指导assignment ,Assignment Discussion
Dr Rachel Mason-Jones
Is Supply Chain Management an organisational function or a philosophy? Discuss
3000 words
Basic Details
3000 words +/- 10% you will be penalised if it falls outside this boundary
Hand in date Monday 6th December by 11.59pm.
Electronic copy – file name your student number
Word processed, Times New Roman font size 12, double line spaced
Expectations
Research into the factors associated with a SCM as a holistic philosophical strategy versus a functional approach. Basically what gets lost when functional and can we ever truly implement it as a philosophy.
Need to show you have researched the viewpoint from both sides of the debate
Requirements to pass
Literature research
Need to demonstrate an in-depth study of the topic has been undertaken
Range of sources – include books, journal articles, business news articles
A range of industry sectors have been looked at
Up to date sources (2005, 2010) have been used as well as past research
Critical evaluation –
Need to critically evaluate the literature
Compare and contrast researchers views and findings
This is what identifies this as your work as a researcher
Discuss advantages and disadvantages and offer a balanced discussion.
指导assignment ,Assignment DiscussionUtilize both academic and practitioner perceptions
Show ability to relate concepts and ideas to actual examples
Presentation –
grammar and spelling need to be correct,
the assignment needs to flow well
Referencing all research materials, stick to one format for referencing
Write in the 3rd person
Failure
Note not an all inclusive list!
Not answering the actual assignment question – reflect back – have you answered it?
Not handing in on time
Inadequate research around assignment subject
No critical evaluation of material
指导assignment ,Assignment DiscussionOnly discussing one side of the debate
Plagiarism