MAR038-6 Intercultural Business Competencies Assignment 2 Brief

Assessment Learning Outcomes 

The Report: (live project)
Your task for Assignment 2 is to develop a formal report summarising your analysis of the root causes of the issues, applying relevant intercultural theories and models to explain the team dynamics. Based on your analysis, provide a set of recommendations for training, changes in team processes, leadership approaches, etc. that can improve team collaboration and performance. The report should demonstrate application of intercultural concepts/theories covered in the course syllabus such as culture shock models, cultural value dimensions, conflict resolution styles, ingroup/outgroup dynamics, acculturation strategies, etc. Recommendations should integrate diverse perspectives and employ ethical, empathetic approaches.

Abstract – sometimes called the Executive Summary. This is a very important part of any report. It provides a brief outline of the major themes or issues covered in the report – reader can gain an appreciation of the whole picture without having to read the full report.

Introduction

This gives a broad, general view of the report, indicating what will be covered and why it was necessary to write it. It provides sufficient background information to enable the reader to understand the context of the report and provide the motivation for them to continue to read.

Findings (the main body of the report)

This section presents the detailed facts and findings and indicates how they were arrived at and the inferences to be drawn from them – it is the foundation for your conclusions. This is your evidence.

• Develop ideas logically and as fully as possible ( with one main topic or idea per paragraph)
• Consider the different aspects of the problem but keep an appropriate balance – do not develop one section to the exclusion of
  others
• Your reasoning should be clear to the reader
• Explain and justify the points made, presenting supporting evidence where appropriate. You can use theories or data or both but
  always support your statements, otherwise they could be seen as ‘hearsay’.
• Keep focused by constantly referring to the terms of reference

Conclusions

Materials in the main body of the report lead the reader logically to the conclusions. The conclusion is not just a summary of the information but summarises the main findings and offers some evaluation and or opinion of them.

Recommendations

They should indicate action needed in order to achieve the aid of the report – should follow naturally from and based on the material presented in the conclusions. Do not introduce any new issues or arguments at this point.