1. Exhibit a critical understanding of the key dynamic forces impacting on business and society and the relationship between the two in terms of effective strategic decision making

As part of the formal assessment for the programme you are required to submit a Contemporary Management Issues assignment. Please refer to your Student Handbook for full details of the programme assessment scheme and general information on preparing and submitting assignments. Learning Outcomes: After completing the module you should be able to:

1. Exhibit a critical understanding of the key dynamic forces impacting on business and society and the relationship between the two in terms of effective strategic decision making

2. Critically analyse the relevant theoretical foundations to support the identification and application of effect corporate responses to contemporary management issues.

3. Select and use decision making tools to address contemporary drivers for change.

4. Question the accuracy and relevance of differing sources of information and opinion relating to global issues impacting upon corporate decision making.

5. Utilise judgement to draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations when faced with conflicting information or data.

Your assignment should include: a title page containing your student number, the module name, the submission deadline and a word count; the appendices if relevant; and a reference list in Arden University (AU) Harvard format. You should address all the elements of the assignment task listed below. Please note that tutors will use the assessment criteria set out below in assessing your work. Part 1 contributes 25% of the total marks for the Contemporary Management Issues module assessment. Maximum word count: 2000 words