...Version 1.0: 0110 HIJ General Certificate of Education Business Studies 2131 BUSS3 Strategies for Success Post-Standardisation Mark Scheme 2010 examination – January series Mark schemes are prepared by the Principal Examiner and considered, together with the relevant questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the standardisation meeting attended by all examiners and is the scheme which was used by them in this examination. The standardisation meeting ensures that the mark scheme covers the candidates’ responses to questions and that every examiner understands and applies it in the same correct way. As preparation for the standardisation meeting each examiner analyses a number of candidates’ scripts: alternative answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed at the meeting and legislated for. If, after this meeting, examiners encounter unusual answers which have not been discussed at the meeting they are required to refer these to the Principal Examiner. It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and expanded on the basis of candidates’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination paper. Further copies of this Mark Scheme...
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...|Module Code: |MK0497 | |Module Title: |Global Marketing Management | |Distributed on: |w/c: Monday 20th February 2012 |Hand in Date: |Please refer to the assignment hand-in schedule | Instructions on Assessment: The aim of this assignment is to provide an opportunity for the critical analysis of a contemporary international marketing issue facing organisations, in order to assess / evaluate the strategic marketing implications of the ‘issue’ for organisations in the development/implementation of their international marketing strategies. Part One The assignment is designed in two equally weighted parts. Select a contemporary international marketing issue for research and analysis. This should be an ‘issue’ that has current relevance and personal interest to form the basis of the study. Notes: The selection should not simply be a broad ‘topic’ or subject area. The ‘issue’ identified must represent a current area of debate regarding international marketing practice, possibly some form of challenge or dilemma which organisations face in developing and implementing their international marketing strategies. As such, the ‘issue’ selected should have been the basis of extensive academic research, so allowing a review of relevant...
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...implications. Theoretical background This section should contain an introduction, and a focused literature review relating to relevant themes and topics. It should also establish the theoretical framework in which the paper is situated. Empirical evidence and data analysis This section should start to develop the arguments that you wish to make. It will present and draw upon relevant case study materials and other appropriate forms of evidence and commentary. Data should support your arguments and highlight examples of theory in real-world practice. You should aim to explain the relevance (to the subject area and your line of argument) of any examples deployed. Interpretation and discussion This section provides an opportunity for you to expand upon your argument by analyzing and interpreting relevant data, evidence and commentary. Here you should compare various competing strands of argumentation (where relevant), and provide a structured, evidence-based discussion of your thoughts and findings with respect to the topic at hand. This section should also include short concluding remarks – refer back to the question and focus on (a) how you have addressed this, and (b) the main points and messages that emerge from your work References All references should be complete and should...
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...English 112 – Argument-Based Research Wake Tech Community College J. Etheridge Summary, Response, Analysis Short Paper Goals: * Students will understand the difference between summary, response, and analysis * Students will apply that knowledge by writing a summary, response, analysis short paper on one of the readings listed below * Students should demonstrate knowledge of Standard American English (SAE), including clean grammar/editing and clear, effective style * Students should demonstrate knowledge of effective paragraph organization * Students should apply standards of MLA formatting and citation Requirements: * Papers should be turned in via Blackboard by the date listed on the course schedule or as mentioned by the instructor * Papers should be 550-700 words in length. Papers which do not meet the length will be severely penalized. Do not use unusual fonts or formatting. * Papers should address all three elements (summary, response, analysis), but the least amount of space should be spent on the personal response section. * Paper should have a Works Cited entry and at least one use of parenthetical/in-text documentation for a direct quote. Information on in-text citation can be found starting on page 284 in the Current Issues text and in the LB Brief. Directions: For our first short paper, you will choose one of the essays out of the Current Issues text (options listed below) to read. Then you will write a paper which...
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...Submit a 2,000-word written case analysis of one of the three cases from the textbook listed below. Each case covers different areas of this course so that you can spend your time on this assignment further researching the set of topics that most interest you and/or will be most beneficial in your future career. Be sure to address all the questions for your chosen case and demonstrate five or more theories or principles learned in this course as a part of your case analysis. Your paper must be written in APA format with a proper title page and reference list that cites at least 5 scholarly sources. Please do not simply record answers to the questions, rather synthesize your responses into a cohesive case study analysis. Please upload your final project paper to Blackboard through the Assignment Manager tool. The 2,000-word count does not include charts, graphs, title page or supporting appendices. I will be using the Final Project Rubric (see end of this assignment) to grade your case analysis. Please Note: There are few right or wrong answers in the business world. There are really only efficient and inefficient, and effective and ineffective business decisions. If there were always right answers businesses would never fail. These questions were created to challenge you to apply the materials you have learned to real business situations. For this reason, when grading your answers, I will be focusing on your justification or support for your specific answers. Use the Assignment...
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...factors for a career in business, and the impact on, and the impact of, business on political, legal, social, cultural and economic environments. Methodology This class follows a lecture-discussion format. Students are expected to be prepared to discuss readings assigned for each class. With only limited time to meet during the semester, is it essential that students be prepared to engage, participate and contribute in each session. Lectures and readings will be supplemented by discussion, videos, and case studies, which apply concepts to real-world situations. Textbook, Other Materials and Course Web Site * Bissonette, G. 2012. Business: Strategy, Development, Application. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson (available electronically or at the University Bookstore). * The course home page (CLEW) will be used to distribute case materials, load course lessons, make announcements, and communicate your course evaluations. It is your responsibility to check the course home page regularly. * Reference materials for the Team...
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...is delivered via two 2-hour sessions a week, over 9 weeks. To complete the module successfully you must also allocate a substantial amount of independent study time. The five weeks following the 2-hour sessions will enable you to focus on your assignments. Most sessions comprise a formal lecture of approximately one hour and a seminar. You will have the opportunity to discuss your progress on the module with the Module Tutors at any stage. In order to do so, you are encouraged to make appointments in order to see your tutor at mutually convenient times. 3. Module Communications The Module Tutors’ contact details are provided at the top of this page. Additional lecture materials are provided by the University’s virtual learning environment “WebCT”. You must check your University email address regularly as many module communications are channelled through this medium. 4. Module Description • Personal and professional development skills through Personal Development Planning (PDP) • The development of the learner's sense of responsibility for their own management and personal development within the working environment • An introduction to the concept of operations processes and the development of students' knowledge and understanding of the role of operations management function within an organisation • An overview of the issues and problems which typically face operations managers in diverse...
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...The first Part A consists of a pre-activity self-rating of graduate capabilities. The ratings are intended to be your perception of your own capabilities. This perception should draw on your prior experiences, including your university or other studies, paid employment or volunteer work, and from sport, hobbies and other interests. The self-assessment will not be graded, nor will it be shared with others in your class. Part A serves the purpose of allowing the student to focus on graduate capabilities and reflective points to be considered while collecting material and writing up the final reflective journal. Part A is due in your tutorial class in Week 4, Thursday 28th August. Part B, consists of the self assessment post activity audit of graduate capabilities and a 2,000 word reflective journal report. The self assessment post activity audit will not be marked, but will act as support for your findings in the final report. The final report provides your analysis and reflections about the process of self-assessment that you have undertaken and analyse the evidence you have gathered. Part B is due after week 13 by midnight Sunday 16th November via Turnitin. A hard copy will need to be submitted to BESS by Friday 14th November at 4:30pm. introduction For many aspects of life, accurate self-assessment is an important and valuable skill. This applies to your own personal and...
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...The first Part A consists of a pre-activity self-rating of graduate capabilities. The ratings are intended to be your perception of your own capabilities. This perception should draw on your prior experiences, including your university or other studies, paid employment or volunteer work, and from sport, hobbies and other interests. The self-assessment will not be graded, nor will it be shared with others in your class. Part A serves the purpose of allowing the student to focus on graduate capabilities and reflective points to be considered while collecting material and writing up the final reflective journal. Part A is due in your tutorial class in Week 4, Thursday 28th August. Part B, consists of the self assessment post activity audit of graduate capabilities and a 2,000 word reflective journal report. The self assessment post activity audit will not be marked, but will act as support for your findings in the final report. The final report provides your analysis and reflections about the process of self-assessment that you have undertaken and analyse the evidence you have gathered. Part B is due after week 13 by midnight Sunday 16th November via Turnitin. A hard copy will need to be submitted to BESS by Friday 14th November at 4:30pm. introduction For many aspects of life, accurate self-assessment is an important and valuable skill. This applies to your own personal and...
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...|Module Code: |HR0277 | |Module Title: |CHANGE, WORK AND DIVERSITY | |Distributed on: |Semester 2 2012-13 |Hand in Date: |Per announcement of UG office, as related to your | | | | |specific programme | Instructions on Assessment: Background of the subject topic It can be argued that organisations can generate greater effectiveness in a diverse, rapidly changing global environment by encouraging agreement on shared values and by jointly creating visions, goals, and strategies. Organisation can foster trust, collaboration, equality, participation, shared values, visions, and goals which can be perceived as core strategic elements of organisational activity in a global field of action. Agreement and commitment can be maintained through dialogue by; - focusing on common concerns, identifying shared needs, and conflict resolution - encouraging self-reliance, problem solving and united action and - sharing important experiences and producing a synergy of perception, intellect and emotion. In this way organisations can represent a more flexible, inclusive, human way of working, with increased opportunity...
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...| SUBJECT NAME : | Managing, leading, stewardship | | SUBJECT NUMBER : | 21937 | | Subject Co-ordinators lecturerstutors | Dr. Walter Jarvis Dr. Natalia Nikolova Dr. Stephen Wearing Management Discipline Group UTS B-School Dr. Walter Jarvis Dr. Natalia Nikolova tba | SUBJECT PRECIS An understanding of managing, leading and stewardship is foundational to the development of students as responsible and accountable leaders, managers, followers and stewards. This subject aims to prepare students to meet profession-like objectives and how to guide others to meet collective responsibility in morally challenging situations. To do so, the subject develops the concept of stewardship to help leaders to better understand how to promote and sustain the symbiotic integrity of business and society, i.e. where business serves society's needs for not just products and services but in ways that earn public trust and respect. The approach taken in the subject delivery and associated assignments is to encourage students to recognise the place of business in society and to cultivate a personal commitment toward earning and sustaining public trust in consideration of others in their business judgments and decision-making. SUBJECT PRECIS An understanding of managing, leading and stewardship is foundational to the development of students as responsible and accountable leaders, managers, followers and stewards. This subject aims to prepare students to meet profession-like...
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... Name/title the WORD document ‘Student Number MGT136-1’ e.g 140011001 MGT136-1Failure to comply with any of these submission requirements will results in a 5 mark penalty. | Contribution to Final Mark for Module: 20 per cent (20%). | Maximum Word Length: Between 750 and a maximum of 1000 words. The word count includes everything expect the reference list and appendix. Papers which exceed 1000 words will be penalised in accordance with Management School policy and this is set out in the Undergraduate Handbook. | Requirements: Provide an analysis of an organisation of your own choice explaining the relative importance of each of Porter’s Five Forces for your chosen organisation’s strategic position. You should support your arguments with evidence from the company and/or the relevant literature.You must NOT choose any of the following companies as the focus of your case analysis:TescoRyanairToyotaShould you present a case analysis of any of the above, you will be awarded a mark of zero.Choosing a company to examine:I suggest that you choose a well-established national or...
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...|Module Code: | | |Module Title: | | |Distributed on: |Semester 2 2012-13 |Hand in Date: |Per announcement of UG office, as related to your | | | | |specific programme | Instructions on Assessment: Background of the subject topic It can be argued that organisations can generate greater effectiveness in a diverse, rapidly changing global environment by encouraging agreement on shared values and by jointly creating visions, goals, and strategies. Organisation can foster trust, collaboration, equality, participation, shared values, visions, and goals which can be perceived as core strategic elements of organisational activity in a global field of action. Agreement and commitment can be maintained through dialogue by; - focusing on common concerns, identifying shared needs, and conflict resolution - encouraging self-reliance, problem solving and united action and - sharing important experiences and producing a synergy of perception, intellect and emotion. In this way organisations can represent a more flexible, inclusive, human way of working, with increased opportunity for leading more satisfying work lives...
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... |9am Thursday 21 April | | | |via StudySpace | |Industry Briefing Paper |70% |9am Thursday 21 April | | | |via StudySpace | |Individual in-class contributions to three “Experts and Novices” sessions, including a one |15% |Various: weeks 18, 19,| |page summary of your reading | |20 in class | The three elements are described in more detail here: 1. Individual learning log (15% of the marks) You are required to develop a personal learning log as part of your individual portfolio. This should include 300 words on each of the three guest speaker sessions (i.e., Merlin Stone, weeks 2, 3, and 5; Rob Thurner, weeks 7, 8 and 9 and Ardi Kolah, weeks 10-14). Reflections will be checked against attendance so if you are unable to make a session, please notify in advance (e-mail D.anderson@kingston.ac.uk) and explain how you intend to catch up with the content. A “pro-forma” of the learning log can be found on...
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...Engineering Year: 2 Level 5 Is this an option module? No Coursework title: Structural Design – Assignment 1 Learning Outcomes measured in this assessment (from the Module Descriptor): 1. Apply structural analysis and design principles to calculate design load acting on structures, members and elements. 3. Explain the behavior of the design of structural connections on structural elements. 4. Present design calculations and sketches in a clear and informative way and communicate effectively using the necessary detailing approaches. 5. Appraise the structural design against relevant criteria such as sustainability, CDM regulations, form and function, buildability, etc. Background information/introduction (& how this assessment fits the overall strategy): The coursework aims to broaden your knowledge of structural principles and behaviour by providing a project encompassing a typical industry scenario for you to design. The coursework will allow you to evaluate the global stability of a structure and to quantitatively indicate how key forces are transferred through structural members to the ground. You will be required to apply computer software to analyse elements of the structure, attaining the confidence to set up, validate and optimise simple structural analysis models. You will select, apply and evaluate appropriate numerical methods from the Eurocodes and code of practice to design identified critical structural members and connections. You will also manage aesthetic and site...
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