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COURSEWORK QUESTION PAPER: 1st sit |
Autumn 2024 Year Long |
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Module Code: |
MN5021NT |
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Module Title: |
Leading Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
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Module Leader: |
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Coursework Type: |
Individual Coursework Individual Written Report – “Interview and Analysis of an Entrepreneur” |
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Coursework Weight: |
This coursework accounts for 30 %of your total module grades. |
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Submission Date: |
TBA |
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When Coursework is given out: |
TBA |
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Submission Instructions: |
Submit the following to the Itahari International College RTE department beforethe due date: -Individual Report File name: 12312324 Dhruva John |
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Warning: |
London Metropolitan University and Islington College take Plagiarism seriously. Offenders will be dealt with sternly. |
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Summative Assessment 2:
Coursework-Individual Report on
“Interview and Analysis of, an Entrepreneur”
(30% of module mark)
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY
Section A: Learning outcomes of the assessments
Upon successful completion of this assessment, students will achieve module learning outcome 2.
Recognize the key role of innovation in modern organizations; demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship. Evidence of self-reflection is required i.e. self-reflection on entrepreneurial learning on the module.
The following module aims will also be covered in this assessment.
● Develop students’ understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship.
● Help students to identify theories of leadership best suited to creating and leading an organisational environment conducive to innovation and entrepreneurship;
Section B: Introduction
This is an individual assignment of 2,000 words in which you will demonstrate your understanding and application of entrepreneurial (and leadership) theory and practice.
Using examples of theory and practice studied in the Module, you will first identify an entrepreneurand then analyze, critique, and report on the entrepreneurial success and leadership skills this entrepreneur has (or does not have), and about the material we will study on the Module.
Students are highly encouraged to conduct a real interview. However, learners have the liberty to rely on secondary sources as well i.e., Interviews available on the internet. It is compulsory to justify the interview with evidence and must be taken from authentic and reliable sources only.
Section C: Assessment Strategy
Learners are required to research the selected entrepreneur for the assessment. It is highly recommended to jot down all relevant facts and information about selected entrepreneurs and select the applicable entrepreneurial concepts and theories. Do not start developing a report without preliminary research.Once the first round of research is done, you may start developing a report which will be divided into sections, with titles, headings and subheadings as appropriate:
Executive Summary: You are required to summarize the entire report. Please note that an executive summary is not the same as an introduction and there must be a reflection of your research. There will be no word count fan or executive summary, however, please do not exceed more than 200 words. Although it appears to be at first you are always required to start writing an executive summary once you complete your report.
1 Introduction(approx. 200 words), where you explain how and why you chose your entrepreneur, detail their business and industry, and detail their entrepreneurial, educational, and
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business experience (success and failures).
– Methodology: Explain your methodology i.e., qualitative research and interview analysis if you conduct a real interview. Alternatively, if you are relying on internet-available interviews, you need to explain the source of the interview, when it was conducted, who was the interviewer, the background of the interview or any other relevant information.
2 Main Body (approx. 1,400 words max):
–Academic Analysis, where you analyses theories especially related to social entrepreneurship,plus appropriate chapters and material from our textbook and class slides (i.e., Stokes, 2010), and explain how ideas and examples from the link (or do not link) to your chosen entrepreneur
2.1 Academic Analysis 1: Three Pillars of Sustainability(You may come up with other relevant concepts). Explain the selected concept, its rationale and how it is relevant to your entrepreneur. You can use figures, data and information from past research papers to support your selected theory.
The second paragraph should be the integration of interview findings with the above-selected concept. Interview findings must be compared and contrasted with the theory used. Simply stating facts from an interview is not adequate and you will not be graded. You must be able to derive a meaningful conclusion from it.
2.2 Academic Analysis 2: The mindset of Social Entrepreneurs(You may come up with other relevant concepts). Explain the selected concept, its rationale and how it is relevant to your social entrepreneur. You can use figures, data and information from past research papers to support your selected theory.
The second paragraph should be the integration of interview findings with the above-selected concept. Interview findings must be compared and contrasted with the theory used. Simply stating facts from an interview is not adequate and you will not be graded. You must be able to derive a meaningful conclusion from it.
3 Conclusion (approx. 200 words): Where you highlight the main findings of the report with the identification of some limitations while doing this research. You can also state how these limitations can be overcome.
4 Recommendations (200 Words)
–Advice for your entrepreneur, where you explain how your chosen entrepreneur can benefit from a greater understanding of ideas and examples from your academic readings, and how they can develop their professional and successful in the future. You must develop at least three recommendations and they must be based on the academic discussions; mere random suggestions will not be relevant.
–Recommendation 1:
–Recommendation2:
Explain why your selected entrepreneur must consider these recommendations.
Reference
You are required to acknowledge the contribution of the writers and researchers that you have used in this assignment. It must be done in Harvard Referencing Style. For every in-text citation in your paper, there must be a corresponding entry in your reference list. Mere listing out unused sources will not be graded.
However, no need to reference when you are:
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● Writing your observations or experiment results
● Writing about your own experiences
● Writing your thoughts, comments or conclusion
● Evaluating or offering your analysis
● Using ‘common knowledge
● Using generally accepted facts or information. This will vary in different disciplines of study. If in doubt, ask your tutor.
Appendix (es)
You can append supplementary and appropriate information about your entrepreneur, and their industry. The question & answer from the interview must be in this section, whether you conducted a real interview or relied on internet sources.Tables, images, models, charts, and diagrams can also be used within the text and will not count toward the word count.
Section D: Assessment submission
Assessment will be handed over to students before 4 weeks of the submission date. You are required to submit the final file to RTE before the due date. Please note all the submissions must be converted to PDF. Submissions with any other format will not be accepted.
Section E: Marking Criteria: How will you be evaluated?
-Executive Summary
-Introduction
-Methodology
Academic Analysis
Understanding of Theories and Conceptual Frameworks
Application of Theories and Conceptual Frameworks
Critical Evaluation of Theories and Conceptual Frameworks
Conclusion
Recommendation
References
Report Structure, Grammar and Language Proficiency
Section F: Recommended Table of contents
I. Executive Summary
1.0 Introduction
1.1 Methodology
2.0 Findings
2.1 Academic Analysis 1
2.2 Academic Analysis 2
3.0 Conclusion
4.0 Recommendations
Reference
Appendices
Section G: Recommended Reading for references
Northouse, P. (2013) Leadership: Theory and Practice (6thEdn). London: Sage Gill, R. (2012), Theory and Practice of Leadership. (2ndEd) London: Sage Stokes, D., Wilson,N and Mador, M (2010) Entrepreneurship. Andover: Cengage Online Resources including social media
Global Entrepreneurship Monitor https://www.gemconsortium.org/
Business Accelerator Y-combinator https://www.gemconsortium.org/
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Schwab Foundation of Social Entrepreneurship https://www.schwabfound.org/public-social intrapreneur
Section H: Assessment Grade Description
GSBL UNDERGRADUATE GENERAL GRADE DESCRIPTORS
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Level 3/4 |
Level 5 |
Level 6 |
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General |
Acquisition of broad knowledge Evaluate information Use the information to plan, develop and problem solve |
Generate ideas through analysing concepts Demonstrate command of specialised skills Formulate responses to well defined and abstract Analyse and evaluate information |
Critically review, consolidate and extend a body of knowledge using specialised skills Critically evaluate concepts and evidence from a range of sources Transfer and apply skills and exercise significant judgement in a range of situations |
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70-100 (A) |
Very good Demonstration of a very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources Transformation of knowledge Independent thinking and development of ideas Ability to communicate very clearly and effectively Very good evidence of preparation |
Excellent Advanced scholarship Goes beyond the material provided Excellent link to research Excellent analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Excellent evidence of preparation Comprehensive and critical understanding of the topic Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively |
Excellent – Outstanding (for use at the far end of the range) Outstanding understanding, exploration and insight Strong evidence of originality and development of own ideas Develop a highly complex argument Outstanding ability to communicate topics clearly and concisely Advanced organisation, structure and presentation of work |
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Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors Good references, and appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in the reference list or citations. |
Excellent organisation, structure and presentation of work Good references, and appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in the reference list or citations. |
Good references, and appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in the reference list or citations. References well utilised and critiqued |
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60-69 (B) |
Very good Demonstration of a very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources Transformation of knowledge Independent thinking and development of ideas Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Very good evidence of preparation Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors Good references, and appropriate sources (quality and quantity). Minimal or no errors in reference lists or citations. |
Very good Demonstration of a very good comprehension of the task with evidence of analysis, synthesis, evaluation Use of a wide variety of appropriate sources Transformation of knowledge Independent thinking and development of ideas Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Very good evidence of preparation Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work – minimal errors Good references, and appropriate sources (quality and quantity). Minimal or no errors in reference lists or citations. |
Very Good Advanced scholarship Goes beyond the material provided Very good link to research Very good analysis, synthesis, evaluation and critical appraisal Very good evidence of preparation Comprehensive and critical understanding of the topic Very good ability to communicate clearly and effectively Very good organisation, structure and presentation of work Good references, and appropriate sources (quality and quantity). No errors in the reference list or citations. |
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50-59 (C) |
Adequate – Satisfactory Some analysis but limited Some insight and exploration of ideas Sound conclusions No significant inaccuracies or omissions Some analysis, evaluation or synthesis of information Lacking clarity at times Some evidence of preparation Referencing is sound. Mostly appropriate sources. Numerous errors or inconsistencies |
Adequate – Satisfactory Some evidence of thinking independently to develop own ideas Evaluation of relevant theories or literature Reasonable ability to communicate clearly and effectively Report information in a structured way Use of an appropriate format Quite comprehensive knowledge Satisfactory evidence of preparation Satisfactory referencing, and appropriate sources. Numerous but minor errors in references |
Adequate- Satisfactory Evidence of thinking independently to develop own ideas Evaluation of relevant theories or literature Ability to communicate clearly and effectively Report information in a structured way Use of an appropriate format Reasonably Accurate, quite comprehensive knowledge Satisfactory evidence of preparation Coherent and well presented – minor errors Satisfactory referencing, and appropriate sources. Minor errors in references |
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40-49 (D) |
All learning outcomes metCompetent (practical) |
All learning outcomes metCompetent (practical) |
All learning outcomes metCompetent (practical) |
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It May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions) Insufficient analysis, evaluation or synthesis Limited application of theories/knowledge Awareness of appropriate principles/theories/technique s Irrelevance to the task at times Disorganised work with a weak standard of presentation Numerous aberrations from the requirements of the task Referencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources |
It May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions) Weak or no analysis, evaluation or synthesis Some application of theories/knowledge Awareness of appropriate principles/theories/technique s Irrelevance to the task at times Disorganised work with a weak standard of presentation Aberrations from the requirements of the task Referencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources |
It May be incomplete in knowledge (some errors or omissions) Weak or no analysis, evaluation or synthesis Some application of theories/knowledge Awareness of appropriate principles/theories/technique s Irrelevance to the task at times Disorganised work with a weak standard of presentation Aberrations from the requirements of the task Referencing is attempted although may be inconsistent, many errors, weak sources |
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Condone d Pass 30-39 (R2/F1) |
Learning outcomes not met Little relevant knowledge Lacking structure Numerous errors in structure and form Limited understanding of concepts/theories No appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesis Significant inaccuracies/omissions Not competent Little or no attempt to use references and if so, very weak with errors |
Learning outcomes not met Little relevant knowledge Lacking structure Numerous errors in structure and form Limited understanding of concepts/theories No appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesis Significant inaccuracies/omissions Not competent Little or no attempt to use references and if so, very weak with errors |
Learning outcomes not met Little relevant knowledge Lacking structure Numerous errors in structure and form Limited understanding of concepts/theories No appropriate analysis, evaluation or synthesis Significant inaccuracies/omissions Not competent Little or no attempt to use references and if so, very weak with errors |
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Under 30 (R2/F2) |
Little engagement with the task No basic understanding of the subject matter Poor communication (written or verbal) Lacking or no structure Significant errors in structure and form Many significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correct Little or no attempt to use references and if so, very weak with many significant errors |
Little engagement with the task No basic understanding of the subject matter Poor communication (written or verbal) Lacking or no structure Significant errors in structure and form Many significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correct Little or no attempt to use references and if so, very weak with many significant errors |
Little engagement with the task No basic understanding of the subject matter Poor communication (written or verbal) Lacking or no structure Significant errors in structure and form Many significant inaccuracies/omissions – very little correct Little or no attempt to use references and if so, very weak with many significant errors |
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No submission Nothing of relevance in the work submitted |
No submission Nothing of relevance in the work submitted |
No submission Nothing of relevance in the work submitted |
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