BDM - Assignment Brief-Final - LO1 & LO2
-
Upload
jai-mavani -
Category
Documents
-
view
296 -
download
1
description
Transcript of BDM - Assignment Brief-Final - LO1 & LO2
Assignment Brief
Learner Name
Assessor Name Mr. Macario Fernandes
Qualification Higher National Diploma Level 5
Unit Number and Title Unit 6 Business Decision Making
Hand Out Date 14th September 2013
Hand In Date 15th October 2013
Assignment Title Research the business problem and present its findings
Criteria reference [Learning Outcome] – PASS
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Task No.
Evidence
LO1 Be able to use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary
(1.1) create a plan for the collection of primary and secondary data for a given business problem
1 Tool used for research, Report and Viva, Questionnaire
(1.2) present the survey methodology and sampling frame used
1
(1.3) design a questionnaire for a given business problem
1
LO2 Understand a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes
(2.1) create information for decision making by summarising data using representative values
2
Report and Viva
(2.2) analyse the results to draw valid conclusions in a business context
2
(2.3) analyse data using measures of dispersion to inform a given business scenario
2
(2.4) explain how quartiles, percentiles and the correlation coefficient are used to draw useful conclusions in a business context
2
Criteria reference [Learning Outcome] – MERIT
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Task No.
Evidence in Page No.
M1: Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
effective judgements have been made
complex problems with more than one variable have been explored
an effective approach to study and research has been applied
M2: Select/design and apply appropriate methods/ techniques
relevant theories and techniques have been applied
a range of methods and techniques have been applied
a range of sources of information has been used
the selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified
the design of methods/techniques has been justified
complex information/data has been synthesised and processed
appropriate learning methods/techniques have been applied
M3: Present and Communicate appropriate findings.
the appropriate structure and approach has been used
coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended audience
a range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used
communication has taken place in familiar and unfamiliar contexts
the communication is appropriate for familiar and unfamiliar audiences and appropriate media have been used.
Criteria reference [Learning Outcome] – DISTINCTION
To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:
Task No.
Evidence in Page No.
D1: Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions
conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified
the validity of results has been evaluated using defined criteria
self-criticism of approach has taken place
realistic improvements have been proposed against defined characteristics for success
D2: take responsibility for managing and organising activities
autonomy/independence has been demonstrated
substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organised
activities have been managed
the unforeseen has been accommodated
the importance of interdependence has been recognised and achieved
D3: Demonstrate convergent/lateral/ creative thinking
ideas have been generated and decisions taken
self-evaluation has taken place
convergent and lateral thinking have been applied
problems have been solved
innovation and creative thought have been applied
receptiveness to new ideas is evident
effective thinking has taken place in unfamiliar contexts
Learner Declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged. Learner signature: Date:
Assignment Instructions You are required to produce an academic report, answering the questions below. You are required to follow the formal presentation format in Report and support with the relevant evidences. You are required to reference sources with Harvard Referencing Style format. Collusion or collaboration will be considered as plagiarism and strictly prohibited.
Assignment Brief
Scenario
Choose an organisation of your choice [preferably your work place], identify a business problem in a given department and answer the following tasks while doing your research:
Task 1: Be able to use a variety of sources for collection of data, both primary and secondary
Prepare and implement a plan for the collection of primary and secondary data for assessing
an area of business of your choice for a given problem. [preferably your workplace]
Present the survey methodology and sampling frame used
Develop and use a questionnaire and justify its design for a given business problem
Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 Grading Criteria: M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3
Evidence: Report and Video
Task 2: Understand a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes
Create information for decision making by summarising data using representative values
Analyse and use the results to draw valid and useful conclusions in a business context.
Analyse the data collected in Task 1 using measures of dispersion, and use to assess an area of
business of your choice. [To inform a given business scenario]
Use quartiles, percentiles and correlation coefficient, and use these to draw useful conclusions
in a business context. [Relating to your research in task 1]
Assessment Criteria: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Grading Criteria: M1, M2, M3, D1, D2, D3
Evidence: Report and Viva
Sources: Business Decision Making – Pipa Riley
Edexcel Level 4 and 5
This brief has been verified as being fit for purpose
Assessor Mr. Macario Fernandes
Signature Date
Internal Verifier Ms. Priya Chowdhury
Signature Date