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ICON COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
Harvard Referencing and Citation Guidelines
Referencing:
This is a method used to demonstrate to the assessors that a learner has conducted a thorough
and appropriate literature search. Equally, referencing is an acknowledgement that you have
used the ideas and written material belonging to other authors in your own work. As with all
referencing styles, there are two parts: Citing and the Reference List.
Referencing list format:
This is your list of all the sources that have been cited in the assignment. The list is inclusive showing books, journals, etc., listed in one list, not in separate lists according to source type. The list should be in Alphabetical Order by author/editor/company name, etc. (No bullet
points or numbering)
PRINTED/PUBLISHED SOURCES
Book: by one Author
Author (surname), Initials. (Year) Title of book (Italic). Edition. (only include this if not the first edition) Place of publication (this must be a town or city, not a country): Publisher. Reference List: Where 1st edition
Baron, D. P. (2008) Business and the Organisation. Chester: Pearson. Where 3rd edition Redman, P. (2006) Good essay writing: a social sciences guide. 3rd ed. London: Open University in assoc. with Sage. In text reference:
According to (Baron, 2008) organization structure … Leading social scientist (Redman, 2006; Baron, 2008; Smith, 2008) have noted … Book: by two, three authors The required elements for a reference are: Author, Initials.(Year) Title of book. Edition (only include this if not the first edition). Place: Publisher.
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Reference List: Barker, R., Kirk, J. and Munday, R.J. (1988) Narrative analysis. 3rd ed. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. In text reference for the above examples:
A new theory (Barker and Munday, 1988) has challenged traditional thinking … Book: by four or more authors Author (surname), Initials. et al (Year) Title of book. Edition (only include this if not the first edition). Place: Publisher. Reference List:
Grace, B. et al. (1988) A history of the world. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press. In text reference for the above examples: Leading business fellows Grace et al (1988) noted that… Foreign Book Author (surname), initial. (Year) Title of Book [either as given or an English translation in square brackets] Place of publication Publisher Language of translation in round brackets Reference List: Borges, J. L. (1995) [Ficciones] Madrid: Alianza Editorial.
Book: Translated Author (surname), Initials. (Year) Title of book. Translated from (language) by (name of translator) Place of publication: Publisher.
Canetti, E. (2001) The voices of Marrakesh: a record of a visit. Translated from German by J.A.Underwood. San Francisco: Arion.
Multiple Books by same Author published in the same year Author (surname), Initals.(Year a/b/c) Title of book. Place: Publisher.
Reference List: Soros, G. (1966a) The road to serfdom. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. Soros, G. (1966b) Beyond the road to serfdom. Chicago: University of Chicago Press. In text reference for the above examples:
Soros (1966a) mentioned in his …………… According to Soros (1966b) modern literature……….
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Chapter of edited book or Secondary reference for Book and Journal
When an author refers to another author’s work and the primary source is not available
Chapter author(s) surname(s) and initials. Year of chapter. Title of chapter followed by In: Book editor(s) initials and surnames with ed. or eds. after the last name. Year of book. Title of book. Place of publication: Publisher. Chapter number or first and last page numbers followed by full-stop.
References List:
Smith, J. (1975) “A source of information.” In: W. Jones, ed. (2000). One hundred and one ways to find information about health. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Ch. 2. Samson, C. (1970) “Problems of information studies in history.” In: S. Stone, ed. (2002). Humanities information research. Sheffield: CRUS, pp. 44-68. In text reference for the above examples: (Smith, 1975) (Samson, 1970)
N.B. You are advised that secondary referencing should be avoided wherever possible and you should always try to find the original work
Journal Articles
Author (surname), Initials. (Year) Title of article. Full Title of Journal, Volume number (Issue/Part number), Page number(if single page then use ‘p’ if more than one page use ‘pp’) References List:
Boughton, J.M. (2002) The Bretton Woods proposal: an in-depth look. Political Science Quarterly, 42(6), pp.564-78.
Foreign Journal
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of article [square brackets] Journal title Edition Page number Language of translation (round brackets) References List:
Caballero, D. (2003) [Policing without borders] Cambi16. 1(668) pg. 24 (in Spanish)
Report
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of report (underline or italicise) Publisher Report code and number (in brackets) References List:
Dearing, R. (1996) Review of qualifications for 16 – 19 year olds: quality and rigour in A Level examinations. London: SCAA Publications (COM/96/467)
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Annual Report:
Corporate author, Year of publication. Full title of annual report (if available), Place of Publication: Publisher.
Marks & Spencer (2004) The way forward, annual report 2003-2004, London: Marks & Spencer. For an e-version of an annual report. The required elements for a reference are: Author or corporate author, Year. Title of document or page, [type of medium]Available at: include web site address/URL(Uniform Resource Locator)[Accessed date]
Marks & Spencer (2004) Annual report 2003-2004. [Online] Available at: http://www- marks-and-spencer.co.uk/corporate/annual2003/[Accessed 4 June 2005]. Theses Author (surname), initials. (Year) of submission. Title of theses (underline or italicise) Degree statement Degree-awarding body References List:
Hounsome, I. W. (2001) Factors affecting the design and performance of flexible ducts in trench reinstatements. Unpublished Ph.D. thesis. Napier University.
Newspaper
Article with author
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Article Title (underline or italicise) Name of Newspaper Date (day, month, year) Page number References List:
Ward, L. (2004) Diploma plan to reward lower and higher abilities. The Guardian.18th February, p.4.
Article without an author
Title of publication Year of publication (in brackets) Title of article (underline or italicise) Day and Month Page number References List:
The Guardian (2004) HSBC CEO has come down at last. 23rd November, p. 10.
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ELECTRONIC SOURCES
Electronic Book (e-book)
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of book (underline or italicise) Name of e-book supplier [Online] Available at: URL (Date accessed) References List:
Krug, B. and White, S. E. (2004) EBay secrets: how to create Internet auction listings that make 30% more money while selling every item you list. Amazon [Online]. Available at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/ (Accessed: 16 August 2004).
Articles in Electronic Journal
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of article (in quotation marks) Title of journal (underline or italicise) Volume, issue, page numbers Database Name [Online] Available at: URL of collection (Date accessed). References List:
Haliday, J. (2004) 'Ford dealers test custom cable ads', Advertising age,75 (42), pg. 6. Proquest [Online]. Available at: http://proquest.umi.com/ (Accessed: 23 November 2004).
Article in Internet Journal Database
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of article (underline or italicise) Title of Journal (underline or italicise) [Online] Volume, issue Available at: URL of web page (Date accessed). References List:
Lloyd, J. (2001) Blessed are the pure in heart: globalisation. New Statesman, 23 April [Online]. Available at: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles(Accessed: 23 November 2004).
Online Material in the Internet without Date
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of article (underline or italicise) [Online], issue [Online] Available at: URL of web page (Date accessed).
References List:
Lloyd, J. (No Date) Blessed are the pure in heart: globalisation [Online]. Available at: http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles (Accessed: 23 November 2004).
Online Material from Internet without Author’s Name
Name of the Organisation, (Year) Title of article (underline or italicise) [Online] Available at: URL of web page (Date accessed).
References List: Marks & Spencer (2010) Marks and Spencer’s Corporate Strategy [Online]. Available at: http://www.m&s.co.uk/corporate/ (Accessed: 23 November 2004)
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Name of sender and email address, (Year) Message or subject title from posting line. [type of medium] Recipient's name and email address. Date sent: Including time. Available at: URL (e.g. details of where message is archived). [Accessed date].
Jones, P. ([email protected]), (2005) Mobile phone developments. [email] Message to R. G. Schmit ([email protected]). Sent Monday 7 June 2005, 08:13. Available at: <http://gog.defer.com/2004_07_01_defer_archive.html> [Accessed 7 July 2005]. N.B: Permission should be sought before these sources are quoted. Copies of such correspondence should be kept, as these may need to be submitted as an appendix in an academic submission
Images from the Internet
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of image (underline or italicise) [Online image] Available at: URL (Date accessed) References List:
Marshall, J. (2000) Cathedral clock. [Online image]. Available at: http://www.westminstercathedral.org.uk/art/art_cathclock.html (Accessed 23 November 2004).
OTHER SOURCES
Computer Programme
Author (surname), initials. (Year) Title of programme (underline or italicise) Version (in brackets) Form, i.e. Computer programme [in square brackets] Availability, i.e. distributor, address, order number (if given)
References List:
Sanders, B. and William, B. (2001) Java in 2 semesters. (version 2) [computer programme] Microsoft Inc. New York.
Atlas
As for books, using the title page to find the information
References List:
The times atlas of the world (2004) London: Times Books.
Video / Film
Title of programme/film (underline or italicise) Year of distribution (in brackets) Director [Videocassette] Place of distribution: distribution company
References List
All about Eve (1977) Directed by Joseph Mankiewiez [Film]. United States: Twentieth Century Fox.
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Television programme Title of programme (underline or italicise) Year of publication (in brackets) Name of channel Date of transmission (day/month/time)
References List
Coronation Street (2004) ITV1, 25 November. 19.00hrs.
Audiocassette/CD/DVD
Author (if available, if not use title first) Year of publication (in brackets) Title of recording (underline or italicise) [Audiocassette] Place of publication: publisher. References List
Buenos: world Spanish (1995) [Audiocassette or CD or DVD]. London: BBC Books.
QUOTATIONS AND CITING INSIDE THE TEXT
Citation: When you use another person’s work in your own work, either by referring to their ideas, or by including a direct quotation, you must acknowledge this in the text of your work. This acknowledgement is called a citation. It is important that information taken from another author’s work is properly cited and referenced, giving credit to the original author. This includes the use of direct quotations as well as summaries, paraphrased information, statements and conclusions. If you do not cite information in the correct way you will be accused of plagiarism. This allows the reader to find the source of all the ideas including direct quotations that are presented in your work in the list provided in the Reference List. The information given at this point should be the author, and the date of the publication. The aim is to keep it short so that it does not detract from the text. There are a range of ways of presenting this and situations that might dictate the style.
You can incorporate references and quotations in a number of ways. The following examples use the Harvard Referencing.
Short quotations of a sentence or two are enclosed with quotation marks (“…”) and included in the main text.
Short Quotation
In this example, you are making a direct quote. Up to two lines can be included in the body of the text and must include the page number.
Smith (2003, p. 11) states that “Harvard referencing has to be done accurately”
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Longer Quotation
This should be indented in a separate paragraph. If part of the quotation is omitted, then this can be indicated by three dots.
Cottrell (1999, p. 10) in discussing plagiarism states that, plagiarism is using the work of others without acknowledging your sources of information or inspiration. This includes: using words more or else exactly as they……….
N.B: Longer quotations are separated from the text, placed in their own paragraph and do not need to be enclosed in quotation marks. Avoid long quotations as they will be picked up by (Turnitin) as plagiarism. Long words for quotation should be avoided but it is acceptable to include them if they are presented in the following way.
Citations (inside the text) If the originator’s name occurs naturally in the sentence, the year of publication
should follow in brackets. Example
Smith (2003) found that…or, In a recent study Smith (2003) argued that…
If the author’s name would not naturally be included in the sentence add the author’s
name and year of publication in brackets i.e. Example
Management theories have become much more diverse (Anderson, 1996)
For publications by two authors:
Example
In a recent study (Smith & Jones, 2003) it was argued that…
If you are referring to a particular page or section of a work and the author’s name
would naturally be included in the sentence the date and page numbers follow in brackets i.e.
Example
In a recent study Smith (1996, p.26) argued that….
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If the author’s name will not normally be included in the sentence all information is given in brackets i.e.
Example
In a recent study (Smith, 1996, p.26) it was argued that…
In cases where the name of the author cannot be identified, the item should be referred to by title:
Example
Figures in a recent survey (Tourism trends, 2003. p. 12) showed that…
In cases where the date of an item cannot be identified, the item should be cited:
Example
The earliest report (Smith, no date, p. 231) showed that…
If the author and date are unknown:
Example
When you refer to a corporate publication e.g. a company report, use the Company
Name: Example
A survey (Tourism trends, no date) showed that…
The recession affected………..(Hanson Trust plc, 1990)
business strategy/Unit 32 Business Strategy Assignment Brief Feb 2018 GZ.pdf
ICON COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT Pearson BTEC HND in Business Unit 32 Business Strategy (RQF)
Assignment Brief Session: February 2018
Programme title TNA67 Pearson BTEC HND in Business (RQF)
Unit number and title Unit 32 Business Strategy
Unit Type Optional
Unit Level and Credit Value
Level 4 15 Credit
Assessor (s) Mr Neil Coade, Mr Tony Doherty, Mr Harish Jyawali
Issue Date 3 March 2018
Final assignment submission deadline
11 – 16 June 2018
Late submission deadline
18-23 June 2018
The learners are required to follow the strict deadline set by the College for submissions of assignments in accordance with the BTEC level 4–7 submission guidelines and College policy on submissions.
Resubmission deadline TBA
Feedback
In-class feedback will be available from draft submissions on a task-by- task basis as a formative assessment as well as summative feedback in the form of initial submission.
Final feedback will be available within 2 weeks of the assignment submission date.
General Guidelines
The work you submit must be in your own words. If you use a quote or an illustration from somewhere you must give the source.
Include a list of references at the end of your document. You must give all your sources of information.
Make sure your work is clearly presented and that you use correct grammar.
Wherever possible use a word processor and its “spell-checker”.
Internal verifier Dr Gilbert Zvobgo
Signature (IV of the brief) *
[email protected] Date 1/3/18
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ICON College of Technology and Management Pearson BTEC HND in Business (RQF)
Unit 32: Business Strategy Session: September 2018
Coursework Recommended Word limit: 3,000–4,000
This Unit will be assessed by assignment. You are strongly advised to read “Preparation guidelines of the Coursework Document” before answering your assignment. ASSIGNMENT Assignment Context and Scenario: You have been recruited as a Strategic Manager by a large UK-based enterprise (with at least 250
employees) of your choice. The management board of the company has asked you to produce an
environmental analysis and a strategic growth management plan based on the use of recognised
internal and external analytical tools taking into account the company objectives of growth and
expansions.
You are required to devise a strategic plan based on the environmental analysis.
What you must do The following tasks are required to be carried out: Part A LO1 Analyse the impact and influence which the macro environment has on an organisation. You are required to analyse the capabilities of your chosen organisation applying PEST/LE and SWOT frameworks highlighting macro environment and their impact on the organization [P1]. To achieve M1 you should have critically analyze the macro environment to determine and inform
strategic management decisions.
To achieve D1 you should have critically interpreted the information and data applying environmental and competitive analysis to produce a set of valid strategic directions, objective and tactical actions. LO2 Assess an organisation’s internal environment and capabilities. Consider that your chosen organization has to face competition with other companies of same nature. Using appropriate frameworks you are required to analyse the internal environment and capabilities of your chosen organization [P2]. To achieve M2 you should critically analyse the internal environment to assess strengths and
weaknesses of your organization’s internal capabilities, structure and skill set.
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To achieve D1 you should critically interpret the information and data applying environmental and competitive analysis to produce a set of valid strategic directions, objective and tactical actions. Part B LO3 Evaluate and apply the outcomes of an analysis using Porter’s Five Forces model to a given market sector.
Evaluate the competitive forces applying Porter’s Five Forces model of a given market sector for
your chosen organization [P3].
To achieve M3 you should devise appropriate strategies to improve competitive edge and market positions based on the outcomes.
To achieve D1 you should critically interpret the information and data applying environmental and competitive analysis to produce a set of valid strategic directions, objective and tactical actions.
LO4 Apply models, theories and concepts to assist with the understanding and interpretation of strategic directions available to the chosen organization.
Applying a range of theories, concepts and models, you are required to interpret and devise a strategic plan for your chosen organization. (P4)
To achieve M4 you should produce a strategic management plan that has tangible and tactical strategic priorities and objectives.
To achieve D1 you should critically interpret the information and data applying environmental and competitive analysis to produce a set of valid strategic directions, objective and tactical actions.
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Grading Criteria
Learning Outcome Pass Merit Distinctions
LO1 Analyse the impact and influence which the macro environment has on an organisation.
P1 Apply appropriate frameworks to analyse the macro environment for a given organisation
M1: Critically analyse the macro environment to determine and inform strategic management decisions.
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D1: Critique and interpret information and data, applying environmental and competitive analysis to produce a set of valid strategic directions objectives and tactical actions
LO2 Assess an organisation’s internal environment and capabilities.
P2 Using appropriate frameworks analyse the internal environment and capabilities of a given organization
M2 Critically analyse the
internal environment to
asses strengths and
weaknesses of an
organization’s internal
capabilities structure and
skill set.
LO3 Evaluate and apply the outcomes of analysis using Porter’s five forces model to a given market sector.
P3 Apply Porter’s five
forces model and to
evaluate the
competitive forces of a
given market sector for
an organization.
M3: Devise appropriate
strategies to improve
competitive edge and
market position based on
the outcomes.
D1: Critique and Interpret information and data, applying environmental and competitive analysis to produce a set of valid strategic directions objectives and tactical actions
LO4 Apply models, theories and concepts to assist with the understanding and interpretation of strategic directions available to an organization.
P4 Apply a range of theories, concepts and models, interpret and devise strategic planning for a given organization.
M4: Produce strategic management plan that has tangible and tactical strategic priorities and objectives.
Relevant Information Guide to student 1. Preparation guidelines of the Coursework Document
a. All coursework must be word processed. b. Document margins must not be more than 2.54 cm (1 inch) or less than 1.9cm (3/4 inch). c. The assignment should be in a formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. d. Standard and commonly used type face such as Arial should be used. e. All figures, graphs and tables must be numbered. f. Material taken from external sources must be properly referenced using the Harvard
referencing system. g. You should provide references using the Harvard referencing system. h. Do not use Wikipedia as a reference.
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2. Plagiarism and Collusion Any act of plagiarism or collusion will be seriously dealt with according to the College regulations. In this context the definitions and scope of plagiarism and collusion are presented below: Plagiarism is presenting somebody else’s work as your own. It includes copying information directly from the Web or books without referencing the material; submitting joint coursework as an individual effort. Collusion is copying another student’s coursework; stealing coursework from another student and submitting it as your own work. Suspected plagiarism or collusion will be investigated and if found to have occurred will be dealt with according to the College procedure (For details on Plagiarism & Collusion please see the Student Handbook).
3. Submission
a. Initial submission of coursework to the tutors is compulsory in each unit of the course. b. The student must check their assignments on ICON VLE with plagiarism software Turnitin to make
sure the similarity index for their assignment stays within the College approved level. A student can check the similarity index of their assignment three times in the Draft Assignment submission point located in the home page of the ICON VLE.
c. All Final coursework must be submitted to the Final submission point into the Unit (not to the Tutor). The student would be allowed to submit only once and that is the final submission.
d. Any computer files generated such as program code (software), graphic files that form part of the coursework must be submitted as an attachment to the assignment with all documentation.
e. Any portfolio for a Unit must be submitted as a hardcopy to examination office. f. The student must attach the tutor’s feedback from the First submission in between the cover page and
the answer in the case of Resubmission. 4. Good practice
a. Make backup of your work in different media (hard disk, memory stick, etc.) to avoid distress for loss or damage of your original copy.
5. Extension, Late Submission and Resubmission
a. If you need an extension for a valid reason, you must request one using an Exceptional Extenuating Circumstances (EEC) form available from the College examination office and ICON VLE. Please note that the tutors do not have the authority to extend the coursework deadlines and therefore do not ask them to award a coursework extension. The completed form must be accompanied by evidence such as a medical certificate in the event of you being sick, and should be submitted to the Examination Office.
b. Late submission will be accepted and marked according to the College procedure. It should be noted that late submission may not be graded for Merit and Distinction.
c. All late coursework must be submitted to the Late submission point into the unit (not to the Tutor) in the ICON VLE. A student is allowed to submit only once and that is also treated as the final submission.
d. Only one opportunity will be given for reassessment (resubmission) will be permitted and the assessment will be capped at Pass for the unit. In addition, no resubmission will be allowed in any component of the assessment for which a Pass grade or higher has been achieved.
e. Repeat Units – A student who has failed to achieve a Pass in both Final/Late submission and in the Resubmission must retake the unit the full attendance and payment of the unit fee. The overall unit grade for a successfully completed repeat unit is capped at Pass for that unit. Units can only be repeated once.
6. Submission deadlines Online to the ICON College VLE
Final Submission date: 11-16 June 2018 Late Submission date: 18-23 June 2018
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Glossary:
Analyse: Identify separate factors, say how they are related and how each one contribute to the topic. Apply: Use a particular method/technique to solve a problem Assess: to determine the importance, size and value of something. Or give careful consideration to all the factors or events that apply or identify which are the most important or relevant. Critically analyse: When you critically analyse you look at the arguments for and against an issue. You look at the strengths and weaknesses of the arguments.
Critique: evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way
Devise: detailed systematic and step by step planning of a work
Evaluate: review the information then bring it together to form a conclusion. Give evidence of each of your views or statement. Produce: detailed structured and well planned presentation of work
