Leadership and Business Environment BABS 506

Course/Programme:

BABS Foundation

Level:

3

Module Title:

Context of Business

Intake

January 2025

Term

January 2025

Module Leaders:

Guru Srinivasan

Assignment title:

Leadership and Business Environment Case Study

Weighting:

100%

Date given out:

February 2025

Submission date:

7^thApril 2025

Eligible for late submission (3 working days, with penalty)?

Yes

Method of submission:

X

Online only

Online and Paper copy

Special instructions for submission (if any):

Date for results and feedback:

Employability skills assessed:

Judgement and personal responsibility and initiative in complex professional environments

Learning outcomes assessed:

As included under the assessment briefs

Referencing:

In the main body of your submission you must give credit to authors on whose research your work is based. Append to your submission a reference list that indicates the books, articles, etc. that you have read or quoted in order to complete this assignment (e.g. for books: surname of author and initials, year of publication,title of book, edition, publisher: place of publication).

Disclosure:

Please include the following statement on the title page of the submitted assignment, followed by your name:

I declare that this assignment is all my own work and that I have acknowledged all materials used from the published or unpublished works of other people. All references have been duly cited.

Assignment Mark(Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the Assessment Board.

These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. )

Late Submission Penalties (X if appropriate)

Capped at 40%

100%

Up 72 hours late

X

Over 72 hours late

TASK DESCRIPTION Case Study

Length Required

Formatting and Report

Assessment Criteria Applied

Marks available

SWOT and PESTEL factors identified for SHEIN

10

Use of relevant examples to explain how the strengths and weaknesses of Shein influence the environmental opportunities and threats (minimum 5 examples in total)

20

Discussion on Goleman Leadership styles

10

Justification with theory on a suitable leadership style if they decide to open an office in the UK

10

Clear presentation using relevant theories, the effect of organisational culture on leadership (need not be restricted on Shein)

20

Appropriate suggestions to overcome criticisms relating to social and environmental responsibilities

20

Presentation as report, clear structure with subheadings, and Harvard referencing

10

LEVEL 3 INDICATIVE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

An outstanding Distinction

90 - 100

Work which fulfils all the criteria of the grade below, but at anexceptionalstandard.

A very strong distinction

80 - 89

Work ofdistinguishedquality which is based on a rigorous and broad knowledge base, and demonstrating sustained ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and interpret concepts, principles and data within field of study, using defined principles, techniques and/or standard formats and applications. This will form the basis for the development of sound arguments and judgements appropriate to the field of study/ assessment task. There will be strong evidence of competence across a range of specialised skills, using them to plan, develop and evaluate problem solving strategies, and of the capability to operate autonomously and self-evaluate with guidance in varied structured contexts. Outputs will be communicated effectively, accurately and reliably.

A clear Distinction

71 - 79

Work ofvery goodquality which displays most but not all of the criteria for the grade above.

A Distinction

70

Work of highly commendable quality which clearly fulfils the criteria for the grade below but shows agreater degree of capabilityin relevant intellectual/subject/key skills.

A very strong Merit

67 - 69

Work ofcommendablequality based on a strong factual/conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, including an assured grasp of concepts and principles, together with effective deployment of skills relevant to the discipline and assessment task. There will be clear evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and application, and the ability to work effectively within defined guidelines to meet defined objectives. There will be consistent evidence of capability in all relevant subject based and key skills, including the ability to self-evaluate and work autonomously under guidance and to use effectively specified standard techniques in appropriate contexts.

A strong merit

64 - 66

Work ofgoodquality which contains most, but not all of the characteristics of the grade above.

A clear Merit

61 - 63

Work which clearly fulfils all the criteria of the grade below but showsa greater degree of capabilityin relevant intellectual/subject/key skills.

Merit

60

Work ofsoundquality based on a firm factual/ conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, demonstrating a good grasp of relevant principles/concepts, together with the ability to organise and communicate effectively. The work may be rather standard but will be mostly accurate and provide some evidence of the ability to analyse, synthesise, evaluate and apply standard methods/techniques, under guidance. There will be no serious omissions or inaccuracies. There will be good evidence of ability to take responsibility for own learning, to operate with limited autonomy in predictable defined contexts, selecting and using relevant techniques, and to demonstrate competence in relevant key skills.

A very strong Pass

55 - 59

Work ofcapablequality which contains some of the characteristics of grade above.

A strong Pass

50 - 54

Work ofsatisfactoryquality demonstrating a reliable knowledge base and evidence of developed key skills and/or subject based skills, but containing limited evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation or application.

A Pass

41 - 49

Work ofbroadly satisfactoryquality covering adequately the factual and/or conceptual knowledge base of the field of study and appropriately presented and organised, but is primarily descriptive or derivative, with only occasional evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation or application. There may be some misunderstanding of key concepts/principles and limitations in the ability to select relevant material or techniques and/or in communication or other relevant skills, so that the work may include some errors, omissions or irrelevancies. There will be evidence of ability to operate with limited autonomy in predictable defined contexts, using standard techniques, and to meet threshold standards in relevant key skills.

A bare Pass

40

Work ofbare passstandard demonstrating some familiarity with and grasp of a factual/conceptual knowledge base for the field of study, together with evidence of some ability to employ specialist skills to solve problems within area of study, but only just meeting threshold standards in e.g. evaluation and interpretation of data and information, reasoning and soundness of judgment, communication, application, or quality of outputs. Work may be characterised by some significant errors, omissions or problems, but there will be sufficient evidence of development and competence to operate in specified contexts taking responsibility for the nature and quality of outputs.

A marginal Fail

30 - 39

Work which indicatessome evidence of engagementwith area of study in relation to acquisition of knowledge and understanding of concepts and principles, and of specialist skills, but which is essentially misinterpreted, and misapplied and/or contains some significant omission or misunderstanding, or otherwise just fails to meet threshold standards in e.g. communication, application or quality of outputs.

A Fail

20 - 29

Work thatfalls well short of the threshold standardsin relation to one or more area of knowledge, intellectual, subject based or key skills. It may address the assessment task to some extent or include evidence of successful engagement with some of the subject matter, but such satisfactory characteristics will be clearly outweighed by major deficiencies across remaining areas.

A comprehensive Fail

0 - 19

Work ofpoor qualitywhich is based on only minimal understanding, application or effort. It will offer only very limited evidence of familiarity with knowledge or skills appropriate to the field of study or task and/or demonstrate inadequate capability in key skills essential to the task concerned.

Non-submission/Nil attempt

0

Nothing, or nothing of merit, presented.

COMMON ASSESSMENT AND MARKING CRITERIA

OUTRIGHT FAIL

UNSATISFACTORY

SATISFACTORY

GOOD

VERY GOOD

EXCELLENT

EXCEPTIONAL

1^stClass (70%+)

65-69

60-64

55-59

50-54

45-49

40-44

1.Literature: Understand and use correct terminologies and appropriate theories using appropriate literature

A comprehensive range of theories have been understood and critically analysed in various contexts like individual and business and correctly applied to Shein with literature backing.

A wider range literature used for theories and have been understood in various contexts like individual and business and correctly applied to Shein. Good theory on leadership styles and culture and its relationship with external business environment

A good range literature mainly online is used for theories and have been understood. Generic application to Shein with some theories and relationship to business correctly applied

Above average use of range of sources for theories. Concepts have been understood and applied to Shein but not critically analysed using relevant current examples and illustrations from the case to substantiate the point.

Above average use of range of sources for theories. Concepts have been understood and applied, but not critically analysed but lacks examples from the case.

Basic discussion on the theories and limited application using few websites to define the terms.

Basic discussion on the theories and limited application using few websites.

2. Theories and Issues: Understand theories and issues associated with management theories

Clear understanding of theories and issues associated with management theories and its relation to business environment. There is clear awareness of challenges and limitations associated and correct application.

Extensive understanding of theories associated with management theories. Clear awareness of challenges and limitations associated with theories and issues.

Good extensive effort in understanding theories associated with management theories and how it influences business environment of Shein. Clear awareness of positive and negative with theories and issues.

Above average understanding of theories associated with management theories and how it influences Sheins business environment. Clear but focused only on negative impact with theories and issues.

Understanding is accurate with a good awareness of the theories and related issues. But the analysis is not in-depth

Evidence of basic understanding of the relevant and related issues.

Evidence of basic understanding of the relevant and related issues but lacks flow and structure.

3.Application: Use of theories and relation to the case

Critical analysis of management theories and their applications have been understood and their impact on business environment is discussed extensively.

A very good understanding of a range of applications and their effects are evident in various contexts with suitable examples relevant to Shein.

A very good understanding of a range of applications and their effects are evident in some contexts.

A good understanding of management theories, its usage and applications are evident in some contexts but overall, the idea is clearly presented.

A good understanding of management theories, its usage and applications are evident in various contexts and there is some idea on clarity of thought.

An adequate awareness and mostly appropriate applications - but lacks the clarity of thought.

An adequate awareness and mostly appropriate applications with ideas muddled.

4.Critical Analysis:Understand their role in management and critical application of theory

The main challenge faced by the company is critically analysed and good explanation provided. Had it been more realistic, this could be a 80+ effort

The challenges and the theories are well presented and shows good application. You need to challenge the theory and its application for a higher score

Role played by the management theories in management has been understood thoroughly in several contexts, though limited link to literature.

A good understanding of role played by the management theories in management has been understood in many contexts but does not adequately link to literature.

A good understanding of role played by the management theories in management has been understood in many contexts but does not link to literature.

A basic understanding of role played by the management theories in management without direct link to literature.

A basic understanding of role played by the management theories in business environment without direct link to literature and reflects lack of clarity.