BUS 2.2 Effective Decision Making_Evaluated_Lokraj

Qualification No. – 601/6049/4

Qualification – QUALIFI Level 5 Diploma in Business Management

Unit Number – Y/507/1613

Unit Title – BUS 2.2: Effective Decision Making

Any piece of student’s work without a declaration will not be accepted for marking.

Declaration

1. This assignment is the product of individual work.

2. I am aware of what plagiarism is and the penalties that I/we would suffer if I am found to have committed plagiarism.

3. The work submitted is the product of my original work and where material and ideas have been taken from the published and unpublished work of others, reference to all original sources has been made in the text and via the reference, bibliography or notes sections, or by some other means.

4. I understand that 3% points are deducted for each day of late submission.

Learner’s Name

Date of Submission

Word Count

2000 words (+/- 10%)

Learning Outcome

Evidence for the criteria

Task No.

Met the

criteria?

1. Review relevant issues that are important to

making business decisions

1.1 Review several different business issues where decisions are needed and analyse stakeholder needs and expectations for each case

1

1.2 Research and review all relevant information and knowledge on the business issues where decisions are needed

1

2. Explore approaches to the decision-making

process and how to

improve approach

2.1 Evaluate processes for obtaining relevant information on business issues for given organisations and identify where any strengths or weaknesses in approach exists

2

2.2 Take decisions based upon information gained, provide justifications and say how the decision should

2

3. Recommend approaches to improve decision

making

3.1 Plan for, communicate and oversee new approaches to decision making

3

3.2. Identify and develop measures to allow the effectiveness of the decision making process to be evaluated

3

Name of the Assessor

Marking Criteria

Marks Awarded

Maximum Mark

Understanding of topics and questions

50

Clarity and structure of argument/s.

50

Use of sources and citations (Referencing).

50

Data Analysis and Interpretations

50

Conclusions and recommendations

50

General Comments

Marks and Grading

Distinguished

Excellent

Good

Proficient

Basic

Marginal

Unacceptable

Range

80-100

70-79

60-69

50-59

40-49

35-39

0-34

Sample Grade Calculation (only for reference):

Criteria

Score

Understanding of topics and questions

50

Clarity and structure of argument/s.

40

Use of sources and citations (Referencing).

50

Data Analysis and Interpretation

40

Conclusions and recommendations.

40

TOTAL SCORE

PERCENTAGE

GRADE

First Marker

Date

Second Marker

Dr Sanjay Batheja

Date

Assignment Description – This Assignment covers the Learning outcome listed above. Students are required to meet the assessment criteria to qualify the module assessment.

Preparation guidelines

∙ The report should be grammatically correct and word processed.

∙ The written report must be presented in a professional manner, with STUDENT ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK FORM, contents page, page numbering, bibliography and annexes.

∙ Use the Font as Arial size 11 and 1.5 line spacing.

∙ Identify any references and Use the Harvard referencing system.

∙ Complete the Form 1 page and sign the statement of authenticity.

∙ You will pass the assignment only if you achieve all Pass criteria. Student must provide evidence that learning outcomes of the subject have been met.

∙ Assignment will be checked for Plagiarism. Appropriate Actions may be taken as per College / Qualifi Plagiarism Policy.

Good practice

∙ Make backup of your work in different media (hard disk, memory stick etc) to avoid distress for loss or damage of your original copy.

∙ Make an extra hardcopy of your work submitted for your own reference or later use.

Plagiarism and Collusion

1. In submitting the assignment Learner’s must complete a statement of authenticity confirming that the work submitted for all tasks is their own.

2. Plagiarism and collusion are treated very seriously. Plagiarism involves presenting work, excerpts, ideas or passages of another author without appropriate referencing and attribution.

3. Collusion occurs when two or more learners submit work which is so alike in ideas, content, wording and/or structure that the similarity goes beyond what might have been mere coincidence

4. Please familiarise yourself on Qualifi’s Malpractice and Maladministration policy, where you can find further information

Referencing

1. A professional approach to work is expected from all learners. Learners must therefore identify and acknowledge ALL sources/methodologies/applications used.

2. The learner must use an appropriate referencing system to achieve this. Marks are not awarded for the use of English; however, the learner must express ideas clearly and ensure that appropriate terminology is used to convey accuracy in meaning.

3. Qualifi recommends using Harvard Style of Referencing throughout your work.

Appendices

1. You may include appendices to support your work, however appendices must only contain additional supporting information, and must be clearly referenced in your assignment.

2. You may also include tables, graphs, diagrams, Gantt chart and flowcharts that support the main report should be incorporated into the back of the assignment report that is submitted.

3. Any published secondary information such as annual reports and company literature, should be referenced in the main text of the assignment, in accordance of Harvard Style Referencing, and referenced at the end of the assignment.

Word Count Policy

1. Learners must comply with the required word count, within a margin of +10%. These rules exclude the index, headings, tables, images, footnotes, appendices and information contained within references and bibliographies. 2. When an assessment task requires learners to produce presentation slides with supporting notes, the word count applies to the supporting notes only.

Marking and grades

Qualifi uses a standard marking rubric for all assignments, and you can find the details at the end of this document. Confidentiality

1. Where a Learner is using organisational information that deals with sensitive material or issues, they must seek the advice and permission from that organisation about its inclusion.

2. Assignments should be submitted electronically to examinations@capitalcollege.ae only.

Distinguishe d

Excellent

Good

Proficient

Basic

Marginal

Unacceptabl e

Content

(alignme

nt with

assessment criteria)

Extensive

evaluationand synthesis of

ideas; includes substantial

original

thinking

Comprehensiv

e critical

evaluationand synthesis of

ideas;

includes

coherent

original

thinking

Adequate

evaluation and

synthesis of

key ideas

beyond basic

descriptions;

includes

original

thinking

Describes

main ideas

with

evidenceof

evaluation;

includes

some

original

thinking

Describes

some ofthe

main ideas

butomits

some

concepts;

limited

evidence of

evaluation;

confused

original

thinking

Largely

incomplete

description of

mainissues;

misses key

concepts; no

original

thinking

Inadequate

information

or containing information

not relevant

to the topic

Application of Theory and Literature

In-depth,

detailed and

relevant

application of theory;

expertly

integrates

literature to

support ideas andconcept

Clear and

relevant

application of

theory; fully

integrates

literature to

support ideas

andconcepts

Appropriate

application of

theory;

integrates

literature to

supportideas

and concepts

Adequate

application of theory; uses

literature to

supportideas and concepts

Limited

applicationof

theory; refers

toliterature but may not use it

consistently

Confused

application of

theory; does not useliterature for support

Little or no

evidenceof

application

of theory and relevant

literature

Knowledge and

Understandin g

Extensive

depth of

understandin

g and

exploration

beyondkey

principles

and concepts

Comprehensiv

e knowledge

and depth of

understandin

g key

principles and

concepts

Sound

understandin

g ofprinciples

and concepts

Basic

Knowledge

and

understandin g of key

concepts and principles

Limited and

superficial

knowledge

and

understandin

g ofkey

concepts and

principles

Confused or

inadequate

knowledge

and

understandi

ng ofkey

concepts and

principles

Little or no

evidenceof

knowledge

or

understandin g of key

concepts and principles

Presentation andWriting

Skills

Logical,

coherent and polished

presentation

exceeding

expectations

at thislevel;

free from

errors in

mechanics

and syntax

Logical,

coherent

presentation

demonstrating

mastery; free

from errors in

mechanicsand

syntax

Logical structure to presentation; makesfew

errors in

mechanics and

syntax which do notprohibit

meaning

Orderly

presentation; minorerrors

in mechanics

and syntax

Somewhat weak presentation;

errors in

mechanics and

syntax may

interferewith

meaning

Confused

presentation;

errorsin

mechanics and

syntax often

interfere with

meaning

Illogical

presentation lacking

cohesion;

contains

significant

errors that

interfere

with

meaning

Referencing

Advanced use of in-text

citation and

references

Mastery of in

textcitation and referencing

Appropriate

use ofin-text

citation and

referencing

Adequate use of in-text

citation and

referencing

Limited use of

in-text

citation and

referencing

Inadequate use of citation and

referencing

Little or no

evidenceof

appropriate

referencing

or use of

sources