
P5 (P,M,D)
P6 (P,M,D)
P6 (P,M,D)
Contextualised Feedback addressing LO3, reflecting the pass , merit and distinction: IV comments towards LO3 :
Task 4: As a successful entrepreneur, it is required of you to present a report to as piring entrepreneurs, on Brexit and various Entrepreneurial Business Start-up opportunities in the UK. In addition you must, review the va rious factors and traits that limits or drive entrepreneurship. You are required to write this report, by using supportive materials like books, Journals and other secondary sources of information on the findings for LO 4. The answers you will give should reflect the scenario.
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LO4: Examine the
different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.
With practical examples obtained through your miniresearch, examine how background and experience can hinder or foster entrepreneurship.
M4. Analyse the
P7.
link between entrepreneurial characteristics and the influence of personal background and experience to specific successful entrepreneurs.
D4. Critically P7 (P,M,D) evaluate how background and experience influences entrepreneurs, both positively and negatively, by comparing and contrasting examples.
P7 (P,M,D)
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LO4: Examine the
different environments that foster or hinder entrepreneurship.
With practical examples obtained through your miniresearch, examine how background and experience can hinder or foster entrepreneurship.
M4. Analyse the
P7.
link between entrepreneurial characteristics and the influence of personal background and experience to specific successful entrepreneurs.
D4. Critically P7 (P,M,D) evaluate how background and experience influences entrepreneurs, both positively and negatively, by comparing and contrasting examples.
P7 (P,M,D)
Contextualised feedback addressing Pass, merit and distinction for LO4: IV comments towards LO 4:
Pass, Merit and P1 distinction grades awarded resubmit or retake Any other comments
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Students feedback: Student Signature: Date: Plagiarism: Any act of plagiarism will be seriously dealt with according to the colleges and awarding bodies’ regulations. In this context the definition and scope of plagiarism are presented below: Plagiarism is presenting someone’s work as your won. It includes copying information directly from the web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort; copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework form another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the college procedure. (For further deta ils please refer to the plagiarism policy and the st udent code of conduct.)
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