Module Title
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Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
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Module Code
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BU5002
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Module Leader
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Debbie Rowlett
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Component Number
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Assessment 1
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Learning Outcomes
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1 and 2
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Assessment Type, Word Count & Weighting
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Essay – 50% weighting
2,000 words
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Submission Deadline
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Submission Instructions
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Via Turnitin
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Feedback Return Date
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Faculty of Business & Management Assessment Brief
Learning Outcomes Covered by this assessment.
1.
Analyse and evaluate the different
and opposing views within the globalisation debate.
2. Examine the dynamics and effects of globalisation and the
continuing consequences for management action and reflection.
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Assessment Brief
Introduction
This assignment will offer you the
opportunity to analyze the challenges, problems and issues facing managers of
International business organizations trading within the current global
economic scenario, using course concepts and models. You should think about
real world examples and appropriate economic factors and the influence they
are likely to have upon a TNC of your choice.
Task: Individual
Essay (2,000 words) - Your essay should include:
1.
An analysis of the different and opposing views within the globalization
debate (500 words).
2.
Illustrate appropriate course concepts using a TNC of your choice (750 words)
3.Which
of the current global challenges - (Brexit, President Trump’s trade policy,
sovereign
debt / austerity, political uncertainty,
environmental challenges or migration) are most likely to
be important for your TNC – why? (250
words)
4. What are the implications of
these changes for managerial decision-making? (250 words)
5. Conclusion – what factors do
managers of TNCs need to consider to ‘future-proof’ their
organizations against the vagaries of global change and uncertainty (250
words).
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Specific Criteria / Guidance
Presentation
Include
a title page with your assessment
number, title of your work, word count, module title & code, name of
module tutor (and seminar tutor if relevant) .
Include
a footer or header with student
assessment number, module title & code.
Word-processed
work using MINIMUM 1.5-line spacing and Font size 12.
All
references should be constructed using the APA
Standard English - It is expected
that your writing will conform to Standard English in terms of spelling,
syntax and grammar
Essay
format
APA
Reference Guide and Information can be found here:
Specific Marking Scheme (Bullet point guidance for staff
and students)
Knowledge & Understanding
·
Knowledge
and understanding of the different and opposing views within the globalisation
debate including current economic, political and social factors that affect businesses
in the global world (35%).
Cognitive
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Identification
and discussion of relevant challenges facing TNCs and
how these factors influence managers’ decision making. Application of
appropriate theories, concepts and techniques. Use of appropriate real life
examples to illustrate key points (45%).
Structure
Structure,
organisation and presentation of assignment (10%).
Communication
Clear
and concise spelling, grammar and syntax (5%).
Referencing
Evidence of wider reading (5%).
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