+1 862 207 3288 What does the term organisational environment mean? Explain and describe how each of the internal and
external factors in the environment have an impact on an organisation or industry of your choice.
What does the term organisational environment mean? Explain and describe how each of the internal and
external factors in the environment have an impact on an organisation or industry of your choice.
Written Submission Guide
Format (3): Cover page, appearance, layout and length. Students are to follow a Report Style with
headings or sub-headings. A detailed marking guide is included in pages 15-16
Reference (3): Correct referencing method is followed
Grammar (3): Written English, grammar, syntax, spelling
Content (6): Demonstration of an understanding of the topic, has a good grasp of the issues related to
the question and has contributed individual thought. There should be a clear and in-depth consideration
with valid points given.
Students must follow the rules listed below:
• Typed with 1.5 spacing
• 12 pt font (Arial)
• Leave a margin of 2.5 cm around all four sides of the page
• Pages to be numbered clearly
• Use correct paragraphing with a double space between paragraphs
• To be presented in a Report Format
• Staple the pages together in the top left hand corner
• Cover page to be included. This can be downloaded from the Moodle
• Referencing method – follow Chicago Referencing Method
• Students to keep a copy of their submitted assignment
(Students are encouraged to attend the Academic Master Series workshop on Referencing methods)
Length of the assignment should be a minimum of 800 words and no more than 1000 words (2 – 4 pages not
including the Reference List and Cover Page)
It is important that you answer the question with some sense of flow. Your points should be valid and
backed up with quotes but the assignment should not be a series of quotes either. You need to use your
own ideas and opinions and be able to use quotations to back up your argument.
Students are reminded that plagiarism is an offence and will not be tolerated.
REPORT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
MARKING KEY LEGEND: N=Not done, P=Poor, U=Unsatisfactory, S=Satisfactory, G=Good, E=Excellent
Specific criteria
Evaluation
Comments
REPORT STRUCTURE (3 marks)
Executive summary
Includes:
▪ Aim of the report
▪ Main points of report
▪ Methodology
▪ Recommendations
▪ Conclusions
▪ Limitations
N P U S G E
Rule of the thumb is for the number of words reflected in the Executive Summary to be 5% of the total
word count of the entire report.
Given that the executive summary is a ‘snapshot’ of the entire report and its findings, this section is
reflected first in the report but written last.
Introduction
Answers the questions:
▪ Who authorised the report & why
▪ Aim of the report
▪ Scope of report & some background information
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Rule of the thumb is that the number of words in the introduction is not more than 10% of the total
word count of the entire report.
• Who authorised the report & why
This is fictitious – The report is authorised by the industry associated with the chosen company
(Hospitality/Fast Food Council, Electronic industry, Ministry of Education, Travel and hospitality
Industry Council)
• Aim of the report
The aim of the report is twofold:
1. to explore/investigate/analyse the internal/external environment in relation to the chosen industry
2. offer logical recommendations on managing the external environment relevant to the chosen industry
• Scope of report & some background information
1. Scope – the internal/external environment in relation to the chosen industry (internal) and country
(external)
2. Background information – The internal/external environment have varied effects on different
industries
Table of contents
▪ Numbered using decimal notations
▪ Every item relates to a page number in the text of the report
▪ Items are relevant to all aspects of the question
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Should be completed last, once the report is completed. This can be completed automatically using Word
Conclusion
▪ Restates main issue(s)
▪ No new information
▪ Answers question ‘What do these findings mean?’
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The conclusion should highlight the key internal/external factors that have an effect on the chosen
industry
Recommendations
▪ In bullet point format
▪ Each point begins with an instructive verb
▪ Suggests realistic possible actions to be taken
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Provide recommendations on how companies in the chosen industry can overcome the challenges or manage
the factors in the internal/external environment
Did you keep to the word limit (800-1000)?
Yes
No
Non-compliance will result in 5% deduction per 20 words over/under
REPORT BODY (2 marks)
Body divided into sub sections that address the requirements of the report
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Should be divided into the internal and external factors respectively. Internal and External headings
should be the main headings and the sub-factors should be reflected as sub-sections. For example (you
will have 6 sub-headings under the external environment because there are 6 factors that make up the
external environment:
2.1 External Environment (main heading)
2.2 Political environment (sub-sections)
2.3 Legal
2.4 Economic environment
2.5 Socio-cultural environment
2.6 Technological
2.7 International
3.0 Internal Environment (also known as Task Environment main heading)
3.1 Customers
3.2 Competitors
3.3 Suppliers
3.4 Labour Supply
3.5 Government agencies
Logical development of argument within each sub section
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The discussion should demonstrate how the internal/external factors effect companies in the chosen
industry.
Arguments are supported by evidence from research
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Sub-sections and discussions have to be supported by referencing (Chicago)
Information collected is relevant
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The information gathered demonstrates direct relevance to the chosen industry
Consistent evidence of synthesis
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The discussion needs to demonstrate a smooth and logical flow of application of information
IN-TEXT REFERENCING (2 marks)
Appropriate balance of quotes and paraphrasing
N P U S G E
Correct Chicago referencing style
N P U S G E
Your own ‘voice’ is apparent in your writing
N P U S G E
References used to support arguments and ideas
N P U S G E
In-text citations and reference list entries match
N P U S G E
REFERENCE LIST (3 marks)
Minimum referencing requirement met (3 scholarly references) plus 2 other sources in reference list
with matching in text citations.
Copy of all sources provided
All information highlighted in report
Yes
No
Yes No
Yes No
You must meet these requirements to pass the assignment
Reference list in alphabetical order
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Reference list is formatted according to the current Chicago Reference Guide
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ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS (5 marks)
Basic grammar
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Sentence structure
N P U S G E
Paragraph structure
N P U S G E
Spelling
N P U S G E
Consistent verb tense
N P U S G E
Written in third person
N P U S G E
Use of academic language/ tone
N P U S G E
OVERALL COMMENTS
NOTE: please highlights any matching sources you have taken the information because it’s important to
sumbit with the assignment.
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