Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment

Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment Order Description MGT6A3 - Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment Individual Project Assignment – Comparing Entrepreneurs from different Industries This assignment is due on or before 16.00 hours on Monday, 8 December 2014 and is to be submitted electronically via Blackboard. Your soft copy submission must be in either Microsoft Word or pdf format. Please keep a copy of your submission. Your assignment must • compare entrepreneurs from two different industries and countries • be your own original work (please speak with me if you have any doubts about what this means). • have all relevant information on the cover (name, student number, module name and number, assignment title, due date, word count). • be not longer than 3500 words (within 10%) . • have proper references using the Harvard system of referencing. • be written in formal English - although there are no specific marks allocated for grammar, punctuation and spelling, overall impression is important and can affect marks awarded. Concise and cogent arguments are encouraged. The assignment will be marked according to the following criteria and considerations: • the degree of critical evaluation and analysis in the arguments made (descriptive submissions are likely to receive low marks). • scope of reading and research demonstrated in the answer by appropriate referencing. • the degree to which your arguments are underpinned by theory and research evidence. • clarity and structure of the arguments (formal essay format with appropriate introduction and conclusions should be used). • use of appropriate examples. • overall presentation, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Distribution of marks for the assignment: • 10% Presentation and Layout • 10% Study candidate background • 20% Discussion of rationality and justification of choice of candidate • 40% Discussion on the choice of model selected and analytical discussion on findings • 20% Reflective discussion on learning module outcomes Your assignment requires you to identify 2 entrepreneurs of your choice, and a. provide a profile brief of the entrepreneurs you have selected for comparison; b. using concepts and models learn from module MGT6A3, explain why your choice of persons can be classed as entrepreneurs; c. explain and discuss what is your choice of critique for comparison and why the two entrepreneurs are worthy of recognition; and, d. critically reflect on the modules learning outcomes and explain how you have achieve them through the completion of the module’s individual assignment. MGT6A3 Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment Module Handbook 2014/2015 MGT6A3 Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment 1 MGT6A3 Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment 1. Factual information Module title Entrepreneurship in the Global Environment Level 6 Module tuto r J onathan Liu, Geoffery Darnton & Michel Ben-David Credit value 10 5 ECTS Module type Pathway Elective (GBDM at Level 6) Option (BAGM at Level 6) Notional learning hours 100 2. Rationale for the module and its links with other modules As the world’s economies develop and prosper, the integration of economies will see a continuation and intensification of changes in company management, as creativity and innovation skills become more dominant forces in the struggle to maintain market sh are. The entrepreneur is likely to play a more significant part in the growth and development of na tional economies. In addition, the model of social entrepreneurship as the embedded sustainability pers pective is used to question current and future roles of entrepreneurs. This module provides st udents with another crucial component in their understanding of global business, leading on from the level 5 module Managing New Ventures. There are thematic links with the stra tegy, management, and HR modules. 3. Aims of the module This module examines the foundations, theory and scop e of entrepreneurship, and identifies significant entrepreneurial trends in the global trading environment whilst critically reviewing the characteristics of the entrepreneur, so students will come away with a cl ear perspective on this crucial aspect of business. Students will also explore the nature of rapidly growin g companies, the role of the entrepreneur in such environments and be able to explain rapid-growth st rategies for entrepreneuria l companies. The effects of the dynamic trading environmen t of the 21st century on the entrepreneur of the 20th century are considered, as well as the management of change in th e entrepreneurial company. Social responsibility is an important component of this mo dule, and students will evaluate th e impact of models of social entrepreneurship on fulfilling societ al and ethical concerns in the modern era. Overall, upon successful completion, students will be able to critically analys e and comment with regards to the characteristics of the entrepreneur, the impact of social entrepreneur ship, finally linking up with management of family- run businesses often seen as living examples of entrepreneurialism in ac tion. The principles expressed in this module apply to all geographies and all si zes of company includin g global organizations. 4. Pre-requisite modules or specified entry requirements Principles of Human Resource Management Sustainability in Global Business 5. Intended learning outcomes A. Knowledge and understanding A t the end of the module, learners will be expected to: A13. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the factors affecting strategic decision-making in business practice and its impact on organisations. A15. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cros s-cultural and global dimensions in managerial, organisational, and business issues. B. Cognitive skills A t the end of the module learners will be expected to: B18. Integrate and evaluate complex information and data from a variety of sources. PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT :)