BMI4002M Leading Global Business

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

BMI4002M Leading Global Business

Module Code BMI4002M Module Tutor Oliver MacDonald

Module Title Leading Global Business

Level 4 Credit Value of Module 20

Assessment Task Written Work (Report)

Word Count 3,500 words

Assessment No 1 of 1 Weighting 100%

Type of Submission Written Work approximately 3,500 words

Method of Submission Via Moodle

Publication Date 25 September 2023

Due Date 12 noon, 15th January 2024 submission to be made via Moodle

Expected Feedback Date Written feedback will be provided via Moodle on 5th February 2024

This will normally be 15 working days from the date of submission (excludes weekends and University closure days), or 20 working days for dissertations

Format of Feedback Typed feedback within Moodle, available via the relevant assignment link

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

4.1 Examine and explain a range of relevant concepts, theories and models that impact upon outcomes for international businesses.

4.2 Investigate and evaluate the range of contexts that influence, and are influenced by, international business decisions.

Cognitive and thinking skills

4.3 Demonstrate the ability to apply a range of academic and intellectual skills relevant to Level 4 study including, information-gathering, analysis and problem identification.

4.4 Demonstrate the ability to apply a range of academic, analytical and intellectual skills including: applying theoretical concepts to contemporary issues, appreciating a variety of perspectives on business decisions, engaging with the multidisciplinary nature of international business.

4.5 Articulate the range of themes and actors that direct an understanding of foundational international business practices, with key links made between business objectives and different socio-economic contexts

Practical/professional skills

4.6 Demonstrate skills appropriate at level four in relation to research, argument formation, and communication in both written and oral forms.

4.7 Demonstrate the ability to respond to problems when working independently and within groups comprising a range of learning styles and cultural influences.

Key transferable skills

4.8 Demonstrate independent research skills to support problem-identification, analysis, and solving

Assignment Description

For an international organisation of your choice, identify and evaluate the issues which have historically, and may in the future, impact upon, and influence the internationalisation efforts of that organisation.

The content of your assignment should cover the following aspects: -

An overview of the organisation and justification of your selection of that organisation.

A demonstrated understanding of the definition of an international business and internationalisation strategies.

An evaluation of how both the macro and microenvironment has, and may, influence the internationalisation efforts of that organisation.

For example, how have socio cultural, political, legal, economic, or environmental differences between countries influenced the internationalisation efforts by the organisation.

It is important to justify all views/opinions made within the evaluation with reference to relevant academic theory.

A conclusion detailing the key findings from the evaluation.

Students must read widely and deeply to ensure their knowledge and understanding is comprehensive. The course reading list is an important starting point in this regard and the resources and articles referenced during each week of the module.

Additional Information

Assessment clinics will be held during teaching timeReading Resources (Research should not be limited to these resources solely)

Core Textbook

Cavusgil, S., Knight, G., & Riesenberger, J. (2017) International Business: The New Realities. 4th ed. Pearson, Harlow

Hamilton, L., & Webster, P., (2015) The International Business Environment. 3rd ed. OUP, Oxford

Hill, C., & Hult, T., (2017) International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace. 11th ed. McGraw-Hill, New York.

Morrison, J. (2009) International Business: Challenges in a Changing World. Palgrave, Hampshire.

Recommended Journals

International Business Review

Journal of International business Studies

Assessment Regulations

Your attention is drawn to the University policy on cheating and plagiarism. Penalties will be applied where a student is found guilty of academic misconduct, including termination of programme Policy Link.

You are required to keep to the word limit set for an assessment and to note that you may be subject to penalty if you exceed that limit. (Policy Link) You are required to provide an accurate word count on the cover sheet for each piece of work you submit.

For late or non-submission of work by the published deadline or an approved extended deadline, a mark of 0NS will be recorded. Where a re-assessment opportunity exists, a student will normally be permitted only one attempt to be re-assessed for a capped mark. (Policy Link).An extension to the published deadline may be granted to an individual student if they meet the eligibility criteria of the Exceptional Circumstances Policy.The student numbers of all members must appear on all front sheets. But the work needs only to be submitted by one group member who will also be the one received the feedback for the whole group.

Pages must be numbered.

You are required to add the following declaration on page 2 of their assignment: I declare that I am the sole author of this assignment, and the work is a result of my own investigations, except where otherwise stated. All references have been duly citedThe York St John Cite Them Right Harvard Referencing system should be used.

Examinations are subject to the University Examination Procedures (https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/students/exams-and-assessment/)

Business Assessment Descriptors (Undergraduate levels 4, 5, and 6)

SUMMARY DESCRIPTOR: Learning accredited at undergraduate will reflect the ability to display mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills, employing advanced skills to conduct research or advanced technical/professional activity, accepting accountability for related decision-making, including use of supervision.

PASS GRADES FAIL GRADES

1st (100-85) Exemplary. 1st (84 - 70) Excellent. 2:1 (69 - 60) Very good. 2:2 (59 - 50) Good. 3rd (49 - 40) Sufficient. (39 - 20) Insufficient. (19 - 0) Minimal to None.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTOR: Learning accredited at undergraduate will reflect the ability to display mastery of a complex and specialised area of knowledge and skills, employing advanced skills to conduct research or advanced technical/professional activity, accepting accountability for related decision-making, including use of supervision.

General Characteristics (UG)

Knowledge & understanding

e.g., knowledge and understanding of material taught in the module. You have shown

exemplary knowledge and understanding of material taught in this module, well beyond the threshold expectation of astudentat this level. You have shown excellent knowledge and understanding of material taught in this module, well beyond the threshold expectation of astudentat this level. You have demonstrated a very good breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of material taught in this module, showing a clear, critical insight. You have demonstrated a good breadth and depth of subject knowledge and understanding of material taught in this module, which are sometimes balanced towards the descriptive rather than the critical or analytical. You have demonstrated a sufficient depth of knowledge and understanding in key aspects of the field of study, sufficient to deal with terminology, facts, and concepts. Your knowledgeand understandingof material taught in this module arebelow the threshold standard and insufficient to deal with some key aspects of the subject. Your knowledge and understanding of the subjectareinadequate, without the required breadth or depth, with deficiencies in key areas.

Research & Evidence

e.g., engagement with academic literature. You have shown exemplary levels of research, engaging with the reading list, and shown outstanding relevant independent research that furthers the module material. Your work uses ample high-quality academic sources which are both appropriate for your argument and far reaching beyond module material. You extensively engage with the reading list and show strong relevant independent research that furthers the module material. Your work uses ample high-quality academic sources which are both appropriate for your argument and far reaching beyond module material. You have drawn on relevant module material, as well as appropriate academic sources from your own independent research. Your work uses appropriate high-quality academic sources which are largely appropriate for your argument and reach beyond module material. Your research is limited to module material and restricted in scope. Your work does not demonstrate any reading of academic sources that goes beyond the module material, and any additional sources that you have used are of poor quality or inappropriate. You have rarely drawn on academic sources. Your work rarely engages with relevant reading material either within or beyond module material.

Little to no use of academic sources. Your work has not engaged with relevant reading material from the module or beyond. You have not drawn on any academic sources Your work has not engaged with relevant reading material from the module or beyond.

Analysis & Evaluation

e.g., logic and argument; analytical reflections; organisation and communication of ideas and evidence. You have made consistent logical, coherently developed, and substantiated arguments, and have demonstrated the ability to systematically consider, critically evaluate and synthesise a comprehensive range of views and information (substantially beyond the expected level). You have demonstrated sophisticated perception, critical insight, and interpretation of complex matters and ideas in all aspects of the work. You have made consistent, logical, coherently developed, and substantiated arguments, and have demonstrated the ability to systematically consider, critically evaluate andsynthesisea wide range of views and information (beyond the expected level). You have demonstrated sophisticated perception, critical insight, and interpretation of complex matters and ideas in most aspects of your work. You have demonstrated the ability to make coherent, substantiated arguments, as well as the ability to consider, critically evaluate andsynthesisea range of views and information (appropriate to the expected level). You have demonstrated a thorough, perceptive, and thoughtful interpretation of complex matters and ideas.

You have argued logically, with supporting evidence, and have demonstrated the ability to consider and evaluate a range of views and information. You have clearly and consistently explained complex matters and ideas.

You have shown the ability to devise and sustain an argument, with some consideration of alternative views andability toexplain often complex matters and ideas.

You can provide explanations, but your argument is neither sustained nor sufficiently supported by alternative views.

Your arguments and explanations are weak and/or poorly constructed, and you are not able to critically evaluate the arguments of others or consider alternative views required at this level.

Communication & Academic Writing Style

e.g., logic and structure; formatting; grammar. You have shown an exemplary level in your academic writing style. An exemplary structure has been used to effectively communicate your point, and your work is grammatically and logically appropriate. You have an engaging, academic writing style. Your work effectively communicates your point, is clearly structured, and is grammatically and logically appropriate. Your writing style is clear and mostly academic. Your work effectively communicates your point but needs a more logical structure and/or grammatical improvement. Your style is somewhat clear, but is sometimes colloquial. Your structure, grammar, and syntax need improvement and your work implies a lack of proof reading. Your style often gets in the way of effectively communicating your meaning. Your writing is mostly colloquial, with frequent grammar and/or syntax errors which would have been prevented with proof reading. You may consider contacting our academic skills team for improvement. Your style is unclear and prevents understanding of your point. Your writing is colloquial, non-academic, and in need of proof reading to correct frequent grammar and syntax errors. You may consider contacting our academic skills team for improvement. Your style is minimal and very unclear, preventing understanding. Your writing is colloquial, non-academic, and in need of proof reading to correct frequent grammar and syntax errors. You may consider contacting our academic skills team for improvement.

Citations & Referencing. Harvard Referencing Style You have cited and referenced all necessary ideas accurately in Harvard style. You have cited and referenced all necessary ideas and the vast majority are accurate and in the Harvard style You have cited everything but there are some errors in formatting. Take a look at the Harvard quick guide or use cite them right to help next time. There are some errors in formatting and some missing citations. Take a look at the Harvard quick guide or use cite them right to help next time. There are many citations that are missing, and/or there are significant mistakes in referencing style. Take a look at the Harvard quick guide or use cite them right to help next time. You have not cited or referenced your work appropriately. Take a look at the Harvard quick guide or use cite them right to help next time. Little to no attempt at referencing your work. Take a look at the Harvard quick guide or use cite them right to help next time.

Creativity & Originality You have shown exemplary levels of originality of thought, and/or independence far beyond the expectation(s) of the level of study. You have shown an excellent and sustained originality of thought, and/or evidence of substantial independent study. You have shown very good examples(s) of originality of thought, and/or evidence of wide-ranging independent study. You demonstrated good evidence of originality of thought, and/or clear evidence of study independent of set/ recommended material. You have shown limited evidence of originality of thought, and/or study independent of set/recommended material. You have shown very limited originality of thought and/or evidence of study independent of set/recommended material. You have shown no originality of thought and/or evidence of independent study.

Graduate employability Skill: Teamwork You have shown an exemplary contribution to teamwork that directly supported and enhanced successful team outcome(s), and you have demonstrated an insightful and critical appreciation of individual and/or collaborative performance. You shave shown an excellent contribution to teamwork that significantly influenced successful team outcome(s), and you have demonstrated a critical appreciation of individual and/or collaborative performance. Your contribution to teamwork was very good and supported successful team outcome(s), and you have shown a very good appreciation of individual and/or collaborative performance. You have demonstrated a good contribution to successful team outcome(s), and you have shown a developing appreciation of individual and/or collaborative performance. You have shown a sufficient contribution to successful team outcome(s), and you have shown some appreciation of individual and/or collaborative performance that may be limited or partial and/or overly subjective. You have shown insufficient contribution to successful team outcome(s), and an appreciation of individual and/or collaborative performance that is inadequately evidenced. You have shown negligible (or no) contribution to successful team outcome(s).

Graduate employability Skill: Problem Solving You are exceptionally competent at autonomously defining and solving a range of complex problems and you have demonstrated an outstanding ability to apply knowledge and methods to your solution far beyond the expectations of this level. You are competent at autonomously identifying and defining a range of complex problems and you are excellent at applying knowledge and methods to your solution beyond the expectations of this level. You are competent at autonomously identifying and defining a range of complex problems and you are very good at applying knowledge and methods to your solution appropriate at this level. You are competent at autonomously identifying and defining complex problems and you are good at applying knowledge and methods to your solution appropriate at this level. You are mostly competent at autonomously identifying and defining complex problems and you apply some knowledge and methods to your solution but this is often inconsistent. You have not gained the skills required at this level of study. There are significant weaknesses evident which suggest that further development is needed in this area. You have demonstrated little or no evidence of the required skills at this level.

Graduate employability skill: Practical You have an exemplary ability to autonomously evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses, and you have shown an outstanding range of professional and practical attributes that are needed for graduate level employment. You are able to show excellent autonomy in evaluating your own strengths and weaknesses, and you have shown an excellent range of professional and practical skills that are needed for graduate level employment. You are very good at evaluating your own strengths and weaknesses, and you have shown a very good range of professional and practical skills that are needed for graduate level employment. You are good at evaluating your own strengths and weaknesses, and you have shown a good range of professional and practical skills that are needed for graduate level employment. You are able to recognise your own strengths and weaknesses, and you have shown some professional and practical skills that are needed for graduate level employment. You have demonstrated insufficient evidence of the graduate skills identified in the programme specification. There are significant weaknesses evident, which suggest that you have not gained the skills necessary for students at this level. You have demonstrated little or no evidence of the required graduate skills identified in the programme specification at this level.