BFM234 Module Name: Accounting for non-financial managers

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Coursework Title:
Individual essay assignment
Task Details/Description:
The objective of general purpose financial reporting is to provide financial
information about the reporting entity that is useful to present and potential
equity investors, lenders and other creditors in making decisions about
providing resources to the entity.
International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) Conceptual Framework
Requirement
Drawing on the material covered in the module, and other appropriate accounting
research literature, critically evaluate the above assertion from the IASB.
Guidance
The term “critically evaluate” has the following meaning:
Give your verdict as to what extent you agree with an assertion. Provide evidence
taken from a range of sources which both agree with and contradict the statement.
Come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most
important factors and justify how you have made your choice.
Module Learning Outcomes Assessed:
1. Assess the implications of accounts for management decision-making and/or strategy
formulation
2. Evaluate theories concerning the role(s) played by accounting in organisations and
society
COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENT
Presentation Requirements:
Word Count: 1500
Font Size: 11
Line Spacing: Double spacing

 
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Foreign Policy Analysis

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ASSESSMENT
Assessment will comprise two strands, formative (non-assessed) and summative (assessed).
The formative component comprises an opportunity to receive feedback by submitting an essay outline (no more than 1,000 words). Students are encouraged to provide short outlines for one of the two essays. Plans should be no more than two sides of A4 in 12 point Times New Roman (or similar), and emailed to the lecturer at least ten days prior to the essay submission deadline. Outlines that meet these criteria will be read and returned with comments. Draft essays will not be read.
The final mark for the course is unaffected by submission of essay outlines. It is, however, a valuable opportunity to receive feedback on your work, which may assist you in writing the essays.
The summative assessment comprises two essays of 2500 words each. Each essay is worth 50% of the final grade.
The first essay is due the Monday of Week 6, 17 February. It will consist of a critical evaluation of the recommended readings for one week of the student’s choosing from Weeks 1-5. Students must not merely summarize the readings, but must discuss and analyse their contrasting arguments in light of each other and assess the evidence each reading offers. This critical assessment must cover at least Five of the recommended readings for one week.
The essay can address the following questions:
What are the main arguments and/or main findings of the readings?
What are the strengths and weaknesses of each argument?
What kinds of assumptions underpin these arguments? What is taken for granted or unspoken that the authors accept unproblematically?
What kind of evidence do the authors present? Is it persuasive? Why or why not?
Does the evidence presented support the argument?
Is there another way to interpret the evidence that differs from the author’s interpretation?
Are there other kinds of evidence that would better supplement the argument?
Are there any policy implications of the argument?
This is not meant to be an exhaustive inventory of issues that the essay should address, but it should get you started. In terms of organization, the essay should have a brief introductory paragraph (a “road map” of the essay telling the reader, in broad terms, what s/he is about to read) and a brief concluding paragraph.
The second essay is due on 27 April. It must address one of the essay questions listed below. The essay may draw upon the required readings, but importantly MUST also draw from at least five of the suggested/recommended readings.
ESSAY QUESTIONS FOR ASSESSMENT II
1. “Explanations of foreign policy must focus on the role of psychology in decision-making.” Discuss.
2. How does a focus on race and/or gender politics challenge more conventional approaches to foreign policy analysis?
3. Compared with other factors, does public opinion have a significant influence on foreign policy decisions?
4. What potential advantages and/or disadvantages do the concepts of “discourse” and “identity”
offer to the study of foreign policy?
5. Is it possible to conduct an ethical foreign policy?
Guide to Essay Marking
Grade Mark Description
A1
A2
A3
A4
A5 22
21
20
19
18 Excellent performance is characterised by most but necessarily all of the following:
Clear, comprehensive answer that displays sound critical thinking and insights
Relevant evidence and readings from the course, and perhaps beyond, are cited accurately with very few errors.
All key points are addressed fully
Originality, creativity, and independent judgement are present
B1
B2
B3 17
16
15 Very good performance is characterised by most but not necessarily all of the following:
Clear answer that fully addresses the key points
Sound reasoning that displays a good understanding of the subject matter
Relevant evidence and course readings are used with few errors
Less critical thinking, originality, and insight than in an excellent performance
C1
C2
C3 14
13
12 Good performance is characterised by most but not necessarily all of the following:
Answer displays a basic understanding of the subject matter
Evidence of reading from course materials, but some points may not be fully relevant
Little in the way of an argument or critical thinking
Some errors may be present
D1
D2
D3 11
10
9 Satisfactory performance is characterised by most but not necessarily all of the following:
Only a modest understanding of the subject matter is displayed
Modest evidence of reading from course materials, with the inclusion of a few relevant points
Many errors may be present
E1
E2
E3 8
7
6 Weak performance is characterised by most but not necessarily all of the following:
Failure to answer question, though there may be an answer to a similar question
Little evidence of any understanding of the subject matter is displayed
Significant errors may be present
F1
F2
F3 5
4
3 Poor performance is characterised by most but not necessarily all of the following:
Failure to answer question directly
Very little evidence of any understanding of the subject matter is displayed
Many significant errors are likely to be present
G1
G2 2
1 Very poor performance is characterised by most of the following:
Failure to answer question
No evidence of any understanding of the subject matter is displayed
H 0 Absence of positive qualities
Good essays should show consistency of standpoint or argument together with acknowledgement of rival arguments, clear structure, simple and direct writing, good punctuation and evidence of wide reading. Choose a question from those listed below.
Please read the criteria for written assessment (below). The MSc/MRes in IR Course Guide and the School’s PGT Student Handbook should be consulted for further information about submission of assessed work, Urkund, marking conventions, penalties, extensions and other matters.
Exchange or disability students might have special assessment arrangements. Please contact the lecturer.
Word Limits
Word limits for all assessed work in Politics include footnotes/endnotes but not bibliography (appendices, where applicable, are also excluded). Students should clearly state the word count on the cover sheet of their assessed work.
Students who submit an essay which is over the word limit will be penalised: 1 point in the 22 scale for being over/under the word limit by 10-15 per cent, 2 points for 15-20 per cent, and 3 points for 20-25 per cent, 4 points for 30-25 per cent, etc.

 
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LLP304 Module Title: Sustainability and Leadership in Sport Organisations

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Assignment
Based on a review of the leadership literature it could be argued that sustainability
leadership – or more precisely, leadership for sustainability – is not a separate school of
leadership thought, but a particular blend of leadership characteristics applied within a
definitive context. The Cambridge University Sustainability Leadership Institute offers a
definition of sustainability leaders suggesting they are individuals who are compelled to
make a difference by deepening their awareness of themselves in relation to the world
around them. In doing so, they adopt new ways of seeing, thinking and interacting that
result in innovative sustainable solutions. This would suggest that sustainability leadership is
implicitly about creating change.
You must prepare a 2000 word essay. This is a strict word count (no overage allowed). Using
the above commentary as a starting point, identify a prominent sport figure and critically
analyse if they can be considered a sustainability leader. This should be done using
numerous academic and industry references to appropriately justify your positions
throughout the document. Your selection of sport person to analyse should be cleared with
the module tutor for this assessment.
Learning Outcomes Assessed:
Knowledge and Understanding:
• The aetiology of sustainability and be able to debate the application of sustainable
leadership practices
Subject-specific skills:
• Evaluate the application of sustainable principles to specific areas within a specific
context such as sport
Key/transferable skills
• Critically evaluate methods and results obtained in published literature
• Plan and implement sustainable answers to problems in the sport workplace
Assessment Criteria:
A. KNOWLEDGE and UNDERSTANDING
1. Evidence that a wide range of relevant high quality literature has been accessed, e.g.
• Original research work accessed whenever possible.
• Contemporary – with exception of seminal work.
• Claims are substantiated.
• Literature/reference material is appropriate and clearly linked to the assignment topic.
2. Key concepts are presented to demonstrate understanding of the key issues, e.g.
• Aims of the assignment are clearly stated.
B. ANALYSIS and EVALUATION
1. Evidence of critical analysis e.g.
• Identifying and challenging assumptions.
• An awareness of the importance of context in creating meaning.
2. Critical evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of cited research/literature
3. Credible conclusions are made.
C. APPLICATION TO PRACTICE
1. Credible links between theory and practice are demonstrated, e.g.
• Realistic recommendations are suggested.
• Ethical issues
2. Evidence is evaluated and applied to practice.
D. PRESENTATION and COMMUNICATION
1. The assessment guidelines have been interpreted and followed.
2. Coherent and logical structure.
3. Correctly and consistently formatted references and citations (i.e. Harvard style).
4. Writing is articulate, e.g.
• Appropriate use of technical language.
• Correct spelling, grammar and syntax.

 
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Current Issues in Management: STO306

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Description of
Assessment Task		 •          For one of the following 18 organisations:

British Ceramic Tile Lynch Motor Company SeaSalt Cornwall
Brittany Ferries Paignton Zoo St. Austell Brewery
Burts Chips Plymouth Aquarium The Cornwall Bakery
Cornwall Glass & Glazing Princess Yachts The Devon Coffee Company
Exeter International Airport Riverford Farms Trago Mills
Fine Tubes Screwfix Saltrock Surfwears

 
Part 1
You are required to Evaluate their Environmental Sustainability practices against theory and best practice by:
•          Identifying at least 3 course concepts that can be used to evaluate the management of your company’s environmental sustainability practices. Illustrate these course concepts using contemporary examples (these examples can be linked to ANY company – i.e. not just your chosen company) and critically evaluate the chosen course concepts.
•          Evaluating the management of your company’s environmental sustainability practices using the course concepts that you have identified.
You are to research the company using secondary sources and to make justified conclusions and recommendations based on the issues evaluated.
The report should be approximately 2,000 words in length and must involve a review of academic theory on the issues covered
Please note that you must use one of the 18 companies listed above as the use of any other company will not be marked and a fail will be recorded
 
Part 2
•          For the same company used in Part 1, you are required to evaluate how they manage one of the following current business issues covered in the Module:
ü  Globalisation
ü  Innovation and creativity
ü  E-networks or/and Big Data or/and Cyber Security
 
•          You are required to do this by evaluating the management of their business issue practices against theory and best practice by:
a)    Identifying at least 3 course concepts that can be used to evaluate the management of your company’s business issue practices. Illustrate these course concepts using contemporary examples (these examples can be linked to ANY company – i.e. not just your chosen company) and critically evaluate the chosen course concepts.
b)    Evaluating the management of your company’s business issue practices using the course concepts that you have identified.
•          You are to research the company using secondary sources and to make justified conclusions and recommendations based on the issues evaluated.
•          The report should be approximately 2,000 words in length and must involve a review of academic theory on the issues covered
•          Please note that you must use the same company used in Part 1 above and the use of any other company will not be marked and a fail will be recorded
Module Learning Outcomes assessed:
 Assessed Learning Outcomes How Achieved by the Assessment
1.    Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the full scope, complexity and responsibility of the management role You are asked to evaluate a company’s practices and how it is affected by current issue/s studied in the Module
2.    Demonstrate ability to critique the social, political, environmental, structural and technological processes and relationship that impact on management
3.    Demonstrate exploration of the range of individual, organisational and societal responses You are asked to make justified conclusions and recommendations based on the issues evaluated.
4.    Evaluate a range of appropriate responses to issues and dilemmas
5.    Demonstrate intellectual skills through engagement with literature and multi-media information sources You are asked to research the company using secondary sources of information
Presentation Format The report must be done in Business Report Format, and be Word processed in Arial 12 pt font. This should be a Word document rather than a PDF. Notes on Business Report Writing can be found in the Week 2 Assignment Briefing slides.
Two possible report structures are given in the Week 2 Assignment Briefing slides – any of the structures can be used for either of the assignments.
Word Limit Each part: 2000 words. Please note that: The Cover Page, Contents Page, Diagrams, Executive Summary, Reference List and any Appendices are all NOT included in the word count. However, tables are included in the word count.
Resources/ Support Available The following guide is available under the Assessment folder of Moodle:
1.    Assignment Marking Guide
 
Other Relevant Course Materials are also available on Moodle including lecture slides, assignment workshop slides and tutorial materials.
 
Finally, please see the Library web pages as this has sections on:
 
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