Assessment Scenario:
Current situation: The Australian dollar exchange rate fluctuates against the US dollar and is forecast to continue to do so, giving a degree of uncertainty to some business.
Research the economic, social and business issues of the fluctuating Australian dollar. Include the trends and movement of the Australian dollar in the past 3 years plus the social and economic impact on Australia.
This background research should identify the research problems by
analysing
the broader historical, theoretical, economic, business, social and intellectual aspects.
Set your research findings out in detail (charts and graphs can be used)
Answer the following questions based on information you have sourced in your research.
Explain the overarching aim of this research study.
Give details of 4 groups of people who will be affected by this dollar movement. Explain why?
Discuss the issues affecting 4 business categories that will be impacted by this movement in the Australian dollar.
State the symptoms and likely symptoms
for
2 of
these business.
Write the Decision Statement and Research Objectives for each of
these 2 business.
Give 3 hypotheses you could consider in your research study for each of
these 2 business.
Draft 4 research questions for the 2 businesses to be included in your research.
Are there any ethical issues to be considered?
What research would you recommend be undertaken by these 2 businesses.
Assessment 2 - BUS 707 Applied Business Research Assessment type. Report. Individual Assessment. 2000 +/- 10% word count Instructions: Read the scenario outlined below, undertake research to give the background information on this issue, then using this information answer the 9 questions. Include in your Report: Executive Summary Introduction Background (research findings) Report (answer the questions based on your research Conclusion Recommendations (You can combine your conclusion and recommendations or keep them separate) The report must be professionally written using: Headings and subheadings Ariel 10 point or Times Roman 12 point plus single spacing Harvard (Anglia) style reference Plagiarism and Referencing All sources used in your assessment must be suitably referenced. Failure to acknowledge a source is plagiarism and is a serious academic issue. The following percentage of plagiarism is acceptable in your report: 10% from text or slides ) these must be referenced 15% from other sources )Total 25% If your plagiarism figure shown in Turnitin is about 25% you will receive a mark of 0 (Zero) for your assessment. The Anglia version of Harvard referencing is required. Authorship - You must submit your own work. Do not copy other student’s work as this is a form of Plagiarism. If it is shown on Turnitin that you have copied another student’s work, both students will be given a mark of 0 (Zero). Due Date: Friday December 15: 11.59 pm Weight: 30% Assessment Scenario: Current situation: The Australian dollar exchange rate fluctuates against the US dollar and is forecast to continue to do so, giving a degree of uncertainty to some business. Research the economic, social and business issues of the fluctuating Australian dollar. Include the trends and movement of the Australian dollar in the past 3 years plus the social and economic impact on Australia. This background research should identify the research problems by analysing the broader historical, theoretical, economic, business, social and intellectual aspects. Set your research findings out in detail (charts and graphs can be used) Answer the following questions based on information you have sourced in your research. 1. Explain the overarching aim of this research study. 2. Give details of 4 groups of people who will be affected by this dollar movement. Explain why? 3. Discuss the issues affecting 4 business categories that will be impacted by this movement in the Australian dollar. 4. State the symptoms and likely symptoms for 2 of these business. 5. Write the Decision Statement and Research Objectives for each of these 2 business. 6. Give 3 hypotheses you could consider in your research study for each of these 2 business. 7. Draft 4 research questions for the 2 businesses to be included in your research. 8. Are there any ethical issues to be considered? 9. What research would you recommend be undertaken by these 2 businesses. Marking Criteria: Criteria % Marks Identify a relevant research problem, providing an understanding of the background to the problem and how appropriate research can generate desired outcomes. 10% Identify the groups of people, business and symptoms that will impact them. 5% Write the decision statement and research objectives 5% Write 4 research questions ensuring they meet all ethical standards 5% Present the information in a professional manner with correct referencing 5%