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Instructions to Students
Answer all questions.
Deadline of submission: 3rd July, 2020 23:59
The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of the assignment
which is 50 marks
Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is submitted at
least 10 days before the final submission date.
Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 17th July, 2020
Viva will be conducted when required
MODULE OUTCOMES:
1. Identify the different types of business organisations
2. Describe the functional areas of a business organisation
Assignment Tasks
Task 1:
Case Study
Ahmed and Mohammed want to start their own business. They are thinking to establish a factory to manufacture
sunglass in Oman. The factory needs an investment of OMR 600,000. Mohamed having OMR 150,000 and
Ahmed having OMR 250,000. They have a shortage of OMR 200,000. Ahmed suggests to take loan from Bank
but Mohammed suggests to sell shares to manage the investment shortage. They are confusing regarding the
IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Module Code: BUSS10003 Module Name: Fundamentals of Business and Organisation
Level: 1 Max. Marks: 100
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suitable source of finance to manage the investment shortage. This will affect the legal entity of their
organization. There are many forms of organization, but they are confusing between LLC and SAOG.
Furthermore, Ahmed suggest to hire the following employees:
The Managing Director has the major responsibility for running of the company, including setting
company targets and keeping an eye on all departments.
The Distribution Manager is responsible for controlling the movement of goods in and out of the
warehouse, supervising drivers and overseeing the transport of goods to and from the firm.
The Production Manager is responsible for keeping a continuous supply of work flowing to all production
staff and also for organizing manpower to meet the customers’ orders.
The Sales Manager is responsible for making contact with customers and obtaining orders from those
contacts.
The Finance Manager controls all the financial dealings of the company and is responsible for producing
management accounts and financial reports.
The Public Relation Manager is responsible for external communications, media, social media and
complains
The Human Resource Manager is responsible to handle all staff affairs, HRP, recruitment and selection,
etc.
The IT Manager is responsible for maintain the organization ERP and any technology within the
organization
Maintenance manager is responsible to maintain the production line and company assets.
Also, they are planning to hire 5 distribution officers, 5 accountants, 5 HR officers, 3 Public relation officers,
10 Trade promotors, 5 Mechanical Engineering for production, 5 Mechanical Engineering for maintenance
100 production labours and 10 Labour supervisors.
Based on the above, you are requested to help Mohammed and Ahmed in the following
1. Briefly, explain the challenges faced by Ahmed and Mohammed? (5 marks)
2. Draw an organization structure and highlight the 5 Components of organizational structure. (20 marks)
3. Explain the two forms of organization mentioned above? Highlight the features of each form? (15
marks)
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4. Being one of the partners of this organization, what is the form are you recommended and why? (15
marks)
5. Being one of the partners, what is the source of finance are you recommend to manage the shortage
and Why? (15 marks)
6. Explain the main functional areas of a business organization that you have identified from the case
study? Support your answer by identifying the responsible manager of each functions? (20 Marks)
Task 2:
MOOC Activities: Student should submit a Self-Reflection of MOOC’s course (150-300 words). Student can reach the MOOC’s course from below link. (5 marks) https://www.coursera.org/learn/management-fundamentals-healthcare-administrators#about
Evaluation Criteria for Group Report Marks
1. Briefly, explain the challenges faced by Ahmed and Mohammed?
5
2. Draw an organization structure and highlight the 5 Components of organizational structure.
20
3. Explain the two forms of organization mentioned above? Highlight the features of each form?
15
4. Being one of the partners of this organization, what is the form are you recommended and why?
15
5. Being one of the partners, what is the source of finance are you recommend to manage the shortage and Why?
15
6. Explain the main functional areas of a business organization that you have identified from the case study? Support your answer by identifying the responsible manager of each functions?
20
7. MOOC Activities 5
Introduction, conclusion, Format and references 5
Total 100
Rules & Regulations:
1. Answer all the questions 2. Total words count should be more (Maximum 1000 words). The report should contain:
cover page, which indicates module title, names of students, name of instructor and date of
submission
Table of contents, which includes heading, subheading and page numbers.
Introduction, indicates the objectives of the report, briefly describes structure of the report.
discussion, description, discussion, explanation and analysis of the questions
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Conclusion that reveals main findings regarding the questions and a recommendation.
List of reference by using Harvard style of referencing; the report should have 8 to 10 citations.
3. The report should be well formatted, text color black, times of roman, font 12.
4. Late submission and Plagiarism policy will be applied accordingly.
5. Provide an in Text citations and a correct reference.
Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation of academic
integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of violation of academic integrity
shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below mentioned
categories:
1. Plagiarism
2. Malpractice
3. Ghost Writing
4. Collusion
5. Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the student is
required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in any assignment
other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the assignment once, within a maximum
period of one week. However, a penalty of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted
work will be imposed.
II. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the date he or she
is advised to re-submit.
III. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one week will not be accepted and the
assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a subsequent
semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism is detected. In such cases,
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the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to
sign an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment component
irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module and shall be required to re-
register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling session in
such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment component irrespective
of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be
suspended for one semester from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired
by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment component irrespective
of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be expelled
from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean,
Academic Affairs.
5. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases” mentioned in the
previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an institutional level academic
committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of
a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven
case of academic integrity violation which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/
module fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:
I. If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for the
whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
II. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as having committed
an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students
III. If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for
the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
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All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then
be applied to all the students of the group.
IV. If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g.
group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be
applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group will be considered
as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be applied to all students of the group.
Group assessment component will be resubmitted as per the policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment component
will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that student alone.
c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment.
* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days) for all UG
modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the submitted work shall be
imposed for each working day following the last date of submission till the date of actual submission.
Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one week (5 working days) after the last date of submission
will not be accepted and will be awarded a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been
delayed due to extenuating circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing
the late submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the original last
date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting certificates on or before the
original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision of extension rests with faculty responsible for
the assessment .The late submission policy shall be applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week
of the original last date of submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved including the
welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are expected to be undertaken as per the
MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the following shall apply.
Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical standards consistent
with national and international standards and conventions.
Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and approval by the
Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial, animal or plant
cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
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Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended uses of research
findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the commencement of research.
Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only for the intended
purpose of research.
Classification
And % Range <to be given
as per requirement>
Reflection and critical analysis. Knowledge and Understanding/
Application of Theory
Evidence of Reading Referencing and Bibliography Presentation, Grammar and Spelling
Outstanding
Highly competent analytical skills and
reflective practice, demonstrating personal
learning and growth, insight into required
professional values and principles and
professional development planning.
Extensive knowledge and depth
of understanding of principles
and concepts and /or
outstanding application of
theory in practice.
Evidence of reading an extensive
range of educational
literature/research and where
applicable workplace strategies,
policies and procedures.
Accurate referencing and
bibliography correctly using
appropriate referencing style
Excellent presentation, logically
structured, using correct grammar and
spelling, excellent cross-referencing and
links to supporting evidence
Excellent
Strong analytical skills and reflective
practice used, demonstrating personal
learning and growth, insight into required
professional values, principles and
competencies and professional
development planning.
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of principles and
concepts and /or excellent
knowledge and understanding
of the application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading a wide range of
educational literature/research and
where applicable, workplace
strategies, policies and procedures.
Appropriate referencing and
bibliography correctly using
appropriate referencing style
Good presentation, competently
structured, using correct grammar and
spelling, clear and easy to use links to
supporting evidence
Very Good Quality
Good use of analytical skills and reflective
practice demonstrating personal learning
and growth, insight into required
professional values, principles and
competencies and professional
development planning.
Good knowledge or key
principles and concepts and/or
good knowledge of the
application of theory in practice
Evidence of reading a good range of
educational literature/research and
where applicable workplace
strategies, policies and procedures.
Generally well referenced with
correct use of the appropriate
referencing style
Reasonable presentation, completely
structured, acceptable grammar and
spelling, acceptable links to supporting
evidence
Good (Acceptable)
Acceptable use of analytical skills and
reflective practice demonstrating personal
learning and growth, insight into required
professional values, principles and
competencies and professional
development planning.
Acceptable knowledge of key
principles and concepts and/or
knowledge of the application of
theory in practice
Evidence of reading an appropriate
range of educational
literature/research and where
applicable, relevant workplace
policies and procedures
Adequate referencing. Generally
accurate use of appropriate
referencing style
Adequate presentation and structure,
acceptable grammar and spelling,
adequate links to supporting evidence
Adequate/ Satisfactory
Adequate use of analytical skills and
reflective practice demonstrating personal
learning and growth, insight into required
professional values, principles and
competencies and professional
development planning.
Adequate knowledge of key
principles and concepts and/or
satisfactory evidence of the
application of theory in practice
Evidence of minimal reading of
educational literature/research and
where applicable relevant workplace
policies and procedures
Adequate referencing.
appropriate referencing style
used but may contain some
inaccuracies.
Weak presentation , satisfactory structure,
grammar and spelling, links to supporting
evidence
Weak /Poor
(all learning outcomes not
adequately met)
Little use of analytical skills and reflective
practice demonstrating personal learning
and growth, insight into required
competencies and/or professional
development planning. Professional values
and principles not reflected in the
submission.
and/or
Insufficient/no use of analytical skills and
reflective practice demonstrating personal
learning and growth, insight into required
competencies and professional
development planning
Little evidence of knowledge of
key principles or concepts
and/or little evidence of the
application of theory in practice
and/or
No evidence of knowledge of
key principles or concepts
and/or no evidence of
application of theory in practice
Little or no evidence of reading
outside of the course textbook
and/or reference to relevant work
place policies and procedures
and/or
No evidence of reading outside of
the course textbook and/or reference
to relevant workplace policies and
procedures
Little or no referencing, incorrect
style, or very inaccurate use of
appropriate referencing style
Poor presentation, grammar and spelling,
links to supporting evidence
and/or
Unacceptable presentation, grammar and
spelling, structure is very poor, links to
supporting evidence
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Assessment Evaluation Criteria
