Applied Sciences homework help. Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this assignment the student will be able:
1. To develop abilities to gather, analyse, interpret and evaluate information on a
management consulting task and project related topic(s).
2. To strengthen conceptual and analytical skills in the study management
consulting.
3. To build tangible links between the theory and practice of management
consulting.
4. To heighten awareness and understanding of management consulting in action
and gain greater self-awareness of oneself as a consultant.
5. To develop and present thoughts, arguments, and informed opinions in a logical
and coherent way.
6. To develop creativity and critical management skills.
7. To develop skills in case study navigation and analysis.
8. To demonstrate academic and management research, proposal, report writing
and composition skills with academic and business integrity.
9. To consistently apply the APA system of academic referencing.
10.To demonstrate word processing and IT skills
11.To develop project and time management skills.
12.To develop healthy and functional work habits in progressing confidently and
consistently towards a defined submission deadline date.
Individual Assignment – Overall Task
Using your chosen Ivey Case Study as your client organisation, immerse yourself in the
role of Management Consultant in providing a consulting service which involves the
following key milestone deliverables/tasks/assignments::
Part 1: Write a comprehensive Proposal for your client (10%)
Part 2: Environmental Scanning and Analysis (20%)
Part 3: Generate Strategies and Recommend A Solution (20%)
.
This 3 Part Assignment is a practice in management consulting via the use of the case
study method and follows the steps outlined in the flow diagram in Appendix A.
PART 1: Write A Comprehensive Proposal for your Client: – 10% – 2,500 words
Week 3
A consulting proposal is a document sent from a consultant to a prospective client
describing a job or assignment they wish to take on and the conditions under which they
will do so. Consulting proposals are usually written only after the consultant and
prospective client have discussed the job at length. However, n this situation, the client
briefing is provided in the form of the Case Study. The end of each case study may
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contain a question(s) or a reflection about next steps or a dilemma faced by the
protagonist (person at centre of the centre). Use this as your starting point and or convert
into a problem statement of what the client is facing.
Business proposals and business plans are not the same. The proposal’s aim is to sell
your consulting service, rather than your business as a commercial entity. Whether the
proposal is solicited (RFP – Request For Proposal) or unsolicited, the steps to create
your proposal are similar.
Simple Guide to Writing a Proposal: https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-ConsultingProposal Also please see the PP Slides on Writing A Proposal and the Sample Proposal
on Moodle/MyUCW.
While the format of a proposal may vary widely and a FRF may stipulate specific
headings and information, all proposals should be written in a clear and succinct manner
which explicitly sets expectations of both parties and indicates the parameters of the
consulting service. It should be about 2,500 words in length, and it should address the
following information under designated headings: (these headings are not rigid, so
choose the ones that work best for your specific client)
1. Cover Page.
2. Executive Summary.
3. Introduction
4. Client Problem and Goals.
5. Project purpose and scope
6. Methodology and Process
7. List of Responsibilities
8. Anticipated Outcomes and Benefits
9. Project Deliverables. (not solutions – as you do not have them yet !!)
10.Timelines and Milestones
11.Pricing and Terms and Conditions.
12.Any Other Issues
13.Consultant’s profile.
14.References
15.Appendices
Submit via Turnitin on Moodle by due date.
PART 2: Environmental Scanning and Analysis – 20% – 3,500 words – Week 5
Environmental scanning is the process of gathering information about events and their
relationships within an organization’s internal and external environments. The basic
purpose of environmental scanning is to help management and you as an advising
consultant to determine the current status and possible future direction of the
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organization. It’s like a health check before an operation or checking the weather forecast
before going on a voyage ! It should be approx. 3,500 words in length.
Simple Guide to Environmental Scanning: http://bokeconsulting.com/strategyethics/environmental-scanning/
It primarily entails environmental scanning and diagnosis and will include the
following heading:
1. Introduction
2. Purpose and Goal of the environmental analysis.
3. Client Profile and Company Background
4. Internal Analysis: Structure, System, Policies, Resources etc.
5. External Analysis: PESTLE analysis, Stakeholder analysis, Industry and Sector
6. SWOT – Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats and Issues Priority
Matrix
7. Discussion and Conclusion
8. References
9. Appendices
Submit via Turnitin on Moodle by due date.
PART 3: Generate Strategies and Recommend A Solution – 20% – 3,500 words
– Week 8:
This part directly builds upon Part 2 above where based on facts and evidence you now
generate different strategy options, alternative and possible solutions your client could
pursue. This must be based on evidence and facts and presented in a rational and logical
manner including stating any assumptions upfront.
and will include the following heading:
1. Introduction
2. Purpose and Goal of this part.
3. Executive Summary
4. Strategy Alternative and Justification
5. Recommended Solution and Justification (and Assumptions)
6. Implementation and Execution
7. Discussion and Conclusion
8. References
9. Appendices
Submit via Turnitin on Moodle by due date.
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ISSUES RELEVANT TO ALL PARTS OF THIS STAGGERED
ASSIGNMENT
1.Research the assignment topic and organization and write up the assignment
using the suggested format.
Finding Relevant Information:
Research additional and more current information on your Ivey case study organizations
such as company websites, annual reports, strategic reports, industry and sector reports
and umbrella organizations. Social media and digital media searches for current
information may also be useful. Also search within the Big 3 MBB publications and
magazines.
There is a significant amount of resources to draw from and should include the
following: UCW Library – on shelf and academic on line resources should be your
first post of call.
See Core Text book and other Texts books on strategy and management consulting.
– On Line and On Shelf Journals, preferably peer reviewed.
– Online Databases and Portals which contains many relevant strategy and peer
reviewed journals.
– Set up a “Google Alert” or a “Journal Article Alert” Updates” to get information
on a particular topic be mailed to you on a regular basis.
– Secondary References: chase up relevant references listed in the Footnotes &
Bibliographies of Journal Articles and at the back of Text Books.
– Also consider YouTube and Social Media searches.
–
So, use the various academic sources and resources at your disposal such ad UCW
physical and on line library and the various academic databases to find relevant
information including peer reviewed journal articles. Ensure you cite each source
correctly using the APA style. Read generally on the topic first starting with your core
textbook and then funnel your research into the specifics and micro-aspects of the
topic(s).
Writing Up the Assignment: Style and Substance:
Follow the suggested format under each Part. This is not rigid and allows for some
variation to suit your client needs.
Assignment Format and Checklist:
Word Count: As indicated under each part. This excludes any footnotes, references,
bibliography or appendices. The word count should be indicated on the pro-forma cover
page.
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Format:
The assignment should be presented in word processed format adhering to the following
guidelines:
– Report style formal structure.
– Word only format, not PDF
– See the APA Template on the Library section.
– Clear paragraphing with headings and sub-headings.
– Use of plenty of white space, breaking up the text with visual aids, diagrams,
graphs, etc. If too bulky, put in Appendix.
– Double line spacing
– Numbered paragraphs 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 etc.
– Times New Roman 12
– Pages Numbered
– Table of Contents at front
– Executive Summary
– Consistent Style of APA Citation Referencing.- see Library Workshops
– Minimum of 4 references per part
– Proof Read and Spell Checked
– Contain completed Cover Sheet and signed Academic Integrity Declaration Form
(at end of this document) which includes the Assignment Title, Student Number, Year,
Course Part & Program and Word Count and which verifies that you have acknowledged
all references, the work is yours and that you have not plagiarised.
2. Academic Integrity:
Please ensure that you read the section on Academic Misconduct policy in the University
Canada West website located in MyUCW under the Registrar section. Plagiarism and
lack of academic integrity: includes, but is not limited to:
• Submission of another person’s work as original;
• Inadequate attribution given to an author or creator whose work is incorporated in
the student’s work; and
• Paraphrase or use of material verbatim from a source without sufficient
acknowledgement.
Falsifying Materials: includes, but is not limited to:
• Fraudulently manipulating laboratory processes, electronic data, or research data
in order to achieve desired results;
• Submitting work prepared by someone else (e.g., commercially prepared essays)
as one’s own;
• Citing a source from which material was not obtained; and
• Submitting false records, information or data, in writing or orally.
Cheating: includes, but is not limited to:
• Submitting the same work for different courses without prior permission from the
faculty member;
• Copying another person’s answers or other work;
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• Sharing information or answers when doing take-home assignments, tests, and
examinations except where the instructor has authorized collaborative work;
• Having any unauthorized materials or equipment in an examination or test;
• Submitting an assignment completed (or partially completed) by someone else;
• Falsifying or making up data or bibliographic information;
• Impersonating a candidate in an examination or test, or being assigned the results
of such impersonation;
• Reproducing, sharing or otherwise making unauthorized copies of UCW materials
in any format;
• Using technological means such as cell phones, data storage units and other
electronic devices without prior permission from the faculty; and
• Assisting others or attempt to help others to engage in any conduct described
above or any other activities prohibited by UCW.
Penalties for Academic Misconduct:
Penalties for academic misconduct include, but are not limited to:
• At the course level:
o Written reprimand for retention in the student file (no transcript entry)
o Repetition of the assignment or completion of a different, but similar, assignment
(no transcript entry)
o Failing grade for the assignment (no transcript entry)
o Failing grade for the course (recorded on transcript)
• At the program level:
o Disciplinary probation for a defined period with written documentation retained
in the student’s file (transcript notation for period of probation)
• At the University level:
o Suspension (permanent transcript entry)
o Expulsion (permanent transcript entry)
o Rescission of degrees granted (permanent transcript entry)
3. Follow and Double Check Each Part of Your Final Work Against the Assessment
and Critical Thinking Rubrics and Marking Scheme:
Assessment Rubrics:
To check your critical thinking, following dimensions will be considered: clarity, relevance, depth of
discussion, breadth of discussion, integration and internal consistency.
Assessment Rubrics:
Written Communication Assessment 20%
1
Did not meet
expectations
2
Met expectations
3
Exceeded
expectations
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Writing
Conventions
(grammar, word use,
punctuation,
mechanics)
Frequent
grammatical errors
and misspellings
inhibit readability
Informal language,
abbreviations and
slang is used
Few grammatical
errors
and misspellings
(e.g.
three or fewer per
page)
Correct verb tense
used
Paragraphs flow
from
one to another Active
voice pervasive
Free of grammatical
errors
and misspellings
Effective verb tense
used
Uses phrases and
construction that
delight as
well as inform the
reader
Primarily active
voice
Overall
Effectiveness of
Piece (professional
appearance,
expression and
format)
Not formatted to
Specifications,
Lacking professional
appearance
Formatting is
generally
correct, acceptable
professional
appearance.
Assigned format
followed
explicitly:
Exceptional
professional
appearance
Critical Thinking Assessment 80%
Intellectual Standards
Elements of Reasoning Clarit
y
Relevan
ce
Depth Breadt
h
Integratio
n
Consiste
ncy
Information
(situation analysis;
important data, facts,
observations for analysis
and decision making)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Concepts
(theories, principles, models
to be applied in the analysis
or exercise)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Points of View
(important stakeholders to
consider in the analysis and
resulting decision(s))
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Assumptions
(presuppositions, values or
beliefs that must be
explicitly stated)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Implications
(potential +/- outcomes or
consequences of decisions
or
strategies)
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
Interpretation
(articulation of conclusions,
interpretation,
recommendation
1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
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based on information,
concepts,
POV, assumptions and
Implications)
Critical Thinking and Written Analyses Rubric – Scale Description
Levels
Criteria 1
Did Not Meet
Expectations
2
Met Expectations
3
Exceeded
Expectations
Clarity Writing is not clear. It
is
difficult to understand
points
being made. The
writing lacks
transitions, and few
examples and/or
illustrations are
provided to support
explanation or
recommendations.
Writing is generally well
organized and
understood. Transitions
are used to facilitate
clarity. Some examples
and/illustrations are used
to support explanation or
recommendations.
Writing is succinct,
precise,
effectively organized
and
without ambiguity.
Transitions, explanation
and elaboration are
extensive to elucidate
points. Detailed
illustrations and/or
examples are used to
support explanation or
recommendations.
Relevance Critical issues/questions
are
omitted or ignored in
the
writing.
Most of the critical
issues/questions are
addressed in the writing.
All critical
issues/questions
are addressed
completely in
the writing
Depth of
Discussion
Ignores bias; Omits
arguments
Misrepresents issues;
Excludes data; Includes
but does not detect
inconsistencies of
information; Ideas
contain
unnecessary gaps,
repetition or extraneous
details; Sees no
arguments and
overlooks
differences
Detects bias; Recognizes
arguments;
Categorizes content;
Paraphrases data;
Sufficient detail to
support conclusions
and/or recommendations
Analysis includes
insightful
questions;
Refutes bias; Discusses
issues thoroughly
Critiques content ;
Values
Information
Examine inconsistances
;
Offers extensive detail
to
support conclusions and
recommendations;
Suggests
solutions or
implementation
Breadth of
Discussion
Omits arguments or
perspectives; Misses
major
content areas/concepts;
Presents few options
Covers the breadth of the
topic without being
superfluous
Considers multiple
perspectives;
Thoroughly delves into
the issues/questions;
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Thoroughly discusses
facts relevant to the
issues
Integration
of all
Elements of
Reasoning
Fails to draw
conclusions or
conclusions rely on
author’s
authority rather than
strength of presentation;
Draws faulty
conclusions; Shows
intellectual dishonesty
Formulates clear
conclusions with
adequate support
Assimilates and
critically
reviews information,
uses
reasonable judgment,
and
provides balanced, well
justified conclusions
Internal
Consistency
There is little
integration across
the sections of the
paper.
Several inconsistencies
or
contradictions exist.
Few of the issues,
recommendation and
explanations make
sense and are well
integrated.
Sections of the paper are
generally well
linked/connected. Only
minor contradictions
exist. Most of the issues,
recommendations and
explanations make sense
and are well integrated.
All sections of the
paper are
linked. There are no
contradictions in the
writing. All issues,
recommendations and
explanations make
sense
and are well integrated
Values: Level 1: 10%, Level 2: 50% and Level 3: 100%
Grade Point and Letter Grades:
DESCRIPTOR GRADE
Exceptional: Normally achieved by a small
minority of students who have
consistently exceeded performance
expectations in all evaluation criteria.
90-100% A+
(4.33)
Excellent: Demonstrates a comprehensive
knowledge and understanding of subject
matter and achievement of learning
outcomes at high levels of performance in
almost all of the evaluation criteria.
85-89% A (4.00)
Very good: Demonstrates a
comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the subject matter and
achievement of learning outcomes at well
above average levels of performance in
most of the course evaluation criteria.
80-84% A- (3.67)
Good: Demonstrates substantial
knowledge and understanding of the
subject matter and achievement of
learning outcomes at average to above
average performance levels in most of the
course evaluation criteria
76-79% B+ (3.33)
72-75% B (3.00)
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Satisfactory: Demonstrates sufficient
knowledge and understanding of the
subject matter and achievement of
learning outcomes at average levels of
performance in most of the course
evaluation criteria.
68-71% B- (2.67)
Pass: Demonstrates acceptable knowledge
and understanding of the subject matter
and achievement of learning outcomes at
low to average level of performance in
many of the course evaluation criteria.
60-67% C (2.00)
Fail: Unacceptable performance in most or
all of the course evaluation criteria 0-59% F (0)
Given the nature of “relative grading” (competition), your grades will normally follow
a normal distribution curve which means Grade A and A+ will be very rare and few as
will Fail Grades.
4. Complete and Sign the Academic Integrity Declaration Form.
Please fully complete the Assignment Cover Sheet including the Academic Integrity
Form. (a copy is on the last page of this brief.) An electronic signature is acceptable or
you may physically sign and scan. Attach a signed copy of this cover sheet to the final
document before final submission.
NB: Screen shot the completed cover sheet and insert into the appendix of the
completed assignment. Do not insert as a document as it will drive up the Turnitin
Similarity score.
5. Put Each Part Through Turnitin With a Similarity Score of 20% Or Less.
If the Turnitin similarity score is greater than 30% it is an automatic fail. Between
20% and 30% incurs a penalty in marks and under 20% is fine. Please do NOT submit
the final document until at least 20% or less. You may submit as many times as you wish
in Turnitin, until you get it below 20%, before the final deadline.
This course requires you to submit your assignment in electronic form. The electronic
material will be submitted to a service to which UCW subscribes, called Turnitin. This
is a service that checks textual material for originality. Turnitin.com is used increasingly
in North American universities. For additional information please visit:
https://turnitin.com/static/resources/documentation/turnitin/sales/Turnitin_FAQ_Questi
ons_and_Answers.pdf
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Having competed the Academic Integrity Certificate in Step No. 1 and you are still
unsure what plagiarism means, then please visit www. Plagiarism.org
The Turnitin Company has recently re-launched Plagiarism.org, an educational and
informative resource on plagiarism and best practices for ensuring originality in written
work. This site, geared toward students and writers in general, offers a wealth of
information specifically about plagiarism, as well as information on how to properly
attribute and cite sources. On Plagiarism.org, you’ll also find an “Ask the Experts”
feature, FAQs, and a resource section with downloadable handouts. Also please visit
the UCW Library website.
On the Moodle page for this course part and assignment you will find the location where
you upload the assignment to Turnitin.
If you look at the assignment of a previous student who took this course, even just as a
reference, this is still plagiarism and cheating. Always use your own words and your
own voice as its your assignment and your ideas only. Even if your English is not
perfect it is always best to put in your own words rather than risk breaching academic
integrity. During exam, you’re not allowed to look at other people’s work under any
circumstances and the same rules apply for assignments.
Consequences and Penalties of Plagiarism:
• Explicit:
o 1st Offense: Zero on the assignment and one strike on your permanent student
record.
o 2nd Offense: Automatic failure of the course
o 3rd Offense: Expelled from the school
• Implicit
o UCW is a relatively small academic community of faculty and students where
everyone knows each other. Any blemish or damage to your reputation and your
personal and academic integrity will impact your professional standing and future
academic and professional options.
o If you are found guilty of cheating, you will be labelled as a “cheater” and you will
carry this reputation for the rest of your stay in this school and it may appear on your
academic record/transcript when looking for academic references in order to pursue
further studies and or when seeking employment.
Troubleshooting Turnitin:
If you encounter difficulties with your Turnitin submission, try one of these two
strategies (solves it 99% of the time)
1. Wait an hour or two or three and try submitting again
2. Try using a different web browser or computer.
Important: Please note the Instructor has no control or authority over the Turnitin system
so they are unable to help you if you have trouble with submission. You must contact
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the IT department. So, allow sufficient time for any obstacles or delays. It is wise to
submit your assignment couple days before the due date so you still have time to fix it if
you experience submission problems. If you submit your assignment at the last moment
and experience submission problems, there is nothing the instructor can do and you will
incur a penalty for a late submission. If you email an Instructor on the weekends with
problems, they will not be able to reply to you until Monday. So, resolve issues in a
timely manner before the weekend and during the office hours of the Instructor and
UCW IT Department.
Turnitin Similarity Score 20%:
You may upload your assignment up to three times maximum, before the final
submission deadline so that you are below the 20% comparability score.
An assignment with a comparability score of greater than 20% will be penalized. So
please ensure you have a score of 20% or less before final submission.
Between 20 to 30%: A deduction of up to 30% of your grade will be made depending
on the case.
Over 30% is an automatic fail of the assignment and this will be reported to the Head
of Department for review and further action and possible sanctions.
If you use Grammerly as an initial check for similarity score, remember that Turnitin
will add a minimum of extra 15%-20% to the score you get from Grammerly so don’t
rely on it or trust the result.
If you believe you completed an honest assignment but still went over 20%? Then you
need to revisit your refences. If you did an inadequate job of researching for
references, you will end up including many references that other students have already
used and this will increase your similarity score. There are millions of articles
available to enable you to complete a robust and rigorous literature review and a
systematic research process. Consult the UCW Librarians for help. They are the
experts on finding resources and hey are they to help you and make you a better
researcher.
If you go over 20% regardless of the reasons, penalties will apply and if you exceed
30% you will automatically fail the assignment.
Tips on Lowering Similarity Scores
1. No direct quotes from references (not even one sentence). Always paraphrase
everything and include proper citation. It is only fair that you acknowledge and give
credit to where you got the idea or concept from.
a. In other words, DON’T COPY ANY QUOTES from the references.
b. DO NOT directly copy the assignment questions to your assignment as this will
increase your similarity score.
2. Carry out a comprehensive review in researching so your references are not going to
overlap with other students’ assignments,
a. If it only took you 30 minutes to find a particular reference, chances are very
high that previous students already used those so if you use the same reference, it
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will increase your similarity score. That is why Google Scholar should not be your first
port of call.
b. Avoid searching through Google and even Google Scholar and don’t include online
news articles and magazines.
c. Go to the library (not just our school but also other libraries) and search for
books
d. Search for online for peer reviewed journal articles from scholarly portals and
databases such as EBSCO and JSTOR
e. Sign up for “Journal Article Alerts” from such journal article publishers as “Wiley
Online”.
6. Submit Each Part of the Assignment, Online Via Student Portal(Moodle) by the
Stipulated Deadline.
The stipulated deadline for this assignment is on the cover page as well as in the
syllabus. Please double check the date and submit on time. Put the date in your cell
phone calendar. Please build sufficient time into your planning to allow for Turnitin to
produce a comparability report and % in time.
Submit on the Moodle page for this course section, on the Turnitin link.
Late Assignments will be penalized at a rate of 10% of the final assignment grade, per
day.
Start Your Assignment Part 1 NOW! – One Step at a Time!
Do not wait until your assessment topic is covered in a lecture, if applicable, as it may
be too late. So, start your essay NOW with planning and information gathering. Work
on it every day, even if only for 15 minutes.
Be pro-active in your planning and not to rely on JIT (Just in Time) or last-minute
syndrome which is often part of the deadline-procrastination doom loop. Please read
these articles below to gain more insight into the psychology of procrastination and the
negatives of a last-minute approach to work.
1. Thompson, Derek (2014) The Procrastination Doom Loop—and How to Break It?
Delaying Hard Work is All about Your Mood. In the Atlantic August 26th Access full
article at:
http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2014/08/the-procrastination-loop-andhow-to-break-it/379142/
2. Jaffe, Eric (2014) Why Wait? The Science Behind Procrastination: After a Long
Delay, Psychological Science is beginning to Understand the Complexities of
Procrastination in Observer-Association for Psychological Science Access full article
at:
http://www.psychologicalscience.org/index.php/publications/observer/2013/april13/why-wait-the-science-behind-procrastination.html
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How to Create Instant Motivation and Break the Procrastination Habit
Marking/Grading and Feedback Timeline:
Assuming a class size of 20 students it will take two weeks for the Instructor to grade
your assignment.
Feedback from the Instructor will be posted under the “feedback” section on the course
website.
Instructor, Contact Details and Appointments:
Dr. Pauric P. O’Rourke
PhD, MSc, MBS, LLM, B.A, CTLHR, PGC (Blended Learning), Fellow HEA, CMBE,
CPHR (Canada), SPHR (USA), Chartered MCIPD (UK)
If you wish discuss any issue with the Instructor please speak to them before or after
class. If at all possible, face to face communication is easier, quicker and clearer. If
you need to set up an appointment to meet in person with with the Instructor please give
adequate notice and indicate at least two suitable times. Please use the e mail message
facility in Moodle or MS Team/Zoom if you have to communicate in writing with the
Instructor.
E-Mail Etiquette:
If as a last resort, you choose to contact the Instructor by e mail, please ensure that the e
mail is written in a professional, courteous and business-like manner with proper
business English and format, such as Dear Pauric and Best regards etc. Cell phone Text
English/Slang is not acceptable. Failure to do so, will mean that you will not receive a
reply. Sending of any inappropriate or disrespectful communication, attachments or
commentary via e-mail or any form of social media, such as Twitter etc, will be
automatically reported to the University authorities for further action and possible
discipline and sanction.
When the Instructor answers your e mail and addresses your issue, it is considered
professional courtesy and basic good manners to reply with an e mail of thanks and
appreciation.
*****
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Appendix A:
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Appendix B:
STUDENT INDIVIDUAL ASSIGMENT SUBMISSION COVER PAGE
ACADEMIC YEAR 2020 – SPRING TERM
DEGREE PROGRAM: __MBA__________(VAN01)_______________
YEAR/TIER: ________________________________
BUSI 640 – CONSULTING PRACTICE
INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT SUBMISSION (Indicate which one )
PART 1 – 10% _________
PART 2 – 20% _________
PART 3 – 20% _________
NAME: ________________________________
STUDENT REGISRATION #: ___________________
WORD COUNT: ___________________
( excluding references/bibliography and appendices)
TURNITIN COMPARABILITY SCORE: _____________
(It must be 20% of less)
INSTRUCTOR: DR. PAURIC P. O’ROURKE
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY DECLARATION:
I fully understand that plagiarism is a serious offence and I have read and understood the University’s
policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. I fully understand the consequences in terms of penalties
and sanctions that may be imposed by the University if I have not identified and properly attributed
sources that have been used, referred to or have in any way influenced the preparation of this
assignment. Furthermore, I fully understand the consequences in terms of sanctions and penalties that
the University may impose if I have knowingly allowed others to plagiarise my work in any way.
I hereby declare that this assignment is solely my work based on my personal study and /or research
and that I have acknowledged all material and sources used in its preparation. I also declare that this
assignment has not been previously submitted for assessment by me or by any other student at this or
any other University or college.
Signed: __________________________
