MSB010-6 Intercultural Business Practice Assignment 1 Brief- UOB

learning outcomes

1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in managing organisations within the context of diverse cultural environments, while critically assessing a spectrum of cross-border business and management challenges in global organisations 

2. Evaluate and formulate arguments and solutions across a broad range of international business and management issues through in-depth cross-cultural analysis. 

What am I required to do in this assignment?

This assessment has two elementsto form a portfolio: 

Element 1 (20%) - Individual Report

Craft a comprehensive report to address a complex challenge in international organisations, applying cross-disciplinary knowledge and strategies.

This report will be accompanied by your portfolio of proposals following lectures and class discussions.

Guidelines:

•    Introduction: Define the problem within the context of a global and culturally diverse environment.
•    Analysis(Main Findings): Use theories from international business and management to dissect the problem and propose solutions, ensuring these are informed by an understanding of cultural variances.
•    Conclusion: Offer innovative recommendations that showcase deep analysis and understanding of Intercultural business management.

Element 2 (10%) - Career Task - Your Profile

Overview

This element is to be completed and submitted individually by each student. You are required to create a tailored professional profile that communicates your expertise and aspirations in international business. This includes preparing a CV and a cover letter, aligned with your aspirations for roles in intercultural business.

Submission Instructions
1.    Prepare a single document containing all sections detailed below (maximum of 5 pages).
2.    Submit this document through the A1 – Element 2 Submission Link provided in BREO.
3.    Seek support from the University of Bedfordshire Career and Employability Services for guidance in creating and refining your professional documents.

Content Guidelines

Section 1: Job Role Summary

•    Describe a potential job role you aspire to apply for in the future, preferably related to international business.
•    Explain why you are interested in this role and how it aligns with your career goals.

Section 2: Cover Letter

•    Write a cover letter tailored to the job role mentioned in Section 1.
•    Connect your personal expertise, experiences, and qualifications to the specific requirements of the role, demonstrating how you are a strong candidate.

Section 3: Professional CV or LinkedIn Profile Summary

•    Provide a professional CV or a LinkedIn Profile CV summary that highlights your qualifications, skills, and experiences relevant to the job role in Section 1.
•    Emphasise any international projects, language skills, and cross-cultural teamwork/management experiences.
•    For LinkedIn, include a link to your profile in this section if applicable.

Submission Reminder

Make sure that each section (summary, cover letter, CV/LinkedIn) is tailored to reflect your understanding and capability to meet the demands of a diverse, global business environment.