Module Code:	LD9632
Module Title:   Research title	SME Project   Encouraging SME participation in employee training in UK – identifying practical approaches
Distributed on:		Hand in Date:

 

Further information about general assessment criteria, ARNA regulations, referencing and plagiarism can be found on the module’s site on the e-Learning Portal.  You are advised to read and follow this information.

 

At the end of this module you will have achieved the following Module Learning Outcomes:

 

MLO 1   Your knowledge of entrepreneurship, business, management and/or leadership, at least some of which are at, or informed by, the forefront of aspects of the discipline.

 

MLO2   Your ability to conduct a critical literature review into a SME related topic.

 

MLO3   Your ability to apply your knowledge in order to inform the aims/objectives of a SME related research project

 

MLO4   Demonstrate critical reflection of your own learning preference and the subsequent implications for your learning development on this programme.

 

This module additionally contributes to the following Programme Learning Outcomes   6.1.1   Demonstrate critical understanding of key aspects of enterprise, entrepreneurship, business, management and leadership knowledge, at least some of which are at or informed by the forefront of aspects of the discipline.   6.1.2   Demonstrate an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge   6.3.1  This is also the Goal AoL. Apply techniques of analysis and enquiry through initiating and carrying out investigations into SME business related issues/projects.   6.5.1 Demonstrate critical understanding of how their own cultural and ethical values may impact on their ability to engage and work ethically, constructively and sensitively in diverse environments and/or teams

 

Instructions for the Assessment of this module:

 

Summative Assessment

 

You will be summatively assessed by a 4000 word research report weighted at 80%  and a poster presentation weighted at 20%.

 

The research report will include the following elements:

 

An executive summary                                                          5% of overall report mark

An introduction to the project and research objectives          5% of the overall report mark

A critical literature review                                                       25% of the overall report mark

A research informed and justified methodology                     15% of the overall report mark

A discussion of research ethics                                              5% of  the overall report mark

Presentation and analysis of findings                                     10% of the overall report mark (not in word count)

Study conclusions                                                                   10% of the overall report mark

Recommendations                                                                 10% of the overall report mark (not in word count)

Reflective Report                                                                    10% of the overall report mark (not in word count)

Structure, Layout and Academic Practice                             5% of the overall report mark

 

The research report will address the research method adopted to achieve your research aims/objectives, literature review, data collection, data analysis and the generation of supportable conclusions and recommendations. (80%)   (MLO1, MLO2, MLO3)

 

The poster presentation will outline the research process, findings and subsequent impact of your project. (20%) (MLO2)

 

Your answers should consider appropriate and relevant theories, models and concepts which demonstrate wider reading and which are appropriately cited and referenced using the APA referencing system.

 

Word limits and penalties for assignments

 

If the assignment is within +10% of the stated word limit no penalty will apply.

 

 

 

The word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment and the assignment cover sheet.  The word count does not include:

 

·      Title and Contents page	·      Reference list	·      Appendices	·      Appropriate tables, figures and illustrations
·      Glossary	·      Bibliography	·      Quotes from interviews and focus groups.

 

Please note, in text citations [e.g. (Smith, 2011)] and direct secondary quotations [e.g. “dib-dab nonsense analysis” (Smith, 2011 p.123)] are INCLUDED in the word count.

 

If this word count is falsified, students are reminded that under ARNA page 30 Section 3.4 this will be regarded as academic misconduct.

 

If the word limit of the full assignment exceeds the +10% limit, 10% of the mark provisionally awarded to the assignment will be deducted.

For example: if the assignment is worth 70 marks but is above the word limit by more than 10%, a penalty of 7 marks will be imposed, giving a final mark of 63.

 

Students are advised that they may be asked to submit an electronic version of their assignment and so should retain an electronic version of the assignment.

 

Submission of Assessment:

 

You should submit your assessments electronically to the Turnitin Submission Tool within the module ELearning Site.  This can be found in the Assessment and Submission section

 

Your assignment will be marked and feedback offered 4 weeks from the hand in date.

 

You must also keep a copy of your assignment for your own records in case a second copy is required. The assignment submitted will not be returned to you, so again keep a copy for your own use.

 

It is your responsibility as the student to ensure that you are submitting your final and complete assignment to be marked.  Only send your assignment to the above email address to avoid confusion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trait	Less than 30% Clear Fail	30-39%Fail	40-49 Pass Adequate	50-59 Pass Good	60-69 Pass Very Good	70-79 Excellent	80-89 Outstanding	90-100 Exemplary
Presentation, Structure and Academic Practice – 5%	Standard not met 1 Completely insufficient structure. There are significant spelling, grammatical and typographical errors with the layout not conforming to the specified guidelines.	Standard not met 2 Insufficient structure. There are significant spelling, grammatical and typographical errors with the layout not conforming to the specified guidelines.	Standard met 1 Adequate / basic structure. Generally free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is generally consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 2 A good structure. Mostly free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is mostly consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 3 Very Good structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 1 Excellent structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 2 Outstanding  structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 3 Exemplary structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.
Executive Summary – Completion of an executive summary – 5%	Completely insufficient executive summary. The executive summary is missing or inadequate with key sections missing.	Insufficient executive summary. An adequate executive summary but  key information is missing.	Adequate / basic  executive summary. A sound executive summary which  includes most essential  information, but may give greater precedence to some elements over others.	A good executive summary which  includes all essential  information.	A very good executive summary including all relevant information to a very good standard.	Excellent executive summary including all relevant information to an extremely high standard.	Outstanding executive summary including all relevant information to an extremely high standard.	Exemplary executive summary including all relevant information to an extremely high standard.

 

 

Introduction – Introduction to the research. Clear research objectives are presented. – 5%	Completely insufficient introduction. The business and management focus is not made sufficiently clear with a lack of rationale for the study. Research question and objectives are inappropriate.	Insufficient introduction. Research question and some objectives are outlined but require further development to ensure they are bound and specific.	Adequate / basic  introduction. There is an explanation of the purpose of the research within a business and management context, however this requires greater discussion. Research question and objectives stated but require development to be made more specific	A good introduction. A good explanation of the purpose of the research within a business and management context. Clear research question and objectives but could be developed further.	Very Good introduction. A thorough discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a leadership, business and management context. Very good, clearly defined research question and objectives…	Excellent introduction. Excellent discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a business and management context. Excellent, clearly defined research question and objectives.	Outstanding introduction. Outstanding discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a business and management context. Outstanding clearly defined research question and objectives.	Exemplary introduction. Exemplary discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a business and management context. Exemplary clearly defined research question and objectives.
The production of a critical literature review demonstrating reading from a wide range of sources, supported by correct referencing. – 25%	Completely insufficient critical literature review. The review of the literature is purely descriptive, inappropriate, irrelevant and lacks he required academic underpinning and focus. There is no acknowledgement of the role of the literature or the work of others.	Insufficient critical literature review. The review of the literature is purely descriptive, generally irrelevant and lacks academic underpinning. There is no acknowledgement of the role of the literature and the work of others is not always acknowledged or referenced in the appropriate APA style.	Adequate / basic critical literature review. The review of the literature is somewhat relevant but lacks focus and is descriptive with no critical points made and a limited number of academic sources. The role of the literature is unclear. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced but not always in the required APA style.	A good critical literature review.  The review of the literature is relevant to the topic area but is mainly descriptive with few critical points made. An attempt to discuss or highlight the role of the literature is made but requires development. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in places	Very Good critical literature review.  A very good review of academic literature relevant to the topic area with some critical points made but could have been developed further. The role of the literature is clearly highlighted. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA.	Excellent critical literature review. Excellent review of the literature relevant to the topic area with evidence of much critical discussion from a range of academic sources. The role of the literature is explained well. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA.	Outstanding critical literature review.  Outstanding critical review of a range of both contemporary and seminal scholars relevant to the topic area. The role of the literature is thoroughly explained. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA style.	Exemplary critical literature review. Exemplary critical review of a range of both contemporary and seminal scholars relevant to the topic area. The role of the literature is thoroughly explained. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA style.

 

Methodology – Discussion and justification of appropriate research strategy and methods. – 15% made up of Report 10% Poster 5%	Completely insufficient discussion on research strategy and methods. There is no discussion on research strategies, research methods or data analysis. The practical details of the research study are missing.	Insufficient discussion on research strategy and methods. There is a significant lack of discussion focusing on research strategies and research methods. The practical detail of the research is limited and there is no acknowledgement of data analysis tools.	Adequate / basic  discussion on research strategy and methods. An adequate discussion of research strategies, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy, require further work. An adequate discussion of research methods, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognizing the potential limitations may be missing or underdeveloped. Identification of data analysis tools is underdeveloped or not appropriate. Limited discussion of the practical details of the data collection process is evident and requires further work.	A good discussion on research strategy and methods. A sound discussion of research strategies, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy focusing, may be missing or underdeveloped. A sound discussion of research methods, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognizing the potential limitations are underdeveloped. Identification of appropriate data analysis tools are either incorrect or missing a discussion. Some elements of the practical details of the conduct of the research is evident, however, some elements are missing.	Very Good discussion on research strategy and methods. A very good discussion of research strategies  demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. A very good discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations. Appropriate data analysis tools are identified and  explained. A clear explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.	Excellent discussion on research strategy and methods. An excellent discussion of research strategies demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. An excellent discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations. Excellent identification of data analysis tools which are explained and acknowledge the limitations. A detailed explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.	Outstanding discussion on research strategy and methods. Outstanding discussion of research strategies  demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. Outstanding discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations. Outstanding identification of data analysis tools which are thoroughly explained acknowledging limitations with an attempt to manage them within the study. Thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.	Exemplary discussion on research strategy and methods. Exemplary discussion of research strategies  demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. Exemplary discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations.  Exemplary identification of data analysis tools which are thoroughly explained acknowledging limitations with an attempt to manage them within the study. Thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues for leaders and/or managers and professional practice. – 5%	Completely insufficient understanding of the ethical issues. There is no discussion of research ethics.  There is also no consideration of organisational and/or individual consent and the approaches taken to ensure this research is undertaken in an ethical manner.	Insufficient understanding of the ethical issues. There is a significant lack of discussion relating to research ethics and the practical detail of ethical implications is brief.	Adequate / basic understanding of the ethical issues. Limited discussion research ethics and whilst the ethical issues are highlighted, there is only limited discussion of the personal and organizational implications for the study.	A good understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics and the ethical issues are recognised with an attempt to discuss the implications for the study from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Very Good understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well and the ethical issues are recognised with a detailed attempt to discuss the implications for the study from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Excellent understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well.  There is a thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research with an excellent appreciation of the ethical issues from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Outstanding understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well.  There is a thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research with an outstanding appreciation of the ethical issues from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Exemplary understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well.  There is a thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research with an exemplary appreciation of the ethical issues from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).

 

Present and analyse findings of contemporary research into Business, Management or Leadership Issues. – 10% AoL 3 data collection point	Completely insufficient/ no data presented. No inferences are drawn and no theoretical links made.	Insufficient data presentation.  Only a few inferences are drawn from the data and those which are, are poor. No theoretical links are drawn upon when discussing the data.	Adequate / basic data presentation.  Inferences drawn from the data are limited. Very few theoretical links are drawn upon when discussing the data.	A good data presentation.  Inferences are drawn from the data. Few theoretical links drawn upon when discussing the data.	Very Good presentation of data. Very good inferences are drawn from the data. Some relevant theory is drawn upon when discussing the data.	Excellent  presentation of data. Excellent inferences are drawn from the data. Relevant theory is drawn upon when discussing the data providing a very detailed discussion of the findings.	Outstanding presentation of data. Outstanding inferences drawn from the data. Relevant theory is drawn upon to develop a mature discussion of the findings.	Exemplary presentation of data. Exemplary inferences drawn from the data. Relevant theory is drawn upon to develop a mature discussion of the findings.
Conclusions – Conclusions and Future Research – total 10 % made up of Report 5% – Poster 5%	Completely insufficient conclusions. No conclusions drawn. The need for further research is not acknowledged	Insufficient conclusions. Irrelevant or inappropriate conclusions drawn which are not supported by the data. The need for further research is not acknowledged	Adequate / basic conclusions. Some adequate conclusions are drawn from the analysis and supported by data, however, greater transparency and discussion required to develop this section further. Conclusions are somewhat relevant to the literature reviewed and attempt to address the research question, however, requires further development. The need for further research is acknowledged.	Good conclusions. Some sound conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data but this could be strengthened. Conclusions are relevant to the literature reviewed and go some way to address the research question. The need for further research is highlighted but not discussed in detail.	Very Good conclusions. Very good conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are relevant to the literature reviewed and address the research question. The need for further research is outlined.	Excellent conclusions. Excellent conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are very relevant to the literature reviewed and address the research question. The need for further research is identified with some supporting analysis.	Outstanding conclusions. Outstanding conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question. The need for further research is identified and critically analysed.	Exemplary conclusions. Exemplary conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question. The need for further research is identified and critically analysed.

 

Recommendations – Practical recommendations based on the outcomes of this study – 10%	Completely insufficient recommendations. Either no recommendations made or those which are made are Irrelevant or inappropriate which are not supported by the literature or data.	Insufficient recommendations. Some adequate recommendations are drawn although could be better aligned to the literature, analysis, conclusions and research question.	Adequate / basic recommendations. Some sound practical recommendations drawn from the literature, analysis and conclusions, although could be more detailed and/or aligned to the research question.	Good recommendations. Good practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question although could be more detailed.	Very Good recommendations. Very good practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.	Excellent recommendations. Excellent practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.	Outstanding recommendations. Outstanding practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.	Exemplary recommendations. Exemplary practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.
Reflective Learning Statement –  A reflective learning statement considering the impact of your learning throughout this programme both personally and professionally. – 10%	Completely insufficient reflective learning statement. Reflective statement of learning is missing or very brief.	Insufficient reflective learning statement. Reflective statement of learning lacks significant discussion with no specific examples given.	Adequate / basic reflective learning statement. An adequate reflective statement of learning although there could be more detailed use of example, SWOT and PDP.	Good reflective learning statement. A sound reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  There could be more detailed use of example, SWOT and PDP.	Very Good reflective learning statement. A very good reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Some very good use of example and a robust SWOT and PDP.	Excellent reflective learning statement. A excellent reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Supported by a range of learning and organisational examples.  A detailed SWOT and PDP.	Outstanding reflective learning statement. Outstanding reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Supported by detailed learning and organisational examples.  A detailed SWOT and PDP.	Exemplary reflective learning statement. Exemplary reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Supported by detailed learning and organisational examples.  A detailed SWOT and PDP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undergraduate Goals and Objectives

Areas of strength:             Areas of development:

Please see annotated script for overall and additional comments                                                                       Module Assessment Total Mark    %

 

 

AOL GOALS       Not Achieved                               Achieved                                Exceeded

 

Module Code:	LD9632
Module Title:   Research title	SME Project   Encouraging SME participation in employee training in UK – identifying practical approaches
Distributed on:		Hand in Date:

 

Further information about general assessment criteria, ARNA regulations, referencing and plagiarism can be found on the module’s site on the e-Learning Portal.  You are advised to read and follow this information.

 

At the end of this module you will have achieved the following Module Learning Outcomes:

 

MLO 1   Your knowledge of entrepreneurship, business, management and/or leadership, at least some of which are at, or informed by, the forefront of aspects of the discipline.

 

MLO2   Your ability to conduct a critical literature review into a SME related topic.

 

MLO3   Your ability to apply your knowledge in order to inform the aims/objectives of a SME related research project

 

MLO4   Demonstrate critical reflection of your own learning preference and the subsequent implications for your learning development on this programme.

 

This module additionally contributes to the following Programme Learning Outcomes   6.1.1   Demonstrate critical understanding of key aspects of enterprise, entrepreneurship, business, management and leadership knowledge, at least some of which are at or informed by the forefront of aspects of the discipline.   6.1.2   Demonstrate an appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge   6.3.1  This is also the Goal AoL. Apply techniques of analysis and enquiry through initiating and carrying out investigations into SME business related issues/projects.   6.5.1 Demonstrate critical understanding of how their own cultural and ethical values may impact on their ability to engage and work ethically, constructively and sensitively in diverse environments and/or teams

 

Instructions for the Assessment of this module:

 

Summative Assessment

 

You will be summatively assessed by a 4000 word research report weighted at 80%  and a poster presentation weighted at 20%.

 

The research report will include the following elements:

 

An executive summary                                                          5% of overall report mark

An introduction to the project and research objectives          5% of the overall report mark

A critical literature review                                                       25% of the overall report mark

A research informed and justified methodology                     15% of the overall report mark

A discussion of research ethics                                              5% of  the overall report mark

Presentation and analysis of findings                                     10% of the overall report mark (not in word count)

Study conclusions                                                                   10% of the overall report mark

Recommendations                                                                 10% of the overall report mark (not in word count)

Reflective Report                                                                    10% of the overall report mark (not in word count)

Structure, Layout and Academic Practice                             5% of the overall report mark

 

The research report will address the research method adopted to achieve your research aims/objectives, literature review, data collection, data analysis and the generation of supportable conclusions and recommendations. (80%)   (MLO1, MLO2, MLO3)

 

The poster presentation will outline the research process, findings and subsequent impact of your project. (20%) (MLO2)

 

Your answers should consider appropriate and relevant theories, models and concepts which demonstrate wider reading and which are appropriately cited and referenced using the APA referencing system.

 

Word limits and penalties for assignments

 

If the assignment is within +10% of the stated word limit no penalty will apply.

 

 

 

The word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment and the assignment cover sheet.  The word count does not include:

 

·      Title and Contents page	·      Reference list	·      Appendices	·      Appropriate tables, figures and illustrations
·      Glossary	·      Bibliography	·      Quotes from interviews and focus groups.

 

Please note, in text citations [e.g. (Smith, 2011)] and direct secondary quotations [e.g. “dib-dab nonsense analysis” (Smith, 2011 p.123)] are INCLUDED in the word count.

 

If this word count is falsified, students are reminded that under ARNA page 30 Section 3.4 this will be regarded as academic misconduct.

 

If the word limit of the full assignment exceeds the +10% limit, 10% of the mark provisionally awarded to the assignment will be deducted.

For example: if the assignment is worth 70 marks but is above the word limit by more than 10%, a penalty of 7 marks will be imposed, giving a final mark of 63.

 

Students are advised that they may be asked to submit an electronic version of their assignment and so should retain an electronic version of the assignment.

 

Submission of Assessment:

 

You should submit your assessments electronically to the Turnitin Submission Tool within the module ELearning Site.  This can be found in the Assessment and Submission section

 

Your assignment will be marked and feedback offered 4 weeks from the hand in date.

 

You must also keep a copy of your assignment for your own records in case a second copy is required. The assignment submitted will not be returned to you, so again keep a copy for your own use.

 

It is your responsibility as the student to ensure that you are submitting your final and complete assignment to be marked.  Only send your assignment to the above email address to avoid confusion.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trait	Less than 30% Clear Fail	30-39%Fail	40-49 Pass Adequate	50-59 Pass Good	60-69 Pass Very Good	70-79 Excellent	80-89 Outstanding	90-100 Exemplary
Presentation, Structure and Academic Practice – 5%	Standard not met 1 Completely insufficient structure. There are significant spelling, grammatical and typographical errors with the layout not conforming to the specified guidelines.	Standard not met 2 Insufficient structure. There are significant spelling, grammatical and typographical errors with the layout not conforming to the specified guidelines.	Standard met 1 Adequate / basic structure. Generally free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is generally consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 2 A good structure. Mostly free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is mostly consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 3 Very Good structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 1 Excellent structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 2 Outstanding  structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.	Standard met 3 Exemplary structure. Free from spelling, grammatical or typographical errors. The layout and format is consistent with guidelines.
Executive Summary – Completion of an executive summary – 5%	Completely insufficient executive summary. The executive summary is missing or inadequate with key sections missing.	Insufficient executive summary. An adequate executive summary but  key information is missing.	Adequate / basic  executive summary. A sound executive summary which  includes most essential  information, but may give greater precedence to some elements over others.	A good executive summary which  includes all essential  information.	A very good executive summary including all relevant information to a very good standard.	Excellent executive summary including all relevant information to an extremely high standard.	Outstanding executive summary including all relevant information to an extremely high standard.	Exemplary executive summary including all relevant information to an extremely high standard.

 

 

Introduction – Introduction to the research. Clear research objectives are presented. – 5%	Completely insufficient introduction. The business and management focus is not made sufficiently clear with a lack of rationale for the study. Research question and objectives are inappropriate.	Insufficient introduction. Research question and some objectives are outlined but require further development to ensure they are bound and specific.	Adequate / basic  introduction. There is an explanation of the purpose of the research within a business and management context, however this requires greater discussion. Research question and objectives stated but require development to be made more specific	A good introduction. A good explanation of the purpose of the research within a business and management context. Clear research question and objectives but could be developed further.	Very Good introduction. A thorough discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a leadership, business and management context. Very good, clearly defined research question and objectives…	Excellent introduction. Excellent discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a business and management context. Excellent, clearly defined research question and objectives.	Outstanding introduction. Outstanding discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a business and management context. Outstanding clearly defined research question and objectives.	Exemplary introduction. Exemplary discussion of the rationale for the study which is focused and within a business and management context. Exemplary clearly defined research question and objectives.
The production of a critical literature review demonstrating reading from a wide range of sources, supported by correct referencing. – 25%	Completely insufficient critical literature review. The review of the literature is purely descriptive, inappropriate, irrelevant and lacks he required academic underpinning and focus. There is no acknowledgement of the role of the literature or the work of others.	Insufficient critical literature review. The review of the literature is purely descriptive, generally irrelevant and lacks academic underpinning. There is no acknowledgement of the role of the literature and the work of others is not always acknowledged or referenced in the appropriate APA style.	Adequate / basic critical literature review. The review of the literature is somewhat relevant but lacks focus and is descriptive with no critical points made and a limited number of academic sources. The role of the literature is unclear. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced but not always in the required APA style.	A good critical literature review.  The review of the literature is relevant to the topic area but is mainly descriptive with few critical points made. An attempt to discuss or highlight the role of the literature is made but requires development. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in places	Very Good critical literature review.  A very good review of academic literature relevant to the topic area with some critical points made but could have been developed further. The role of the literature is clearly highlighted. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA.	Excellent critical literature review. Excellent review of the literature relevant to the topic area with evidence of much critical discussion from a range of academic sources. The role of the literature is explained well. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA.	Outstanding critical literature review.  Outstanding critical review of a range of both contemporary and seminal scholars relevant to the topic area. The role of the literature is thoroughly explained. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA style.	Exemplary critical literature review. Exemplary critical review of a range of both contemporary and seminal scholars relevant to the topic area. The role of the literature is thoroughly explained. The work of others is acknowledged and referenced in accordance with the APA style.

 

Methodology – Discussion and justification of appropriate research strategy and methods. – 15% made up of Report 10% Poster 5%	Completely insufficient discussion on research strategy and methods. There is no discussion on research strategies, research methods or data analysis. The practical details of the research study are missing.	Insufficient discussion on research strategy and methods. There is a significant lack of discussion focusing on research strategies and research methods. The practical detail of the research is limited and there is no acknowledgement of data analysis tools.	Adequate / basic  discussion on research strategy and methods. An adequate discussion of research strategies, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy, require further work. An adequate discussion of research methods, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognizing the potential limitations may be missing or underdeveloped. Identification of data analysis tools is underdeveloped or not appropriate. Limited discussion of the practical details of the data collection process is evident and requires further work.	A good discussion on research strategy and methods. A sound discussion of research strategies, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy focusing, may be missing or underdeveloped. A sound discussion of research methods, however, some elements of the discussion; demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognizing the potential limitations are underdeveloped. Identification of appropriate data analysis tools are either incorrect or missing a discussion. Some elements of the practical details of the conduct of the research is evident, however, some elements are missing.	Very Good discussion on research strategy and methods. A very good discussion of research strategies  demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. A very good discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations. Appropriate data analysis tools are identified and  explained. A clear explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.	Excellent discussion on research strategy and methods. An excellent discussion of research strategies demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. An excellent discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations. Excellent identification of data analysis tools which are explained and acknowledge the limitations. A detailed explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.	Outstanding discussion on research strategy and methods. Outstanding discussion of research strategies  demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. Outstanding discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations. Outstanding identification of data analysis tools which are thoroughly explained acknowledging limitations with an attempt to manage them within the study. Thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.	Exemplary discussion on research strategy and methods. Exemplary discussion of research strategies  demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and acknowledging the limitations of the chosen strategy. Exemplary discussion of research methods demonstrating awareness of the different types, justifying selection and recognising the potential limitations.  Exemplary identification of data analysis tools which are thoroughly explained acknowledging limitations with an attempt to manage them within the study. Thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research.
Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues for leaders and/or managers and professional practice. – 5%	Completely insufficient understanding of the ethical issues. There is no discussion of research ethics.  There is also no consideration of organisational and/or individual consent and the approaches taken to ensure this research is undertaken in an ethical manner.	Insufficient understanding of the ethical issues. There is a significant lack of discussion relating to research ethics and the practical detail of ethical implications is brief.	Adequate / basic understanding of the ethical issues. Limited discussion research ethics and whilst the ethical issues are highlighted, there is only limited discussion of the personal and organizational implications for the study.	A good understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics and the ethical issues are recognised with an attempt to discuss the implications for the study from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Very Good understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well and the ethical issues are recognised with a detailed attempt to discuss the implications for the study from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Excellent understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well.  There is a thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research with an excellent appreciation of the ethical issues from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Outstanding understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well.  There is a thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research with an outstanding appreciation of the ethical issues from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).	Exemplary understanding of the ethical issues. Research ethics are discussed from a theoretical perspective well.  There is a thorough explanation of the practical details of the conduct of the research with an exemplary appreciation of the ethical issues from both a personal and organizational perspective (where appropriate).

 

Present and analyse findings of contemporary research into Business, Management or Leadership Issues. – 10% AoL 3 data collection point	Completely insufficient/ no data presented. No inferences are drawn and no theoretical links made.	Insufficient data presentation.  Only a few inferences are drawn from the data and those which are, are poor. No theoretical links are drawn upon when discussing the data.	Adequate / basic data presentation.  Inferences drawn from the data are limited. Very few theoretical links are drawn upon when discussing the data.	A good data presentation.  Inferences are drawn from the data. Few theoretical links drawn upon when discussing the data.	Very Good presentation of data. Very good inferences are drawn from the data. Some relevant theory is drawn upon when discussing the data.	Excellent  presentation of data. Excellent inferences are drawn from the data. Relevant theory is drawn upon when discussing the data providing a very detailed discussion of the findings.	Outstanding presentation of data. Outstanding inferences drawn from the data. Relevant theory is drawn upon to develop a mature discussion of the findings.	Exemplary presentation of data. Exemplary inferences drawn from the data. Relevant theory is drawn upon to develop a mature discussion of the findings.
Conclusions – Conclusions and Future Research – total 10 % made up of Report 5% – Poster 5%	Completely insufficient conclusions. No conclusions drawn. The need for further research is not acknowledged	Insufficient conclusions. Irrelevant or inappropriate conclusions drawn which are not supported by the data. The need for further research is not acknowledged	Adequate / basic conclusions. Some adequate conclusions are drawn from the analysis and supported by data, however, greater transparency and discussion required to develop this section further. Conclusions are somewhat relevant to the literature reviewed and attempt to address the research question, however, requires further development. The need for further research is acknowledged.	Good conclusions. Some sound conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data but this could be strengthened. Conclusions are relevant to the literature reviewed and go some way to address the research question. The need for further research is highlighted but not discussed in detail.	Very Good conclusions. Very good conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are relevant to the literature reviewed and address the research question. The need for further research is outlined.	Excellent conclusions. Excellent conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are very relevant to the literature reviewed and address the research question. The need for further research is identified with some supporting analysis.	Outstanding conclusions. Outstanding conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question. The need for further research is identified and critically analysed.	Exemplary conclusions. Exemplary conclusions drawn from the analysis and supported by data. Conclusions are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question. The need for further research is identified and critically analysed.

 

Recommendations – Practical recommendations based on the outcomes of this study – 10%	Completely insufficient recommendations. Either no recommendations made or those which are made are Irrelevant or inappropriate which are not supported by the literature or data.	Insufficient recommendations. Some adequate recommendations are drawn although could be better aligned to the literature, analysis, conclusions and research question.	Adequate / basic recommendations. Some sound practical recommendations drawn from the literature, analysis and conclusions, although could be more detailed and/or aligned to the research question.	Good recommendations. Good practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question although could be more detailed.	Very Good recommendations. Very good practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.	Excellent recommendations. Excellent practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.	Outstanding recommendations. Outstanding practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.	Exemplary recommendations. Exemplary practical recommendations drawn from the analysis and conclusions.  They are extremely relevant to the literature reviewed and clearly address the research question.
Reflective Learning Statement –  A reflective learning statement considering the impact of your learning throughout this programme both personally and professionally. – 10%	Completely insufficient reflective learning statement. Reflective statement of learning is missing or very brief.	Insufficient reflective learning statement. Reflective statement of learning lacks significant discussion with no specific examples given.	Adequate / basic reflective learning statement. An adequate reflective statement of learning although there could be more detailed use of example, SWOT and PDP.	Good reflective learning statement. A sound reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  There could be more detailed use of example, SWOT and PDP.	Very Good reflective learning statement. A very good reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Some very good use of example and a robust SWOT and PDP.	Excellent reflective learning statement. A excellent reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Supported by a range of learning and organisational examples.  A detailed SWOT and PDP.	Outstanding reflective learning statement. Outstanding reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Supported by detailed learning and organisational examples.  A detailed SWOT and PDP.	Exemplary reflective learning statement. Exemplary reflective statement of learning analysing a range of experiences throughout the learning process.  Supported by detailed learning and organisational examples.  A detailed SWOT and PDP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Undergraduate Goals and Objectives

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