Posted: April 16th, 2015

Research Assignment

choose Australia’s Gold Industry to write

Useful links
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/adding-value-through-asset-optimisation/introduction.html#axzz3X8OGmFDp
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/social-responsibility-using-resources-more-efficiently/introduction.html#axzz3X8OGmFDp
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/new-technology-development-in-the-primary-sector/introduction.html#axzz3X8OGmFDp
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/business-ethics-and-corporate-social-responsibility/introduction.html#axzz3X8OGmFDp
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/social-and-environmental-responsibility/introduction.html#axzz3X8OGmFDp
http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/working-for-sustainable-development-in-primary-industry/introduction.html#axzz3X8OGmFDp
http://chairmont.com.au/industry/mining-and-oil
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/70f46fa4-8414-11e2-b700-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3X8SZsnBG (miners face struggle for survival)
http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/e88af396-8140-11e4-b956-00144feabdc0.html#axzz3X8SZsnBG (Gold miners struggle to shine in investors’ eyes)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-03/african-mining-costs-rise-productivity-down/5234026 (Australian mine companies struggling in South Africa) about gold
http://www.kitco.com/news/2014-05-06/Mining-Companies-Struggle-To-Raise-Capital-SNL-Metals.html (Gold might be a good topic to discuss as the case study example)

Assessment 1
Group (Collaborative Learning Network) Research Assignment and Class Presentation (40%)

Demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic forces changing the nature of markets around the world. Prepare a 2,000 word report and ten-slide presentation detailing supply and demand-side considerations in respect of one of the industries listed below. Report due on the Friday of the week nominated and presentation to be made at the conclusion of each session from session 3 onwards.

Session 3: Automotive

Session 4: Chemical

Session 5: Consulting

Session 6: Textiles

Session 8: Minerals

Session 9: Agriculture

Session 10: Film

Session 11: Communications Technology

Session 12: Banking and Finance

Students will be allocated into CLNs in the first week of the course. Each group will provide the facilitator with first, second and third choices during before the second session. Industries will be assigned in order of when received.

Use desktop research in conjunction with analytical tools and methodologies as discussed in class to identify and summarise the dynamic forces shaping the performance of your chosen industry, with special attention to the strategic considerations that will impact on decision making within a firms seeking to expand operations globally. You will need to align parts of your research with the topics in the course, and use initiative to engage with the topic and provide management information of a quality and depth as would be expected of managers in an executive role.

Presentations can be made live over Collaborate, or can be pre-recorded and made available to the class if timezone considerations preclude the group from presenting together.

Criterion
NNN
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
Research and comprehension:
30%
Content does not adequately demonstrate a postgraduate standard of detail and thought.
Content somewhat superficial or with some gaps in understanding.
Good coverage of the topic with clearly articulated explanation of the topic. Re3asonable fit between theory and practice.
Thorough coverage of the topic. Good application of theory. Good use of credible sources.
Comprehensive understanding; insightful discussion; excellent and relevant application of theory. Multiple and credible references used.
Analysis and synthesis:
30%
Reader cannot understand the foundations of the topics from the information provided. Poor logic. No evidence provided to support arguments.
Basic intent covered; analysis and arguments could be more convincing with some evidence provided.
Reader understands the arguments presented through focused analysis and evidence.
Reader has a good sense of the analysis and evidence which is well discussed in argument. Insights are drawn from synthesised information.
Readers’ understanding of the analysis and arguments is clear; logical and well organised; detailed and insightful analysis; structured arguments; synthesis and understanding of links between issues.
Writing mechanics:
15%
Layout is confusing; logic, flow and use of language difficult; many spelling and grammatical errors.
Layout is adequate with acceptable logic flow and use of language. Some misspellings and grammatical errors.
Overall presentation is easy to digest; language succinct and well chosen; less than four spelling and grammatical errors.
Good presentation content and language; easy to read and draw conclusions; no more than two spelling and grammatical errors.
Overall style, use of language, figures and tables encourages comprehension; creative and engaging report.
Reflection and conclusions:
25%
Little reflection evident; unclear conclusions.
Poor reflections and generic or somewhat irrelevant conclusions.
Good reflections highlighting key aspects; relevant conclusions which are a mix of generic and specific conclusions.
Rich reflections drawing from good research, analysis and synthesis. Relevant and specific conclusions.
Insightful conclusions drawing well from the discussion and evidence; creative and insightful reflection with relevance to the topic.