MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COURSEWORK / ASSIGNMENT
SUBJECT: Economic for Managers
SUBJECT CODE: ECO 6073
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ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES.

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The purpose of the assignment is to enhance learners understanding on the macroeconomic issues
of an economy. Students are required to describe and analyse the main macroeconomic issues in
Malaysia or any chosen country for the period from 2005 to 2013. Eg: Inflation rate in Malaysia,
Unemployment in Malaysia, impact of debt crisis to Malaysian economy and etc.

(3000 Words)

Hints: http://www.tradingeconomics.com/malaysia/gdp-growth,
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/1alaysia/gross-national-product or other sources of reference to
obtain the necessary information.

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Marking Scheme

Criteria

Introduction to macroeconomics

Economic growth and living

standard of Malaysia

Unemployment in Malaysia

Inflation in Malaysia

Summary

References

Weight

2.5

0.5

Low

Fair

Above average

Excellent

Vague explanation which

covered only one of the
following: the definition,
issues, policies and
objectives of
macroeconomics.

Clear but brief explanation

which covered two of the
following: the definition,
issues, policies and
objectives of
macroeconomics.

Clear and adequate explanation

which covered three of the
following: the definition,
issues, policies and objectives
of macroeconomics.

Unable to identify and

describe the changes of
economic growth and living
standard over the selected
period.

Able to identify and describe

the changes of economic
growth and living standard
over the selected period but
did not provide data and
reasons for the changes.

Able to identify and describe

the changes of economic
growth and living standard over
the selected period. Incomplete
data and vague reasons for the
changes were provided.

Unable to identify and

describe the changes of
unemployment over the
selected period.

Able to identify and describe

the changes of
unemployment over the
selected period but did not
provide data and reasons for
the changes.

Able to identify and describe

the changes of unemployment
over the selected period.
Incomplete data and vague
reasons for the changes were
provided.

Unable to identify and

describe the changes of
inflation over the selected
period.

Able to identify and describe

the changes of inflation over
the selected period but did
not provide data and reasons
for the changes.

Able to identify and describe

the changes of inflation over
the selected period. Incomplete
data and vague reasons for the
changes were provided.

No summary was
given.

Irrelevant points were

summarized.

Only one key point was

summarized.

Two key points were

summarized and presented in a
coherent manner.

No reference cited

One reference was cited

using correct APA format.

At least 2 references were

cited using correct APA
format.

At least 3 references were

cited using correct APA
format.

No explanation was
given.

No explanation was
given.

No explanation was
given.

No explanation was
given.

Clear and detailed

explanation which covered
the definition, issues,
policies and objectives of
macroeconomics.
Able to identify and
describe the changes of
economic growth and living
standard over the selected
period. Provided adequate
data and clear reasons for
the changes.
Able to identify and
describe the changes of
unemployment over the
selected period. Provided
adequate data and clear
reasons for the changes.
Able to identify and
describe the changes of
inflation over the selected
period. Provided adequate
data and clear reasons for
the changes.
At least three key points
were summarized and
presented in a coherent
manner.
At least 4 references were
cited using correct APA
format.

Max
Marks

11

10.5

10.5

Format 1.5 spacing, Font size:

12, Times New Roman and
Justify. Table of Content
Page cover with full name and
ID

0.5

Not follow format

was given

Only 10% of instruction

were followed

Only 20% of instruction

were followed

Follow 50% of instruction

Neat and follow the format.

Originality of assignment

0.5

More than 50% of

turnitin report

More than 30% of turnitin

report

More than 20% of turnitin

report

Plagiarism 11-19% of turnitin

report

Plagiarism less than 10% of

turnitin report

5marks deduction for every

day late of submission

Late submission
Total points

10

50