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• students must follow the correct In-text citation conventions / protocols and end of report referencing conventions using the Harvard referencing style.
Assignment Structure Requirements and Guidance:
L Holmes Institute Cover Page (This is essential and must be completed accurately. This is available on Blackboard]
2. Executive Summary - This should be a concise summary of the main argument and the conclusions made.
3. Introduction paragraph - A short paragraph which includes the background, scope and the main points raised in the report in order of importance. There should also be a brief conclusion statement at the end of the Introduction.
4. Main Body of the report contains dear Topic Headings for each paragraph provided.
5. Appropriate paragraphing must be used - each paragraph should include detailed information, which elaborates on the main points raised in the Introduction. This is where in-text citation is required and reference is made to specific references and other information obtained from research.
6. Page Numbers must be used - this is best practice and ensures the report is well presented and formatted.
7. Reference the sources used with correct in-text citation conventions. Follow the Harvard method.
8. Reference List at the end must be in the Harvard Style and be mainly academic Journal Articles.
9. The report must be within the 3,000 word limit
10. Check the safe-assign report and modify the submission if it is Medium or High risk, you have up to three attempts. NOTE: Consult with your tutor if you are unsure or need clarification about how to use safe-assign. The report must be submitted through safe-assign.
? Textbook Case Studies are listed below:
1. Sher-Wood Hockey Sticks: Global Sourcing
2. Jpllibee Foods Corporation (A): international Expansion
3. Acer, Inc: Taiwan's Rampaging Dragon
4. The Globalisation of CEMEX
5. The Global Branding of Stella Artois
6. United Cereal: Lora Brill's Eurobrand Challenge
7. GE's Imagination Breakthroughs: The Evo Project
8. ECCO A/S ¦¦¦ Global Value Chain Management
9. Lu ndbeck Korea: Managing an International Growth Engine
10. Kent Cliemiial; Crgcne,, g International Grown
• strategy and Globalisation footprint l.e. which markets has the MNC penetrated.
• Organisational Issues
• Human Resources Management including training and employment relations
In this report,
• use subheadings
• Use appropriate paragraphing
• Reference the sources used with correct in-text citation conventions / protocols.
• Provide a full list of references at the end using correct referencing conventions
• Check the safe-assign report and modify the submission if it is Medium or High risk.
. Your final submission is due Friday of Week 10 at Midnight Late submissions will attract penalties at the rate of -5% per day.
Required Activities:
• Firstly, students should familiarise themselves with the unit content from weeks 6 -11.
• Students will need to work in co-operative groups and select a case study after careful consideration. (Refer to page 4 below)
• Students should supplement their knowledge with wide research of the MNC in the case study and consider referencing other academic sources, which will support their case study analysis.
• Finally, students will need to discuss the case study and collectively determine the key problems and issues, specify the main problem / challenge, determine alternative courses of action for the MNC, carefully evaluate each course of action and lastly, make a recommendation as to what the best course of action is for the MNC, based on your group discussion.
• Students should then prepare and complete a group report, which covers the key topics within the overall case study analysis.
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• Students must follow the correct in text citation conventions / protocols and end of report referencing conventions using the Harvard referencing style.
Assignment Structure Requirements and Guidance:
1. Holmes institute Cover Page (This is essential aiRimuiit be contpleted accurately. This is available
1115013 Group Assignment Specifications
Purpose:
This group case study analysts Is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their understanding of unit concepts, apply their knowledge of the theories and unit material learned and develop group- based problem solving skills and then apply them to a contemporary multinational entity operating in different markets around the world.
Group Assignment Details:
The case study can be selected from those listed in the textbooks (Refer to page 4 below) as provided in the unit outline or from another source, provided that it is deemed an acceptable and credible academic source and is approved by your tutor.
The case study is to be based on a well-known multi-national corporation (MNC). Students must ensure that their case study has not been selected by another group. Analyse the selected and approved multi-national corporation's (MNC) case study in terms of the following key topics:
’ Corporate decision making
• Strategy and Globalisation footprint i.e. which markets has the MNC penetrated.
• Organisational Issues
• Human Resources Management, including training and employment relations
In this report,
• Use sub-headings
• Use appropriate paragraphing
» Reference the sources used with correct in-text citation conventions / protocols.
• Provide a full list of references at the end using correct referencing conventions
• Check the safe-assign report and modify the submission it it is Medium or High risk
• Tour final submission is due Friday of Week 10 at Midnight late submissions will attract penalties at the rate of -S% per day
Required Activities:
• firstly, students should familiarise themselves with the unit contwit horn weeks 6 -11
• Students will need to work in co-operative groups and select a CftMl Study after careful consideration. (Refer to page 1 below)
• Students should supplement their knowledge with wide resean h of thed^l^C
Trimester T11020
Unit code HI5O13
Mode of Delivery ONLINE
Unit Title Managing Across Borders
Assessment Type Group Case Study Analysis Assignment
Note: Groups of 4 -5 students must be formed by week 6 and your tutor must be informed of each member's name and student number. Once a group is formed, no changes are allowed. Students will also need to inform their tutor of their case study. Each group must select a unique case study to research. This also needs to be communicated via email or through the appropriate online Discussion Board.

Assessment Title Analysis of a Multi-National Corporation (MNC) Case Study
Purpose of t fie Students are required to research and analyse a case study of a mufti-
and interest in the weekly topics from the unit outline.
To adequately complete this assessment, students must follow the sequence of steps outlined below:
Identify the most important facts of the case study.
Identify the key problems and issues for the MNC.
Specify the main problem or the main challenge for the MNC. Brainstorm and then state the alternative courses of action to show how the MNC can deal with the main problem or the main challenge. Evaluate each course of action for the MNC in your own internal group discussion.
6. Discussand recommend the best course of action for the MNC.
This is strictly required to be yout own original work. Plagiarism will be penalised. Students are required to apply the theories and knowledge derived from the unit materials, demonstrate critical analysis and problem solving skills, provide a considered and comprehensive evaluation of their selected case study Students must use correct In-text citation conventions.
1 he following Unit teaming outcomes jure relevant to this assessment:
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