+1 862 207 3288 The assessment in this module is based on four pieces of work. This is Assessment 3.
x Assessment 1 Business Plan- Presentation (15%) and Report (20%)
x Assessment 2 Individual Reflection (65%)
Learning Objectives Tested
x Demonstrate professional skills and abilities needed by managers, including problem solving and
reflective practice.
x Apply (in a simulated environment) theories and techniques covered in first and second year
modules.
x Communicate effectively through different means: in writing (e.g. proposals), face-to-face (e.g.
presentations) and by other means (e.g. e-mail).
x Work productively in diverse groups composed of students of different cultures, ethnic groups and
genders.
The Assignment
The assignment is divided into parts.
For the first part you will write an analysis of the problem (this is the Main Challenge, not any
of the Mini Challenges) from the perspective of his/her subject specialism. The analysis will end
with a firm recommendation for a course of action. Thinking about the makeup of a typical
team, this will mean that the problem is explored from a number of viewpoints: financial, HR,
production, etc. You will need then to reflect on the impact of your decision on your business.
The second part is an account of how you have developed as you have worked through the
module. The work should be introspective and analytical. In terms of content, your essay might:
x Summarise what you have learned
x Explain the value of what has been learned
x Explore how what you have learned can be used to support your personal and/or
professional goals
x Discuss how you can develop your learning and skills further
However, your essay can explore any topic connected with your experience of the module
providing it remains introspective.
An important part of this assessment is about your ability to apply skills such as judgement,
analysis and problem solving. As an example, you will need to make decisions about what
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information to include, how to present it, and so on. You will also need to justify and explain
your key decisions. This freedom is intended to support innovative thinking and you are
encouraged to produce work you feel is original and inventive.
Simulation Performance
The Simulation Performance marks will be awarded based on 10% simulation performance. The
strategy and decisions entered in the simulation will determine your successful performance.
Remember that your decisions and strategy will fluctuate throughout the game due to external
factors including competition and the economic environment, so do prepare for this in your
strategy. Also, as realistic as your strategies may be, remember that you are not playing in
perfect conditions so do not expect to gain perfect results – there is no such thing.
Length
The work should be equivalent to the effort needed to create a 2000 word report or essay.
TIP: The essay must be written carefully and you should aim for as much depth as possible;
vague, general material is unlikely to earn a great deal of credit.
Submission Format
Electronic Copy Only
Deadline
The deadline for both parts of the assignment is the 29th of April 2016 and is going to be
submitted electronically using TurnITIn.
Plagiarism
All work will be checked using the TurnItIn system. Other measures are also taken to detect
collusion and/or plagiarism. Put simply, don’t risk it.
Assignment Support
x One of your lectures covered the assignment in depth. Refer to the lecture slides for
specific, detailed guidance.
x One or more of your tutorial sessions will relate to areas covered by the assignment.
x You can contact your tutor for information and advice.
Contact
Panagiotis Petridis, OI&M Group, ABS274, Ext. 5344
E-mail: p.petridis@aston.ac.uk
Office hours: see WASS (wass.aston.ac.uk)
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Before asking a question, please check to see if it has already been answered in the module
handbook or the module message board.
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Appendix 1: Generic ABS Marking Guidance1
1st (>80%)
An outstanding achievement for an undergraduate with regard to analysis,
interpretation, synthesis, evaluation and presentation. Such work is likely to
discuss issues rarely identified by undergraduates and may, for example,
exhibit a novelty of approach distinguishing it from work within the 70-79%
range. No irrelevant material. Referencing correct. No (or only minor) errors
in spelling and/or grammar.
1st (70-79%)
Excellent grasp of knowledge, with evidence of wide reading and/or
research, analysed in depth to support arguments. Substantial evidence of
personal interpretation, synthesis and evaluation. All major points covered.
Excellent organisation and presentation for an undergraduate. Referencing
correct. No (or only minor) errors in spelling and/or grammar.
From 50% upwards work will show an
increasingly thorough understanding of
the literature and of concepts, analysis
and use of a variety of sources, evaluation
of theories and experience. Work will
demonstrate a capacity for reasoned
argument and judgement.
2.1 (60-69%)
Very good grasp of knowledge, with evidence of wide reading and/ or
research. Issues understood and interpreted intelligently. Major points
covered. Well organised and presented. Evidence of a personal
interpretation and a coherent argument, involving analysis, synthesis
and evaluation. Referencing largely correct. Occasional spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
2.2 (50-59%)
Good grasp of knowledge involved. Evidence of reading and research.
Issues understood. Presentation and organisation clear. Most points
covered. Provides the evidence and reports views on it. In doing so provides
a fairly coherent response to the task. Referencing generally correct.
Occasional spelling and/or grammatical errors.
3rd (40-49%)
Provides evidence and reports views but does not clearly relate them to the
task. Some major points not covered. Some evidence of organisation. Work
is too factual and descriptive. Repeated errors in referencing. More than the
occasional error in spelling and/or grammar.
Fail (26-39%)
Little evidence of reading and/or research. Little evidence of understanding.
Insufficient or misinterpreted evidence and views. Disorganised. Work
and material presented is largely irrelevant to task set. A few minor points
covered. Major and many errors in referencing. Frequent spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
Bad Fail (<25%)
Scarce or no evidence of reading and/or research. Very disorganised
and unclear. Majority of material irrelevant to the task set. Misinterpreted
evidence. No major or minor points covered. Major and many errors in
referencing. Many spelling and/or grammatical errors.
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Taken from ABS Placement Briefing Pack 2011-2012 (p. 10).
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