44-710366 International Management Competencies L7 Task Brief – Coursework 2025-26
44-710366 Task Brief – Coursework
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Module Title: |
International Management Competencies |
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Assessment Title: |
Portfolio |
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Individual/Group: |
Individual |
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Weighting: |
100% |
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Submission Date: |
On line individual submission required through submission point and turnitin by 3pm Tuesday 16th December 2025 Include diary entries in an appendix and refer to them. |
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Word Count |
4,000 words |
MODULE AIM
This module aims to develop the international management competencies required for diverse cultural and competitive international business environments.
Learning Outcomes:
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LO Ref |
Learning Outcome |
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Critically evaluate and synthesise relevant literature on Contemporary International Management and identify the implications for cross-cultural management practices that embed equality, diversity, inclusion and sustainability. |
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Demonstrate critical self evaluation of current competencies relevant to a future career in international management by identifying and critically applying relevant theory, concepts and frameworks . |
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Critically reflect on learning experiences and apply insights gained to continuing professional development planning |
Instructions To Students For Submission Of This Coursework
Task Details:
Individual Report of 4,000 words (refer to diary entries for evidence/ examples and include these diary entries in an appendix.)
Section 1
Choose three topics/ competencies from the syllabus to focus on.
This section should contain a self- evaluation of your attributes, skills and competencies relevant to a future career in international management. It should comment on your personal development in these three areas. The self-evaluation should utilise the concepts, tools, theories and ideas introduced on the module through the module topics and the recommended readings and exercises on the topics. These should be referenced.
Section 2
Choose two topics/ competencies from the syllabus to focus on.
This should contain a personal development plan for the next six months. This should take into consideration the self- evaluation in Section 1 and identify two specific competencies (taken from the module topics) that you would like to develop further in those six months.
Explain how you are looking to develop the chosen competencies. Demonstrate awareness and understanding of relevant concepts, tools, frameworks, theories and literatures on the topic (see module topics and relevant readings). Demonstrate ability to apply this understanding of the topic in informing your self- development plan. The plan should be SMART containing specific, measurable, achievable and realistic targets.
A table can be used as a starting point in discussing your SMART Plan. Include practical plans for HOW you will achieve your targets. Identify opportunities to support your plan.
Particular instructions to students
Include a reference list and acknowledge all sources used in the assignment. Appendices can be used – make sure you refer to them and discuss them in the report. Diary entries should be included in the appendices.
Note: Use of a Log-Book / Diary is expected during your study of this module. A reflective diary entry structured around each weeks topic/s can help you prepare for the assignment. Note down experiences in the module and outside of the module, on campus/ off campus that can be drawn on to discuss/ evidence your self- evaluation. Include diaries that you have referred to in your appendix.
44-710366 Assessment Criteria- Portfolio
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Criteria & Weighting |
80 – 100% DISTINCTION Exceptional Work |
70 – 79% DISTINCTION Excellent Work |
60 – 69% MERIT Good |
50 – 59% PASS Sufficient |
40 – 49% FAIL Work does not meet the assessment criteria |
0- 39% FAIL Work does not meet the assessment criteria |
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Undertake self-evaluation of attributes, skills and competencies relevant to international management. |
Comprehensive, objective and sophisticated self- evaluation critical self reflective writing |
Excellent depth and breadth of self- evaluation excellent self reflective writing |
Competent objective self -evaluation good self reflective writing |
Self- evaluation includes wider range of self -evaluation satisfactory self reflective writing |
Self- evaluation in limited areas only. does not adequately demonstrate relevant self reflective writing |
No relevant self -evaluation. No relevant self reflection |
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Employ relevant theoretical concepts and frameworks. |
Critical employment of relevant concepts and theoretical frameworks demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of the subject matter. Excellent critical engagement with blackboard learning materials with further critical and focused reading beyond the blackboard materials. |
Critical employment of relevant concepts and theoretical frameworks demonstrating excellent engagement with the module readings. |
Rigorous employment of a wide range of relevant concepts and frameworks showing good engagement with the learning materials |
Satisfactory employment of a range of relevant concepts and frameworks showing some engagement with the learning materials. |
Basic employment of a limited number of relevant concepts and frameworks. Limited engagement with the learning materials. |
No relevant theoretical concepts or frameworks. |
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Employ evidence to support analysis/ examples from your own personal experiences |
Examples used are relevant, recent, drawn from different contexts. Justified evidence obtained and presented rigorously for all areas. Diary entries are detailed and have strong critical engagement with the seminar activities. Excellent depth and breadth of diary entries based on personal engagement in the seminars and drawing on wider experiences also. |
Examples used are relevant, recent, drawn from different contexts. Justified evidence obtained for all areas. Diary entries show critical engagement with the seminar activities – very good depth and breadth. Brings in some wider personal experiences also that are relevant for reflecting on the issues being covered in the seminar. |
Examples used are relevant, recent, drawn from different contexts. Evidence clearly provided. Good depth and breadth of diary entries around the personal experiences in the seminars that week. |
Examples used are relevant, recent and drawn from different contexts. Some evidence provided Some personal engagement and reflection on seminar activities as evidenced in diary entries. |
Limited examples are provided Diary entries do not adequately reflect on personal experiences n the seminars and other contexts. Personal examples used are too generic and vague. |
