MSc MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT ASSIGNMENT

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Mark

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

Identification of how the organization operates an

extended global supply chain.

15 marks

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.

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

Discussion of the issues that are associated with having

operations that are hosted in international locations and
especially emerging economies

15 marks

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.

Control and
coordination of the
operations
15 marks

The use of outsourcing,

joint ventures or FDI
within the operations
15 marks

The sustainability of
the international
operations of the
organization

Research and critically appraise the sustainability of the

organizations 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.

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.

30 marks

Written communication
10 marks

Total marks
Turnitin Match
Originality
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