Faculty of Social Sciences – Assessment Brief for Students – 2019 / 2020
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Module code and title
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4IB004 Business in a Global Context
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Module leader
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Diet
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First attempt
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Assessment type
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Business Report
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Submission date
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Submission method
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E-submission via Canvas
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Assessment limits
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No more than: 3,500 words, excluding appendices and references
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Assessment weighting
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100%
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Assessment brief (if appropriate, please refer to module assessment briefing document)
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You are a business consultant, and were approached by a client organisation from one of the following industries which operate in both UK and India
Grocery retailing (supermarket)
The client organisation would like to see: a comparison of the chosen industry’s performance in both countries between 2010 and 2019; the potential reasons (such as economic and the other) for the differences or similarities; a comparison of major competitors’ market size changes in each country over the same period; the potential reasons that some competitors did better than others; and your recommendation with regard to whether or not to expand in both or either of the two countries.
Note:
Data is available on Mintel and Passport
The format for the work is a business report.
You should include at least 10 references (including journal articles, books, reports etc.)
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Assessment Criteria (The actual assessment components for this assignment)
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Criteria
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Present market performance of the chosen industry in the both countries with relevant data since 2010
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Identify two same factors from political, economic, social, technological and international trade over the specified years at national and international level which influenced the market performance in both countries.
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Recognize how recent macroeconomic and financial development influences the industry chosen in both countries.
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Achieve clarity, good structure and coherence and provide adequate referencing of sources using Harvard format
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Pass mark
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Undergraduate 40%
Other (PSRB or subject specific)
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Performance descriptors in use;
- University of Wolverhampton Yes Professional or Statutory Body No
- Module specific No
- Other (specify below) No
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Return of assessments
(Instructions for return / collection of assessments)
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20 working days after the submission date
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This assessment is testing Module Learning outcomes
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Tick if tested here
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LO1
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Demonstrate an ability to recognize the dynamic business environment of different countries
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LO2
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Demonstrate an ability to investigate and explain international and global aspects of the business environment
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LO3
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Demonstrate an ability to explain and comment on the impact of recent macroeconomic and financial developments on business
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Additional information for students
The University’s Learning Information Services have produced a series of guides covering a range of topics to support your studies, and develop your academic skills including a guide to academic referencing http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx
Your module guide and course handbook contain additional and important information regarding;
- The required referencing style for your assignment.*
Whilst many modules require referencing in accordance with the Harvard Referencing convention, some modules – for example those within the School of Law – require Oxford Referencing. Please familiarise yourself with the requirements of your module.
- Submission of your work
- Marking, feedback and moderation in accordance with the University of Wolverhampton Assessment Handbook
- Extensions on submission dates *
- Additional support *
- Academic conduct with regards to cheating, collusion or plagiarism *
- Links to appropriate sources of relevant information *
* Further information regarding these and other policies can be accessed through your student portal on wlv.ac.uk.
Always keep a copy of your work and a file of working papers
The requirement to keep a file of working papers is important. There may be circumstances where it is difficult to arrive at a mark for your work. If this is the case, you may be asked to submit your file and possibly meet with your tutor to answer questions on your submission.
When you submit your work you will be required to sign an important declaration confirming that:
- The submission is your own work
- Any material you have used has been acknowledged and appropriately referenced
- You have not allowed another student to have access to your work
- The work has not been submitted previously.
The following information is important when:
- Preparing for your assignment
- Checking your work before you submit it
- Interpreting feedback on your work after marking.
Module Learning Outcomes
Module Learning Outcomes are specific to this module, and are set when the module was validated.
Assessment Criteria
The module Learning Outcomes tested by this assignment, and precise criteria against which your work will be marked are outlined in your assessment brief.
Performance Descriptors
Performance descriptors indicate how marks will be arrived at against each of the assessment criteria. The descriptors indicate the likely characteristics of work that is marked within the percentage bands indicated.
To help you further:
- Re-sit opportunities are available for students who are unable to take the first sit opportunity, or who need to re take any component.
- Refer to the VLE topic for contact details of your module leader / tutor, tutorial inputs, recommended reading and other sources, etc. Resit details will also appear on the VLE module topic.
- The University’s Learning Information Services offer support and guidance to help you with your studies and develop your academic skills http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx
