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INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS
Programme title HND in Business Management

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Unit 18: Global Business Environment
Unit(s)
Drivers, Challenges, Impacts, Strategic Directions and Theoretical Application of Globalization
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Student Name/ID

Unit Title Unit 18: Global Business Environment

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submission
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 Assessor Feedback:

LO1 Analyse the key factors which drive globalisation

Pass, Merit & Distinction P1 M1 D1

Descripts

LO2 Determine the strategic complexities associated with operating in a global environment

Pass, Merit & Distinction P2 M2 D1

Descripts

LO3 Evaluate how operating in a global market influences an organisation’s structure, culture and functions

Pass, Merit & Distinction P3 P4 M3 D2

Descripts

LO4 Evaluate the influence of globalisation on organisational decision making and strategy
Pass, Merit & Distinction P5 M4 D2
Descripts

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Pearson
Higher Nationals in
Business
Unit 18: Global Business Environment
Assignment 01
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Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Business

Assignment Brief

Student Name /ID Number

Unit Number and Title Unit 18: Global Business Environment

Academic Year 20

Unit Tutor

Assignment Title Drivers, Challenges, Impacts and Strategic Directions of

Globalization

Issue Date

Submission Date

IV Name & Date

Submission format

Section A Submission Format: The submission should be in the form of a 10-minute individual
PowerPoint presentation (5 minutes allocated for questions). The presentation slides and
speaker notes should be attached together and submitted as one copy. You are required to make
effective use of PowerPoint headings, bullet points and subsections as appropriate. Your
research should be referenced using Harvard referencing system. The recommended word limit
is 1,500 to 2,000 words, including speaker notes, although you will not be penalised for
exceeding the total word limit

Section B Submission Format: This is a group report which should be prepared through a group
discussion. The report should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing
and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as
appropriate, and all work must be supported with research and referenced using Harvard
referencing system. The recommended word limit is 2,500 to 3,000 words, although you will not
be penalised for exceeding the total word limit.
Unit Learning Outcomes:

LO1 Analyse the key factors which drive globalisation.

LO2 Determine the strategic complexities associated with operating in a global environment.

LO3 Evaluate how operating in a global market influences an organisation’s structure, culture and
functions.

LO4 Evaluate the influence of globalisation on organisational decision making and strategy.

Assignment Brief and Guidance:

Scenario: Section A

You are required to assume that you have been appointed as a business analyst to a Sri Lankan based
business which expects to expand its business internationally in the near future. The CEO has asked
you to produce a presentation to the board of directors to advise them on the concept of
‘Globalisation’ and the strategies , complexities associated with when the selected organization is
operating in a global environment .

The presentation should include the following:

An introduction to the concept of globalization explaining the key driving factors influencing
globalization. A PESTLE analysis for the chosen organization should be included critically evaluating
potential opportunities and challenges that the company may face. Explain the challenges and strategic
challenges faced by the organization providing recommendations on how to overcome them to
efficiently exploit the opportunities. Above content should be explained comprehensively relating to the
concepts and theories learnt while evaluating potential business challenges and opportunities.

Scenario: Section B – Group Report

The learners are now required to team up with another two members and conduct a research and
discussion on evaluating the impact that globalization has on orgnisational structure, culture and
functions evaluating the influence of globalisation on organisational decision making and strategy.

The answer should enrich with following criteria; Findings should be provided in a form of a report.
 An explanation of the structure, culture and governance of the organisation. Applying
McKinsey’s 7S model and checklist to illustrate an overview of the organisation. A critical evaluation
applying Hofstede`s cultural dimensions influencing global operations and how the organisation has
adapted in operating in a global market. Application of Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture to
demonstrate how the organisation has been influenced. An explanation and critical evaluation of ethical
and sustainable factors that the organisation must consider in a global market assessing how these
factors affecting decision making in a global context. A critical assessment of which strategic expansion
routes the chosen organisation can follow analysing both advantages, disadvantages and barriers to
entry for them. Students are required to construct the report applying the strategies and theories
learnt, making valid recommendation appropriately.

Grading Criteria Achieved Feedback

P1 Analyse key factors of cost, market,

environment and competition that drive
global commerce and trade.

P2 Explain the complexity of strategic

challenges faced by organisations when
operating in a global environment,
supported by specific examples.

P3 Evaluate the influences of globalisation

on organisational governance and
leadership, structure, culture and
functions.

P4 Evaluate the influences of ethical and

sustainable globalisation on organisational
functions
 P5 Evaluate the different ways decision
making can work effectively in a global
context.

P6 Determine and articulate the various

routes to internationalisation an
organisation may adopt, including key
barriers.
M1 Critically analyse the impact that key
factors have upon the global business
environment, in terms of benefits and
challenges
M2 Critically analyse strategic challenges in
context of risk and diversification strategies
and the supply chain flow.

M3 Critically evaluate global market

influences in application to appropriate
theories and models relating to
organisational structure and culture
M4 Critically evaluate the key barriers in
doing business internationally and make
recommendations on how they can be
overcome.
D1 Critically evaluate the global business
environment, including the opportunities
and challenges faced by organisations

D2 Critique strategies that can be adopted

by firms operating in a global business
environment, making valid and justified
recommendations of how they should adapt
their organisational structure and decision-
making processes
 OBSERVATION RECORD

Learner name:
Qualification: BTEC Level 4-HNC/HND Diploma (RQF)

Unit number & title: Unit 18: Drivers, Challenges, Impacts and Strategic Directions of Globalization

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achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment decision)

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 WITNESS STATEMENT

Learner name:
Qualification: BTEC Level 4-HNC/HND Diploma (RQF)

Unit number & title: Unit 18: Drivers, Challenges, Impacts and Strategic Directions of Globalization

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Assessment criteria (for which the activity provides evidence)

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activity took place (this does not confirm achievement of assessment criteria or confer an assessment
decision)

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