TSM10112 Sustainable Development in Hospitality Assessment B Management Report

TSM10112 The requirements for the assessment

You are required to write a management report which identifies and evaluates sustainable hospitality managerial issues and challenges of a hospitality organisation known to you.

As a manager, you should suggest a number of recommendations which would benefit the company in terms of its sustainable development.

The report should:

• Identify the causes and effects of a range of managerial issues and challenges relating to sustainability which are related to a hospitality organization known to you.
• Evaluates alternative systems and provides solutions to these problems
• Develop and demonstrate evidence based critical reflection
• Provide a realistic strategic plan for future sustainable development
• Provide a number of recommendations and analysis techniques for future sustainable development

TSM10112 Special instructions

Your report will include:

• A cover sheet with your matriculation number and other key submission details
• An executive summary which gives an overview of the entire contents of the written report (including findings and key conclusions)
• A contents page that shows the structure of your report – please remember to include the page numbers.
• The main body of your report broken down into appropriate headings and sub-headings
• A conclusion that summarises the key arguments, findings and draws the report to a close
• A reference list presented accurately in the APA 7th Edition referencing style
• Any appendices that provide material to illustrate the points within your report.

Return of Work

Individual feedback on the report will be provided within three working weeks.

TSM10112 Alignment with Learning Outcomes

Assessment B relates to all LOs:

• LO1: Examine the concepts and theories related to the sustainable and ethical management of the contemporary hospitality industry.
• LO2: Critically evaluate the principles and procedures involved in environmental management and sustainable development in the hospitality industry.
• LO3 Analyse and apply factors involved in protecting and developing the physical, natural, and human assets within hospitality parameters.
• LO4: Distinguish the internal and external influences that impact on management decision-making.
• LO5: Identify, evaluate, and resolve a range of hospitality managerial issues and challenges, by applying management theory and problem-solving and academic research skills.

TSM10112 Assessment Criteria (Marking Guidelines)

Structure (20%) - Introduction, relevance to subject. Signposting; linking & sequencing; Highlights key points. Provides good outline structure of report.

Knowledge/Content (25%) - Evaluates and resolves a range of managerial issues & challenges. Demonstrates the use of primary and/or secondary sources; Applies management theory, problem-solving and academic research skills; Presents a professional strategic plan and a realistic investment appraisal.

Interpretation of Question (20%) - The report makes an interpretation of the question and in relation to this develops a coherent & connected line of argument. The report sticks to the point. Instructions in the question are carried out (e.g., discuss, compare & contrast). Readership and purpose are considered.

Critical Analysis (25%) - Demonstrates understanding and evidence based critical reflection.

Referencing/Presentation (10%) - Acknowledgement of sources, citation conventions, legible, length, clarity, grammar & spelling, etc.