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1. I need my assignment accordingly to my instructor’s requirements. There should be no plagiarism strictly!
2. I will post assignment question sheet and I will give remaining complete details in the assignment sheet along with the question for assignment.
3. Text book references are mandatory!
4. The text book is Principles of Management ” WILLIAMS CHAMPION HALL, THIRD EDITION”.
BUSA 2005 – Management Principles Application Assignment (2020)
BUSA 2005 – Assignment details
Management Principles Application
The following is detailed information about your BUSA 2005 “Management Principles Application” assignment.
The assignment is divided in 2 parts, part 1 is the written component (theory and applied) and part 2 is an
individual power point presentation. The purpose of the assignment is to describe, apply and present the four
management functions (e.g.: Planning, Organizing, Leading and Controlling). This is an individual assignment.
Part 1 Written component (Theory and application) – 15 %
Due date: Tuesday, December 1st at 6pm uploaded on the Learning Hub
Length 1500-2000 words (hint: double space, 12 point font is approximately 250 words per page)
a) Cover page (not included in word count)
b) Introduction Part 1 (approximately 125 words)
c) Description/understanding of the four management functions (approximately 750-1000 words)
– Examples of content: Explain are the four management functions? For each function what is a manager
responsible for? Why are each management function important? What aspect(s) of each function do you
find particularly useful for a manager?
d) Application of the four management functions (approximately 750-1000 words)
– You are the manager of a small business and you are looking for investors to grow your company. Prior to
lending you funds to grow your business, a potential investor is interested in your ideas about how you
will efficiently and effectively manage your business in the next year. The potential investor wants to
know, what are your future plans? How will you organize your business resources to achieve your plan?
How will your demonstrate leadership? And how will you show that you have achieved your goals?
– Your business XXXX (your choice of service/product: coffee shop, ice cream store or producer,
yoga/pilates studio or Covid-19 related products such as marks and hand sanitizer) has 3 employees
working for you. Up to now you did not have a formal strategy nor structure as your growth has been
organic and unstructured. Your profit for last year was $50,000 after all expenses. You are expected to
double your staffing and profit next year.
– In this section (d), prior to developing your ideas, start with finding a name for your business and a brief
description of your business and product (you will need to make something up!).
e) Conclusion for Part 1 (approximately 125 words)
f) References for Part 1 (not included in word count)
APA citation, referencing and assignment format:
– You are required to use APA standards for your citations, references and for your assignment formatting.
– APA format: 1.5-2 spacing, 12 points font, 1” inch. You can refer to the following website for more
details:
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide/general_
format.html.
– Minimum 3 academic references are required in addition to your textbook.
– Writing style: Paragraph essay with headings to separate your main sections.
Assessment criteria for Part 1.
Content (10 marks):
– Is your topic well researched?
– Are you citing your work? Do you have supporting evidence?
– Are you answering what is asked in Part 1?
– Are you demonstrating insight and in-depth thinking on the topic?
– Are you statement of facts appropriately referenced?
Writing Skills, organization and format (5 marks)
– Is your work free of spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors?
BUSA 2005 – Management Principles Application Assignment (2020)
– Do your ideas, thoughts and arguments flow logically?
– Are your ideas, thoughts and arguments articulated clearly and in a concise manner?
– Is your writing style professional (i.e.: avoid colloquialism)?
– Do you adhere to word count requirements? Length of time?
– Are you using APA standards for citing, reference and formatting?
– Do you have a clear introduction and conclusion?
– Are you providing smooth transition from one section to the next?
– Have your included a minimum of three academic references?
Part 2: Power Point presentation – 5%
Due date: A presentation date will be assigned to you either on Tuesday, November 24th or Tuesday, December 1st
during class time.
Length: 5 minutes
In a 5 minute presentation, present your ideas to your potential investor (section (d) of Part 1):
a) Present your main ideas from application section (d) of Part 1 in a 5-minute power point presentation
delivered online. Your camera will have to be on for your presentation where you will be given presenter
status.
b) Maximum of 5 power point slides (not including your introduction and conclusion slides).
c) Instructor will assign your presentation date/time
d) Upload your power point slides on the Learning Hub at least 12 hours prior to your presentation
date/time.
Assessment criteria for Part 2:
Content including writing skills and organization (2.5 marks):
– Is your topic well researched?
– Are you demonstrating insight and in-depth thinking on the topic?
– Are your ideas, thoughts and arguments articulated clearly and in a concise manner?
– Are you statement of facts appropriately referenced? Are you citing your work? Do you have supporting
evidence?
– Is your work free of spelling, grammatical and punctuation errors?
– Is your writing style professional (i.e.: avoid colloquialism)?
– Are you using APA standards for citing, reference and formatting?
– Do you have a clear introduction and conclusion?
– Are you providing smooth transition from one slide to the next?
Presentation skills (2.5 marks):
– Are your slides interesting with the right amount of content (background, transitions, images, 6X6, etc.).
– Are you speaking clearly and with confidence (i.e.: Articulation, speed, volume, etc.)?
– Are you centered and looking into the camera?
– Is your background appropriate for a professional presentation?
– Did you respect the length of time (5 minutes)?
– Are you verbally adding content to what is written on your slide when presenting?
– Did you answer questions with knowledge and confidence?
