MBB7007M Global Business Strategy level 7 Assessment Brief 2025

Assessment Description of MBB7007M 

In this assignment, you will develop essay in response to the following brief:

• Evaluate how the state and host nation contexts shape and impact global business strategy

You should prepare a 3500-word essay in Microsoft Word. The essay should critically discuss theories which seek to explain host nation contexts and should further include case study examples to illustrate and support your evaluation. For example, the essay could demonstrate how a European based organisation, with sites across different nation states, develops a global business strategy which accommodates the requirements of each (nation) and its environmental context whilst still achieving the business mission.       

The 3500-word essay is an opportunity for you to demonstrate critical thinking skills and a comprehensive understanding of the theories, ideas and real-world examples discussed during lectures and seminars. 

The essay should develop a clear, logical structure and academically-supported argument with an introduction and summary conclusion of key points.

It is imperative to read widely to ensure your knowledge and understanding is deep and comprehensive. Significantly, you must demonstrate engagement with the module, where the course reading list is an important starting point. There is an expectation your assignment will reflect a range of resources and articles referenced during each week of the module.

Reference list – A comprehensive list of resources utilised within the report (not included in the word count).

Note - Academic content: Essay content should be appropriately underpinned with relevant academic theory, concepts, and models where appropriate. This should be referenced throughout.

Note – Word count: Please note that the word count is taken from the start of the Introduction to the end of the Conclusion, 3,500 words (+/- 10%).

Learning Outcomes of MBB7007M

You must successfully achieve the following Programme-level Learning Outcomes to pass this assessment:

• 7.1 Demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of techniques relevant to the study of opportunities and challenges of business and management 
• 7.2 Demonstrate an advanced and critical understanding of concepts, information and techniques informed by knowledge at the forefront of the study of contemporary business issues within the context of society
• 7.5 Formulate a critical awareness of current issues in business management informed by contemporary research and practice 
• 7.6 Demonstrate a deep knowledge and critical understanding of organisations, context and response to changes in the global business environment 
• 7.7 Extrapolate information critically and creatively utilising appropriate decision-making techniques in order to extract meaning and understanding, solve problems, and identify and evaluate options in a world of uncertainty and imperfect information