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BMAN31420&31521 Global Management, People & the Digital Divide 2017-18 Full Yea
Essay Questions and details
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BMAN31420 Global Management and the Digital Divide
Semester 1 – 2017/2018
Due Date: 14th December 2017
DRAFT (pending external approval)
You may choose to write an essay on one of the two essay
topics below:
The digital divide has serious consequences in the
information society. If ‘information is power’ why is
creativity one of the key focuses concentration areas in the
UKs Digital Economy Act?
Or
A difficulty in addressing the Digital Divide is its
multiplicity and expansion within the Digital Society. Please
explore the skills difficulties faced by either a UK industry
(for example inadequate numbers, changing technical
requirements or a continuing growth in areas such as the
automotive, entertainment, finance etc. industries) or by UK
citizens.
Necessary Details:
Your answer should not be more than 3000 words total in
length (excluding references). You should clearly indicate
the word count on the front of the essay. The essay should
be submitted online for Thursday 14th December 2017. (A
word count of plus or minus 10% is acceptable excluding
references).
Other Information:
We will have a preliminary discussion in class on the essay
prior to reading week and will devote the last seminar (in
week 11- a week or so before submission) to a question and
answer session about the essay.
The marking criteria are given below for information.
90-100% Excellent First
Work that is outstanding in all aspects. Answer is thoroughly
independent, original and insightful. Work of this standard is
in the highest range of the class.
80-89% High First
Exemplary work, that is highly accurate, analytical and
critical in its approach. Answer demonstrates an illuminating
use of sources and thorough mastery of the subject matter.
75-79% Clear First
Excellent work that is very accurate and fully answers the
question set. Answer demonstrates a well-developed ability
to analyse, synthesise and apply relevant knowledge and
concepts. Superior understanding is shown through the use
of sources and/or examples to illustrate points and to justify
arguments.
70-74% First
Highly competent work that provides a near-full answer to
the question set. Answer is well-structured and coherent, and
demonstrates the ability to identify key issues, analyse and
apply knowledge and concepts effectively. Wider reading
and appreciation of the subject matter is evident. Free of all
but very minor errors.
60-69% 2.1
A good piece of work that demonstrates a sound grasp of the
subject matter - though possibly lacking the breadth and
depth expected of a mark in the first class range. Most
aspects of the question are covered. A good attempt at
analysis, synthesis and application of relevant knowledge
and concepts is evident. Work is competent in most respects,
though there may be minor errors. Ideas are expressed with
clarity and coherence.
50-59% 2.2
A fair piece of work, showing an understanding of the key
elements of the subject matter – though there may be some
gaps in knowledge or areas of confusion evident. Answer
covers the basic ideas of the question set. There may be
some attempt at analysis, synthesis and application of
knowledge and concepts – but this may lack insight or rely
too heavily on course materials. Work may contain some
errors. Ability to tackle questions and issues not previously
encountered may be limited.
40-49% Third
An adequate piece of work, which demonstrates some
familiarity with the subject matter. Answer covers only the
basic requirements of the question. There may be major gaps
in knowledge and/or serious misconceptions. Ideas may be
confused or poorly expressed. There is limited evidence of
analysis, synthesis or application of knowledge. Answer
demonstrates an inability to address questions and issues not
previously encountered and/or parrots course material.
30-39%
Work which marginally fails to reach the standard required
for a third class mark at the appropriate level (40%).
Answer identifies a number of relevant issues, but fails to
show a grasp of relevant concepts and displays (whether
implicitly or explicitly) major gaps in knowledge. Limited
understanding and/or familiarity with the subject matter.
20-29%
Work which fails to reach the standard required of a third
class mark at the appropriate level, and which the
examiner(s) would not be prepared to condone.
Answer fails to address the question set but may
demonstrate some understanding of the general subject.
Contains many significant errors or totally inadequate in
terms of quantity.
20% and below
The question is not answered; major errors of fact and
argument.
Plagiarism and Late Submission Details:
Please refer to the course outline and the section on
Plagiarism and Late Submission in your handbooks.
