Global Business Issues Module code:          LIPC1160

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DMU International College
Programme:             International First Year (IFY) BAL
Module Title:            Global Business Issues
Module code:          LIPC1160
Owning Board:       Joint Academic Board (DMU/OIEG)
Faculty:                     University Wide Learning (DMU)
Term/semester:      Term 2, April 2020
Module Tutor:         Mr Mille Dias, Donovan Anderson‎, Chirag Dattani
Email address:        mille.dias@dmu.ac.uk;    donovan.anderson@dmu.ac.uk; chirag.dattani@dmu.ac.uk;
Assignment 2:       Essay (Written Report)
Weighting:              20%
Word count:           1,000 words (guidance)
Submission date:     Friday 24th April, 2020 by 9am via Turnitin
 
 
Learning Outcomes:
LO2 Utilise fundamental theories and principles in order to measure and analyse key business issues
 
LO3 Show an understanding of the inter-relationship between economic variables and issues within both a domestic and an international context
 
 
 
Bad Academic Practice
A major expectation of all assessments whilst at DMU/DMUIC is that students work in the English language and generate their assignments in the English language.   Initial work should be produced in English not a second language. This means that the use of any language generation/translation or websites is discouraged. The use of such tools may be considered Bad Academic Practice and the consequences outlined in the module handbook will apply.
 
 
 
INDIVIDUAL ESSAY
Introduction
Increased globalisation in the 21st century has been demonstrated by alliances between countries, the emergence of new trading blocs, mergers, acquisitions and takeovers, sometimes joining most unlikely business partners.
 
 
TASK
You are asked to produce an essay to analyse the potential impact of the very recent acquisition of Costa Coffee by the global soft drinks manufacturer Coca Cola.
 
As appendices you should provide a PESTLE model to analyse a range of impacting factors for Coca Cola with regard to this venture, and a Porter’s Five Forces Model analysing key points, and both focussing on the global perspective.  Other models might include a SWOT analysis, Ansoff matrix, Boston Matrix.
 
The essay must contain clear evidence of research; therefore, you will need to link your discussion to a variety of academic and factual sources of information such as recent publications (journals, books), news articles and media coverage of the acquisition.
 
 

Criteria Proposed marking structure Max Mark
Research:
Evidence of research
Good quality sources
 
 
 
 
 
Required range of sources		 ü  Student has undertaken some research, and at least two academic sources (up to 10 marks)
ü  Student has undertaken research that covers a range of sources including at least one book, one webpage and one that is appropriate to the task (up to 15 marks)
ü  Student has undertaken wider reading and  research that covers a wide range of resources as above in addition a journal or further academic source (up to 20 marks)
ü  Student has undertaken extensive research that covers a wide range of current and up to date resources as above in addition to journals or further academic reading (up to 25 marks)
ü		 25
Analytical Approach:
Arguments are justified through use of supporting evidence
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evidence is analysed		 ü  Basic discussion with some analysis, using either of the models that begins to justify the arguments made (up to 9 marks)
ü  Some developed discussion with analysis, using both models and supportive statements that answer the task set (up to 16 marks)
ü  Further developed discussion with analysis, effectively developing the use of several models and supportive statements that answer the task set (up to 23 marks)
ü  Considerable discussion with analysis and evidence to support task answer above (up to 30 marks)
ü  Excellent discussion with strong analysis, using a range of models, other supportive evidence, conclusions drawn and evidenced at a high level of research including various sources (as above research section) (up to 35 marks)		 35
Student Voice:
Use of own words and style of writing; use of quotations is not excessive
 
 
 
 
Critical approach: stands of evidence are compared, contrasted and questioned		 ü  Own interpretation, own style developed, discussion evidence (some critical analysis within discussion can be drawn out of the evidence within the answers) up to 7 marks
ü  As above, with developing critical analysis, used to draw together and create contrast and comparison elements (up to 13 marks)
ü  As above, with excellent critique throughout, to draw strong conclusions that make sound discussion allowing a contrasting and comparative critique (up to 20 marks)		 20
Structure:
Essay Format
 
There is a sequential logic and clear structure to the assignment		 ü  Adequate structure that has a basic element of a beginning, middle and conclusive end (up to 4 marks)
ü  Developed structure with a conclusive argument woven and followed through that creates an appropriate conclusion (up to 7 marks)
ü  Excellent structure with an argument drawn from the threads of the structure of the essay throughout with a final conclusion that is valid, relevant and appropriate to the arguments made throughout the assignment (up to 10 marks)		 10
Referencing:
Correct use of Harvard conventions (in-text citations, reference list, cross-references)
 		 ü  Harvard Referencing is evident, mostly correct and is appropriate (up to 3 marks)
ü  Excellent use of Harvard Referencing system which is alphabetised and correct (up to 5 marks)		 5
General presentation:
Front cover
Spelling, punctuation and grammar
Correct use of paragraphing
Text formatting (line spacing, font size, word count, fully justified text)		 ü  Spelling, punctuation, grammar, appropriate use of paragraphs and a cohesive layout, which includes a front cover and a content page (up to 5 marks)
 
ü  Text formatting (Arial 11, double line spacing spacing) and use of page numbers.		 5
TOTAL:   100

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
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reative management;Different national cultures have different approaches to creativity and innovation.

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ASSIGNMENT 2 – INDIVIDUAL ESSAY
 
FOR ALL ENTE 3506 STUDENTS
 
The task is to prepare an essay of 1500 words on one of the following topics.
 
 
ESSAY TOPICS
 

  1. Different national cultures have different approaches to creativity and innovation. Using two countries of your choice, explain how these different approaches can affect the level of innovative output between your chosen two countries.

 
 
 
General assessment criteria
 
The above titles are designed to be broad in scope.  Therefore your answer should be narrowed down to an aim that should be clarified in your introduction.
 
Define concepts and provide sources for them before applying them.
 
Critique theories by comparing and contrasting them.
 
Enrich your synthesis with illustrations to underpin theories and your arguments.
 
Diagrams, Models Tables and Graphs should be appended to the essay.  A maximum of three Appendices is permitted.
 
Structural Criteria
 
The essay should be double spaced with a 12 point font (Arial preferred).
 
The actual word count of your essay must be specified on your essay script.
There should be a minimum of 10 different, academically credible references in your text.   Non academic references such as CD Rom, Internet and serious Business Press sources can be included in addition to the ten academic references.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MARKING CRITERIA FOR ASSIGNMENT 2 – INDIVIDUAL ESSAY
 
PRESENTATION   

12 point, double – spaced?
WORD COUNT: MUST BE PROVIDED         Up to 1650         No penalty
1651 – 1900        5% penalty (also for NO word count)
                                                       
QUALITY OF REFERENCING (10%)
 
 
 
Harvard convention?  Extent of Referencing beyond 10 sources

 
STRUCTURE AND CONTENT   

INTRODUCTION  (10%)
 
Key themes and argument of the essay
 
 
 
 
RESEARCH (20%)
 
Evidence of research – quality of definitions and Reference List
 
 
 
 
ANALYSIS (20%)
 
Quality of analysis, synthesis and evaluation
 
 
 
 
ILLUSTRATION (15%)
 
Quality of illustration – application of case
 
 
 
 
OVERALL IMPRESSIONS (15%)
 
Overall Comments – Effort, grammar, clarity of arguments employed 
 
 
                                                                                                                                            OVERALL MARK

 

 
 
CREATIVITY (10%)
 
Evidence of creativity in text and appendices 
 
 

 

 
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Management of Innovation in the Creative Industries Course

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Question Description

 
1000words
Reflexive blog
Your blog should reflect on your developing understanding of creative business management theory and practice. It is an opportunity for you to record your thoughts and ideas about topics covered in workshops. The post should demonstrate your engagement with issues covered in workshops and in your reading.
You should aim to provide evidence of your engagement with additional relevant material drawing on the case studies presented in class as well as on cases from your own research (e.g. newspaper articles, websites, podcasts, texts you have read) and attempt to note down key ideas / concepts and track their development. You should also think about how you can support the ideas in our blog posts with pictures, relevant videos (e.g. maybe an interview with a creative worker) and charts. You should use the reflective journal to discuss in depth one of the topics covered in this module (total length of your blog should be 1000 words).
The blog may contain:
• Your reflections on the subject of the workshops.
• Your reflections on module key readings and other texts from the reading list.
• References to cultural and creative industry debates on the specific notion of innovation in newspapers and academic journals, and your observations on these debates and their relation to issues covered in the module.
• Your thoughts and feelings about workshop activities and discussions, etc.
• Your reflections on any observations or experiences that relates to your developing thoughts.
Remember to reference your sources using Harvard, but be creative, too! You can experiment by including links, images, film clips etc. in your posts.
 
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ACFI3424 International Accounting and Finance Issues

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ACFI3424 International Accounting and Finance Issues
Coursework 1 – 2019/20
Individual Assignment in report format
The assignment must be submitted via Blackboard using the Turnitin button by Week 24 (Deadline: Thursday 12 March 2020 by 12.00 mid-day) (Please note that Turnitin can only accept one document as your submission)
This assignment is designed to give you an opportunity to develop written communication skills whilst working with international accounting and finance issues.
The total length of the assignment should not exceed 1,800 words (excluding the list of references). Appendices should not be used with all relevant data in the report. This word limit is the suggested maximum and you will be penalised if you exceed it by more than 10%. You should state the word count on the front page of your report. The report should be word-processed in Arial Font size 12 at 1.5 line spacing.
Required:
You should write answers to each of a) b) and c) as three parts of the main body of a single report to the non-financial directors of BP plc, using the 2018 Annual Report as a resource (see copy of full report on Blackboard in the Assessment folder):

  1. Analyse the 2018 BP financial statements in terms of performance, short term liquidity and working capital comparing the results with 2017 (see lectures 3 and 4 and Scott – Accounting for Business for the ratios that could be used) (Indicative 800 words maximum) (40% weighting).

 

  1. Explain the meaning of corporate governance using BP’s 2018 corporate governance report in the annual report (pp57-111) to illustrate your answer. Discuss your opinion on the strength of BP’s system of corporate governance (Indicative 500 words maximum) (25%).

 

  1. BP is financed from both equity and debt. Explain the meaning of equity and debt. Using the notes to the accounts 26 and 31 from the 2018 BP financial statements, explain the difference between fixed rate and floating rate debt and between ordinary shares and preference shares and discuss why BP is financed using all of these instruments (Indicative 500 words maximum) (25%).

 
Only one introduction and conclusion is needed. A summary and recommendations are not needed.
 
10% weighting for presentation, report format and referencing using the Harvard system. For basic report structure at DMU see: http://www.library.dmu.ac.uk/Support/Heat/index.php?page=483
 
For part a) please use the ratio calculation methods per the lectures and Scott – Accounting for Business. The ratios and calculations should be included in a table in the report (not in an appendix).

  Indicative Feedback Form Coursework 1 Individual Assignment
 
Student number P
 		  
Requirement % Fail 3rd 2:2 2:1 First
Analysis of BP performance, short term liquidity and working capital (Ratios and discussion).
 		 40          
Explanation and discussion of corporate governance
 		 25          
Explanation and discussion of equity and debt
 		 25          
Presentation including report format, list of references and in-text references. 10          
 
 		            
Comments
 
 
 
 
 
Penalties for late submission or exceeding the word count  
Overall Grade  

 
Plagiarism score checked (please tick and give score if more than 30%)
 
The allocation of marks is based on:

90-100% Judged to be outstanding in all aspects. No fault can be found with the work other than very minor errors, for example typographical, or perhaps failure to satisfy the most challenging and exacting demands of the assessment.
80-89% Indicates a very high level of understanding evidenced by an ability to engage critically and analytically with source material.  Likely to exhibit independent lines of argument. Only minor errors or omissions.
70-79% Judged to be very good, yet not outstanding. May contain minor errors or omissions.
60-69% Indicates a sound understanding of basic points and principles but with some failure to express or to apply them properly. Hence the answer is essentially correct, has some errors or omissions, and is not seriously flawed.
50-59% Indicates a more limited understanding of basic points and principles, with significant errors and omissions.  These errors and omissions, however, do not cast doubt on the basic level of understanding.
40-49% Indicates questionable understanding of basic points and principles yet sufficient to show that learning outcomes have been achieved at a rudimentary level. There may be inaccuracy and inconsistencies.
30-39% Indicates an answer that shows only weakly developed elements of understanding.  The learning outcomes have been insufficiently realised.
20-29% Very little knowledge has been demonstrated and the work shows little coherence of material or argument.
0-19% Only isolated or no knowledge displayed.

 
 
 

 
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