COURSEWORK QUESTION PAPER:  1st sit

Autumn 2023 Semester-Long

Module Code:	MN6088
Module Title:	Business Without Frontiers
Module Leader:	Mr. Prabhat Koirala (Islington College)

Coursework Type:	CourseworkIndividual Written Report
Coursework Weight:	This coursework accounts for 50% of your total module grades.
Submission Date:	TBA
When Coursework is given out:	TBA
Submission Instructions:	Submit the following into your respective MySecondTeacher platform before the due date:2500 Word Individual ReportFile Format: PDFSubmission to be made before the deadline on MySecondTeacher platform.
Warning:	London Metropolitan University and Islington College take plagiarism seriously. Offenders will be dealt with sternly.

Section A: Learning outcomes of the assessment

• LO 1. Evaluate and understand the global business background in emerging countries in which businesses operate and shift resources across the world

• LO 2. Demonstrate ability to apply concepts, models and a range of analytical tools appropriately and strategically for managers operating in diverse environments;
• LO 3. Develop competence and managerial skills needed to search, handle and interpret information relevant in the analysis of modern business organisations operating internationally

Section B: Introduction

In your first assessment, you presented posters advising industrialists at a Chamber of Commerce on current issues and prospects of entering one of the world’s emerging markets. You must now produce an individual report (2,500 words) advising managers seeking to work in an emerging market on management practice in an international and cross-cultural context. (Worth 50% of the assessment)

The objective is for each of you to produce an individual report advising managers seeking to work in an emerging market different from the one researched in groups. Advice will focus on management issues and practices in diverse cultural contexts. Successful reports will demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural and ethical issues, beyond the technical and analytical business competencies.

Section C: Assessment Strategy

This is an individual assessment in which you will have to produce a 2500-word report. This report should emphasise persuading global managers to work in the emerging market and the industry that you choose.

Task details:

You must produce an individual report (2,500 words) advising managers seeking to work in an emerging market on management practice in an international and cross-cultural context.

Starting point: 

Decide which emerging market you will choose to construct your report – the country or market must be different from the one chosen for producing the poster. (You cannot research the same country you have chosen for the Poster Presentation). 

• Individual students generally go through preliminary research work to finalise on their choice of an emerging market. You will have to ensure that you choose an emerging market that is different from the one used in the poster presentation in the first assessment.

• Another important aspect of this report is the choice of industry. You may choose a new industry or industry from your first assessment.

Preparation of the individual report: 

After an emerging market and industry are finalised you can start working towards the development of the report.

You will research one emerging market and analyse the key characteristics of the business environment and prevailing conditions. You will be expected to apply concepts and analytical tools to discuss management practice in an international and cross-cultural context and present the results of your investigation in the form of a persuasive business report.

Section D: Assessment submission

You must submit your assessment (report) file to the RTE before the due date. You must also follow the guideline given by the RTE for the file format and name convention when submitting.

Section E: Marking Criteria: How will you be evaluated?

Individual Performance – 100% 

• Good choice of topic (country/industry)
• Reasons for choosing the specific topic
• How the chosen topic is introduced to the managers
• Topic about  the managerial and cultural issues and practices
• Key advice to the managers on the concerned topic
• Critical analysis of the concerned topic, issues and advice
• Production of an adequate solution
• Demonstration of awareness and sensitivity
• Summary of the research and report topics
• Key points of the advice
• Appropriateness of referencing (Harvard Style)
• Referencing from trusted sources

Section F: Recommended table of contents

• Cover page
• Table of contents
• Executive summary
• Country profile
• Industry profile
• Analysis
• Conclusion
• References

Section G: Recommended reading for references

• Griffin, R.W. and Pustay, M. (2014) International business: A managerial perspective. 08 and. United Kingdom: Pearson Education. Access here https://www.dawsonera.com/abstract/9781292069463
• Daniels, J.D., Radebaugh, L.H. and Sullivan, D.P. (2015) International business: Environments and operations. 14th edn. Harlow: Pearson Education.
• Books online for international Business Management http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/search~1/?searchtype=X&searcharg=international+business

• Journal of World Business http://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-world-business/
• Journal of International Management http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/10754253
• Monthly Bulletin of Statistics Online http://unstats.un.org/unsd/mbs/app/DataSearchTable.aspx
• Online journal access from londonmet – http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/

Section H: Assessment Grade Description

GSBL UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL GRADE DESCRIPTORS

	Level 3/4	Level 5	Level 6
General	Acquisition of broad knowledgeEvaluate informationUse the information to plan, develop and problem solve	Generate ideas through analysing conceptsDemonstrate command of specialised skillsFormulate responses to well defined and abstractAnalyse and evaluate information	Critically review, consolidate and extend a body of knowledge using specialised skillsCritically evaluate concepts and evidence from a range of sourcesTransfer and apply skills and exercise significant judgement in a range of situations
70-100 (A)	Very goodDemonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisalUse of a wide variety of appropriate sourcesTransformation of knowledgeIndependent thinking and development of ideasAbility to communication very clearly and effectivelyVery good evidence of preparationVery good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errorsGood references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in reference list or citations.	ExcellentAdvanced scholarshipGoes beyond the material providedExcellent link to researchExcellent analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisalExcellent evidence of preparationComprehensive and critical understanding of the topicExcellent ability to communicate clearly and effectivelyExcellent organisation, structure and presentation of workGood references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in reference list or citations.	Excellent – Outstanding (for use at far end of range)Outstanding understanding, exploration and insightStrong evidence of originality and development of own ideasDevelop a highly complex argumentOutstanding ability to communicate topics clearly and conciselyAdvanced organisation, structure and presentation of workGood references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in reference list or citations.References well utilised and critiqued
60-69 (B)	Very goodDemonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluationUse of a wide variety of appropriate sourcesTransformation of knowledgeIndependent thinking and development of ideasAbility to communication clearly and effectivelyVery good evidence of preparationVery good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errorsGood references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). Minimal or no errors in reference list or citations.	Very goodDemonstration of very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluationUse of a wide variety of appropriate sourcesTransformation of knowledgeIndependent thinking and development of ideasAbility to communication clearly and effectivelyVery good evidence of preparationVery good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errorsGood references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). Minimal or no errors in reference list or citations.	Very GoodAdvanced scholarshipGoes beyond the material providedVery good link to researchVery good analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisalVery good evidence of preparationComprehensive and critical understanding of the topicVery good ability to communicate clearly and effectivelyVery good organisation, structure and presentation of workGood references, appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in reference list or citations.
50-59 (C)	Adequate – SatisfactorySome analysis but limitedSome insight and exploration of ideasSound conclusionsNo significant inaccuracies or omissionsSome analysis, evaluation or synthesis of informationLacking clarity at timesSome evidence of preparationReferencing is sound. Mostly appropriate sources. Numerous errors or inconsistencies	Adequate – SatisfactorySome evidence of thinking independently to develop own ideasEvaluation of relevant theories or literatureReasonable ability to communicate clearly and effectivelyReport information in a structured wayUse of an appropriate formatQuite comprehensive knowledgeSatisfactory evidence of preparationSatisfactory referencing, appropriate sources.Numerous but minor errors in references	Adequate- SatisfactoryEvidence of thinking independently to develop own ideasEvaluation of relevant theories or literatureAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyReport information in a structured wayUse of an appropriate formatReasonably Accurate, quite comprehensive knowledgeSatisfactory evidence of preparationCoherent and well presented – minor errorsSatisfactory referencing, appropriate sources.Minor errors in references
40-49 (D)	All learning outcomes metCompetent (practical)May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions)Insufficient analysis, evaluation or synthesisLimited application of theories/knowledgeAn awareness of appropriate principles/theories/techniquesIrrelevance to the task at timesDisorganised work with weak standard of presentationNumerous aberrations from the requirements of the taskReferencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources	All learning outcomes metCompetent (practical)May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions)Weak or no analysis, evaluation or synthesisSome application of theories/knowledgeAn awareness of appropriate principles/theories/techniquesIrrelevance to the task at timesDisorganised work with weak standard of presentationAberrations from the requirements of the taskReferencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources	All learning outcomes metCompetent (practical)May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions)Weak or no analysis, evaluation or synthesisSome application of theories/knowledgeAn awareness of appropriate principles/theories/techniquesIrrelevance to the task at timesDisorganised work with weak standard of presentationAberrations from the requirements of the taskReferencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources
Condoned Pass 30-39 (R2/F1)	Learning outcomes not metLittle relevant knowledgeLacking structureNumerous errors in structure and formLimited understanding of concepts/theoriesNo appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesisSignificant inaccuracies/omissionsNot competentLittle or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with errors	Learning outcomes not metLittle relevant knowledgeLacking structureNumerous errors in structure and formLimited understanding of concepts/theoriesNo appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesisSignificant inaccuracies/omissionsNot competentLittle or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with errors	Learning outcomes not metLittle relevant knowledgeLacking structureNumerous errors in structure and formLimited understanding of concepts/theoriesNo appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesisSignificant inaccuracies/omissionsNot competentLittle or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with errors
Under 30 (R2/F2)	Little engagement with the taskNo basic understanding of the subject matterPoor communication (written or verbal)Lacking or no structureSignificant errors in structure and formMany significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correctLittle or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with many significant errors	Little engagement with the taskNo basic understanding of the subject matterPoor communication (written or verbal)Lacking or no structureSignificant errors in structure and formMany significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correctLittle or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with many significant errors	Little engagement with the taskNo basic understanding of the subject matterPoor communication (written or verbal)Lacking or no structureSignificant errors in structure and formMany significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correctLittle or no attempt to use references and if so very weak with many significant errors
(0%)	No submissionNothing of relevance in the work submitted	No submissionNothing of relevance in the work submitted	No submissionNothing of relevance in the work submitted

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