Change and Continuity in Contemporary Business Assignment Brief

Cardiff School of Management

Assignment Details
Course Title Module Title Assignment Title Assignment format Assignment length Assessor Name Handing out Date Handing in Date (Due date for submission to LSBM) BSc in Business Management studies (top-up) Change and Continuity in Contemporary Business Globalisation Individual Assignment (100%) 3000 words Mark Powell 8th October 2012 17th December 2012

Assessor : Mark Powell

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Assignment Brief
You are required to successfully complete one 3000 word essay from a choice of 3 questions examining Globalisation Choose Only ONE of the following questions:

not required ones (

YOu can compare that one to books that are required herts friedman: cato)

1. Select one of the text on the recommended reading list for this module and provide a critical analysis of the selected text. Describe where you agree with the author and where you disagree. 2. The current economic situation has been described as having the potential to be worse than the Great Depression. What actions can Nation States, Trans National Corporations or Internation Bodies such as the WTO or UN take to increase the chances of an economic recovery. range of things you have to discuss here 3. Globalisation and Environmentalism are incompatible. Discuss this statement and describe the positive and negative impact of Globalisation on the environment. You will also need to discuss what options there are for further protecting the environment within the paradigm of Globalisation. you use the green economics

Guidance (Do & Don’t)
          Start your assignment with a short introduction Finish your assignment/report with a conclusion This assignment must be your own work and original. All sources of reference must be included using the Harvard Referencing System You will be expected to check spelling mistakes and grammar. Make reference to at least 5 reliable literature sources to enhance your answer. Structure your report so that each task is addressed in turn. Use appropriate sub-headings to make your work logical and easy to read. Use appendix for additional/supportive information Your work should be interesting, logical and well presented. You should make convincing arguments supported with appropriate theoretical and factual evidence  Do NOT rely entirely on Internet sources: look for other sources in the library  Do NOT cut and paste information from ANY source

Referencing
All work should be correctly and appropriately referenced, advice may be sought from the academic writing tutor or the library staff. Failure to correctly reference work may lead to an investigation into unfair practice due to the plagiarism (copying) of another author’s work or ideas without giving appropriate acknowledgement for the use of ideas Created by Mark Powell Page 2

Change and Continuity in Contemporary Business Assignment Brief Plagiarism is a serious offence and students found guilty of this offence may be unable to graduate.

Assessment Criteria
Students' work at undergraduate level is graded according to the following assessment criteria.

90- 100 a quite exceptional and outstanding answer, providing insights, which would not be in next section, this range is distinguished by superior organisation, economic use of language and totally comprehensive, given the conditions of the exercise. 80 - 89 an answer which demonstrates an excellent understanding of the questions and of the complexity of the issues involved. There is a sound basis of relevant factual knowledge and/or the theoretical issues involved. Most of the important issues are dealt with in a detailed, specific and systematic way. There is either some measure of original thinking in the answer or an accurate and comprehensive account is given in a way which demonstrates understanding, for example by structuring the material such that it could not have been based just on reproduction of lecture notes and course material. Evidence of creativity, critical approach, and wide reading, beyond the core subject matter. 70 -79 As above but a slightly less consistently excellent level. Alternative, this range of mark may be given for an answer which, while not having original insights, gives comprehensive and accurate coverage of the issues at a high level throughout the answer, without significant omissions or errors. 60 -69 An answer which demonstrates a clear understanding of the questions and grasp of the complexity of the issues involved. There is a sound basis of relevant factual knowledge and/or of theoretical issues involved, with few significant errors. The issues involved are dealt with in a systematic way. Some of the issues may be limited in critical approach, but organised to display a comprehensive understanding and factual information essentially complete. you gotta know what you talking bout, you have to have complexity 50 -59 An answer which demonstrates an understanding of the major or basic issues in the question. There is a basis of factual knowledge and/or of relevant theoretical issues. Although some errors may be present, the overall framework of the answer is sensible and accurate. Most of all the issues may be dealt with at the level of obviously available course material given to the student. The answer shows planning in its construction, with a clear train of thought or development of argument present. Average competent performance, well presented, demonstrating understanding of most of the essential issues. 40 -49 An answer which demonstrates a limited understanding of the major or basic issues in the question. There is some relevant factual knowledge and/or awareness of theoretical issues, but it is patchy. A few significant errors may be present. The answer is not well planned, with little development of argument, and often much irrelevant material is present. Lacks clarity of expression. The lower range (40-45) would include an answer where relevant factual knowledge and/or awareness of theoretical issues are poor and confused, but not absent. Many significant errors may be present. The answer is poorly planned, with little clear train of thought or development of argument, and much of the answer may be irrelevant.

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38 -39 An answer which fails to demonstrate any appreciable understanding of the major issues or basic issues of the question. Relevant factual knowledge and/or awareness of theoretical issues, if present at all, is very poor and confused and very limited. Many significant errors may be present. Much or all of the answer may be irrelevant, poorly organised and very limited in scope. 30 -37 Attempts an answer, but relevant factual knowledge and/or awareness of theoretical issues is very poor and confused, and very limited with many significant errors. 10- 29 Not clear that an answer is properly attempted. Only a few minor points made at all relevant to the answer and these may be superficial. Most material is irrelevant or incorrect. 1 -9 An answer that is so short or irrelevant that only a few marks are justified. For example, one or two points may be made which show some peripheral awareness of certain possibly relevant issues. No answer is presented. A zero mark may also be warranted for unfair practice such as plagiarism or collusion.

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