MSc MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

MarkControl and coordination of the operations

15 marks

Definition and discussion of the approaches that are chosen by the organization to achieve integration

Insight into how the organization applies control and coordination of the operations.

Specific examples from the literature identifying areas of best practice that are employed that allow the parent organization to manage remote facilities

Management of the global supply chain

15 marks

Identification of how the organization operates an extended global supply chain.

Discussion of the specifics of the supply chain and how the organization deals with raw material, component and sub-assemblies that are required for the final assembly.

Discussion of the supply chain issues of products that are manufactured in remote facilities for sale in global markets.

A critical evaluation of the issues that are put in place to ensure continuity of supply.

The use of outsourcing, joint ventures or FDI within the operations

15 marks

An exploration of the differences between international outsourcing, joint ventures and vertical FDI and highlight the reasons for adopting these approaches in international operations.

Identify the amount of the manufacture the organizations products that are either outsourced or part of a joint venture.

Provide a critical appraisal of the checks and balances that need to be undertaken by the organization to ensure that the contract is delivered to a satisfactory level by the contractor of JV operator.

The corporate responsibility of the organization

15 marks

Discussion of the issues that are associated with having operations that are hosted in international locations and especially emerging economies

Research and evaluation of the CSR statements of organization and an appraisal of how they are viewed as a socially responsible organization.

Specific examples from the literature identifying areas of best practice and areas of concern that are associated with the parent organization and the contracrtors.

The sustainability of Research and critically appraise the sustainability of the

the international operations of the organization

30 marks

organization’s operations and products.

Identify the lengths that the organization has gone to ensure that their operations have a minimal impact upon the environment.

Identify how the organization looks to ensure maximum recyclability of the products and the process bi-products.

Identification of built in obsolescence of the products and how this is being addressed by the organization.

Written communication 10 marks

Correctly referenced to Harvard standard.

Submission presented clearly with logical arguments.

Effective and accurate use of language and grammar.

Attention to detail (proof reading/checking).

Attention to word limit.Total marks

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