LO2: Critically evaluate roles and responsibilities of sustainable strategic managers and how to apply tools of strategic business management to problems of sustainability
LSC/ UoS BA in Business Studies
Assignment Brief
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Course/Programme: |
BA Business Studies |
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Level: |
6 |
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Module Title: |
Building A Sustainable Organisation |
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Module Leader: |
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Assignment titles: |
Individual case study analysis
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Assignment number: |
2 |
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Weighting: |
70%
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Date given out: |
Jan 2022 |
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Submission date: |
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Eligible for late submission (3 working days, with penalty)? |
Yes |
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Method of submission: |
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Online only |
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Online and paper copy |
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Special instructions for submission (if any): |
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Date for results and feedback: |
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Employability skills assessed: |
C1, C2, C3, LP1, IT1, IT2, IT3, LP2, PS1, PS2, PS3 |
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Learning outcomes assessed: |
LO2: Critically evaluate roles and responsibilities of sustainable strategic managers and how to apply tools of strategic business management to problems of sustainability LO4: Appropriately plan and solve problems in entrepreneurial and innovative settings LO5: Deploy effective networking and persuasive communication skills LO6: Work independently and as part of a collaborative virtual team to develop attributes and capabilities for business success in a complex and changing environment LO8: Critically evaluate and reflect on individual career development objectives. |
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TASK DESCRIPTION – |
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TASK |
Are Electric Vehicles (EV) truly sustainable and the answer to reducing climate change?
Electric cars seem to be the “in thing” right now in many countries all around the world. Their convenience, low emissions of CO2, and the smoothness of electric motors over a gas engine have made electric cars extremely popular. Although electric cars come with disadvantages such as high prices to purchase; limited range; varying recharge times, electric cars promise to be an extremely sustainable option for the long run because they require no fuel that will deplete Earth’s resources, which would make electric vehicles highly beneficial towards building a green future.
Sources:
https://www.thinkingreener.com/technology/exactly-how-sustainable-are-electric-cars/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZyqevrQll4
https://www.res-ev.co.uk/problems-with-ev/
PART A
Conduct a detailed research of the EV industry and critically evaluate whether they are truly sustainable. Are EVs the answer to reducing carbon emissions and slowing down climate change?
PART B
Examine your current lifestyle and write a reflective document on how you could comply with the sustainability ideals?
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LENGTH REQUIRED |
2000 words +/- 10%. Any deviation from this will be penalised.
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FORMATTING AND LAYOUT |
Please note the following when completing your written assignment:
- Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
- Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
- Document format: Report
- Ensure a clear title, course, and name or ID number is on a cover sheet and a reference using Harvard referencing throughout is also provided.
- Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.
The use of a range of information sources is expected – academic books, peer reviewed journal articles, professional articles, press releases and newspaper articles, reliable statistics, company annual reports and other company information. All referencing should be in Harvard style.
Structure of the assignment
- 1. Title Page
- 2. Table of Contents
- 3. Introduction (150 words)
- 4. Body
Part A – (1300 words)
Part B – (400 words)
- 5. Conclusion (150 words)
- List of References
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marking criteria and Student FEEDBACK |
This section details the assessment criteria. The extent to which these are demonstrated by you determines your mark. The marks available for each criterion are shown. Lecturers use a similar format to comment on the achievement of the task(s), including those areas in which you have performed well and areas that would benefit from development/improvement.
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Common Assessment Criteria Applied |
Marks available |
Marks Awarded |
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1. Research-informed Literature Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions. |
20 |
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2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline. |
25 |
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3. Analysis Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence |
25 |
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4. Practical Application and Deployment Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems. |
20 |
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5. Skills for Professional Practice Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation. |
10 |
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TOTAL |
100 |
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Assignment Mark (Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the UoS Assessment Board. These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. ) |
72 Hour Late Submission Penalties (tick if appropriate) |
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GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
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Level 6 |
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In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, at the end of Level 6 students should have coherent and detailed knowledge and a systematic understanding of their subject area, at least some of which is informed by the latest research and/or advanced scholarship within the discipline. They will be able to accurately deploy established techniques of analysis and enquiry within a discipline, using their conceptual understanding to devise and sustain arguments and/or to solve problems. They should be aware of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge. They should be able to critically evaluate evidence, arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data (that may be incomplete), to make judgements, and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions. They will apply the methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate, extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects. They will have the ability to manage their own learning, and to make use of scholarly reviews and primary sources (for example, refereed research articles and/or original materials appropriate to the discipline). They will demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring: the exercise of initiative and personal responsibility; decision-making in complex and unpredictable contexts; the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further training of a professional or equivalent nature. |
