Impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) on Less Developed Countries

Assessment Criteria

Critically evaluate the political, economic and social impact of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in less developed countries.

The essay should demonstrate a clear awareness of the wider social, cultural, political and economic context in which businesses operate. It should be clearly argued and structured, must directly address the question, and should show evidence of independent thinking. Arguments should be supported by evidence and critical engagement with relevant scholarship and research.

Unique or insightful work, which is either of publishable quality in a reputable journal or attains the professional standards expected for the discipline, or; work which displays a critical awareness of the principles and practices of the discipline. Thorough comprehension of the assessment’s requirements, fully realises learning outcomes for the assessment and develops them far beyond normal expectations.

Displays an individual perspective which is supported by reasoning or evidence. Insightful, logical and articulate, demonstrates a comprehensive coverage of subject matter, engagement with scholarship and research, very good analytical/creative ability. Surpasses the intended learning outcomes.

Sound and well thought out, organised, secure knowledge of subject, appropriate use of critical references, realises the intended learning outcomes broadly, well expressed, good analytical/creative skills.

Displays adequate use of critical method but may be poorly argued. Adequate or routine knowledge of subject. Evidence is referred to but there may be inconsistencies in the way it is used. Clear evidence that learning outcomes are being achieved.

Competent but largely descriptive in approach. Displays understanding of subject with some limitations e.g. an element may be missed. Evidence that learning outcomes are being achieved.

Evidence that some learning outcomes have been achieved or most learning outcomes achieved partially. Although work may include brief signs of comprehension, it contains basic misunderstandings or misinterpretations, demonstrates limited ability to meet the requirements of the assessment.

Brief, irrelevant, confused, incomplete. Does not come close to meeting the required learning outcomes.