BM066-3-2-QMGT

Individual Assignment

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A) Learning Outcomes:
You should be able to:

Demonstrate critical analysis of the development in international management

standards from a procedural to process based approach to management and the
importance of this in sustaining quality goods and services.
Demonstrate theoretical and applied knowledge of the use of contemporary
benchmarking standards and how these may inform a repositioning of the organization
to its stakeholders.
Justify the recommendation of techniques through which an organization may achieve
measured business excellence.

B) Assignment Requirement:
This assignment comprises of 60% of the overall assessment for this module.
Questions:
1. One of the most debated issues about quality management is will it pay us financial
benefits. How far do you agree with this statement? Critically discuss this statement with
reference to some contemporary issues.
(30 marks)
2. Using an example of an existing business organisation and its competitors, compare and
evaluate the effectiveness of their quality management practices. Then, critically evaluate
the relationship between their quality management practices and financial performance.
(60 marks)
Note
Another 10 marks is reserved for other elements, such as the quality of introduction,
conclusion, references, grammar, vocabulary and word count.
(Total: 100 marks)

Level 2

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

201503

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Individual Assignment

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C) Documentation Requirements
The assignment cover page should contain information as stated below:

APU Logo
Module Name and Code
Assignment Title and Description
Name and TP number
Intake Number
Hand Out and Hand in Dates.
Lecturers Name

D) Assignment Structure:
The assignment should have the following general structure:

Cover page.
Table of contents.
Introduction.
Discussion for Question 1.
Discussion for Question 2.
Conclusion.
References.

E) General Guidelines
Please pay particular attention to the following:

Plagiarism is totally prohibited.

You should have a minimum of 6 References to substantiate your research and essay
writing. You are REQUIRED to use Harvard Referencing format for this assignment.
Include at least one book as reference.
The essay must adhere to standard academic documentation standards:
Word Count:
2000
Font Type:
Times New Roman
Font Size:
12 pts
Line Spacing:
1.5-line spacing

The word count should be stated on the title page.

Level 2

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

201503

BM066-3-2-QMGT

Individual Assignment

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F) Marking Guidance:
Marks are awarded based on the following guidelines:
Banding
0 - 40%

40 - 49%

50 - 54%
55 - 64%

65 - 69%

70 - 74%

75 - 79%

>=80%

Level 2

Assessment Guidelines
Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the subject are absent or
scant. Irrelevant regurgitation of text book. Ideas are poorly expressed.
Many key issues are ignored. Concepts and language of the subject are
used but are often confused in application and or explanation.
Superficial analysis, concepts and language of the subject are absent or
minimal. Few learning outcomes have been met. Irrelevant regurgitation of
text book. Ideas are poorly expressed. Many key issues are ignored.
Concepts and language of the subject are used but are often confused in
application and or explanation.
Some understanding of the relevant models and concepts. Some elements
of an appropriate structure are present. Restricted analysis of some issues.
Evidence of some reading and research. Incorrect referencing although it is
evident. Some elements of an appropriate structure are present. Key issues
are analysed but not done thoroughly.
Evidence of reading and research. Understanding of the application of
appropriate models and concepts is demonstrated, but not thoroughly. Key
issues are identified and analysed, although this may be restricted at times.
Some sources are acknowledged.
Evidence of reading and research. Understanding of the application of
appropriate models and concepts is demonstrated. Key issues are identified
and analysed, although this may not be consistent. References are
acknowledged.
Evidence of wider reading. The assignment effectively interprets the
information and exhibits the integration of ideas across the subject area.
The assignment has credible recommendations. A systematic approach to
development and evaluation is used. Most sources are acknowledged and
referenced using Harvard Name System of Referencing.
Arguments are clear and convincing. Confident integration of theory and
practices is demonstrated. Consistent referencing to sources using the
Harvard Name System of Referencing.

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation

201503