ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
Module title Corporate Strategy and International Management
Module code BUS7C1
Module leader Sanar Muhyaddin
Assessment title Group Reflective Essay
Launch date 29th January 2024
Submission deadline 9th of August 2024 at 23:59
Expected date for return of Written feedback will be provided via Turnitin after three
marks and feedback working weeks from the submission date and time.
Module outcomes assessed 1. Critically analyse and apply relevant international
business theories and models within an international
context.
2. Critically appraise strategic and operational decision-
making processes within a relevant business context and
their complexity within the wider international business
environment.
3. Critically evaluate corporate challenges that impact on
the strategic business environment across national and
global business landscapes and provide frameworks and
solutions for implementation at management and
operational level.
4. Critically appraise global practices and their impact on
individuals and the organisation.
Assessment weighting 30 %
Word count (if relevant) 1000 words
Assessment task details - provide a description of the task
In this section you should attempt to focus on what you have learnt from the process
and reflect on all aspects of the module. Use sub-heading to give your report some
clarity, structure and focus. For example, you will probably want to write about your
own views on the strategy the business -case you analysed.
You could use the following sub-headings to give your individual report more focus and
structure:
• Introduction – how you chose the Business, assumptions made etc
• what you have learnt – from taking part in the module
• working in a group – your experiences and contribution
• Feasibility of your analytical approach
• improvements – what would you change?
• conclusion
Submission instructions - What should be the format of the submission? / Where
should it be submitted?
A single Word file only, containing your assignment and a reference list. No appendices
are required. Please submit online via the appropriate Turnitin submission on the
module space.
Hints and tips
All group members should participate in preparing the assignment equally, and a record
of all group conversations should be kept in Microsoft Teams.
Each group member must put their name(s) and student number (s) at the end of the
paragraph they contributed to or composed.
Each group member should include their name (s) and number (s) with their reference
list.
Each group member should expect to receive different marks in accordance with the
quality of their contribution.
All submitted work is expected to observe academic standards in terms of Harvard-WU
referencing, academic writing, use of language etc. Failure to adhere to these
instructions may result in your work being awarded a lower grade than it would
otherwise deserve.
Marking and moderation
A sample of the submission will be second-marked.
Employability Skills Applied
On successful completion of this module, a student will have had opportunities to
demonstrate achievement of the following Employability Skills;
Tick all that apply.
CORE ATTRIBUTES
Engaged x
Creative x
Enterprising x
Ethical x
KEY ATTITUDES
Commitment x
Curiosity x
Resilient x
Confidence x
Adaptability x
PRACTICAL SKILLSETS
Digital fluency x
Organisation x
Leadership and team working x
Critical thinking x
Emotional intelligence x
Communication x
Marking criteria
Attached.
Reflective Assessment
- Introduction 10%
- What have you learnt 20%
- Working in a group 20%
- Feasibility 20%
- Improvements 20%
- Conclusion and referencing 10%
