https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/0B9BLnWUICwR9TnFUShgkdjbdkjbgdfg[WxhUXBxMFE/0B9BLnWUICwR9ZVpyWU9STzlWbjA?usp=sharing&sort=13852&direction=a course material for your reference 1. please help to count the number and mark on the title page 2. please state clearly which theme is used in task 2.

Critical Evaluation (weighting 10%) “Should contain some distinctive or independent thinking; should begin to formulate an independent position in relation to theory and/or practice.” This is particularly relevant to task two where any recommendations should be based on and should flow from the analysis and evaluation. To gain these marks you need to be demonstrating your own judgement rather than just relying on the judgements of others. For example, “‘A’ considers that………. ‘B’ considers that……. On balance this report reaches the following conclusion….........” The requirement of this assignment cannot be completed relying on the work of others so a good paper must have a fairly high level of originality.

“Good analysis, clear and orderly.” You need to give a good analysis (explanation) and avoid too much description. Description is relatively superficial whereas analysis gives a deeper explanation. “Students will tend to describe what is meant by ...........and so on. What is needed here is analysis (explanation).For example, if considering the potential impact of food-safety regulations it is not sufficient to merely say that the regulations will impact on a firm’s operations we need some explanation of how they could impact on such a firm.” This applies to task one but even more so to task two.

In task one you need to cover a range of external business environment factors but emphasis should vary according to the degree of relevance. In task two more in-depth analysis and evaluation are required and, if possible and appropriate, recommendations. Knowledge (weighting 20%) “A substantial knowledge of relevant material, showing a clear grasp of themes, questions and issues..” You need to demonstrate your knowledge of the relevant material. Demonstrate to your reader that you really understand the material and that you are not merely paraphrasing. A good use of applications and examples will be essential in doing this.

Relevance (weighting: 10%) “Directly relevant to the requirements of the assessment” You need to do what the assignment requires. Read the question or task carefully and do what it asks rather that what you would prefer to do. Keep focused on the task and avoid irrelevant material. In particular, you must base your report on an appropriate company and on one of the designated themes. Task one is to “Give a brief overview of the primary external influences to which the organization is subject and explain the particular importance of each to the organization.” Task two is in relation to a chosen theme to: i. “analyse its relevance to your chosen organization how it influences policies and decision-making within your chosen organization or industry-sector.” ii. “critically evaluate the effectiveness of the organization’s response.” iii. “(if possible and appropriate) demonstrate some areas for improvement in the response of the organization.”

35 – 39% Relevance to the requirements of the assessment (may be) very intermittent, and/or (may be) reduced to its vaguest and least challenging terms. (3.5 – 4) A limited understanding of a narrow range of material (7 – 8) Heavy dependence on description, and/or on ( paraphrase (7 – 8) Little evidence of coherent argument: acks development and may be) repetitive or thin (7 – 8) Almost wholly derivative: the writer’s contribution rarely goes beyond simplifying paraphrase (3.5 – 4) Numerous deficiencies in expression and presentation; the writer (may) achieve clarity (if at all) only by using a simplistic or repetitious style. (3.5 – 4) Barely adequate use of literature. Over reliance on material provided by the tutor/main text. (3.5 – 4) The evidence provided shows that the majority of the learning outcomes of SIM337 have been satisfied - For Compensation consideration 30 – 34% The work examined provides insufficient evidence of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to SIM337. The evidence provided shows that some of the learning outcomes of SIM337 have been satisfied.

40 – 49% Some correlation with the requirements of the assessment but there are instances of irrelevance. (4 – 5) Basic understanding of the subject but addressing a limited range of material (8 – 10) Largely descriptive or narrative, with little evidence of analysis (8 – 10) A basic argument is evident, but mainly supported by assertion and (there may be) a lack of clarity and coherence (8 – 10) Some evidence of a view and a very basic evaluation starting to be formed but mainly derivative. (4 – 5) A simple basic style but with significant deficiencies in expression or format that (may) pose obstacles for the reader. (4 – 5) Some up-to-date and/or appropriate literature used. Goes beyond the material tutor has provided/main text. Limited use of sources to support a point. (4 – 5)

50 – 59% Some attempt to address the requirements of the assessment: (may drift away from this in less focused passages) (5 – 6) Adequate knowledge of a fair range of relevant material, with intermittent evidence of an appreciation of its significance. (10 – 12) Some analytical treatment, but (may be) prone to description, or to narrative, which lacks clear analytical purpose. (10 – 12) Some attempt to construct a coherent argument, but (may) lose focus and consistency, with issues at stake stated only vaguely, or theoretical model(s) couched in simplistic terms. (10 – 12) Sound work which expresses a coherent position and evaluation only in broad terms and in uncritical conformity to one or more standard views of the topic. (5 – 6) Competently written, with only minor lapses from standard grammar, with acceptable format (5 – 6) Uses a variety of literature which includes some recent texts and/or appropriate literature, though not necessarily including a substantive amount beyond library texts. Competent use of source material. (5 – 6)

The work examined is of a high standard and there is evidence of comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to 70 – SIM337. There is clearly articulated evidence demonstrating that all the learning outcomes of SIM337 have been satisfied At this level it is 75% expected that the standard of the work will be high in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse. Directly A substantial Good analysis, Generally coherent (May) contain 60 – 69% relevant to the requirements of the assessment knowledge of relevant material, clear and orderly and logically structured, using an appropriate mode of some distinctive or independent thinking; (may) showing a clear argument and/or begin to formulate grasp of themes, theoretical model(s) an independent (6 – 7) questions and issues therein. (12 – 14) (12 – 14) (12 – 14) position in relation to theory and/or practice. (6 – 7)

Grade Relevance (10%) Knowledge (20%) Analysis (20%) Argument and Structure (20%) Critical Evaluation (10%) Presentation (10%) Reference to Literature (10%) Pa ss 86 – The work examined is exemplary and provides clear evidence of a complete grasp of the knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to SIM337. There is also unequivocal evidence showing that all the learning outcomes of SIM337 have been fully satisfied. At this level it is 100% expected that the work will be exemplary in all the categories cited above. It will demonstrate a particularly compelling evaluation, originality, and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse. The work examined is excellent and demonstrates comprehensive knowledge, understanding and skills appropriate to SIM337. There is 76- also excellent evidence showing that all the learning outcomes of SIM337 have been fully satisfied. At this level it is expected that the work 85% will be excellent in the majority of the categories cited above or by demonstrating particularly compelling evaluation and elegance of argument, interpretation or discourse.

5. Critical evaluation: Contains distinctive or independent thinking; may formulate an independent position in relation to theory and/or practice. (10%) 6. Presentation: Well written, with standard spelling and grammar, in a readable style with an acceptable format. (10%) 7. Reference to literature: Critical appraisal of up-to-date and/or appropriate literature. Recognition of different perspectives. Good use of a range of sources. (10%)

Summary Assessment Criteria 1. Relevance: Directly relevant to the requirements of the assessment. (10%) 2. Knowledge: A substantial knowledge of relevant material, showing a clear grasp of themes, questions and issues therein. (20%) 3. Analysis: Good analysis, clear and orderly (20%) 4. Argument and structure: Coherent and logically structured, using an appropriate mode of argument and/or theoretical model(s). (20%)

You must also structure your report to cover the tasks including points 2.i to 2.iii above. This is an academic piece of work therefore you are expected to link theory and practice. You should take care to ensure that the work you submit has a high standard of presentation. This is an individual assignment. You must acknowledge your sources of information and evidence using the Harvard referencing system.

requirement file in SIM337 Assignment Brief_TNE Assessment.pdf others for reference only Students are required to submit their coursework through JIRA. Only assessments submitted through JIRA will be marked. Any other submission including submission to your study centre in hard copy will be treated as a non-submission. Whatever organization you choose and whichever theme you chose, you must clearly demonstrate knowledge and understanding from research and reading wider than that contained in the module pack and core textbook. This is a REPORT and so must be presented in business report format and style