Analyzing Operations Management Issues in International Context

GRADE

Analyse the critical OM issues relating to organisations’ international operations

Demonstrate originality in recommending analytically sound and operationally feasible solutions to address the critical International OM issues

Breadth and depth of evidence gathering

Written Report Presentation:

· Respond to questions with clear answers, justifying any assumptions made.

· Develop and present your arguments both logically and persuasively.

· Provide evidence of relevant reading.

A

The key critical issues relating to organisations’ choices in internationalising their operations are thoroughly evaluated and discussed. All points made are extensively supported with reference to relevant data/evidence /examples.

The work demonstrates a systematic and creative ability to synthesise evidence, critique its qualities which enabled developing logical argument and convincing point of view. There is an excellent discussion of the suggested improvements in managing the operations. You have critically discussed your recommendations and highlighted their feasibility and implementation after considering various improvements options.

Excellent literature search conducted about the topic covering a wide range of reliable sources and showing deep critical analysis and evaluation of evidence and expert opinions. The sources used are accurately referenced using the UoW Harvard referencing style. The literature search shows complete understanding of the topic under analysis in its wider environment and comprehends all the factors related to it

Superb writing. Purposeful and succinct academic writing which clearly conveys key points.

 

Impressive use of a wide range of relevant and current sources.

 

Referencing (in text and reference list) and presentation conforms to Harvard style.

 

B

Most of the key critical issues relating to organisations’ choices in internationalising their operations are discussed. Most points made are supported with reference to relevant data/evidence/examples.

 

There are signs of very good level of reflection and clear ability of synthesis of various sources of information which enabled developing logical argument. The discussion of the improvements in operations is very good and well supported by evidence from your research. Yet, your recommendations could have been more comprehensive and better discussed to show the feasibility and originality of them after considering various improvements options.

 

Very good literature search conducted about the topic covering a wide range of reliable sources and showing deep critical analysis and evaluation of evidence and expert opinions. The sources used are accurately referenced using the UoW Harvard referencing style. The literature search reflects a very good understanding of the topic under analysis in its wider environment and highlights all key factors related to it

 

Very good writing. Purposeful and succinct academic writing which clearly conveys key points. Very minor errors which do not affect comprehension and readability.

A range of sources used and relevant to context consistently considered.

Referencing (in text and reference list) and presentation conforms to Harvard style but may be occasional minor formatting errors.

C

Many of the key critical issues relating to organisations’ choices in internationalising the operations are identified and evaluated. Many points made are supported with reference to mostly relevant data/evidence; but a few points may be vague or lacking enough support.

There are signs of good level of reflection and clear ability of synthesis of various sources of information which enabled developing logical argument.

You could have included some additional discussions supporting the different improvements options and their implementation.

A clear evidence of sufficient literature search conducted about the topic with sound critical analysis and evaluation related to reliable sources and expert opinions. A good breadth of sources used. The sources used are accurately referenced using the UoW Harvard referencing style.

Good writing. Writing is generally academic in tone but may occasionally lack some focus. May be minor errors but overall comprehension and readability is good.

A variety of sources used effectively to support points but context not always taken into account.

Referencing (in text and reference list) and presentation mostly conforms to Harvard style but may be some errors or inconsistency.

 

D

Some of the key critical issues relating to organisations’ choices in internationalising their operations are identified and there is some evaluation, but this is inconsistent.  

Some points made are supported by reference to data/evidence; but may be weakened by several unsupported claims, assumptions and vague statements.

Your work could have included many additional discussions supporting the different improvement options. Superficial consideration is given to the implementation of the operations improvement options.  

There is evidence of adequate literature search conducted about the topic with signs of sound critical analysis and evaluation related some reliable sources and expert opinions. The sources used are generally accurately referenced using the UoW Harvard referencing style.

Adequate writing but ineffective use of academic tone. May be several errors which obscure meaning.

Uses sources in a limited way to support argument and relies heavily on single sources.

Referencing (in text and reference list) and presentation is recognizable as Harvard style but may be some errors or inconsistency.

 

E

Very few key critical issues relating to organisations’ choices in internationalising their operations are identified and/or mostly a focus on insignificant detail. Most points made are vague and unsubstantiated.

 

You have demonstrated limited ability to develop a convincing argument. Limited number of operations management theories and concepts are used. Many errors of understanding of concepts/theories evident.

Discussion unsupported and no operations improvement options identified.

No, or inadequate, literature search was conducted, no legitimate academic sources were consulted or the work was dependent upon out-dated opinion and sources

Poor to very poor writing. The degree of errors is such that is difficult to understand what the writer is trying to express.

Very narrow range of sources; barely goes beyond the recommended core text.

Referencing (in text and reference list) consistently missing essential information and/or format is not recognisable as Harvard style.

 

F

Your work demonstrates no relevance to the task and provides a limited range of responses to it. You have provided no analysis of the OM activities and the key critical issues relating to organisations’ choices in internationalising their operations

 

You have not demonstrated an ability to develop a convincing argument. Limited number of operations management theories and concepts are used.

 

No  literature search was conducted, no legitimate academic sources were consulted or the work was dependent upon out-dated opinion and sources

Very poor writing. The degree of errors is such that is very difficult to understand what the writer is trying to express.

 

No referencing for the sources used exists.

 

G

 

 

 

 

H / NS