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LO1: Understand the key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment

LSC UoS BA in Business

Assignment Brief

Course/Programme:

BA Business

Level:

5

Module Title:

Digital Business

Module Leader:

 

Assignment titles:

Individual Report

Assignment number:

1

Weighting:

100%

Date given out:

January 2022

Submission date:

 

Eligible for late submission (3 working days, with penalty)?

Yes

Method of submission:

X

Online only

 

Online and paper copy

Special instructions for submission (if any):

 

Date for results and feedback:

 

Employability skills assessed:

C1: Reading, selecting, analysing and synthesising information from a range of sources

C2: Producing different types of document

C3: Participating in discussions

IT1: Preparing information

N3: Presenting your findings

S1: Plan personal work schedules

WWO2: Working towards identified targets

 

 

 

Learning outcomes assessed:

  1. LO1: Understand the key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment
  2. LO2: Critically evaluate new and emerging digital business models and key business issues such as cyber security and ethics etc. in managing effective e-business
  3. LO3: Evaluate the impact of new collaborative relationships and strategic alliances through digital technology.
  4. LO4: Understand and apply relevant digital business theoretical concepts in practical contexts
  5. LO5: Use a multi-disciplinary approach to apply E-Commerce principles in a business/public/voluntary sector organisation.

 

TASK DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND

The digital technology transformation is rapidly becoming a standard across many business environments. So, without a digital-first strategy, many businesses, if not all, are likely to fall behind the competition and eventually struggle to grow. This is very clear during the times of pandemic. Many successful digital businesses have seen significant growth in their businesses. For example, Amazon reported record net sales of $75.5 billion in the first quarter of 2020 (Rikap, 2020)

TASK

Choose a well-established digital business or e-commerce business in a B2B or B2C context. The chosen business must have a well-developed website, where you can find information about their strategies and operations. You are taking the role of an independent digital/e-commerce business consultant tasked to evaluate the strategies that the chosen digital/ e-commerce business is applying based on the tasks outlined below and complete these in a report.

The tasks include:

  1. Provide an overview of key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment by drawing on your chosen business.
  2. Critically evaluate new and emerging digital business models in the context of key business issues such as cyber security and ethics that your chosen business uses or may use.
  3. Evaluate the impact of new collaborative relationships and strategic alliances through digital technology for your chosen business.
  4. Critically discuss the impact of crypto currency such as Bitcoin (₿) and others on businesses. What do you think of El Salvador’s legal tender of adoption ₿ in early September 2021? 

LENGTH REQUIRED

3000 words [+/-10%]

FORMATTING AND LAYOUT

 

Please note the following when completing your written assignment:

  1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
  2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
  3. Document format: Report
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Reference:

Rikap, C. (2020). Amazon: A story of accumulation through intellectual rentiership and predation. Competition & Change, 1024529420932418

 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. LO1: Understand the key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment

Common Assessment Criteria Applied

Marks available

Marks

Awarded

1. Research-informed Literature

Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions.

 

 

 

 

 

      20

2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject

Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline.

 

 

 

20

 

 

3. Analysis

Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence

 

 

 

20

 

 

4. Practical Application and Deployment

Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.

 

 

 

 

 

30

5. Skills for Professional Practice

Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation.

 

 

 

10

 

  1. TOTAL

100

 

 

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)

%


 

 

 

GENERIC ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

 

Level 5

In accordance with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications, at the end of Level 5 students will be expected to have developed sound knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles in their field of study, and of the way in which those principles have developed.  They will have learned to apply those concepts and principles more widely outside the context in which they were first studied, including, where appropriate, the application of those principles in an employment context. They will have knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the subject area, and ability to evaluate critically different approaches to problem solving. They will possess an understanding of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences their analyses and interpretations.  They will be able to use a range of established techniques to initiate and undertake critical analysis of information, and to propose solutions to problems arising from that analysis. They will be able to effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms to specialist and non-specialist audiences, and deploy key techniques of the discipline effectively. They will be able to undertake further training, develop existing skills and acquire new competences that will enable them to assume significant responsibility within organisations. Provide an overview of key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment by drawing on your chosen business. They will have the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

 

Level 5

FAIL

MARGINAL FAIL

SATISFACTORY

(3rd / Pass)

GOOD

(2.2 / Pass)

VERY GOOD

(2.1 / Merit)

EXCELLENT

(1st / Distinction)

EXCEPTIONAL

(1st / Distinction)

Category

0-29%

30-39%

40-49%

50-59%

60-69%

70-84%

85-100%

Engagement with literature (including reading, referencing,

academic conventions and

academic honesty)

Little or no evidence of reading and/or reliance on inappropriate sources.

Views and findings mostly unsupported and non-authoritative.

Referencing conventions used incoherently or largely absent.

Poor engagement with essential reading. No evidence of wider reading. Reliance on inappropriate sources, and/or indiscriminate use of sources. Heavily reliant on information gained through class contact. Inconsistent and weak use of referencing.

Engagement with a limited range of mostly relevant and credible sources. Some omissions and minor errors.

Referencing conventions evident though not always applied accurately or consistently.

Engagement withan appropriate range of literature, including sources retrieved independently. Some over-reliance on texts. Referencing may show minor inaccuracies or inconsistencies.

Engagement with a wide range of literature, including sources retrieved independently.

Selection of relevant and credible sources.  Very good use of referencing, with no/very few inaccuracies or inconsistencies.

Engagement with an extensive range of relevant and credible literature. Consistently accurate application of referencing.

Exceptional engagement with an extensive range of relevant and credible literature. High-level referencing skills consistently applied.

Knowledge and understanding (Sound knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles in their field of study; knowledge of the main methods of enquiry in the discipline.)

Major gaps in knowledge with unsatisfactory, uncritical understanding of the subject matter. Much irrelevant material.  Substantial inaccuracies. Significantly flawed understanding of the main methods of enquiry in the discipline.

Fragmentary knowledge, with only superficial critical understanding. Some significant inaccuracies and/or irrelevant material.  Incomplete or partially flawed understanding of the main methods of enquiry in the discipline.

Limited but adequate knowledge and critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles within the subject area, with a few gaps in the selection of material. A narrow critical understanding of the main methods of enquiry.

Knowledge is reasonably detailed and accurate. A good critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles and the main methods of enquiry, with minor gaps in the selection of material.

Knowledge is reasonably extensive.  Exhibits very competent critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles of the subject and the main methods of enquiry.  Breadth and depth of knowledge.

Excellent, detailed knowledge and highly critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles of the subject and the main methods of enquiry.

Exceptionally detailed knowledge and outstanding critical understanding of the well-established concepts and principles of the subject and the main methods of enquiry. May go beyond established theories.

Cognitiveand intellectual skills

(Critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles;argument and judgement; the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences their analyses and interpretations.)

Wholly or almost wholly descriptive work. Little or no critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles.

Failure to develop arguments, leading to illogical or invalid judgements. Unsubstantiated generalisations or opinion, made without use of any credible evidence.

 

Largely descriptive work, with superficial use of critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles. Weak development of arguments and judgements. Information accepted uncritically, uses generalised statements made with scant evidence and unsubstantiated opinions. Ideas sometimes illogical and contradictory.

Limited attempt at critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles, tending towards description.

Some evidence to support arguments and judgements but these may be underdeveloped, with a little inconsistency / mis-interpretation or failure to fully recognise limits of knowledge. LO1: Understand the key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment

 

 

Some critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles, though descriptive in parts.

An emerging awareness the limits of their knowledge and ability to use evidence to support the argument though with some tendency to assert/state opinion rather than argue on the basis of reason and evidence.

Mostly valid arguments and logical judgements.

Sound critical evaluation and analysis of concepts. Is selective in the range of evidence used and synthesises rather than describes. Ability to devise arguments that show awareness of different stances, and use evidence convincingly, to support appropriate and valid judgements.

Excellent critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles leading to logical, evidence-based, reasoned arguments and judgements. Explicit recognition of other stances and a strong awareness of the limits of their knowledge.

A capacity for independent thought and ability to ‘see beyond the question’, suggesting some grasp of the broader field and wider concepts.

Outstanding critical evaluation and analysis of concepts and principles.  Uses evidence exceptionally well to connect ideas, and support highly logical and persuasive, arguments and judgements. Evidence of independent thought and ability to ‘see beyond the question’, suggesting a clear grasp of the broader field and wider concepts. Perceptive recognition of the limits of their knowledge, and how this influences their analyses and interpretations.

Practical skills

(Apply underlying concepts and principles more widely outside the context in which they were first studied; use a range of established techniques; propose solutions to problems arising from analysis.)

Limited or no use of established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.

Little or no appreciation of the context of the application.

Limited understanding of the application of theory to practice or making appropriate links between the two.

Very weak problem-solving skills outside the context in which they were first studied.

Rudimentary application of established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques but without consideration and competence. Flawed appreciation of the context of the application.

Weak understanding of the application of theory to practice, with only occasional evidence of making appropriate links between the two. Weak problem-solving skills outside the context in which they were first studied.

 

 

An adequate awareness and mostly appropriate application of established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.

Basic appreciation of the context of the application. Theoretical knowledge and understanding applied in practice, but not always making logical links between the two.

Can identify problems and propose basic solutions outside the context in which they were first studied.

A good and appropriate application of established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.

Clear appreciation of the context of the application. Mainly consistent, accurate and logical application of theory to practice, making appropriate links between the two.

Can identify problems and propose mostly appropriate solutions outside the context in which they were first studied.

A very good application of a range of established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.

Very good consideration of the context of the application, with perceptive insights. Consistent, accurate and logical application of theory to practice, making appropriate links between the two. Can identify problems and propose appropriate solutions outside the context in which they were first studied.

Evidence of some creativity.

An advanced application of a range of established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.

The context of the application is well considered, and insightful.

Consistent, accurate and logical application of theory to practice, making well-developed links between the two; can identify problems and propose excellent, creative solutions outside the context in which they were first studied.

Exceptional levels of application and deployment skills using established methods, materials, tools and/or techniques.  Consistent, accurate and logical application of theory to practice, making highly developed links between the two; can identify routine and non-routine problems and propose quite sophisticated, creative solutions outside the context in which they were first studied.

Transferable skills for life and professional practice

(Effectively communicate in a variety of forms

to specialist and non-specialist audiences;  the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.) Provide an overview of key trends and advantages of digital technology and implications for managing virtual business in the global environment by drawing on your chosen business

Communication medium is inappropriate or misapplied.

Work is poorly structured, disorganised and/or confusingly expressed. Very weak use of language and/or very inappropriate style. Failure to work effectively as part of a group. Little or no evidence of the skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

 

 

Communication medium is poorly designed and/or not suitable for the audience.

Work is poorly presented in a disjointed manner. It is loosely, and at times incoherently, structured, with information and ideas often poorly expressed. Weak use of language and/or inappropriate style. Flawed approach to group work, meeting only partial obligations to others. Limited evidence of the skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

Can communicate in a suitable medium for the audience but with some room for improvement.

Mostly ordered presentation and structure in which relevant ideas / concepts are reasonably expressed. Work may lack coherence in places. Can work as part of a group, meeting most obligations to others but perhaps with limited involvement in group activities.

Demonstrates the basic skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making, with some areas of minor weakness.

Can communicate effectively in a suitable medium for the audience but may have minor errors.

Mostly coherent, organised work, in a suitable structure and is for the most part clearly expressed. Can work effectively independently and/or as part of a team, with clear contribution to group activities.

Demonstrates the skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making, with some areas of strength and some of minor weakness.

Can communicate well, confidently and consistently in a suitable medium for the audience.

Work is coherent, fluent, well-structured and organised. Can work very well autonomously and/or as part of a team, with very good contribution to group activities.

Demonstrates very good skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making, with just occasional minor weakness.

Can communicate professionally confidently and consistently in a suitable medium for the audience.

Work is coherent, very fluent and is presented proficiently. Can work autonomously with initiative. Where relevant can work professionally within a team, showing leadership skills as appropriate, and meeting obligations. Demonstrates excellent skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making and an appetite for further development.

 

Can communicate with an exceptionally high level of professionalism, highly suitable for the audience.

Work is exceptionally coherent, very fluent and is presented professionally. Can work exceptionally well within a team, showing leadership skills. Demonstrates exceptional skills for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making and an appetite for further development.

 

 

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