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Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the use of contemporary benchmarking standards and how these may inform a repositioning of the organization to its stakeholders. Justify the recommendation of techniques through which an organization may achieve measured business excellence.
B) Assignment Requirement: This assignment comprises of 60% of your total marks for this module. Questions: 1 . Critically discuss the relationship between quality and competitiveness. (30 marks) 2. Critically discuss, using a company of your choice, how quality practices were successfully implemented in the company which resulted in the company gaining competitive advantage in the market. (60 marks) Note Another 10 marks is reserved for other elements, such as the quality of introduction, conclusion, references, grammar, vocabulary and word count. Total: 1 00 marks) C) Documentation Requirements The assignment cover page should contain information as stated below in order: APP Logo Module Name and Code Assignment Title and Description Name and TAP number Intake Number Hand Out and Hand in Dates. Lecturer’s Name D) Assignment Structure: When completing the assignment it should have the following general structure: Cover page. Table of contents. Introduction. Discussion for Question 1. Discussion for Question 2. Conclusion. References.
E) The Rearrangement Please pay particular attention to the following: Key details: Plagiarism is totally prohibited. You should have a minimum of 6 references to substantiate your research ND essay writing. You are REQUIRED to use Harvard referencing methods for this assignment Include at least one book reference. The essay must adhere to standard academic documentation standards: Word Count: 2000 Font Type: Times New Roman Font Size: 12 puts nine Spacing: 1 . 5-line spacing The word count should be entered on the title page.
F) Marking Scheme Students will be graded according to the following criteria: Sections Allocation of Marks Question 1 Explanation of Quality 10% Explanation of Competitiveness Discuss the Relationship Between Quality and Competitiveness Question 2 Discuss the Company of your choice, include how well the performance of the company in terms of its competitors. 30% Discuss the manner in which quality initiatives were successfully implemented. You may illustrate based on the teachings of the quality gurus.
Additional Marks Introduction, conclusion, references, grammar, vocabulary and word count G) Marking Guidance: Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines: Banding Assessment Guided nines Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the subject are absent or scant. Irrelevant regurgitation of text book. Ideas are poorly expressed. Many key issues are ignored. Concepts and language of the subject are used but are often confused in application and or explanation. 40 ; 49% Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the subject are absent or minimal.
Few learning outcomes have been met. Irrelevant regurgitation of text book. Ideas are poorly expressed. Many key issues are ignored. Concepts and language of the subject are used but are often confused in application and or explanation. 50 – 54% Some understanding of the relevant models and concepts. Some elements of an appropriate structure are present. Restricted analysis of some issues. 5 – Evidence of some reading and research. Incorrect referencing although it is evident. Some elements of an appropriate structure are present.
Key issues are analyses but not done thoroughly. 65 – 69% Evidence of reading and research. Understanding of the application of appropriate models and concepts is demonstrated, but not thoroughly. Key issues are identified and analyses, although this may be restricted at times. Some sources are acknowledged. 70 – 74% Evidence of reading and research. Understanding of the application of appropriate models and concepts is demonstrated. Key issues are identified ND analyses, although this may not be consistent. References are acknowledged. 5 – 79% Evidence of wider reading.