Procurement Management and Export management (BUSS-B 2003.1) – Fall – 20 – CW -2 (Individual
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IN SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT
Module Code: BUSS-B 2003.1
Module Name: Procurement Management and Export
Management
Level: 2
Max. Marks: 100
Instructions to Student
Answer all questions.
Deadline of submission: 10/01/2021 23:59
The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage
of the assignment which is 50 marks
Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is
submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.
Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by Week 14
Module Learning Outcomes
The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully
1) 4. Conduct a discussion concerning import-export solutions for a company
2) 5. Understand the principles of HS-codes system and should be capable
Assignment Objective
The assignment will help the student to learn the concepts relating to the Export and Import. The solutions
for any issues that might rise in the Export and Import will also be a part of the understanding of the
student.
Assignment Tasks
1. Choose an Omani company and then answer the following
a. Elaborate on the CSR activities of the company
b. Suggest an optional CSR that can be adopted by the company
2. Given below are some online courses related to this module. The student is expected to
complete the course and provide proof for completion. The course is a paid course and the
certificate will be of good value to you. If you do not want to pay then, submit the proof of
completion.
https://www.udemy.com/course/incotermstransportationimportationlogisticmanagement/
https://www.udemy.com/course/incoterms-2020-masterclass/
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https://www.coursera.org/learn/international-business
https://www.coursera.org/specializations/mba
a. Write a 1000 word reflection on the course that you have completed.
1) Submit a work proposal for this assignment or before 30/11/2020 (23:59) which must include:
Understanding of deliverables – a detail description of deliverables.
General overview of proposed plan - initial understanding of solution to task2.
Timeline for completion of the given tasks.
The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle. (up to 10
Marks)
2)
Task 2
(90 Marks)
Marks Allotment for the Tasks
Sno
Task
Marks allotted
1
Proposal
10 Marks
2
Task 1
3
i) Elaborate on the CSR activities of the company
20 Marks
ii)Suggest an optional CSR that can be adopted by the company
20 Marks
Task 2
4
Reflective report on MOOC
40 Marks
Formatting and Referencing
10Marks
Total
100 Marks
Rules & Regulations:
All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.
The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using
CU Harvard Style and page numbers.
Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of
the faculty.
Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.
Viva will be conducted after the assignment submission as per the dates informed earlier.
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Guidelines:
Assignment must be computer typed.
Font - Times New Roman
Font – Style - Regular
Font - Size - 12
Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.
Explain with suitable diagrams wherever required. Diagrams must be drawn using suitable
software or by pencil.
Each student has to do the assignment individually / Students have to do the assignment
collaboratively and each student should write a brief reflection on their contribution and learnings
from group work.
You can refer books in eLibrary or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material
from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be
in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources.
Important Policies to be followed
1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*:
MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation
of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of
violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled.
All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below
mentioned categories:
1.
Plagiarism
2.
Malpractice
3.
Ghost Writing
4.
Collusion
5.
Other cases
If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the
student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of
plagiarism.
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
I.
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If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in
any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the
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assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of
deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
II.
Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the
date he or she is advised to re-submit.
III.
If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be
awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one
week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
B. Second offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a
subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism
is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of
suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling
session in such cases.
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module
and shall be required to re-register the module
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for
an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student
shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign
an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases.
3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student
shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as
recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic
Affairs.
4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation:
If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall
fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level
academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs.
5. Other cases
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If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases”
mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an
institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The
committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation
which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module
fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence.
6. Types/Variations of Cases:
I.
II.
III.
IV.
If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as
having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students
If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs
to be resubmitted.
All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the
policy will then be applied to all the students of the group.
If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment
component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual
reflection), the following will be applicable:
a.
If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be
applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted
as per the policy.
b.
If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual
assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that
student alone.
c.
For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole
assessment.
* for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook.
2. Late Submission Regulations:
It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments.
As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days)
for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the
submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission
till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one
week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded
a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating
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circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late
submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the
original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting
certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision
of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be
applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of
submission.
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if
required.
3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved
including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are
expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the
following shall apply.
Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial,
animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety
Committee.
Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended
uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the
commencement of research.
Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only
for the intended purpose of research.
Assessment Evaluation Criteria
Classification
And % Range
Reflection and critical
analysis.
Outstanding
Highly
competent
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice,
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional values and
principles and professional
development planning.
Excellent
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Strong analytical skills and
reflective practice used,
demonstrating
personal
Knowledge and
Understanding/
Application of Theory
Extensive knowledge and
depth of understanding of
principles and concepts
and /or outstanding
application of theory in
practice.
Excellent knowledge and
understanding of principles
and concepts and /or
Evidence of Reading
Referencing and
Bibliography
Presentation, Grammar
and Spelling
Evidence of reading an
extensive range of
educational
literature/research and
where applicable
workplace strategies,
policies and procedures.
Accurate referencing and
bibliography correctly
using appropriate
referencing style
Excellent presentation,
logically structured, using
correct grammar and
spelling, excellent crossreferencing and links to
supporting evidence
Evidence of reading a wide
range
of
educational
literature/research
and
Appropriate
referencing
and bibliography correctly
Good
presentation,
competently
structured,
using correct grammar and
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Very Good Quality
Good (Acceptable)
Adequate/ Satisfactory
Weak /Poor
(all learning outcomes not
adequately met)
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learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Good use of analytical skills
and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Acceptable use of analytical
skills and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Adequate use of analytical
skills and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
professional
values,
principles
and
competencies
and
professional development
planning.
Little use of analytical skills
and reflective practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
competencies
and/or
professional development
planning.
Professional
values and principles not
reflected in the submission.
and/or
Insufficient/no use of
analytical
skills
and
reflective
practice
demonstrating
personal
learning
and
growth,
insight
into
required
competencies
and
professional development
planning
excellent knowledge and
understanding
of
the
application of theory in
practice
where
applicable,
workplace
strategies,
policies and procedures.
using
appropriate
referencing style
spelling, clear and easy to
use links to supporting
evidence
Good knowledge or key
principles and concepts
and/or good knowledge of
the application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading a good
range
of
educational
literature/research
and
where applicable workplace
strategies, policies and
procedures.
Generally well referenced
with correct use of the
appropriate
referencing
style
Reasonable presentation,
completely
structured,
acceptable grammar and
spelling, acceptable links to
supporting evidence
Acceptable knowledge of
key principles and concepts
and/or knowledge of the
application of theory in
practice
Evidence of reading an
appropriate
range of
educational
literature/research
and
where applicable, relevant
workplace policies and
procedures
Adequate
referencing.
Generally accurate use of
appropriate
referencing
style
Adequate presentation and
structure,
acceptable
grammar and spelling,
adequate
links
to
supporting evidence
Adequate knowledge of key
principles and concepts
and/or
satisfactory
evidence of the application
of theory in practice.
Evidence
of
minimal
reading
of educational
literature/research
and
where applicable relevant
workplace policies and
procedures
Adequate
referencing.
Appropriate
referencing
style used but may contain
some inaccuracies.
Weak
presentation
,
satisfactory
structure,
grammar and spelling, links
to supporting evidence
Little evidence of
knowledge of key
principles or concepts
and/or little evidence of
the application of theory in
practice
Little or no evidence of
reading outside of the
course textbook and/or
reference to relevant work
place policies and
procedures
Little or no referencing,
incorrect style, or very
inaccurate use of
appropriate referencing
style
Poor presentation,
grammar and spelling, links
to supporting evidence
and/or
and/or
No evidence of knowledge
of key principles or
concepts and/or no
evidence of application of
theory in practice
No evidence of reading
outside of the course
textbook and/or reference
to relevant workplace
policies and procedures
and/or
Unacceptable
presentation, grammar
and spelling, structure is
very poor, links to
supporting evidence
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Proposal network.
Students’ names: Miyra Mansoor Ali AL-Wahibi
Teacher’s name: Mr. Shahid Imran
Semester: fall 2020
Submission date: 19 / 12 / 2020
ID:18F17972
Q1:
1- The first question asks for choosing a logistic company and mentioning the
purchases used in the company.
2-The second question asks to design a new supply chain that is more good than the
old supply chain, that is usable for a long period of time, and whose main goal is to
make a profit.
3- The third question asks to mention the cooperation between the various
departments in the supply chain.
4-The last question asks to finish a training course.
Q2:
1-In the first question, I will choose a logistic company, TNT Oman, and I will
explain the purchases that are used in the company by searching on their website.
2-I will design a supply chain for TNT Oman that is long lasting and efficient with the
goal of making more profit.
3-I will design a supply chain for TNT Oman that is long lasting and efficient with the
goal of making more profit.
4-I will finish the training course and I will attach the certificate proving the
completion of the training course.
finish
20-Dec
21-Dec
22-Dec
23-Dec
time
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start
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MOOC
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