HI5013 – MANAGING ACROSS BORDERS ASSESSMENT 1 – INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Weighting: 20% of total marks Due date: 5pm Friday, week 5 Length: Maximum 1,200 words Please choose one of the following topics...

HI5013 – MANAGING ACROSS BORDERS ASSESSMENT 1 – INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT Weighting: 20% of total marks Due date: 5pm Friday, week 5 Length: Maximum 1,200 words Please choose one of the following topics to discuss: 1. Explain evolutionary stages in internationalisation of an MNC and provide practical examples for each. 2. Define and discuss advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing and the role it plays in a global context. Practical examples are essential. 3. Discuss the role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in today’s world. Give practical examples for your arguments. 4. Given your own knowledge and experience, please state whether you are from a high context or a low context culture and why? Analyse a case study when a company from a high context background working with one from low context background, and how they overcome obstacles. 5. What is your opinion of e-business and e-commerce and their roles in today’s world of business? Analyse a case study to support your ideas.


Microsoft Word - HI5013 Assignment 1 Marking rubric HI5013 – MANAGING ACROSS BORDERS INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT MARKING RUBRIC No. Requirements Maximum mark Notes 1 Business report format 2% Must include: - Executive summary - Table of content - Introduction + Conclusion 2 Harvard referencing 1% Must include in-text and list of references (at least 5) 3 Theory review 7% Must include academic references (books and journal articles) 4 Practical examples 10% Must include references Total 20%