Category |
Assignment |
Subject |
Business |
University |
Bath Spa University |
Module Title |
BMAF013-20 Introduction to Business and Management |
Deadline |
8 June 2025 |
Submission Format |
Report |
Academic Year |
2025 |
BMAF013-20 Learning Outcomes
This assignment will enable you to demonstrate your ability to:
- Identify and describe fundamental concepts and theories within business and management
- Assess introductory business scenarios, pinpointing elementary challenges and opportunities
- Apply core theoretical concepts to real-world business situations.
BMAF013-20 Assignment
The purpose of this assignment is to assess your understanding of the fundamental concepts and theories in business and management, as well as your ability to analyse real-world business scenarios.
You are required to produce a professional business report that explores key foundational concepts in business and management. Your report should:
- Explain Fundamental Concepts: Select any three key concepts or theories from the module (e.g., principles of marketing, human resource management, business environment analysis, roles and functions of managers). Provide a detailed explanation of each concept.
- Analyse a Real-World Business Scenario: Select a business or industry of your choice and identify one specific challenge or opportunity it faces. Analyse this scenario using one or two chosen concepts or theories.
- Apply Theoretical Knowledge: Demonstrate how the selected concepts or theories can be applied to the identified business challenge or opportunity. Include specific examples, data, and practical recommendations.
- Discuss Emerging Trends: Identify any two or three emerging trends in business and management that could impact the chosen business or industry. Provide a thorough explanation of each trend and discuss how these trends might influence the business’s operations or strategies.
Guidance –00
Your report should follow a formal structure and include the following sections:
Executive Summary
- Purpose: A concise summary of the report's purpose.
- Key Findings: Highlight major insights or outcomes.
- Recommendations: Briefly outline the proposed solutions or strategies.
Introduction
- Briefly state the aim of the report and how it is structured.
- Provide context about the chosen business or industry and its relevance.
Body
1. Fundamental Concepts in Business and Management
- Discussion of three selected concepts or theories.
- Allocate 300–350 words per concept, ensuring depth and critical evaluation.
2. Business Scenario Analysis
- Scenario Description: Describe the chosen business scenario, including its challenge or opportunity (approximately 200–250 words).
- Concept Application: Apply one or two selected concepts/theories to analyse the scenario (approximately 250–300 words).
3. Emerging Trends in Business and Management
- Discuss two or three emerging trends and their implications for the business or industry.
- Allocate 200-250 words per trend, ensuring a balanced analysis.
Conclusion and Recommendations
Conclusion: Summarise the key points discussed in the report.
Recommendations: Provide actionable and strategic recommendations based on the findings.
Format and Structure
The portfolio should include the following elements:
- Cover Page: Includes your name, student ID, module title, and the date of submission.
- Table of Contents: Listing all components and sections.
- Assignment task
- Reference
Submission Guideline
- Ensure that the portfolio is well-organised and professionally formatted.
- Check for clarity, grammar, and punctuation errors.
- Submit electronically in PDF/MS Word format via the Turnitin Link in FSB Connect before the deadline.
Criteria
