Appendix 2 Pro Forma Frontsheet for In-Course Assessments

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COURSEWORK
MODULE TITLE: Strategic Management for International Enterprises TITLE OF ASSESSMENT: International Strategic Management Project - Reassessment COURSE(S): MA International Business DEADLINE DATE FOR SUBMISSION BY STUDENTS: 09 / 12 / 13 SUBMISSION LOCATION: Online Submission via Turnitin / Blackboard ASSESSORS(S): Pedro Pablo Cardoso / Stratis Koutsoukos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Notes for Students: Essay "In the 1980s and 1990s, many companies debated whether they should globalise. In the third millennium this debate has ended. Companies now assume that they should globalise unless they can find a very good reason not to" (Yip 2002, Total Global Strategy II) Using appropriate sources you should discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with the above statement and how your argument is aligned with the theories of internationalization. Word Limit: 3000 words. FEEDBACK A provisional mark and generic feedback will be provided within four weeks of submission. Individual feedback will also be released via Turnitin with the provisional grade. Assignments can be downloaded from Turnitin with the individual feedback attached. You will find instructions on how to do this contained within the Turnitin drop box.

Appendix 3 Pro Forma Frontsheet for Marking Schemes / Assessment Criteria

LEEDS METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY LEEDS BUSINESS SCHOOL Marking Schemes / Assessment Criteria
MODULE TITLE: Strategic Management of International Enterprises FORM AND TITLE OF ASSESSMENT: International Strategic Management Project - Reassessment COURSE(S): MA International Business ASSESSORS(S): Pedro Pablo Cardoso / Stratis Koutsoukos ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Assessment Criteria - these are in the course handbook Excellent Performance (70+) Most of the relevant information / skills accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical / conceptual / practical elements. Good critical integration of theory / practice / information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Critical evaluation of concepts / theories etc is also very important here Above Average Performance (60 - 69) Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical / conceptual / practical elements. Good critical integration of theory / practice / information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives Average Performance (50 - 59) Much of the relevant information / skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical / conceptual / practical elements. . Fair integration of theory / practice / information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives Satisfactory Performance (40 - 49) No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information / skills. Some grasp of theoretical / conceptual / practical elements. . Integration of theory / practice / information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives Unsatisfactory Performance - below 40% (Referable 36 - 39) Major deficiencies or omissions in the information / skills / theoretical / conceptual / practical elements. Little integration of these in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.

Appendix 4 Pro Forma Frontsheet for Assessment Rationale 2

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ASSESSMENT RATIONALE
MODULE TITLE: Strategic Management of International Enterprises FORM AND TITLE OF ASSESSMENT: International Strategic Management Project COURSE(S): MA International Business ASSESSORS(S): Pedro Pablo Cardoso / Stratis Koutsoukos -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rationale Link Module Objectives / Learning Outcomes and demonstrate how the proposed assessment(s) meet these objectives. Learning Outcomes
To understand, critically analyse, evaluate and explain: The operational requirements of different international business strategies. The costs and benefits of particular international entry and development routes (i.e. Merger, acquisition, Greenfield site development etc.). The impact of cultural differences on development and strategy adopted by International minded organisations. The core competencies required to manage a diverse international organisation. The elements required to provide an environment which promotes innovative Practice, analytical insights, critical evaluation and judgement, systematic learning, Positive initiatives, adaptability and open mindedness.

Rationale of assessment
The International Strategic Management Project allows students to synthesise data, evaluate it and apply it in a manner whereby the longer term development issues for an enterprise are practically and logically applied so that the business is able to successfully compete in the global arena. The report will also allow the identification and application of appropriate tools and techniques to cope with different sectional, cultural and global issues within the global arena.