Posted: April 8th, 2015

MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

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Task 1
• Individual assessment contribution (an individual set of supporting documentation from each student in report format equivalent to 3000 words, excluding references and absolute maximum); Assessment Weighting 50%

Task 2

• For the 50% written presentation, students should submit a written business proposal……….

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MODULE TITLE: – MANAGING HUMAN CAPITAL AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

PROGRAMME:  Masters in international hospitality management

DATE ASSESSMENT TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED:
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Assessment Type: Individual Assignment:

Task 1
Individual Coursework (50%)

Task 2
Individual Written Presentation (50%)
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Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;-

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

Attempt both the tasks below:

Task 1- (3000 Words)
According to Deakins, D and Freel,M , 2012, p15 “ A high degree of self-confidence or perceived self-confidence, called self-efficacy has been advocated by some writers as an important concept in entrepreneurship. High self-efficacy in entrepreneurship translates into self-belief in one’s capabilities to mobilize resources, motivate others and produce change (business start-up)”.
Using relevant literature critically analyse this statement and examine the characteristics, traits and qualities an individual needs to become a successful entrepreneur. Use relevant examples.
Please ensure that your assignment follows this structure:
•    A table of contents
•    A list of figures and/ or list of tables where appropriate
•    Introduction -( 10 marks -500 words)
•    Literature Review-& Critical Analysis (70 marks -2000 words)
•    Conclusions- -( 10 marks -500 words)
•    References / Presentation – 10 marks
•    Bibliography
•    Appendices if appropriate

Task 2 – Individual Written Presentation 3000 Words-
Develop an effective business plan for launching a new product and obtaining financial and managerial support from potential backers. Prepare ten power point slides to explain the key issues that you would highlight and emphasise in a presentation of your business concepts including the questions that you would expect from potential investors and your considered answers to them.
Assessment Criteria, word limit and the breakup of marks

1.    Nature of the business – Should provide the background and history of the business.  Also contain the goals as well as the product or services description being proposed. It also discuss the supplier information, agreements and ownership structure and legal considerations. 10  marks- 600 words
2.    Situation Analysis – Should do SWOT analysis, identify potential customer, geographical area, business competitors. 10 marks- 600 words
3.    Marketing Strategy – Should present the costing and pricing, sales projection, and marketing plan.  10 marks- 600 words
4.    Operations and Human Resources Strategy – Should state what operations strategy will be undertaken.  Also include the manpower needed, HR planning , recruitment & selection strategies , motivation . 10 marks- 600 words
5.    Finances – To include the revenue, expenses, and financial projections. 10 marks- 600 words

Guidelines for undertaking the proposal / Assessment criteria

Task 1 (3000 words)- 50%

Your analysis must be grounded in appropriate academic literature and must provide clear evidence of independent critical evaluation. (50%) 3000 words- 50 marks

Task 2 (3000 words for individual written presentation) -50%
You are required to identify critical issues that would generate interest.
1.    Nature of the business – Should provide the background and history of the business.  Also contain the goals as well as the product or services description being proposed. It also discuss the supplier information, agreements and ownership structure and legal considerations. 10  marks- 600 words
2.    Situation Analysis – Should do SWOT analysis, identify potential customer, geographical area, business competitors. 10 marks- 600 words
3.    Marketing Strategy – Should present the costing and pricing, sales projection, and marketing plan.  10 marks- 600 words
4.    Operations and Human Resources Strategy – Should state what operations strategy will be undertaken.  Also include the manpower needed, HR planning , recruitment & selection strategies , motivation . 10 marks- 600 words
5.    Finances – To include the revenue, expenses, and financial projections. 10 marks- 600 words
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Module Learning Outcomes to be Assessed:-
Upon successful completion of task 1 the students will be able to:
•    Identify and determine the driving forces in a new venture.
•    Analyse how successful entrepreneurs and investors create, find, and differentiate profitable and durable opportunities; in particular, how they tell these opportunities apart from just “other good ideas”.
•    Evaluate and determine how successful entrepreneurs and investors create and build value for themselves and others.
Upon successful completion of task 2 the students will be able to:
•    Identify and determine the necessary financial and non-financial resources available for new ventures; the criteria used to screen and evaluate proposals, their attractiveness and risk, and know how to obtain start-up and early growth capital.
•    Apply the opportunity screening criteria to actual start-up ideas, and subsequently develop a business plan suitable for presentation to investors and industry participants.
•    Develop and analyse integrated financial projections for start-up ventures.
•    Develop an increased sense of discretionary power as a person and as a manager to deal effectively and constructively with the opportunities and challenges of diversity to gain strategic/competitive advantage.

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