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BSS056-6 22-23 BLK 2-3 Assignment 2 Guidelines and Assessment Criteria
hnd in business management (bbm1)
ESOFT Metro Campus
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Submission Deadline Marks and Feedback
Before 10am on: 20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7) 15 working days after deadline (L6) 10 working days after deadline (block delivery)
Unit title & code BSS056-6 Theory into Practice Project
MBA (General) MBA (Finance) MBA (Hospital and Health Services Management) MBA (Human Resource Management) MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) MBA (Marketing) MBA (Oil and Gas Management) MBA (Digital Technology Management) MBA with Data Analytics
Assignment number and title 2. TIP Project Report
Assignment type PJ-Proj
Weighting of assignment 80%
Size or length of assessment 9000 words
Unit learning outcomes 1. Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding
Demonstrate a systematic understanding and critical appreciation of the interrelationship of diverse theories in the MBA toolkit to challenge existing preconceptions and develop positive and enquiring approaches to management and enterprise. Demonstrate an aptitude and ability to solve a defined business problem through enquiry having drawn upon your MBA studies and appreciating the interrelated nature of organisations.
- Demonstrate the following skills and abilities Demonstrate intelligent practice by imaginative and critical integration of theory and practice to create a tangible deliverable through critical insightful evaluation stipulating areas of excellence and reflecting on areas for development to improve performance in contemporary organisations. In addition, for specialist pathways: MBA (Finance) , A focus on strategic finance and risk management MBA (Hospital and Health Services Management) A focus on hospital and health service management and including economic, political, social and environmental change and the impact of regulatory and governance trends. MBA (Human Resource Management) A focus on human resource management and development in complex situations and
within and across borders. MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management) A focus on sustainability of the relationship and expectation between markets, customers, supply chain partners and other stakeholders. MBA (Marketing) A focus on complex market situations taking account of the development and progression of the customer relationship and customer satisfaction. MBA (Oil and Gas Management) A focus on the external context in which modern oil and gas organisations operate including economic, political, social and environmental change and the regulatory and governance trends impacting n different organisations. MBA (Digital Technology Management) A focus on the management of communication and information technologies and contemporary information systems to inform and support decision making in a global knowledge-based economy.
MBA with Data Analytics A focus on applied computing and information technology and security implications, methodologies and frameworks to safeguard data
What am I required to do in this assignment?
The unit aims to enable you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of management and business as well as the skills essential to effective operation in a corporate, business, public sector or not for profit environment. It is a unit specifically designed to help your transition into the professional work environment through the integration of theory and practice supported by contemporary research evidence.
This unit provides the opportunity for you to conduct a research investigation an area of interest drawing on the MBA toolkit developed through taught units and will support the development of lifelong learning through an Evidence-based management approach where analysis, evaluation and decision making are supported by research evidence from quality academic and practitioner sources.
The emphasis is on your independent learning through the application of management education to management practice to inform and enhance problem solving and decision making and to improve organisational effectiveness and performance
You will develop an appreciation of the range of data sources and their collection and analysis in order to help you more critically assess a contemporary problem and solve a business issue.
Your research would normally require the collection of secondary data from quality academic and practitioner sources. Where relevant, it might be possible for students to collect primary data. However, please remember time is tight and, unless you have experience of data collection and analysis, this is discouraged. You will be expected to comply with the University ethics process including seeking approval where required.
The TIP Project enables you to research a business problem, how this is framed and what solution you can present based on your appreciation of critical enquiry. The assessment requires you to research in depth one aspect of the implementation of decisions.
For Assignment 1 you will have already developed the plan for your research project comprising the scope, aim, objectives, theoretical underpinning, method of analysis and evidence. Assignment 2 is where you present the in-depth research report on the project including an in-depth review of influential contemporary contributors, analysis of the evidence, interpretation and discussion, leading to clear conclusions and feasible recommendations for practice.
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.
You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.
Pass – 40-49% Pass – 50-59% Commendation – 60-
69%
Distinction– 70%+
Introduction
Justifies a choice of project and appraises its feasibility. Although few relevant issues are outlined and no real framing. Attempts to formulate a plan by developing aims and objectives and designing a method of analysis.
Clearly justifies a choice of project and appraises its feasibility. Attempts to frame and identify some valid and relevant issues. Formulates a reasonable plan by developing aims and objectives and designing a method of analysis.
Very good justification of choice of project and appraisal of its feasibility. Frames and highlight the main issues. Formulates a clear plan by developing aims and objectives and designing a method of analysis.
Excellent justification of a choice of project and appraisal of its feasibility. Provides a clear introduction that frames and highlights the main issues. Formulates a clear plan by developing aims and objectives and designing a method of analysis.
Literature Review and Method of Analysis
Determines recent theories that may be appropriate for the project and demonstrates a critical assessment of theories underpinning the aim and objectives of the project and integrates this into a coherent framework. Supported by adequate appropriate data/evidence for the application of theory into practice.
Logical and relevant identification of recent theories appropriate for the project and demonstrates a critical assessment of theories underpinning the aim and objectives of the project and integrates this into a coherent framework.
Identification of directly relevant and recent theories appropriate for the project. Demonstrates a critical assessment of theories underpinning the aim and objectives of the project and integrates this into a coherent framework.
Identification of entirely relevant and recent theories appropriate for the project. Demonstrates a critical assessment of theories underpinning the aim and objectives of the project and integrates this into a coherent framework.
Critical Evaluation Demonstrates adequate critical analysis and evaluation of case studies/evidence, debates the implications of the analysis and develops a tangible
Demonstrates a good critical analysis and evaluation of case studies/evidence, debates the implications of the analysis and develops a tangible deliverable. No
Demonstrates an insightful and critical analysis and evaluation of case studies/evidence, debates the implications of the analysis and develops a tangible
Demonstrates an insightful and critical analysis and evaluation of contemporary themes supported by evidence. Debates the implications of the analysis and develops a tangible deliverable.
deliverable. Significant description; Some gaps in reasoning.
great originality or organisation. There may be gaps in issues concerning scope and relevance and some reference to strategic issues but perhaps not fully or explicitly set out.
deliverable. The linkages and rigour will not be as explicit as for an A grade. There will be some omissions with respect to the clarity of argument and some of the analysis will have less strong evidence of originality.
The strategic issues regarding implementation issues are rigorously linked. Clear evidence of originality
Conclusions and Recommendations
Conclusions are limited and do not follow directly from the evidence and argument presented. Validity of conclusions is unconvincing. Recommendations are vague. Doubtful feasibility.
Conclusions are reasonable and supported by evidence. Some links to the aim and objectives. Recommendations are reasonably clear and mostly realistic.
The conclusions are mostly supported by evidence and are linked to the aim and objectives for clear achievement of implementation of theory into practice. Clear and appropriate recommendations. Less comprehensive than for an A grade.
The conclusions are fully supported by evidence and are linked to the aim and objectives for clear and workable achievement of implementation of theory into practice. Clear and appropriate recommendations that meet precisely the demands of the task
Presentation and Referencing
Reasonable report format. Few citations and a passable bibliography.
Well-structured report format, sourced throughout and with an adequate bibliography.
Clearly and concisely structured in report format, sourced throughout and with a good bibliography.
Professionally structured with excellent standard of academic writing. High quality sources and with a comprehensive bibliography
BSS056-6 22-23 BLK 2-3 Assignment 2 Guidelines and Assessment Criteria
Course: hnd in business management (bbm1)
University: ESOFT Metro Campus
