International Economic Environment

International economic environment

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In the current international economic environment, entrepreneurs and managers are frequently required to undertake business planning, project and consultancy work in addition to their core responsibilities. Frequently, these projects are focused upon investigating new business opportunities or potential strategic changes in order to create, retain and extend competitive position. Furthermore, they may also be required to undertake consulting assignments. The assessment task is to design and deliver a 4500 – 5000 words research report, through the application of appropriate research methods to a consultancy project, provided by the module team. Assessment Breakdown A B C F Structure & Content Effective structure with a clear, logical flow. Command of written communication, use of vocabulary and grammar relevant to the form of the assignment. Presentation style is consistently appropriate to the assignment brief. A structure with a coherent sense of direction. Effective written communication. Use of vocabulary and grammar relevant to the form of the assignment. Presentation style is appropriate, overall, to the assignment brief. Acceptable structure and flow is demonstrated. Acceptable standard of vocabulary and grammar. Presentation style is generally appropriate to the assignment brief. The work does not flow logically or smoothly. Poor and/or inappropriate use of vocabulary and grammar Presentation style is inappropriate. Literature Review The problem, challenge, or topic is clearly and succinctly summarized and presented. The appropriate literature is covered in depth without being redundant. Significance to research project unquestionable. The overall problem, challenge, or topic is clear. All major aspects of the literature are included in sufficient depth but the relevance of some elements is unclear. Significance to research project is evident. The overall problem, challenge, or topic is mostly clear. Some major aspects of the literature are included, but not covered in as much depth, or as explicit, as expected. Significance to research project is mostly evident. The overall problem, challenge, or topic is unclear or absent. Major sections of pertinent literature have been omitted. The identified themes have limited significance to the research project. Research Design Demonstrates clear and robust understanding of design methodology. Design includes a primary research intervention. Demonstrates clear understanding of design methodology. Design includes a primary research intervention. Demonstrates satisfactory understanding of design methodology. Design includes a primary research intervention. Understanding of research methodologies is limited or absent. Research Question The research question(s) is clear, succinct, related to, and informed by, the business problem and literature review. The research question(s) is stated and is related to the business problem and/or literature review. The research question(s) is stated but relationship with the business problem and/or literature review is not fully articulated. Research questions are unclear or absent. Synthesis and conclusion The author was able to make succinct and precise conclusions that demonstrate analysis and synthesis of ideas. Insights into the problem are appropriate. The author provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. The author provides concluding remarks that show an analysis and synthesis of ideas occurred. Some of the conclusions were not supported in the body of the report. There is limited evidence that the author tried to synthesize the information or draw a conclusion. Recommendations An excellent range of specific and relevant recommendations have been provided. Atttention is given to operational and financial details and viability of proposals. Clear evidence of innovation. A range of relevant recommendations have been made. Atttention is given to the operational and financial details and viability of proposals There may be some evidence of innovation. Some relevant recommendations have been made. Reasonable atttention is given to the operational and financial details and viability of proposals. Limited evidence of innovation. Largely absent or irrelevant recommendations. Limited or absent attention to the operational and financial details and viability of proposals. Harvard Referencing Correct Harvard referencing Correct Harvard referencing A few minor errors in referencing. Incorrect or absent referencing. Assessment Submission To submit your work, please go to the ‘Submit your work’ area of the Module NILE site. It is important that you submit your work to the correct module NILE site, and that your work is submitted on time. Suggested Format for the Project Report The format below is recommended. You may also wish to refer to this in the design stages of your project as it includes lots of prompts that you may find useful. TITLE PAGE The following details should be stated on your title page: • The title of your project • Student number • Name of supervisor ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank any people that have assisted/contributed to your project. CONTENTS Provide a list of the sections of your project with page numbers. SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION • What is the setting for your project? • What are the aims of your project? • What is your project about? • How and why did you choose the project? • Describe how your project will assist the organization, if relevant. • Describe the consultation process you have undertaken with the organization, if appropriate. SECTION 2: LITERATURE REVIEW Review of relevant literature related to your research. Make sure you consult a wide range of relevant literature. All sources should be correctly attributed using the Harvard format. SECTION 3: PROCESS • What methodology did you adopt (inductive or deductive?) • What methods did you choose? • How did you carry out your project? • Who did you work with? • Why did you choose this particular approach? SECTION 4: DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION • An analytical critical discussion of your project with references to literature to support your arguments. • How far do your findings contradict/confirm existing research? • Refer to any diagrams, questionnaire results, graphs, etc. SECTION 5: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS • What do your findings show? • What were the limitations of you project? • What recommendations would you make on the basis of your findings? • Do you think your recommendations are innovative or entrepreneurial? How and why are they? SECTION 6: REFERENCES • A list of references using the Harvard system. GUIDANCE ON APPENDICES • These should include any material which is of interest but which is peripheral to the project, e.g. sample consent forms, tables of results, graphs, photos, surveys, interviews, etc. You should try and keep any such appendices to a minimum