Market Structure Explain what competition? What is the types of competitions? Discuss Perfect competition? Oligopoly – Monopoly? Student should search online for examples to support discussion 
Porter’s FIVE Forces Search online for any industry and write on the Porter five Forces. Discuss how Porter five Forces are in that industry. 
Globalization Discuss the Globalization in any logistic company. What the drivers of globalization? What is the positive and negative impact of globalization on that airline company? 
Environmental issues Discuss the impact of Business into Environment. Highlight some Environmental regulation and policies which helps to control the impact of business on environment.

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Instructions to Student

 Answer all questions.

 Deadline of submission: 11/01/2021 23:59

 The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage

of the assignment which is <50> marks

 The total word count is 800-1000 words.

 Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is

submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.

 Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 25/01/2021

Module Learning Outcomes
The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully

1) Impart knowledge about current issues and events in the national, regional and

international business world.

2) Explain the behavior of businesses in response to changes in their external environment

Assignment Objective

Understanding the Impart knowledge about current issues and events in the national, regional and

international business world. The assignment is designed to allow the students explain the behavior of

businesses in response to changes in their internal and external environment

IN SEMESTER (INDIVIDUAL) ASSIGNMENT

Module Code: BUSS 0003 Module Name: Business Environment

Level: 0 Max. Marks: 100

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Assignment Tasks

Students should search online for any International business organization, to be approved by the
professor; and collect relevant information to complete the assignment.

 With information collected from secondary sources as well as from classroom discussions,
students should generate a report.

 Submission of report through Moodle.

 Students should use CU Harvard referencing style in report.

Task 1

Submit a work proposal for this assignment on or before 20/12/2020 (23:59) which must include:

 Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables.

 General overview of proposed plan – initial understanding of solution to the below tasks.

 Timeline for completion of the given tasks.

The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle.

(10 Marks)

Task 2: Market Structure

Explain what competition? What is the types of competitions? Discuss Perfect competition?

Oligopoly – Monopoly? Student should search online for examples to support discussion

(20Marks)

Task 3: Porter’s FIVE Forces

Search online for any industry and write on the Porter five Forces. Discuss how Porter five Forces are in

that industry.

(15 Marks)

Task 4: Globalization

Discuss the Globalization in any logistic company. What the drivers of globalization? What is the positive

and negative impact of globalization on that airline company?

(20 Marks)

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Task 5: Environmental issues

Discuss the impact of Business into Environment. Highlight some Environmental regulation and policies

which helps to control the impact of business on environment.

(20 Marks)

Task 6: MOOC

Online course links is available in the Moodle .The course will deliver worthy information which can help

you to complete CW2.Kindly if you are new user please sign up with your MEC email, In case you have

an account in the website please sign in and start the course. Student should right MOOC reflection

including the following

You need to write a reflection (Word range 75-100 words) on what it was about and what was the
learning you achieved. How is the course useful for your career and life? You need to attach screenshots
of the course completion or the certificate as an evidence. What are the challenges you faced to
complete this course can be mention also.

MOOC link:

https://alison.com/topic/learn/78451/essential-management-skills-for-the-workplace-learning-

outcomes

(5 Marks)

Instructions:
1. Report should have the following:

 Cover page, which indicates module title, names of students, name of instructor and date of
submission

 Table of Contents, which includes heading, subheading and page numbers.

 Introduction with objectives of the report, data sources, and report structure

 Discussion, description, discussion, explanation and analysis of the questions

 Conclusion that reveals main findings regarding the questions, with recommendation(s).

 List of References using C.U. Harvard style of referencing; at least ten references.

 The student declaration form should be attached in the final copy.

https://alison.com/topic/learn/78451/essential-management-skills-for-the-workplace-learning-outcomes

https://alison.com/topic/learn/78451/essential-management-skills-for-the-workplace-learning-outcomes

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2. The report should be done in Word, font size 12, font style Times New Roman, text color black, colors
can be used ONLY in appendices; main body of the report should be black and white.

3. Late submission and Plagiarism policy will be applied accordingly.

4. Viva will be conducted when its required

5. Discussions should with citations.

Rules & Regulations:

 All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.

 The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using

CU Harvard Style and page numbers.

 Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of

the faculty.

 Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.

 Viva will be conducted after the assignment submission as per the dates informed earlier.

Guidelines:

 Assignment must be computer typed.

 Font – Times New Roman

 Font – Style – Regular

 Font – Size – 12

 Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.

 Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable

software or by pencil.

 Each student has to do the assignment individually / Students have to do the assignment

collaboratively and each student should write a brief reflection on their contribution and learnings

from group work.

 You can refer books in E-Library or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste

material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers

should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.

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Assessment Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria Marks allotted

Task 1 :Proposal 10 Marks

Introduction

Goal and objectives are clear.

Data sources and structure of report are outlined.

5 Marks

Task 2: Market Structure

Explain what competition? What is the types of competitions? Discuss Perfect competition?

Oligopoly – Monopoly? Student should search online for examples to support discussion

20 Marks

Task 3: Porter’s FIVE Forces

Search online for any industry and write on the Porter five Forces. Discuss how Porter five Forces

are in that industry.

15 Marks

Task 4: Globalization

Discuss the Globalization in any logistic company. What the drivers of globalization? What is the

positive and negative impact of globalization on that airline company?

20 Marks

Task 5: Environmental issues

Discuss the impact of Business into Environment. Highlight some Environmental

regulation and policies which helps to control the impact of business on environment.

20 Marks

Task 6: MOOC

Online course links are available in the Moodle The course will deliver worthy information which

can help you to complete CW2.

Kindly if you are new user please sign up with your MEC email, In case you have an account in the

website please sign in and start the course.

5Marks

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Conclusion , Referencing style, citation

5 Marks

Total 100 marks

Classification

And % Range
Reflection and critical

analysis.
Knowledge and

Understanding/

Application of Theory
Evidence of Reading Referencing and

Bibliography
Presentation, Grammar

and Spelling

Outstanding

91-100

Highly competent

analytical skills and

reflective practice,

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values and

principles and professional

development planning.

Extensive knowledge and

depth of understanding of

principles and concepts

and /or outstanding

application of theory in

practice.

Evidence of reading an

extensive range of

educational

literature/research and

where applicable

workplace strategies,

policies and procedures.

Accurate referencing and

bibliography correctly

using appropriate

referencing style

Excellent presentation,

logically structured, using

correct grammar and

spelling, excellent cross-

referencing and links to

supporting evidence

Excellent

81–90

Strong analytical skills and

reflective practice used,

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Excellent knowledge and

understanding of principles

and concepts and /or

excellent knowledge and

understanding of the

application of theory in

practice

Evidence of reading a wide

range of educational

literature/research and

where applicable,

workplace strategies,

policies and procedures.

Appropriate referencing

and bibliography correctly

using appropriate

referencing style

Good presentation,

competently structured,

using correct grammar and

spelling, clear and easy to

use links to supporting

evidence

Very Good Quality

71-80

Good use of analytical skills

and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Good knowledge or key

principles and concepts

and/or good knowledge of

the application of theory in

practice

Evidence of reading a good

range of educational

literature/research and

where applicable workplace

strategies, policies and

procedures.

Generally well referenced

with correct use of the

appropriate referencing

style

Reasonable presentation,

completely structured,

acceptable grammar and

spelling, acceptable links to

supporting evidence

Good (Acceptable)

61-70

Acceptable use of analytical

skills and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Acceptable knowledge of

key principles and concepts

and/or knowledge of the

application of theory in

practice

Evidence of reading an

appropriate range of

educational

literature/research and

where applicable, relevant

workplace policies and

procedures

Adequate referencing.

Generally accurate use of

appropriate referencing

style

Adequate presentation and

structure, acceptable

grammar and spelling,

adequate links to

supporting evidence

Adequate/ Satisfactory

51-60

Adequate use of analytical

skills and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

professional values,

principles and

competencies and

professional development

planning.

Adequate knowledge of key

principles and concepts

and/or satisfactory

evidence of the application

of theory in practice.

Evidence of minimal

reading of educational

literature/research and

where applicable relevant

workplace policies and

procedures

Adequate referencing.

Appropriate referencing

style used but may contain

some inaccuracies.

Weak presentation ,

satisfactory structure,

grammar and spelling, links

to supporting evidence

Weak /Poor

(all learning outcomes not

adequately met)

Little use of analytical skills

and reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

competencies and/or

professional development

Little evidence of

knowledge of key

principles or concepts

and/or little evidence of

Little or no evidence of

reading outside of the

course textbook and/or

reference to relevant work

Little or no referencing,

incorrect style, or very

inaccurate use of

appropriate referencing

style

Poor presentation,

grammar and spelling, links

to supporting evidence

and/or

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0-50

planning. Professional

values and principles not

reflected in the submission.

and/or

Insufficient/no use of

analytical skills and

reflective practice

demonstrating personal

learning and growth,

insight into required

competencies and

professional development

planning

the application of theory in

practice

and/or

No evidence of knowledge

of key principles or

concepts and/or no

evidence of application of

theory in practice

place policies and

procedures

and/or

No evidence of reading

outside of the course

textbook and/or reference

to relevant workplace

policies and procedures

Unacceptable

presentation, grammar

and spelling, structure is

very poor, links to

supporting evidence

Important Policies to be followed

1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:

 MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of

violation of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging

in the act of violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.

 MEC also reserves the right to notify the appropriate law enforcement authorities of any

unlawful activity and to cooperate thereafter in any investigation of such activity.

 Faculty can conduct a viva to investigate and ascertain that the work submitted is student’s

own work as per the guidelines for the same. A student can be given a maximum of 2

chances to attend the viva in such cases. It is expected that the student attends the viva

during the first chance itself unless due to extenuating circumstances. If the student does

not attend the viva in spite of being given 2 chances and fails to submit valid reasons,

he/she will be awarded a fail in the module and this shall be counted as a case of academic

integrity violation.

All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below

mentioned categories:

1. Plagiarism

2. Malpractice

3. Ghost Writing

4. Collusion

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5. Other cases

If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module,

the student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offence of

academic integrity violation of plagiarism type

1.1. First Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

1.1.1. Plagiarism

a. If a student is caught first time in an act of academic integrity violation during

his/her course of study in any assignment other than project work and if the type

of violation is plagiarism, then the student will be allowed to re-submit the

assignment once as per the period allowed for re submission However, a penalty

of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be

imposed.

b. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work within one

week (5 working days) from the date he or she is advised to re-submit.

c. Re-submission of the work beyond the allowed period of resubmission will not be

accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.

d. If the re-submitted work (within the allowed period of resubmission) is also found

to be plagiarized, then that assessment component will be awarded a zero mark.

It shall also contribute to the total count of academic integrity violation for that

student.

e. If plagiarism is detected in UG Project work (Project 1, Project Planning and Project

Design and Implementation), the above clauses do not apply, and the work will be

summarily rejected. In these cases the student will be awarded a fail (F) grade and

is required to reregister the module.

1.1.2. Malpractice / Ghostwriting / Collusion

If a student is caught first time in an act academic integrity violation during his/her course

of study for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and

if the type of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail

the module.

1.2. Second Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

1.2.1. Plagiarism

a. If any student is caught second time in an act of academic integrity violation during

his/her course of study and if the type of violation is plagiarism, then the student

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will not be allowed to resubmit the work, and s/he will directly be awarded zero

for the work in which plagiarism is detected.

b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.

1.2.2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion

a. If a student is caught a second time in an act academic integrity violation for an

assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester and if the type

of violation is Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion, then the student shall fail the

module.

b. The student shall also receive a warning of suspension in such cases.

1.3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

a. If a student is caught a third time in an act of academic integrity violation for an

assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester then the student

shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College,

once the academic integrity violation case is confirmed by Institutional Assessment

Review Committee.

b. The student shall be suspended for the immediate subsequent semester and can

register for modules only after having served the suspension period fully. This is also

applicable for semesters offered in block mode.

c. During the suspension period, the student shall have to mandatorily complete a course

on academic integrity/writing before s/he can register for any modules.

d. During the period of suspension, the student shall be allowed to attempt

supplementary examinations if s/he is eligible for the same. S/he shall also be allowed

access to all college facilities permitted for a regular student except for registering the

modules.

1.4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:

a. If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of academic integrity violation for an

assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall

fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, once the case is confirmed

by Institutional Assessment Review Committee.

b. The student shall be expelled from the college and all access to the college facilities

and premises shall cease to exist. The documents shall be released only after getting

the NOC (No Objection Certificate) from Registration Office.

c. `On termination, the student shall not be refunded any fees paid for the academic

semester in which academic integrity violation was observed.

1.5. Other cases

If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other

cases” mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be

forwarded to an Institutional Assessment Review Committee, Chaired by the Associate

Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or

a hearing of the parties concerned if required and shall take appropriate decision. The

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penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation which falls in

this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module

fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.

1.6. Types/Variations of cases of Plagiarism and associated actions

Type 1: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted at

different times) of one assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable

for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone

needs to be resubmitted.

Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be

considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on

account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all

students.

If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not

eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and

the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her history of

violations.

Type 3: Combination of Type 1 and Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in any component

or part submission (submitted at different times) of a group assessment (assignment), the

deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the

component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. All students of the group

would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether

plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be

applied to all the students of the group.

If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not

eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and

the penalty will be applied as per the policy for each student according to his / her history of

violation.

Type 4: Variation of Type 1 and Type 2: In cases where the assessment consists of

components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g. group

assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the

following will be applicable:

a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group will

be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, irrespective of whether plagiarism

is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to

all students of the group. In such cases the group assessment component will be resubmitted.

If some students in the group are eligible to re-submit (first offence) and others are not

eligible, only eligible students will be allowed to re-submit within a period of one week and

the penalty will be applied for each student according to his / her history of violation.

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b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment

component will be resubmitted – if the student is eligible for resubmission-. The policy will

then be applied to that student alone.

c. In both cases (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole

assessment (assignment).

1.7. Types/Variation of Cases of Multiple Offences

If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in different modules

of the same semester, they will be considered as one offence and student will be penalized

for each violation according to the type of the offence.

If student is caught with multiple violations of same or different nature in the same module

of the same semester, then they will be considered as different offences and each will

contribute to the overall count of AIV. The student then shall be penalized for each violation

according to the count and type of each offence.

* For further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.

2. Late Submission Regulations:

It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.

As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)

for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the

submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission

till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one

week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded

a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating

circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late

submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the

original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting

certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision

of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be

applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of

submission.

Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if

required.

It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.

Late submission penalty for PG modules shall be imposed 10% deduction of the marks obtained

for work submitted up to 1 week (5 working days) after the due date for submission and for work

submitted after this, but up to 2 weeks (10 working days) late, student will lose a further 10% of

the obtained mark (i.e. 20% overall). Work tendered for submission more than 2 weeks (10

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working days) after the due date will not be accepted and an absence will be recorded for the

assessment concerned. This will count as a failed attempt and may result in failing the module

overall.

Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if

required.

3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy

To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved

including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are

expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the

following shall apply.

 Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical

standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.

 Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and

approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.

 Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,

animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety

Committee.

 Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended

uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the

commencement of research.

 Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only

for the intended purpose of research.