MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE OF SINGAPORE
IN TASHKENT
Course
: Foundation Year
Module Title
: Introduction to Business and Management
Module Leader
: Mr Koh Hong John
Assessment
: Group Assignment
Due Date
: 08 November 2019
Word Length
: 1,500 words (+/- 10%)
Weighting within Module : 30% (Class participation 10% + Written Assignment 20%)
Instructions:
You are to work in a group consists of 3 or 4 people.
Assignment Brief:
Discuss the statement- ‘Entrepreneurs are made, not born’ and briefly highlight the growth of
entrepreneurship that contribute towards economic development of the country.
Explain the concept of start-ups in entrepreneurial society and state different types of
entrepreneurial skill in detail.
Write a report of about 1,500 words and support your discussion with relevant examples.
Assessment Criteria:
To make your argument more credible, cite examples and support your statements with proper
referencing from authoritative sources.
With the above in mind you will be assessed on:
Your ability to find and use relevant references and data;
The extent to which you use and apply logical, informed and convincing analysis to
entrepreneurship.
The structure and effectiveness of arguments used in the written assignment. The
correct sourcing of material consulted and the quality of referencing used.
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Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins
on all sides; citations and references.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students’ name, the
lecturer’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
Your report may include the following contents:
Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:
Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins
on all sides; citations and references.
Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the students’ name, the
lecturer’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are
not included in the required assignment page length.
END OF PAPER
Introduction: (10 marks)
Background of the organization with clear and achievable aims in the assignment brief.
Critical review and examine the various functions of management and their leadership.
(30 marks)
Discuss how the organizational culture affects the operation of the company. (30 marks)
Conclusions and Recommendations: (20 marks)
A coherent and well argued set of recommendations.
Written presentation and Coherence: (10 marks)
The final report should be well written, reflecting accurate proofreading with no
grammatical,spelling or typographicalerrors, as well as adopting a consistent style of
writing throughout the report supported with an integrated and holistic understanding of
the business and management concepts.