Business Administration Introduction Be 267 Univ
BE267: International Business Environment Second Coursework (2020)
1.Coursework: Second Essay
Please attempt any one of the questions below:
1.Critically discuss the theories that have been advanced to explain why big machines gave rise to the modern corporation.
2. Discuss the statement that “Toyota-ism turned Fordism on its head”. Use examples to illustrate your answer.
3.Outline the three founding principles of GATT, giving appropriate examples to illustrate the principles. Explain how these founding principles gave rise to a juggernaut effect in tariff reductions.
3. Submission Details
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Note that late submissions will NOT be accepted unless full details of satisfactory extenuating circumstances are provided. For details of extenuating circumstances please see the undergraduate student handbook. If you have any query about extenuation please contact the Student Services Team
4. External Sources for the Essay:
You are required to use the textbook as the primary source of information. The use of secondary data sources such as articles in academic journals, business magazines, newspapers, company reports, and company websites will be beneficial and seen as indicating student initiative and creativity.
Please note that you are not required to undertake any primary research such as interviews.
5. Essay Guidelines
5.1. Essay Format
5.2. Essay Structure
oReferencing style – The referencing style should comply with the Harvard Reference Style
5.3 Harvard Referencing Style Examples:
v Writing the Bibliography:
Fisher, R., Ury, W. and Patton, B. (1991). Getting to yes: Negotiating an agreement without giving in. 2nd ed.London: Century Business.
Bressler, L. (2010). My girl, Kylie. In: L. Matheson, ed., The Dogs That We Love, 1st ed. Boston: Jacobson Ltd., pp. 78-92.
Dismuke, C. and Egede, L. (2015). The Impact of Cognitive, Social and Physical Limitations on Income in Community Dwelling Adults With Chronic Medical and Mental Disorders. Global Journal of Health Science, 7(5), pp. 183-195.
Weisman, J. (2015). Deal Reached on Fast-Track Authority for Obama on Trade Accord. The New York Times, p.A1.
Davidson, J. (2008). Speak her language. Men’s Health, (23), pp.104-106.
Messer, L. (2015). ‘Fancy Nancy’ Optioned by Disney Junior. [online] ABC News. Available at: 29942496#.VRWbWJwmbs0.twitter”>http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/fancy-nancy-op… [Accessed 31 Mar. 2015].
OR
Mms.com, (2015). M&M’S Official Website. [online] Available at: http://www.mms.com/ [Accessed 20 Apr. 2015].
vIn-Text Citations
One of the main motivations for western firms to go into counter trade is the low-cost sources of production and raw materials for use in the firm’s own production (Okoraofo, 1994).
OR
Okoraofo (1994) suggests that one of the main motivations for western firms to go into counter trade is the low-cost sources of production and raw materials for use in the firm’s own production.
One of the main motivations for western firms to go into counter trade is the “low-cost sources of production and raw materials for use in the firm’s own production” (Okoraofo, 1994: 74).
OR
Okoraofo (1994: 74) suggests that one of the main motivations for western firms to go into counter trade is the “low-cost sources of production and raw materials for use in the firm’s own production”.
One of the main motivations for western firms to go into counter trade is the “low-cost sources of production and raw materials for use in the firm’s own production” (Okoraofo, 1994: 74-75).
According to Knight and Yorke (2003: 10) meta-cognition includes three senses as: “knowing what you know, knowing how it can be used and knowing how you get new knowings”.
OR
Meta-cognition includes three senses including the things we know, knowing how to utilise these things and knowing how we can obtain new knowledge (Knight and Yorke, 2003).
Solomon et al. (2006) state that consumer behaviour includes disposal of purchased products.
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Consumer behaviour is defined as “the study of processes involved when individuals or groups select, purchase, use or dispose products, services, ideas or experiences to satisfy needs and desires” (Solomon et al, 2006: 6).
5.4 Using Reference Material for the Theoretical Background:
6. Learning Outcomes
This coursework essay enables the student to develop and understanding of the following concepts and issues related to the course