Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateNorthumbria UniversityNEWCASTLE BUSINESS SCHOOLSEMESTER 1/2 REFERRAL/DEFERRAL INFORMATION2014/2015Module Code: FN0264Module Title: International Business Finance and TradeModule Tutor: Imanol Cazalis TabusallaREFERRAL/DEFERRAL INFORMATION: [Rework Original Assignment]DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT: See AttachedLENGTH OF ASSIGNMENT: See AttachedThis work must be received byNewcastle Business School Officeat the address below by 1200 hours, Friday 28 August 2015If you need further information, please contact:Newcastle Business School OfficeRoom 223, City Campus EastNorthumbria UniversityNewcastle upon TyneNE1 8STTelephone (0191) 227 4545If you intend to return this work by post, you are advised to send it by Recorded Delivery which will provide you with proof of postage. Page 1 of 7Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateModule Code:FN0264Module Title:INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FINANCE AND TRADEDistributed on:Hand in Date:AS PER UG OFFICEInstructions on Assessment:The assignment must be word processed and there is a strict limit of 3,000 words (excluding appendices, list of references and bibliography). Marked assignments will be returned to students. However, you should retain a copy of your assignment for your own records. Note that this assignment accounts for 100% of the overall mark for the module. References to relevant academic theory and research should be provided and referenced appropriately. The assignment should be word processed and the word count must be stated in the assignment.Assessment RequirementsThis assignment has 3 sections; A, B and C.You must select 1 essay question (only) from Section A and 1 essay question (only) from Section B and 1 essay question (only) from Section C.Section A International Finance (30%; 900 words, 1 question only)1. Using an example of two real world companies, discuss and evaluate the distinctions between the two major forms of management goals: shareholder wealth maximization versus stakeholder capitalism. (900 Words)2. Using a real world company headquartered in a country with an illiquid and segmented capital market, discuss and analyze the linkage between cost and availability of capital. (900 words)3. Using an example of a real world cross-border merger and acquisition, discuss the three common elements in the process of acquiring a firm anywhere in the world. (900 words)Section B International Investment (30%; 900 words, 1 question only)1. Using an example of a real world company, discuss the transaction exposures the company faces and examine the methods of hedging it could engage in to protect itself from transaction exposures. (900 Words)2. Using an example of a real world currency crisis, discuss and explore how the parity condition approach of exchange rate determination can explain the crisis. (900 Words)3. Using an example of a real world country (or region), discuss the trilemma the country (or the region) faces when trying to maintain its currency as an ideal currency. (900 Words)Page 2 of 7Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateSection C International Trade and Multinational Challenges (40%; 1,200 words, 1 question only)1. Using an example of a real world multinational company from a developing country, identify and discuss the strategies which may be used by that company to compete internationally and examine different types of risks it faces in global markets. (1,200 Words)2. Using an example of a real world company, discuss how the various stages and their costs impact the ability of the company as an exporter to enter a foreign market and be competitive. (1,200 Words)3. Using an example of a real world multinational company, discuss and examine how the global financial crisis of 2008 impacted its business and operations and the company’s attempts in facing these challenges. (1,200 Words)All of the essays should be fully referenced by appropriate use of literature and display, through the use of extensive academic citation, relevant independent research conducted by the student. Students can use the seminar cases for their assignments but are expected to go far beyond the core text of the module in their answers.(100%; 3,000 words, 3 questions total, student selects 1 from each section)Page 3 of 7Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateImportant note about ARNA regulationsThe regulations specify that students must complete every assessment component contributing to the modules on their programme. This applies to all forms of assessment as defined in the module descriptor. Please note that:• if any assessment component is not completed, students will be failed in the module even if the module pass mark has been achieved;• if the requirements for referral specified in section 5 of ARNA1 are met, a resit opportunity will be given;• if unable to complete an assessment component because of extenuating circumstances, students should follow the procedure described in the Student Guide to Extenuating Circumstances1.This change was approved by Academic Board on 12 October 2009 in consultation with the Students’ Union. Students should consult their Programme Leader or Guidance Tutor if they have any queries. Independent advice and support is also available from the Students’ Union Advice & Representation Centre ([email protected]) or from a student adviser in Student Services.1ARNA and the Student Guide to Extenuating Circumstances Affecting Assessed Work are available from http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/ar/lts/assess/assproc/assdocstud/Word CountThe word count is to be declared on the front page of your assignment. The word count does not include title page, contents page, glossary, tables, figures, illustrations, reference list, bibliography and appendices.Summarising and compressing the information in your assignment into the word limit is one of the skills that students are expected to acquire, and demonstrate as part of the assignment process.Word limits and penalties for assignmentsIf the assignment is within +10% of the stated word limit no penalty will apply. However, if the word limit exceeds the +10% limit, 10% of the mark provisionally awarded to the assignment will be deducted. For example: if the assignment is worth 70% but is above the word limit by more than 10%, a penalty of 7% will be imposed, giving a final mark of 63%.Time limits and penalties for presentationsThe time allocated for the presentation must be adhered to. At the end of this time, the presentation will be stopped and will be marked based on what has been delivered within the time limit.Submission of Assessment:All assignments must be submitted via the Undergraduate Programme Office. Each assignment must be accompanied by an Assessed Work Form which must be completed in full. The assignment will not be accepted by the Undergraduate Programme Office unless the form is completed correctly.Marked assignments will be returned to students. It is advisable to retain a copy of your assignment for you own records. Your mark will be returned on the Assessed Work Form via the Undergraduate Programme Office.Referencing your workThe APA method of referencing uses the author’s name and the date of the publication. In-text citations give brief details of the work you are referring to in your text. References are listed at the end of the text in alphabetical order by the author’s name. The general format of an electronic journal reference in the APA style is shown below:Page 4 of 7Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateCoutu, D. (2009). Why Teams Don’t Work. Harvard Business Review, 87(5), 98-105. Retrieved 29th April 2012 from EBSCO http://searchebscohost.comAuthor/s name and initials are listed first, followed by year of publication in brackets. Then there is the title of article and the journal where the article appears, which is in italics. Then state the volume and issue number (in brackets) along with the pages where article can be located. Finally add the date the article was retrieved and then the name of the database, followed by the web address. Wherever possible use the homepage URL rather than the full and extended web address.For further information on why it is important to reference accurately go to the Referencing and Plagiarism topic in Skills Plus available from the Library website:www.northumbria.ac.uk/skillsplusYou will find other useful help guides on Skills Plus to help you with the skills involved in writing your assessments and preparing for exams.For further information on the APA style of referencing see the Concise Rules of APA style and the APA website http://www.apastyle.org/learnPlagiarism and CheatingYour attention is drawn to the University’s stated position on plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS SOURCE (a full bibliography and/or a list of references must be submitted as prescribed in the assessment brief).Please note that this is intended to be an individual piece of work. Action will be taken where a student is suspected of having cheated or engaged in any dishonest practice. Students are referred to the University regulations on plagiarism and other forms of academic irregularity. Students must not copy or collude with one another or present any information that they themselves have not generated.For further information on Plagiarism, see the Referencing and Plagiarism topic on Skills Plus.www.northumbria.ac.uk/skillsplusPage 5 of 7Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateMapping to Programme Goals and Objectives:This assessment will contribute directly to the following Undergraduate programme goals and objectives.1. Knowledgeable about the theory and practice of international business and managementObjectives:Students will be able to:1.Acquire knowledge of functional areas of business and management.X2.Acquire knowledge of specialist areas of business.X3.Apply their knowledge to business and management contexts.X4.Conduct contemporary research into business and management.2. Skilful in the use of professional and managerial techniques and processesObjectives:Students will be able to:1.Provide evidence of self reflection as a means of informing personal development planning.X2.Demonstrate effective interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work in a team.X3.Demonstrate critical thinking skills .X4.Demonstrate problem solving skills.3. Aware of ethical issues impacting on business and professional practiceObjectives:Students will be able to:X1.Identify an ethical dilemma in a business situationX2.Suggest ethical solutions to this dilemma4. Employable as graduatesObjectives:Students will be able to:X1.In the context of securing graduate employment demonstrate the skills of self presentation.Page 6 of 7Assessment Brief – Level Five UndergraduateAssessment Criteria (NBS)General Assessment CriteriaTrait0 – 2930 – 3940 – 4950 – 5960 – 6970 – 7980 – 100Knowledge and UnderstandingMajority of work is neither relevant nor accurate.Performance shows elements of legitimate content.Legitimate content but relies heavily on the descriptive. Analysis may be unsophisticated.Knowledge base is generally sound and some critical appreciation shown.A maturing ability to relate theory and evidence, concepts and ideas is displayed. Critical appreciation is evident.Impressive knowledge and understanding. Clearly demonstrates critical appreciation. Theory and evidence are invariably related.Excellent knowledge and appreciation for subject. Fastidious eye for detail.Structure and AlignmentOften inarticulate and can be incomprehensible.Content is more often than not inappropriate.Work may contain some use of concepts, but is poorly set out and needs an appropriate focus.Analysis usually clear but can lack some clarity of focus.Content is always relevant, generally well focused and organised.Argument or logical reasoning is always relevant and well sustained.Assured ability to challenge received wisdom and to sustain argument or logical reasoning under these terms.Module Specific Assessment CriteriaTrait0 – 2930 – 3940 – 4950 – 5960 – 6970 – 7980 – 100Note: For those assessments or partial assessments based on calculation, multiple choice etc. Marks will be gained on an accumulative basis. In these cases, marks allocated to each section will be made clear.Students must retain an electronic copy of this assignment and it must be made available within 24 hours of them requesting it be submitted.Page 7 of 7