MN 6003: Student Self-Assessment & Feedback Coversheet – Summative Assignment 1

Student Name & Number: Submission Deadline: 20/11/2018 OR 21/11/2018 OR Module Assessment Contribution: 30%
Vladimir Losenkov 16024402 22/11/18 – See Case Briefing Document for detail

MN 6003 Strategy: Choices and Change

Assignment 1: Group Comparative Video on Strategy and its Influences
Module Leader: John Mroczek Student Module Tutors: Dr Hemakshi Chokshi
This assignment addresses the following learning outcome (LO) of the module:
1. LO1: Apply the major theories of strategic management to the analysis of organisations within their specific contexts

Have you accessed STUDYHUB at the Library to help with your work? (http://learning.londonmet.ac.uk/studyhub/) Yes / No

Place an X against how the group assesses each aspect of the A+ A A- B+ B C+ C D+ D F1 F2 F3

group’s work in the Group Presentation – see page 5 onwards 95% 85% 75% 67% 63% 57% 53% 47% 43% 37% 23% N-S

for full details of the new grading schedule FAIL FAIL

0%
FAIL

 Video submitted on time via YouTube, plus signed contribution log

and completed student self-assessment coversheet posted on time to x
Weblearn

 Good visual and audio delivery x

 Well designed - timing and structure x

 List of sources provided x

 Good evidence of group work x

 Uses a wide range of analytical tools to analyse the external

environment issues impacting the industry. Clearly demonstrates x
understanding of both the models and the industry issues.

 Uses a wide range of analytical tools to internally analyse the two

x
organisations (this includes a financial analysis) and carefully

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Place an X against how the group assesses each aspect of the A+ A A- B+ B C+ C D+ D F1 F2 F3

group’s work in the Group Presentation – see page 5 onwards 95% 85% 75% 67% 63% 57% 53% 47% 43% 37% 23% N-S

for full details of the new grading schedule FAIL FAIL

0%
FAIL

 compares and contrasts the two organisations. Demonstrates good

x
understanding of the models and the organisations.

 SWOT analysis provides an effective summary of the internal

x
strengths and weakness and the external opportunities and threats.

Place an X against the group’s overall rating of this piece of

x
group work

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Mark awarded by First Assessor A+ A A- B+ B C+ C D+ D F1 F2 F3-

N-S
95% 85% 75% 67% 63% 57% 53% 47% 43% 37% 23%
FAIL FAIL
0%
FAIL

First Assessor’s Comments:

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CHECK-LIST / AREAS TO CONCENTRATE ON NEXT TIME (MARK WITH AN X AS APPROPRIATE)

Academic Introduction / Conclusion Structure and coherence of Evidence (supporting argument, Application of Theory (clear
Argument & (effectiveness) arguments referencing) understanding and application of range of
Content relevant analytical tools and models)
Focus (addressing question Recommendations (follow Criticality (evidence of critical Good use of Harvard referencing
set) clearly from analysis) objective understanding)
Wide range of concepts/tools Directness of Arguments/Analysis/Synthesis Discussion/ Critical Reflection/
answer/logic/coherence Similarities and Differences discussed.
Examples / Depth of research Detail/Application Overall structure
English Spelling Grammar Punctuation
Layout Titles Subtitles Blank Spaces Complies with specific duration.
Illustration Figures/Visually appealing Tables Timely Submission Quality of PowerPoint presentation
Technical Citations Referencing/ Academic reading Group work Good visual and spoken delivery

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FIRST ASSESSOR SIGNATURE: DATE:

2ND ASSESSOR COMMENTS:

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2ND ASSESSOR SIGNATURE DATE:

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Grading Structure
Letter grade
& mark ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTORS
recorded
 Exceptional in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Shows evidence of extensive knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far
 Demonstrates originality of approach
 Outstanding breadth of study
A+  Shows exceptional evidence of extensive reading beyond the course content and of independent thought, linking theory and practice
95%  Includes accurate references in text, all sources accurately recorded in reference section
 Is comprehensive, accurate and presented in a well-structured and organised format
 Shows a sophisticated ability to express complex ideas
 Exceptionally fluent and clear written and oral style, demonstrating flair, with no errors
 Outstanding group work
 Excellent in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Shows convincing evidence of significant knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, linking theory and practice
 Shows convincing evidence of extensive and thoughtful reading beyond the course content
A
 Includes accurate references in text, all sources accurately recorded in reference section
85%
 Is clear, concise, well structured and well presented
 Excellent fluent written and oral style, with a few very minor errors
 Excellent group work
 Very good in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Shows very good evidence of significant knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, linking theory and practice
 Shows very good evidence of reading beyond the course content
A-
 Includes accurate references in text, all sources accurately recorded in reference section
75%
 Is clear, concise, well structured and well presented, with some very minor errors
 Effective written and oral style, with some very minor errors
 Very good group work
 Good in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Refers to experience and reading to advance the line of argument, using argument well, but not always with distinction
 Shows overall good evidence of significant knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, linking theory and practice
B+
 Provides overall good evidence of wide reading from appropriate academic sources
67%
 Includes accurate references in text, all sources accurately recorded in reference section
 Logically structured, and effectively written and presented orally, but perhaps not always with distinction
 Good group work

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Letter grade
& mark ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTORS
recorded
 Generally good in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Shows good evidence of significant knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, linking theory and practice
 Refers to experience and reading to advance the line of argument, using argument fairly well, but not always with distinction
B
 Provides some evidence of wide reading from appropriate academic sources
63%
 Includes accurate references in text, all sources accurately recorded in reference section
 Is fairly well structured and fairly well written and presented orally, but perhaps not always with distinction; some minor errors
 Generally good group work
 Satisfactory in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Shows evidence of knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, but not always successful in linking theory and practice
 Attempts to use argument, although there may be some confusion
C+  Provides evidence of appropriate academic reading, although perhaps not from a wide range of texts
57%  Includes referencing and a reference section with minor errors
 Has made a good attempt at a clear structure with minor inconsistency
 Coherent written / oral style – mainly clear, with some minor errors
 Satisfactory group work
 Generally satisfactory in meeting the brief of the assessment task, addressing the specific criteria and meeting all of the Learning Outcomes
 Shows general evidence of knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, but limited success in linking theory and practice
 Some attempts to use argument, although there may be some confusion
 Provides limited evidence of appropriate academic reading, although perhaps not from a wide range of texts
C  Draws somewhat on experience and reading
53%  Includes referencing and a reference section, with minor errors
 Has made a fairly good attempt at a clear structure with minor inconsistency
 Acceptable written / oral style – mainly clear, with some minor errors
 Generally satisfactory group work

 Adequate in meeting the assignment brief and the learning outcomes, but may lack detail
 Shows some evidence of knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far
 Tends to be descriptive rather than relating practice to theory
 Includes weak or incorrect argument
D+
 Uses experience anecdotally rather than to support argument
47%
 Is based on limited reading
 Has a limited reference section with inadequate or inaccurate referencing in the text
 Basic structure with written / verbal style which is adequate for communication of meaning – some errors
 Adequate group work
D  Barely adequate in meeting the assignment brief and addressing all of the learning outcomes – lacks precision
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Letter grade
& mark ASSESSMENT DESCRIPTORS
recorded
 Limited evidence of knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far, with substantial errors and no independent thought
 Superficial attempts to link theory to practice
 Is based on limited reading which lacks criticality
43%  Has a limited or non-existent reference section with inadequate or inaccurate referencing in the text
 Writing and oral presentation are not clear, with frequent grammatical and spelling errors
 Lacks a clear structure, perhaps missing a clear introduction and conclusion or written in note form
 Barely adequate group work
 Poor - assignment does not meet the brief of the assignment or the learning outcomes
 Shows inadequate knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far
 Is not of the required length or the suggested format
 Does not relate theory to practice
F1
 Uses experience anecdotally rather than analytically
FAIL
 Inadequate and superficial attempt to analyse / discuss issues / reflect
37%
 Inadequate evidence of relevant reading
 Referencing not used
 Poor structure and inadequate written and oral style, which make assignment difficult to read / follow
 Poor group work
 Very poor - assignment does not meet the brief of the assignment or the learning outcomes
 Is not of the required length or the suggested format
 Very poor evidence of knowledge and understanding of what has been learned in the course so far
 No attempt to analyse / discuss / reflect
F2  Requires considerable further work on links between theory and practice
FAIL  Very poor evidence of reading, or reading from inappropriate sources
23%  Very poor structure
 No reference section
 Incoherent written and oral style, which may obscure meaning
 Very poor group work
 Possible academic misconduct
F3 Non-submission
NS FAIL (non-
submission)
0%

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