Assignment 2

• Due Sunday by 23:59

• Points 100

• Available Apr 24 at 0:00 – Jun 1 at 23:59 about 1 month

Task 1: Report

100 marks

Week 14

Learners are required to carry out a Bi cultural partnership and part of the PESTLE analysis of an organisation operating in a global context. An organisation has to pre-approved by their assessor. Criteria for approval:

• A medium to large multinational business operating in New Zealand (NZX public listed company is preferred)

• From the tourism, telecom (hotel, adventure, etc., NOT food outlet or restaurant such as McDonald’s) construction, health, or agriculture industries.

The report must include the following sections:

Introduction

What is the purpose of your report? What approach have you taken to address that purpose?

Introduce your organisation- brief history, size, industry, any unique features or achievements in NZ and global context.

(LO2 & 4)

5

Report- body:

Political and economic factors

Research and analyse the impact of operating in a global context of your selected business. Your answer should analyse at least one system, one challenge, one strategy and one management technique from the following:

• Political, economic and legal systems

• Best practices in international business strategies and management techniques

Discussion of strategy and management technique should provide relevant evidence for the solution in a global context

(LO4)

18

Treaty of Waitangi Analyse the influence of the Treaty of Waitangi (TOW) that have impacted the organisation’s planning, processes, systems, business activities and relationship in New Zealand. How does the organisation address this factor? (LO2) (Focus on TOW principles)

Explain, how does the organisation address the bicultural partnership challenges. Your answer should discuss how the Maori customs and norms influence on the business activities. (Explain minimum five factors/examples related to TOW principles, Maori customs and values and concepts of Whanau, Hapu and Iwi addressed by the organisation that you selected).

25

30

Sociocultural and ethical challenges Research and analyse the impact of operating in a global context of your selected business. Your answer should analyse at least one system, one challenge, one strategy and one management technique from the following:

• Cultural, social and ethical challenges

• Best practices in international business strategies and management techniques

Discussion of strategy and management technique should provide relevant evidence for the solution in a global context

(LO4)

17

Conclusion Provide a summary for the impact of operating in a global context and bicultural influence in business activities and relationships.

(LO2 & 4) 5

Writing quality and APA references A maximum of up to 2 marks may be deducted for poor referencing and a maximum of up to 2 marks may be deducted for language errors/technical accuracy across each section. –

Total 100

Rubric

Some Rubric (1)

Some Rubric (1)

Criteria Ratings Pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction

What is the purpose of your report? What approach have you taken to address that purpose? Introduce your organisation- brief history, size, industry, any unique features or achievements in NZ and global context. 5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

An excellent description of an organisation is provided in relation to at least 5 significant elements such as its background, product, industry, market, when and how it started operations in NZ. Some contextualisation through discussion of the industry it operates in. Major challenges faced in the global business context and how it is managed. Evidence that student has utilised a variety of sources such as websites, brochures, annual reports etc. 4.0 to >2.0 pts

Competent

A good description of an organisation is provided in relation to at least 3 significant elements used in the description. Some discussion of the industry it operates in. Major challenges faced in the global business context and how it is managed. Evidence of at least 2 sources of information utilized. 2.0 to >0 pts

Poor

Inadequate description of the organisation. The organisation is not medium or large. Less than 3 significant elements used in the description. Or elements discussed are not significant and do not provide sufficient information about the organisation. Inadequate discussion is provided for global challenges and how it is managed.

5.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomePolitical and Economic factors

Research and analyse the impact of operating in a global context of your selected business. Your answer should analyse at least one system, one challenge, one strategy and one management technique from the following: • Political, economic and legal systems • Best practices in international business strategies and management techniques Discussion of strategy and management technique should provide relevant evidence for the solution in a global context 18.0 to >14.0 pts

Excellent

Political, economic and legal systems have been correctly identified, and one major system for each area has been well analysed in the global context of the business. The analysis is in-depth and considers the significance of the system on the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. Answer includes any opportunities or challenges resulting from the system for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. 14.0 to >11.0 pts

Very good

Political, economic and legal systems have been correctly identified, and one major system for each area has been adequately discussed in the global context of the business. Describe the significance of the systems and linked to at least two of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. A good analysis which considers the significance of the system, any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. 11.0 to >8.0 pts

Competent

Political, economic and legal systems have been correctly identified, and one major system of any two areas have been adequately discussed in the global context of the business. Discuss the significance of the systems and linked to at least two of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities with some gaps. Challenges or opportunities are identified as doing business in the global context and actions are not explicitly discussed. 8.0 to >4.0 pts

Poor

The political, economic and legal systems are identified for any two areas but not adequately discussed in the global context of the business. Discuss the significance of at least one system among three of the following: political, economic and legal with some gaps. Challenges or opportunities are not identified. 4.0 to >0 pts

Very Poor

Political, economic and legal systems identified are not relevant OR, the description is weak, not related to the global context. not supported by examples and theory, just a description and not an analysis.

18.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTreaty of Waitangi Principles

Analyse the influence of the Treaty of Waitangi (TOW) that have impacted the organisation’s planning, processes, systems, business activities and relationship in New Zealand. How does the organisation address this factor? (LO2) (Focus on TOW principles) 25.0 to >20.0 pts

Excellent

Treaty of Waitangi principles have been correctly identified and the relationship with TOW is clearly established. The analysis is in depth with an insightful discussion of the significance of the factor on the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. Answer includes any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported with examples and theory. (Hint: Use all three principles) 20.0 to >15.0 pts

Very good

Treaty of Waitangi principles have been correctly identified and the relationship with TOW is clearly established. Reasonable discussion on its impact on at least 2 of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. A good analysis which considers the significance of the factor, any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported by some examples and theory. 15.0 to >10.0 pts

Competent

Treaty of Waitangi principles have been correctly identified and the relationship with TOW is clearly established. Adequate discussion on its impact on at least 2 of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities with some gaps. The adequate analysis which considers the significance of the factor, any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. The discussion is not linked with the theory and not provided any relevant examples. 10.0 to >5.0 pts

Poor

Treaty of Waitangi principles have been correctly identified and the relationship with TOW is established with some gaps. Adequate discussion on its impact on at least 1 of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities with some gaps. An adequate analysis which considers the significance of the factor, either any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business is identified. The discussion is not linked with the theory and not provided any relevant examples. 5.0 to >0 pts

Very Poor

Treaty of Waitangi principles are identified and the relationship with TOW is not clearly established OR, the description is weak and link to TOW is not clear, the answer provides a description and not an analysis. Weak analysis or description is provided for the opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business and actions are not provided.

25.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMaori customs and norms

Explain, how does the organisation address the bicultural partnership challenges. Your answer should address how the Maori customs and norms influence on the business activities. (Explain minimum 5 factors/examples related to TOW principles and Maori customs and values addressed by the organisation that you selected). 30.0 to >25.0 pts

Excellent

The relationship with Maori customs and norms is clearly established eg, the concepts of whanau, hapu and iwi and how they apply within the business context. Answer includes any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported with minimum of five examples and theory. 25.0 to >20.0 pts

Very good

The relationship with Maori customs and norms is clearly established eg, the concepts of whanau, hapu and iwi and how they apply within the business context. A good analysis which considers the significance of the factor, any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factors for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported with a minimum of 4 examples and theory with some gaps. 20.0 to >15.0 pts

Competent

The relationship between Maori customs and norms is not clearly established. An adequate description which considers the significance of the factors, any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and not provided any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported with three examples and theory with some conceptual errors. 15.0 to >10.0 pts

Poor

The relationship with Maori customs and norms is not well established. An adequate description which considers the significance of one factor for the business, and not provided any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported by any 2 examples or theory. 10.0 to >0 pts

Very Poor

The relationship with Maori customs and norms is not well established. An adequate description which considers the significance of one factor for the business, and not provided any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported by any 2 examples or theory.

30.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSociocultural and ethical challenges

Research and analyse the impact of operating in a global context of your selected business. Your answer should analyse at least one system, one challenge, one strategy and one management technique from the following: • Cultural, social and ethical challenges • Best practices in international business strategies and management techniques Discussion of strategy and management technique should provide relevant evidence for the solution in a global context 17.0 to >14.0 pts

Excellent

Cultural, social and ethical challenges have been correctly identified, and at least one challenge for each factor described in the global context of the business. An analysis is in-depth and considers the significance of the factor on the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. Answer includes any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported with examples and theory. 14.0 to >11.0 pts

Very good

Cultural, social and ethical challenges have been correctly identified, and at least one challenge for each factor described in the global context of the business. Good analysis and it explicitly linked to at least two of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. A good analysis which considers the significance of the factor, any opportunities or challenges resulting from the factor for the business, and any actions taken by the business as a result. The answer is supported with examples and theory. 11.0 to >7.0 pts

Competent

Cultural, social and ethical challenges have been correctly identified. At least one challenge for two factors is adequately described in the global context of the business. An adequate analysis is provided for at least one of the following: the organisation’s planning, processes, systems and activities. A description is provided for the opportunities or challenges but not explicitly analysed. 7.0 to >0 pts

Poor

Factor identified is not a sociocultural factor. OR, a description is weak, not supported by examples and theory, just a description and not an analysis.

17.0 pts

This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion

Provide a summary for the impact of operating in a global context and bicultural influence in business activities and relationships. 5.0 to >4.0 pts

Excellent

Excellent summary provided for the impact of operating business in a global context by using appropriate examples and bicultural partnership influence on business activities and relationship. 4.0 to >2.0 pts

Competent

Good summary provided for the impact of operating business in a global context and bicultural partnership influence on business activities. 2.0 to >0 pts

Poor

An inadequate description provided for the impact of operating business in a global context and some description is given for the bicultural partnership influences.

5.0 pts

Total Points: 100.0