MPM735 – International Business Management
Assignment 1, Individual Country Report
Scored out of 100% = 30% for the total unit
Criteria
N (0-29)
N (30-49)
P (50-59)
C (60-69)
D (70-79)
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Scope of report/Key Findings
(Executive Summary)
Provide a concise overview of the main points discussed in your report
Weighted Score/Total Marks: 10 marks
ULO1 (GLO1)
1.5
Provides a poo
weak overview/summary of key aspects of the report. Displays little/no understanding of what an executive summary should contain; no findings provided.
0-2.9
4
Provides a
ief summary which only touched on key aspects of the report. Generally this section reads more like an introduction than an executive summary. Displays an incomplete understanding of what an executive summary should contain; very few findings provided.
3.0-4.9
5.5
Provides an adequate summary of the report which could have been further developed with additional details drawn from the report.
5.0-5.9
6.5
Provides a good summary of the report which included key information and findings in the report. Further enhancement is needed by more concisely highlighting key issues and findings.
6.0-6.9
7.5
Provides a very detailed but succinct summary which provides the reader with a clear overview of the report. Most of the findings are presented.
7-7.9
10
Provides an excellent executive summary which delivers all relevant information necessary to guide the reader through the remainder of the report.
8-10
Background/Introduction
Describe the issues to be addressed, gives a company background, presents the research methodologies, and critically analyses the quality of data
Weighted Score/Total Marks: 10 marks
UL01 (GLO1)
1.5
Provides a very minimal company background, very poorly articulates the scope of the report and the research methodologies and does not critically analyse the quality of data collected.
0-2.9
4
Provides minimal company background, poorly articulates the scope of the report and the research methodologies used, and does little to critically analyse the quality of data collected.
3.0-4.9
5.5
Provides an acceptable company background, articulates the scope of the report and the research methodologies used to an acceptable standard and comments on the quality of data used.
5.0-5.9
6.5
Provides a good company background, articulates the scope of the report and the research methodologies used to a good standard and comments on the quality of data used.
6.0-6.9
7.5
Provides a very good company background, clearly articulates the scope of the report and the research methodologies used to a very good standard and comments on the quality of data used.
7-7.9
10
Provides an excellent company background, very clearly articulates the scope of the report and the research methodologies used to an excellent standard and critically analyses the quality of data used.
8-10
Content & reasoning (economic, politics, legal, trade, FDI, foreign exchange, finance and cultural sections)
Weighted Score/Total Marks: 40 marks
UL01 (GLO1 & GL08)
6
Displays no/very little understanding of key concepts/theory, the application of those to the country analysed, including a forecast of that information and from the perspective of the case organisation. Little/few arguments are made in regard to the data.
0-11.9
16
Displays an inconsistent understanding of key concepts/theory, the application of those concepts to the country analysed, including a forecast of that information and from the perspective of the case organisation. Poor arguments are made in regard to the data.
12-19.9
22
Displays a satisfactory understanding of key concepts/theory, the application of those concepts to the country analysed, including a forecast of that information and from the perspective of the case organisation. Satisfactory arguments are made in regard to the data.
20-23.9
26
Displays a good understanding of key concepts/theory, the application of those concepts to the country analysed, including a forecast of that information and from the perspective of the case organisation. Good arguments are made in regard to the data.
24-27.9
30
Displays a very good understanding of key concepts/theory, the application of those concepts to the country analysed, including a forecast of that information and from the perspective of the case organisation. Very good arguments are made in regard to the data.
28-31.9
40
Displays an excellent understanding of key concepts/theory, the application of those concepts to the country analysed, including a forecast of that information and from the perspective of the case organisation. Excellent arguments are made in regard to the data.
32-40 marks
Research Quality and Analysis
Include research from a range of sources (minimum requirement of at least 10 industry reports) and use this to support discussion and inform recommended action.
Weighted Score/Total Marks:: 20 marks
ULO1 (GLO4)
3
Uses a very poor quality and variety of sources. Not all relevant sources of information are used, and there is a reliance on one type of source, and these are not used effectively to support discussion.
0-5.9
8
Uses a poor quality and variety of sources. Not all relevant sources of information are used, and there is a reliance on one type of source and these are rarely used to support discussion effectively.
6-9.9
11
Uses an acceptable quality and variety of sources, including journal articles, textbooks, business databases, professional reports, internet and media which is used to a satisfactory level to support discussion.
10-11.9
13
Uses a good quality and variety of sources, including journal articles, textbooks, business database sources, professional reports, internet and media which is used to support discussion.
12-13.9
15
Uses a very good quality and variety of sources, including journal articles, textbooks, business databases, , professional reports, internet and media which is used effectively to support discussion.
14-15.9
20
Uses an excellent quality and variety of sources, including journal articles, textbooks, business databases, professional reports, internet, media and used effectively to support discussion.
16-20
Conclusion
Summarise key elements of the report and reinforce rationale for recommendations made.
Weighted Score/Total Marks: 10 Marks
ULO1 (GLO1)
1.5
Provides very little summary of the issues and findings of the report. Rationale for the decisions made throughout the report are not reinforced in this section; recommendations and final concluding statements are absent.
0-2.9
4
Provides a very basic summary of issues and findings. Rationale for the decisions made throughout the report are not reinforced in this section; recommendations and final concluding statements are poor.
3.0-4.9
5.5
Provides an adequate summary of issues and findings. Rationale for decisions made throughout the report are somewhat reinforced in this section; recommendations and final concluding statements are adequate.
5.0-5.9
6.5
Provides a good summary of issues and findings. Rationale for the decisions made throughout the report is generally effectively reinforced in this section; recommendations and final concluding statements are of a reasonable standard.
6.0-6.9
7.5
Provides a clear and concise summary of issues and findings. Rationale for the decisions made throughout the report is effectively reinforced in this section; recommendations and final concluding statements are of a high standard.
7-7.9
10
Provides a very clear and concise summary of issues and findings. Rationale for the decisions made throughout the report is effectively reinforced in this section; recommendations and final concluding statements are exemplary.
8-10
Marks for following instructions and compliance
Presentation and Writing
Weighted Score/Total Marks: 10 Marks
1.5
Report is lacking key elements and is poorly presented. Writing did not flow clearly leaving the paper to seem disjointed. Referencing is not in accordance with relevant guidelines. Basic English is used with e
ors present.
0-2.9
4
Report lacked some elements and is poorly presented. Writing often did not flow clearly leaving the paper to seem somewhat disjointed. Referencing is not entirely in accordance with relevant guidelines. Basic English is used with e
ors present.
3.0-4.9
5.5
Report includes most elements and is adequately presented. Writing sometimes did not flow clearly leaving the paper to seem disjointed in areas. Referencing adequately met the guidelines. English is used to an adequate level.
5.0-5.9
6.5
Report includes all elements and is generally presented appropriately. Writing mostly flows well and sections are linked. Referencing is in accordance with guidelines. English is used effectively with few e
ors present.
6.0-6.9
7.5
Report includes all elements and is well presented. Writing flows clearly and sections are linked effectively. Referencing is of a high standard. English is used effectively with very few e
ors present.
7-7.9
10
Report includes all elements and is very well presented. Writing flows clearly and sections are linked very effectively. Referencing is exemplary. English is used very effectively and is e
or-free.
8-10
Overall
Total: 100 Marks
N
0-29
N
30-49
P
50-59
C
60-69
D
70-79
HD
80-100
BIO-SOLAR ATM
“A SOLAR POWERED BIOMETRIC BASED AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE”
In this present world of technology where time is equated to money and the use of latest technical gadgets is considered as a cakewalk, there are countries around the world where they are still suffering from low literacy rate. Elderly and Illiterate people in those countries do face difficulties in day-to-day life after technical gadgets have come into handy in almost all walks of life. Majority of the population hold a bank account to avail the benefits from the schemes and programs being introduced by the government for the development of their respective country. Due to their illiteracy and poor understanding of how to operate certain technical functions, they are unable to make proper use of conventional ATMs. On the other hand, walking into a bank for a small transaction is cumbersome for them because of huge attendance in banks nowadays. To tackle such situations, ‘BIO-SOLAR ATM’ is presented which will help people to solve the problem at hand.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRODUCT
‘BIO-SOLAR ATM’ partially resembling a conventional ATM, additionally has few other components attached to it which include solar panels, headset/speaker, microphone and a biometric scanne
touchpad. Keeping in mind the difficulty of remembering the PIN, this ‘BIO-SOLAR ATM’ incorporates the use of biometrics with the help of a biometric scanner or the touchpad installed on the device. To minimise the difficulties faced by illiterates and elderly people in reading and understanding the text displayed on the screen, the text is replaced with photographs of different denominations to select from and the ATM will dispense the selected amount. The headset/speaker attached will read out the details like cu
ent balance, updated account statement, etc. A Microphone can also be used to input commands into the ATM. This is a Green device since solar panels are used to power the machine and touchpad and speakers provide a card-less (reduces the use of plastic cards) and paperless operations as the user is his/her own ATM card.
BHUTAN:
According to the data released by UNESCO, the total population of Bhutan is estimated to 822,901 out of which 53% of the population (i.e. 435,803) are males and the remaining 47% of the population