Critical analysis and discussion of the selected case, applying relevant theories and demonstrating sound understanding of related concepts in the identification and presentation of the outline of a strategic response to the issue/issues.

Ed plan and management essay

 

Essay Clinique

4000-word essay (+/-10%)

 

Critical analysis and discussion of the selected case, applying relevant theories and demonstrating sound understanding of related concepts in the identification and presentation of the outline of a strategic response to the issue/issues.

 

You can find some journal articles applying models to cases for their analysis in the folder of Children’s Rights Resources. There is no need for you to write your essays like a journal article, but these may help you or give you some ideas how to apply a model to the case for your essay.

 

Details of paper requirements

 

Choose a case relate to the education,not choose a big topic,a specific case.

 

You will need to have a case report something like a case report in the essay to tell the reader what is your case?what’s your case issue?What is the scale of your case?why are you choosing this case? Why this is very important?You need to kind of scale it up what is called setting the scene.

 

When you use mode(better to use more than one)to do your analysis, try to deep, not just represent superficial.

 

You need to know where you are to identify your position is very important.

 

This paper have to have those two part:

Theoretical part

Conceptual part

 

Theories about what we learn in the classroom:(I’ve just listed a few here, you’ll have to go through my class readings and study them carefully)- use them

 

Swot

Strategic map

Humanitarianism

 

 

 

You will need to go through all the reading material in my class and not misunderstand anything and use them to analyse very well. It’s important for you to show the professor what did you learn in this lesson and how well did you use it?

 

The whole essay must be clearly structured, logical and demonstrate your ability of critical thinking. (Treat the reader as if they know nothing, and be as specific as possible in many areas, don’t confuse the reader).

 

We have talked about two school cases in class. you can go inside w7 and w8 to get a closer look. If you can find something in them that you want to write about, you can write about them too.

 

The literature list must consist of half of the reading material from my classroom

 

What are the key characteristics of a brand community?

Assignment 2: AIM FOR 1.1 FIRST CLASS 70% (check rubric)

 

  • What are the key characteristics of a brand community?

Discuss these characteristics in relation to a brand community called InkBox (Tattoo brand) and with particular emphasis on the rituals and symbols that bind community members to each other and InkBox

Your answer should show how InkBox brand community engenders loyalty for the brand, as well as outlining the advantages and disadvantages of brand communities more generally for marketers.

 

Use Headings and Subheadings to structure your answer effectively.

https://inkbox.com/

 

Structure: (Refer back to readings provided to show evidence)

 

Introduction – Tip: Don’t botch this section! Introduce rigorously your selected brand. Finish this section by presenting the outline of your report. (For example 150 words)

 

Key Characteristics (Emphasise on Brand communities in general and then relate to InkBox)

Argue for the status of their brand community

 

Rituals & Symbols (emphasis on the rituals and symbols that bind community members to each other, emphasising on InkBox)

 

Loyalty (how this brand community engenders loyalty for InkBox)

 

 

Advantages (of brand communities more generally for marketers and your brand community) (Refer back to readings provided to show evidence and justify)

 

 

Disadvantages (of brand communities more generally for marketers and your brand community) (Refer back to readings provided to show evidence and justify)

 

 

Conclusion – Tip: Don’t botch this section! Finish by bring the essay to an end by linking back all the answers to the question and concluding with a final brief. (For example 150 words)

 

Use the literature and readings attached to answer

 

The essay is to be 2,500 words in length and must contain a reference list of all sources consulted (not included in word length). Marking will be on the basis of research effort, engagement with appropriate topics and the related academic literature, content, argument effectiveness and writing style.

Do you think that virtual sports have the potential to replace actual participation in sport, or are they useful only as a supplement to existing programs?

Case Study Essay Assignment

Deadline:

 

Word Limit^:             1600 words (+/-10%)

(^In-text references are included in the word count)

 

Details

  1. Refer to a minimum of FIVE reading references from class (Attached in the file section). On top of that, you may quote from any other materials as additional references.
  2. Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the issues and that support your case.
  3. Understand the key terms and incorporate definitions to clarify your understanding and develop your case.
  4. Identify the key stakeholders and their perspectives on the topic, and clearly outline the actions and consequences that you are recommending.
  5. Personal opinions or anecdotal evidence may be used where relevant but must be supported by appropriate literature.

 

Format

  • Double spacing between lines of the text
  • Font in Times New Roman, with size 12 for the text and 14 for headings
  • Reference list and citations must follow APA

 

Case Study

Topic: Traditional sports versus ‘virtual’ sports: is there a legitimate place for both in schools?

Virtual sports which replicate actual sports, and e-Sports (video game competitions which are generally strategy and fighting games) are becoming increasingly sophisticated in terms of their ability to simulate the action of real sports and physical activity. These are being trialled at your old school and you have been asked for your opinion on this innovation.

Do you think that virtual sports have the potential to replace actual participation in sport, or are they useful only as a supplement to existing programs?

Where do e-Sports fit in?

Drawing on research and your own experiences and emphasising the differences/similarities and benefits or otherwise of the experiences of actual versus virtual and/or e-sport, put forward your case either for or against the introduction of such a program.

If you are in favour, explain how you would implement such a program and consider the impact on key stakeholders including students, staff and parents, and how they might respond. Include definitions or explanations of key elements and phrases, including the definition of ‘sport’ and your understanding of what sports should involve or include to meet the needs of the participants.

Is gender an issue? This is an argumentative essay so you must prove that your point of view is more valid than that of others. Make a list of the pros and cons in your plan before you start writing. Choose the most important ideas that support your argument (the pros) and the most important to refute (the cons) and focus on them.   Make a case for accepting or rejecting a position by systematically giving reasons and evidence for or against it. Demonstrate that you are aware of opposing viewpoints and provide grounds for rejecting them using evidence.

With reference to examples, critically assess how critics of mediation and ADR have addressed the issue of power imbalances.

QUESTION Question ‘The fundamental problem that constrains the performance of alternative complaint mechanisms today derives from their inability to compensate adequately for the ineffective bargaining position of the individual who confronts large corporations and government bureaucracies.’ Nader 1979: 1019-1020

With reference to examples, critically assess how critics of mediation and ADR have addressed the issue of power imbalances. Reference Laura Nader (1979) ‘Disputing without the force of law’ 88 Yale Law Journal 998-1021 The structure for essay’ body 1- Introduction ▪ Attract the reader`s attention begin the introduction with a “hook” that grabs the reader`s attention and introduces the general topic. ▪ Background ▪ Problem ▪ Objective ▪ Essay methodology 2- First section 3- Second section 4- Conclusion ▪ Summary ▪ The significance of the essay ▪ The limitation of the essay ▪ Outcome ▪ Recommendation Notices: 1- Use heading and subheading please 2- Do footnotes please 3- Dear writer, this last chance to pass this material, please please please do it perfectly. I fail in the material last year so my university grant me this last chance to grant me master’s degree

How does jurisdiction affect the criminal investigation process?

SOCI1084 Case Studies Portfolio Assessment Guidelines 2021-22

 

For this assessment, you need to select three (N=3) forensic technologies and research a relevant case study of a criminal investigation that makes explicit use of them (a total of 3 case studies, one for each of the chosen technology).

 

Once you have chosen the relevant technologies and cases, you should write no more than 750 words per case (+ or – 10%), 2,250 max overall, detailing:

 

  • Very Brief case description: What happened? relevant facts about the case, i.e. chronology of events as relevant to the forensic technology under scrutiny

 

  • Historical and jurisdictional context: Where and when? i.e. where the case took place and any relevant legislation, cultural practices as related to historical, geographical and social context.

 

  • Limitations and critique: any controversies about the case, particularly focusing on the forensic technology in question as well as the sources of information used. You will need to draw on academic literature in order to understand and expose limitations.

 

  • Sources of information used: Who says? (bare minimum of four sources per case, including minimum of one academic journal article). The sources need to be referenced in a bibliographic fashion. You need to use in-text citations throughout your case analysis. You must reference in Harvard style.

 

You may wish to use the template below, which details the forensic technologies you can choose from. Remember, you only need to choose three out of eight.

 

 

Forensic Technologies Case description

 

Context Limitations and critique

 

 

Sources/Bibliography
  1. Recoverable materials
       
  1. Fingerprints (and other impressions)
       
  1. Bodily Fluids
       
  1. DNA
       
  1. Fire investigations

 

       
  1. Human Remains
       
  1. Questioned Documents
       
 

  1. Digital evidence

 

       

 

You do not need to present your portfolio in the above format. You can write your work in a regular word document, or use a PowerPoint presentation, a PDF, or use any other software of your choice to put together your portfolios (Remember to check whether your files are compatible with Turnitin before submitting).

Examples of past students portfolios are available for you to peruse on Moodle.

 

The most important thing about your portfolio is that you follow the guidelines and outline structure. Each of your three case studies needs to include:

 

  • a brief description of the case
  • a discussion of context
  • a discussion of limitations and critiques
  • a bibliography/list of references

 

You are encouraged to use subheadings to mark each of these sections.

 

General notes on the assessment:

 

This assessment should be developed throughout the term, on a regular basis.

DO NOT LEAVE IT TILL THE LAST MINUTE. YOU WILL STRUGGLE IF YOU DO!

 

Each week, we will be looking at a different forensic technology in class, and you will be provided with basic knowledge about how this is deployed.

 

In seminars, we will be discussing forensic technologies in relation to case studies of criminal investigations. We will reflect on the historical context, jurisdictional practices (mostly drawing on UK or US cases), and scientific practices. Use the seminar discussions as inspiration and blueprint for your independent analysis in your portfolios.

 

In the portfolio, you will need to collect information and reflect on real cases that deploy the forensic technologies studied. You will thus showcase your understanding of relevant forensic techniques and related limitations.

 

Extended guidelines and further information:

 

 

Each case analysis has four parts:

 

Case description:

 

To demonstrate your knowledge of details of the case alongside knowledge of the forensic technique focused on, including specific and appropriate terminology as outlined in the core textbook and other relevant texts which you may find in the library.

 

Context:

 

Historical and geographical details are important to demonstrate understanding of the way the context shapes the case. But the cultural context is also important. For instance,

 

  • How does jurisdiction affect the criminal investigation process?
  • What types of limitations are imposed by historical context?
  • Do race, gender, class and other social structural determinants have a bearing on the case?
  • What about our cultural attitudes?

 

These are the sorts of questions you might be asking yourselves when trying to appraise each case in context.

 

Limitations and critique:

 

You will need to include a discussion of limitations of the forensic technology you analyse, alongside reflection on the manner in which this was used in the case. Were there any controversies? Was there any contamination or bias involved in the investigation, by the police or the scientists? Was data mishandled or misinterpreted? Did this affect the outcome of the case? What about the forensic technology used? What does the academic literature say about any possible problems or limitations of it?

 

Sources:

 

Use a minimum of four sources per case. Please note this is the bare minimum. The more the merrier. Sources can include news reports, specific forensic science sources (websites, textbooks, journals), advocacy and campaigning organisations (i.e. the innocence project), and reality crime shows. USING A SINGLE SOURCE WILL NOT BE SUFFICIENT AND WILL LIKELY CAUSE YOU TO FAIL THE ASSESSMENT. A list of relevant sources, journals and websites to peruse is provided in the course handbook.

 

A note on presentation, media and style:

 

You should think about the portfolio as a personal, live and developing document. The table above is a template. You may wish to follow this template, or you may instead compile your portfolio using software other than a word document. Hand-written portfolios may also be considered.

 

Other than written evidence, in the form of your own words based on interpretation of the sources you study, you may wish to include hyperlinks to relevant news coverage, which may include photographs, videos and other documents, to illustrate the case. This would be a good strategy to provide further details of the case without going over the word count, while at the same time learning to work with and communicate through different types of media sources.

 

Anticipated FAQ:

 

  1. What is the word limit?
  2. What sources should I include?
  3. What is the minimum number of sources I should include?
  4. Will I need to reference all sources? How do I do this?
  5. How will I find information about relevant cases?
  6. How will I know how to discuss limitations and critique a given case?

 

 

  • 750 words per case (including description, context and critique but excluding references) x 3 forensic technologies = 2,250 words in total. Please note that the 10% rule always applies, so + or – 10% of the word count is acceptable.

 

  • You should include references to all the sources you consult while learning about the case. This may include internet news articles, dedicated website links (i.e. innocence project, forensic files website etc.), academic articles from peer-reviewed journals, relevant books/textbooks chapters, and works of fiction (books, films, TV) if relevant.

 

  • 4 sources per case minimum, including 1 academic journal article per case. Please note that this is the bare minimum. The more the better.

 

  • All sources must be referenced in bibliographic fashion, so they should be listed in alphabetical order and specifically to each case. Please refer to the referencing guidelines on Moodle for instructions on how to reference different types of sources.

 

  • You will need to carry out searches on the internet and in the library. You can start off by browsing through the list of resources provided in this handbook on page 14.

 

 

  • This is where it gets interesting! We will discuss controversial cases in class, so you will be exposed to different types of controversies. Your understanding, ability and skill will be showcased through discussion of limitations and critique. This is your chance to get creative and apply notions you learnt from reading relevant literature to the analysis of your chosen case.

 

 

Critically examine the “for” and “against” theoretical views of the Dividend Irrelevance Theory, ensuring the response is supported by relevant academic research in this area.

Strategic Corporate Finance

 

Individual assignment

 

Weighting – 100% of the marks for this module

 

This is an individual assignment of 3,000 words. (+ or – 10%)

Students are required to submit their coursework through JIRA. Only assessments submitted   through   JIRA   will   be   marked.   Any   other   submission   including submission to your study centre in hard copy will be treated as a non-submission.

 

If your centre supports Turnitin©, a copy of your Turnitin© originality report must be submitted in conjunction with your assignment. It would be a major offence if the plagiarism amounts to more than 10% of the text.

 

Requirements:

 

Part A of the assessment is compulsory for all students with a marking allocation of

50% awarded within this element. Students will then select to attempt EITHER Part B or Part C of the assessment with this element of the work also being awarded a mark allocation of 50%.

 

 

The assignment has been designed to cover the following learning outcomes associated with successful completion of the module:

 

 

Knowledge

K1. Critical understanding of the key strategic decisions that a business may have to make and appreciated how accounting and finance can assist in making and evaluating those decisions.

 

 

K2. Critical understanding of specific analytical skills in key decision areas within strategy and finance at local and international level.

 

 

K3. Critical understanding of the limitations of the current state of financial theory in making strategic business decisions.

 

 

Skills

 

 

S1. Competence in applying the key valuation concepts and methodologies of financial decision making in order to contribute to the wider decision making of the organisation.

 

 

 

Part A (compulsory)

 

You have recently joined the investment team as a financial analyst at Asset Unlimited Consultancy Ltd, a financial advisory firm based within Hong Kong. As part of the initial duties you have been asked by the Board of Directors to investigate the three-year performance of a SINGLE company which could be a technology, property or financial company that is currently listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange with the view to potentially investing future company funds into the chosen company.

 

 

Required:

 

Prepare a report for the Board of Directors of Asset Unlimited Consultancy Ltd analysing and evaluating the three-year share price performance of your chosen company.

 

 

In this section students should analyse 3-year share price performance of the company by:

  1. linking significant news events to the share price increases and decreases;
  2. looking at the company’s financial ratios and one other key area (e.g. dividend policy, M&As, capital structure alteration, corporate governance policy, financing strategy, investment strategy etc.), so can demonstrate both knowledge and understanding of a range of topics, theories, and concepts covered within the UGB363 Strategic Corporate Finance module. A report format should be utilized that offers clear, concise analysis, resulting in the production of robust recommendations. For ratio analysis, you should show the formula used but could extract the ratios from financial based websites. Marks will be awarded based upon your analysis and interpretation.

 

 

Total for Part A – 50 marks

 

 

Part B

 

(a) It was said that “an efficient market is “informationally efficient” if market prices at each moment incorporate all available information about future values and hence the market price is an unbiased estimate of the true value of the investment.”

 

Required:

Critically evaluate the above statement, ensuring the response is supported with relevant empirical evidence.

(35 marks)

 

(b) Your friend David has asked you for advice about his investment portfolio. He is considering investing in companies listed on the Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) in Hong Kong because he thinks he can get abnormal returns by investing in GEM.

 

Required:

Discuss whether the Growth Enterprise Market is considered to be an efficient market. Explain to David what characteristics are usually required to be present for a market to be described as efficient.

(15 marks)

 

In this section students should demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the theoretical aspects that underpin the differing strengths of market efficiency. The discussion / evaluation should be supported with relevant, contemporary, academic research that has been undertaken within this field and should be referenced accordingly. Real-life examples could be used for the discussion of Hong Kong stock market. Ensure the response does not become overly descriptive within its approach, rather, attempt to incorporate a critical viewpoint throughout, allowing logical conclusions to be offered.

 

Total for Part B – 50 marks

 

 

Part C

 

Kelly Ltd has just announced a dividend of $2 per ordinary share in 2021. The pattern of recent dividends, which are paid on 31 December is as follows:

 

Year 2020 2019 2018 2017
 

Dividend per Share (HK$)

 

$1.9

 

$1.7

 

$1.5

 

$1.3

 

(a) If shareholders require a 14 per cent return on their shares, what is a fair price for Kelly’s shares based on the dividend growth model?

(8 marks)

(b) Kelly now decides to increase its debt level, thereby increasing the financial risk associated with its equity shares. As a consequence, Kelly’s shareholders increase their required rate of return to 15 per cent. Calculate a new price for Kelly’s shares and comment on the problem with using the dividend growth model as a way of valuing shares based on this example.

(7 marks)

(c) Critically examine the “for” and “against” theoretical views of the Dividend Irrelevance Theory, ensuring the response is supported by relevant academic research in this area.

(35 marks)

Write a report in which you provide A comparative analysis of the overall performance of both portfolios, including reference to specific share price fluctuations that occurred following events that affected the entire Stock Market or events that affected individual companies.

Financial Management 3rd Assignment

 

Your asset management firm have been approach by a high net worth client who wishes to invest £200,000 in two portfolios of shares. You are a group of Portfolio Managers who have been asked by your senior financial executive to produce a report for this client regarding the performance of your client’s portfolios.

 

You need to set up 2 portfolios using Virtual Trader. Each portfolio will have an initial investment of £100,000 each.

 

Portfolio 1

 

You do not need to consider any particular theory for this portfolio. You can simply invest in companies in which you have an interest or companies that you believe will perform well on the London Stock Exchange over the next few months. It is suggested that you read the financial pages of the newspapers or relevant websites to help you with this task.

 

Portfolio 2

 

For this portfolio you need to use the Capital Asset Pricing Model which can be applied in a number of ways. The choice is yours.

The senior financial executive would like you to include the following in your report, which should be no more than 3,000 words in length:

 

  • A critical analysis of the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
  • A comparative analysis of the overall performance of both portfolios, including reference to specific share price fluctuations that occurred following events that affected the entire Stock Market or events that affected individual companies.
  • Recommendations as to what you would do differently in the future in order to improve the performance of your portfolios.

 

 

Virtual Trader Rules

  1. The website is virtualtrader.co.uk.
  2. You will need to create one account per group. You will be directed to open an account once you click on ‘Create your portfolio Now’ on the front screen.
  3. To create your portfolios select My Portfolios,(under the Portfolios Button at the top of the screen) and then click on the create Virtual Trader Portfolio and then enter a name and description for each portfolio.

You will be given £100,000 for each portfolio.

  1. You can begin trading as soon as you like. You must NOT reset either portfolio before the end of the project. If you reset your portfolio during the project, marks will be deducted from your overall total.
  2. On the website you will need to read:
  3. Investing : The Basics
  4. Strategies
  5. Trader Tricks
  6. Dictionary
create a ‘portfolio’ of evidence in relation to a Scheme of Work (SoW) that contributes to curriculum development in your subject.

Title: Curriculum Development Portfolio

You will create a ‘portfolio’ of evidence in relation to a Scheme of Work (SoW) that contributes to curriculum development in your subject.

  • Stages 1-4 will be completed in Part One
  • Stage five: write a reflective report (3000 words) including insights gained from feedback on your presentation and further practice/reading
  • Stage six: Include your rationale, PowerPoint slides and peer review feedback (from part one) as appendices when submitting Part Two via Turnitin
  • Your reflective report will draw upon; peer feedback, your personal reflections on your performance in part one, and appropriate additional reading, educational policy, research/theory and evidence from practice.
  • Use one of the models of reflective practice introduced in this session (e.g. Gibbs, Brookfield, Moon, Schon or Kolb)
  • Present your written statement using the same academic conventions as you did with assignment one (use an academic style of writing, support your statements with evidence/citations and Harvard referencing)
  • Link your conclusions to targets for your development as an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking forward to your first post
explain how the strategies outlined in this policy will make that airport, airline, or aviation organisation more attractive and competitive.

Description

The issues facing the aviation industry are complex and require sophisticated policy and strategy responses. However, developing an understanding of them is a rewarding experience for any aviation student seeking a career in strategic management. Taking into account key factors in the political, economic, social and technological environment which influence policy-making the relationship between research and policy-making has to be considered as well. As part of this assignment, you will choose a piece of aviation policy or strategy. This could, for example, be taken from any level on the policy hierarchy – from corporate strategy to any wider policy. Following this, you will explain how the strategies outlined in this policy will make that airport, airline, or aviation organisation more attractive and competitive. Here you are suggested to use a range of models such as Ansoff Matrix (1957), PESTEL (1967), Boston Matrix (1968), Porter’s Five Forces (1979), Mintzberg (1987), Bowman’s Strategic Clock (1997), Core Competencies (1990) Blue Ocean Strategy (2005), etc. as your 4/6/2022 Writers Hub – Freelance Writing https://www.writershub.org/writer/orders/852847#instructions 2/2 framework for analysis. You need to write a 2,000-word essay (excluding your bibliography and appendices). A copy of your chosen policy or strategy document must be included in the appendices. Please include a cover sheet with the name or title of your essay. Your answer is expected to be in prose. Please do not present your findings as a series of bullet points or notes. You may use diagrams or non-text elements wherever appropriate to clarify your explanations. You should include a word count at the end of your report. You are to work alone in writing the report and all submissions must be individual. You must submit the assignment electronically using Blackboard.

Apply and evaluate the use and adequacy of valuation methodologies to solve complex valuation problems within the appropriate legal and professional frameworks.

Module Outcomes Assessed:

 

  1. Apply and evaluate the use and adequacy of valuation methodologies to solve complex valuation problems within the appropriate legal and professional frameworks.

 

  1. Synthesise knowledge of valuation techniques and other land and property related knowledge in arriving at an opinion of value.

 

  1. Collate, evaluate and utilise market data in the preparation of valuation figures.

 

Task outline:

 

Your firm has been instructed by your client Joseph Waller to provide an opinion of the market value of property in his ownership as at 1st March 2022. The valuation is required for the purposes of future secured lending.

 

The details of the property assets are set out in this brief below.

 

Given that you have not inspected the assets listed nor had an opportunity of speaking with the owners of the property you may need to make assumptions in putting together the valuations. It is important that you state what those assumptions are.

 

You will also see that you have not been instructed as to the location of the properties listed. You are asked to assume that the property is located in whatever part of the country you either work or live in. This should clearly be stated somewhere in your submission.

 

You are not required to report your valuation figures within a formal valuation report but you are to assume that you are creating the valuation figures and supporting notes that will be retained on your file in the event that you should ever be required to defend your valuation.

 

Your file note should clearly set out your valuation approach, methodology, evidence and analysis to produce valuation figures that are completely supported by your workings.

 

Your file note should also summarise what you consider to be the main points/issues or assumptions that you would consider necessary to bring to your client’s attention in any valuation report relating to the assets that you are valuing.