2500words assessment

Assess the knowledge and understanding of the entrepreneurship field via the use of appropriate literature on one of the following topics:

The entrepreneur: characteristics and skills

OR

The role of networks for the entrepreneurial firm

OR

The role of social media for the entrepreneurial firm

OR

Sources of financial capital for the entrepreneurial firm

MG5592 Entrepreneurship

Assignment/Coursework Brief for 2020/21

Approved BBS Coursework Brief Template 2020/21 2 of 6

Description of the Assessment

The essay should provide the state-of-the-art of the literature on one of the above topics, based on relevant academic journal articles. Students should

identify and analyse all relevant articles for the topic chosen in a minimum of 2 ABS listed journals for a time frame at least since 2014 onwards. The

recommended structure is:

I. INTRODUCTION

II. MAIN BODY This section should include:

a. A systematic description of the method used for selecting the journals and articles analysed (Students should provide information regarding

the: database used for identifying the relevant academic journals and articles; the exact name of the journals under study; the specific time

frame of the review (e.g. 2015 - 2020); the keywords used for searching in the journals in order to identify the relevant articles; the number

of articles included in the analysis;

b. A critical review of the content of the articles analysed (aim & objectives; theoretical background; sample characteristics; data analysis;

findings).

III. CONCLUSIONS This section should also include implications for entrepreneurs, limitations and future research directions.

NB: - Students should research academic articles published in ABS (2018 or 2015) listed, high quality journals;

Students should ensure the literature research is updated;

Students should provide clear academic justification for the choices and claims made;

Students should not exceed the 2500 word count, excluding references. 10 points will be deducted for every 10% excess.

The 4 marking criteria all equally weighted (25%)