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Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC Diploma in Business Unit-16 Research Project K/601/0941

Assignment
title Research Project
In this assessment you will have opportunities to provide evidence against the following criteria.
Indicate the page numbers where the evidence can be found.

Criteria To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that Task
referenc Evidence
the student is able to: no.
e
Formulate and record possible research project outline
1.1
specifications

Identify the factors that contribute to the process of research

1.2 project selection

Undertake a critical view of key references

1.3

Produce a research project specification

1.4

Provide an appropriate plan and procedures for the agreed

1.5 research specification

Match resources efficiently to the research question or

hypothesis
2.1

Undertake the proposed research investigation in accordance

2.2
with the agreed specification and procedures

2.3 Record and collate relevant data where appropriate

3.1 Use appropriate research evaluation techniques

 Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original research
3.2 specification

Make recommendations and justify areas for further

3.3
consideration

Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the

4.1
outcomes of the research to an audience

4.2 Investigate opportunities for selling internationally

4.3 Investigate opportunities for using exhibitions or trade fairs

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I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

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 Unit Contents

No. Particular Page No.

the meaning of management and main functions and responsibilities of
1 1
managers in MIC
the meaning of management and main functions and responsibilities of
2 2
managers in MIC
3 Appropriate organizational structure for MIC 3

4 The qualities of a successful leader and different leadership styles 4

Assignment Body

Note: Various types of discussions are located in assignment body.

Referencing (Key to avoid plagiarism)

Note: Referencing has two key components to be done. They are In-text citation and Reference List. In
addition, Bibliography could be provided as optional. Referencing are suggested to follow and check with
Harvard Referencing Manual.

Some of the example of In-text citation is mentioned as follows:

In text citations

From two author book

Kotler and Armstrong (2010,pp.29) states that marketing is the process by which companies create value for
customers and build strong customer relationships in order to capture value from customers in return.

From website

Marketing Mix is a marketing inputs those impact on customer choice. (CIM,2013)

Electronic Image

(Marketing Teacher, n.d)

Reference lists
Chartered Institute of Marketing, 2013. Glossary. [online] Available at:
<http://www.cim.co.uk/Resources/JargonBuster.aspx> [Accessed 03 October 2013].

K;otler, P. and Armstrong, G., 2010. Principles of Marketing. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education.

Marketing Teacher, n.d. Marketing mix. [online] Available at: <http://www.marketingteacher.com/lesson-

store/lesson-marketing-mix.html> [Accessed 03 October 2013].

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How to develop well-grouped reference lists

Book

Kotler, P. and Armstrong, G., 2010. Principles of Marketing. 3rd ed. New Jersey: Pearson Education.

(Author, Intial., Year. Title. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher.)

Website

Chartered Institute of Marketing, 2013. Glossary. [online] Available at:

<http://www.cim.co.uk/Resources/JargonBuster.aspx> [Accessed 03 October 2013].

(Author, Year. Name of the article. [online] Available at: <html:> [Accessed Date])

Marketing Teacher, n.d. Marketing mix. [online] Available at: <http://www.marketingteacher.com/lesson-

store/lesson-marketing-mix.html> [Accessed 03 October 2013].

(Author, Year. Name of the article. [online] Available at: <html:> [Accessed Date])

Note: Reference is mandatory to include in assignment. In reference list, there have to be mentioned only
appeared sources in text. Besides, reference list have to be ordered alphabetically.
Bibliography

Drucker, P . , 2011. Innovation and Entrepreneurship. 2nd ed.New York: Routledge.

NHS Evidence, 2003. National Library of Guidelines. [online] Available at:

<http://www.library.nhs.uk/guidelinesFinder> [Accessed 10 October 2009].

BBC NEWS (2008) Factory Gloom worst since 1980. [Online] Available from:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7681569.stm [Accessed: 21 October 2008]

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How to develop a well-grouped bibliography

Bibliography is optional to put in assignment. Under the title of bibliography, student is required to put the
sources those are utilized and read for assignment although it is not appeared in text.

BOOK

Drucker, P . , 2011.Innovation and Entrepreneurship.2nd ed.New York: Routledge.

(Author, Intial., Year. Title. Edition. Place of Publication: Publisher.)

WEBSITE

NHS Evidence, 2003. National Library of Guidelines. [online] Available at:

<http://www.library.nhs.uk/guidelinesFinder> [Accessed 10 October 2009].

(Author, Year. Name of the article. [online] Available at: <html:> [Accessed Date])

BBC NEWS, 2008.Factory Gloom worst since 1980. [Online] Available from:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7681569.stm [Accessed: 21 October 2008]

(Author, Year. Name of the article. Available at: <html:> [Accessed Date])
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