BIRMINGHAM CITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

ASSESSMENT BRIEF FIRST ATTEMPT

MODULE TITLE: The Global Manager

MODULE CODE: MAN6038

MODULE LEADER: Dr Imran Akhtar

HONG KONG TUTOR: Dr Daniel Gruszynski

EMAIL: dg@neuland.com.hk

ISSUE DATE: 19 April 2022

HAND IN DATE: Class A: 11:59PM 23 July 2022, Class B: 11:59PM 30 July 2022

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria specific to this assignment: On completion of the assignment, students should be able to demonstrate their ability to: Evaluate the key traits of a global manager and analyse the relevance of adapting management styles in today’s rapidly changing global environments. Appraise an understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency. Analyse the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies. Undertake a self-audit on to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings, prepare a development plan Number of attempts Please note that, under the Course Regulations, you are entitled to only two attempts to pass each assignment. You are strongly advised to take every opportunity to submit work as failure to submit counts as a fail. Should you fail an assignment, it is very important that you arrange a tutorial with the marker so that you can improve your work. Please read the regulations on number of attempts on your course page. Plagiarism Please read the plagiarism guidelines on your module page. Late Submissions Please read the late submission regulations and penalties on your module page or on your Course page.

Assessment Brief: First Attempt

Assessment Overview

Rationale

This module is assessed through one piece of coursework assessment in the form of an assignment as outlined below. The assessment tests all the learning outcomes for this module. The assessment requires you to apply knowledge obtained in class and through independent further reading. This assessment allows you to demonstrate your ability to use appropriate tools and techniques to develop a solution to a given situation. It also allows you to reflect on your journey through the module to the point of assessment.

You will demonstrate knowledge, analysis, synthesis and evaluation from your choice of distinct Global Management literature and their impact in different organisational settings that you will have learned throughout the module. You are expected to draw on your choice of conceptual and theoretical frameworks covered in the class to review how the businesses tackle the issues related to the businesses operating in global market and how the variety of culture and values effect the way business manager conduct.

This assessment method is relevant and appropriate for this module as it allows you to consider you learning by critically reviewing literature on various academic, theoretical and practical domains and test proposed theories and models in a real environment through academic investigation, analysis, evaluation and subsequent recommendations. This form of assessment prepares you for the real world where you may be working at strategic level and/or be involved in the change processes.

To pass this module, you must achieve a final overall mark of at least 40%. Failure to achieve a pass after the second attempt will result in the student being withdrawn from the course. 

Required task (3000 words)

Using academic theories and a case study of your own choice, evaluate and analyse key traits of a global manager, such as, the appraisal of international culture, ethics and value-based considerations following which you should carry out a self-audit followed by a development plan.

The following structure shall be used,

1. Introduction. Clearly re-state the topic, aim and objectives and outline the structure of the work (150 words)

2. Critical literature review about international culture, ethics and values-based considerations (1200 words)

3. A case study about a business of your choice highlighting how the business has / not benefited from international culture, ethics and values-based considerations (1000 words)

4. Using a self-audit, score yourself on a scale of 1-10 about international culture, ethics and values-based considerations and draw a detailed plan about how and by when you intend to develop these traits (500 words)

5. Conclusion (150 words)

6. List of references (not included in the word count). In-text citations and the list of references should follow Harvard style. A minimum of 15 academic references are required.

1. Word count

The word count limit (3000 words, 10% +/- margin) is for your portfolio. The cover sheet, list of references and appendices are not part of the word count. In-text citations used in the main body of the assignment (e.g., Smith and Jones (2010) identified that…) are included in the word count. You are required to declare the number of words used in your assignment. Material submitted as an appendix provides background for your coursework, but it will not be marked unless references are made to it in the main text in order to demonstrate the linkage. The appendices do not constitute additional material unrelated to that included in the body of your assignment. If you do not refer to appendices, then this is not marked. Deduction of 1 mark for every 100 words over or below the stipulated word count will be made to reflect that you have not met the assessment requirements.

1. Outline Approval

Students can submit via email to their Hong Kong Tutor a one-page outline of their assignment, stating some major theory references and case details, not later than 3 weeks before the assignment submission date.

Formative feedback will be provided within 3 working days.

1. Submission

Your assignment should be submitted to email at babasubmission@kaplan.com. Hard copy submissions will not be accepted. Please follow the University policy regarding online submission and submitting assignments on time.

You should also submit your work through the Turnitin to ensure you abide by the rules on plagiarism.

1. Formatting and presentation

The assignment should be word-processed and double line spaced. Use of bullet points should be avoided or used sparingly

• Use Arial size 11 point for your assignments, full justified
• Each page should be numbered except for the contents pages (if any)
• Presentation must be formal in language and style and must adhere to the structure given above

1. Referencing

It is a requirement that there are 15 references with the majority being academic sources. All work should be referenced using the Harvard format – there are handouts available online at the library website and are available as hard copy in the library. Do not use popular websites like Wikipedia, Google or Yahoo – the former is not peer assessed and the work is not always reliable, and the latter are search engines. Use the latest textbooks and journal articles (newspaper articles may at times be acceptable). You should, however, use journal articles as these are peer reviewed and are often more recent than textbooks.

Marking Scheme
0 – 39% Fail (1 re-sit allowed)	40 – 49% Third	50 – 59% 2:2	60 – 69% 2:1	70 – 79% First	80 – 100% Upper First
Evaluate the key traits of a global manager and analyse the relevance of adapting management styles in today’s rapidly changing global environments.
No or very poor demonstration of the relevance and awareness of the global managerial perspectives in rapidly changing global environment	Satisfactory attempt with some demonstration of understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques related to global managerial perspectives in rapidly changing global environment	Satisfactory attempt with demonstration of some analysis and application of relevant concepts and techniques related to global managerial perspectives in rapidly changing global environment	Good analysis of the interconnectivity of concepts and techniques with supporting evidence related to global managerial perspectives in rapidly changing global environment	Excellent application of concepts and techniques related to global managerial perspectives in rapidly changing global environment with well researched material present and justified with really good and relevant background information	Superb application of concepts and techniques related to global managerial perspectives in rapidly changing global environment related to the global management styles to the analysis. Very well researched throughout. Excellent cross referencing in analysis and conclusion
Appraise an understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency.
No or very poor demonstration of understanding of concepts and understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency	Satisfactory attempt with some demonstration of understanding of concepts and understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency	Satisfactory attempt with demonstration of understanding of concepts and understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency	Good analysis and appraisal of understanding of the concepts with good understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency in global business environment	Excellent analysis, critical understanding, review and appraisal of concepts and with sound understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency in global business environment	Sophisticated analysis & interpretation applied to critical understanding of concepts and with sound understanding of practical applications of intercultural competency in global business environment. Good use of researched material coupled with strong integration of literature and business awareness. Well-grounded in case material
Analyse the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies.
No or very poor attempt made to understand the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies relevant and related to the business operating in global arena.	Satisfactory attempt with some demonstration of an attempt made to understand the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies relevant and related to the business operating in global arena.	Satisfactory attempt with demonstration of an attempt made to understand the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies relevant and related to the business operating in global arena.	Good analysis of concepts and theories with good demonstration of an attempt made to understand the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies relevant and related to the business operating in global arena.	Excellent analysis of concepts and theories with good demonstration of an attempt made to understand the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies relevant and related to the businesses operating in global arena.	Sophisticated analysis of concepts and theories with good demonstration of an attempt made to understand the complexities of global organisations and cultural, ethical and value-based considerations for managers wishing to pursue global strategies relevant and related to the businesses operating in global arena. Evidence of well-researched material coupled with superb integration of literature and business awareness in global context.
Undertake a self-audit on to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings, prepare a development plan.
No or very poor attempt made to undertake a self-audit to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings, prepare a development plan situated in the global business arena.	Satisfactory/cursory attempt made to undertake a self-audit to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings; prepare a development plan suitable for the businesses operating in global business arena.	Satisfactory and a guiding attempt made to undertake a self-audit to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings; prepare a development plan suitable for the businesses operating in global business arena.	A good attempt made to undertake a self-audit to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings; prepare a development plan suitable for the businesses operating in global business arena.	A good attempt made to undertake a self-audit to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings; prepare a development plan suitable for the businesses operating in global business arena. Such efforts is made using analysis of understanding from discussions, presentations or debates with clear supporting evidence of its application. Evidence of literature is present throughout.	A superb attempt is made to undertake a self-audit to identify skills and competencies and based on audit findings; prepare a development plan suitable for the businesses operating in global business arena. Such efforts is made using analysis of understanding from discussions, presentations or debates with clear supporting evidence of its application. There is not only clear integration of literature but also the cross-referencing is evident to support the building up of the development plan.

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