Distinction 90–100% Evidence of… | Distinction 80-89% Evidence of… | Distinction 70-79% Evidence of… | Merit 60-69% Evidence of… | Pass 50-59% Evidence of… | Fail 40-49% Evidence of… | Fail 30-39% Evidence of… | Fail 20-29% Evidence of… | Fail 10-19% Evidence of… | Fail 0-9% Evidence of… | |
Knowledge Identify key drivers in the elements of marketing planning and demonstrate a clear understanding how these affect strategic marketing activities and decisions. (20%) | • Exceptional evaluation of the relationship between the drivers of marketing strategy, its implementation and outcomes of the strategy. | • Excellent analysis of the relationship between the drivers of marketing strategy, its implementation and outcomes of the strategy. | Excellent demonstration of the organisations’ approach to strategic marketing planning in achieving its marketing objectives by evaluating the effectiveness of organisation’s holistic marketing approach (nature, role and value). | • Very good work demonstrating full understanding of the strategic marketing planning, and how clear objectives drives organisation’s marketing decisions and activities/ Evidenced by both practitioner and academic supporting evidence. | • Demonstrates an appreciation of the connections between the organisation goals and the marketing strategy. | • Limited links between the organisation goals and the marketing strategy. | • Very limited understanding of the connection between the organisation goals and the marketing strategy. | • Very weak or no understandin g of the connection between the organisation goals and the marketing strategy. | • Some understanding of goals and strategy, but no connection between the organisation goals and the marketing strategy. | • No understandin g of business or marketing goals or marketing strategy |
Analysis Critical application of models, concepts and theory to support your analysis. (25%) | • Exceptional and insightful critical application of theory demonstrating exceptional evaluation and use of theory to support a strong argument. • Exceptional synthesis of theory and | • Outstanding and insightful critical application of theory demonstrating extremely high quality evaluation and use of theory to support a strong argument. | • Excellent and insightful critical application of theory demonstrating high quality evaluation and use of theory to support a strong argument. | • Good critical application of theory demonstrating good evaluation and use of theory to support a well written argument. • Good synthesis of theory and practice | • Some application of theory demonstrating limited use of theory to support an argument. • Weak synthesis of theory and practice throughout the discussion. | • Very basic application of theory demonstratin g little use of theory to support a weak argument. • Little synthesis of theory and practice | • Little application of theory and little or no development of an argument. • Little synthesis of theory and practice in parts of the discussion. | • Minimal application of theory and little or no development of an argument. • Minimal synthesis of theory and practice in parts of the discussion. | • No application of theory and no development of any form of discussion or argument. • No synthesis of theory and practice in any part of the discussion. | • Minimal mention of theory and practical aspects relating to the assignment brief. |
Assessment Brief 2021/22
A: Assessment Details | |
Module Title | Marketing Across Boundaries |
Module Code | BU7402 |
Module Leader | Stuart Paul |
Component Number | 1 |
Assessment Type, Word Count & Weighting | Written Assessment 4,000 words 100% |
Submission Deadline | Before 12 noon 16th December 2021 |
1Submission Instructions | Submit via Turnitin |
Feedback Return Date | 13th January 2022 |
B: Learning Outcomes |
1. Identify the elements of marketing strategy and critically evaluate its use in organisations. 2. Evaluate the importance of a marketing situation analysis in developing a marketing strategy. 3. Critically evaluate the importance of target marketing (segmentation, targeting and positioning) in organisations. 4. Critically evaluate the importance of marketing activities in one or more selected organisations and relate this to target marketing and to achieving specific marketing objectives. |
C: Assessment Task |
Using an organisation of your choice on which to base your assignment, critically evaluate how strategic marketing tools and techniques are used to attain desired marketing objectives. |
D: Specific Criteria/Guidance |
Areas that should be included in your discussion are as follows: • The aim of the assignment is for you to show your knowledge of how an organisation could use different marketing techniques to inform and achieve marketing objectives. You are not reporting on what an organisation does; but putting forward ideas on what it could /should do and the benefits of using different marketing techniques. • You may select any organisation, but one in consumer markets may be easier to help illustrate your points. Also using an organisation that seeks to build strong brands may help you illustrate the branding theory. You may use an organisation you work for, or had experience with, if it is suitable. |
Assessment Brief 2021/22
• To support your discussion, you may refer to other organisations or industry cases for comparison. • You are not expected to find actual marketing objectives for a company. You can propose your own marketing objectives for your organisation and then go on to discuss how marketing techniques are used to achieve them. • The importance of the different marketing activities should be a theme through your assessment and how this helps to achieve specific marketing objectives. • You should provide a critical evaluation of how your organisation could use marketing techniques to achieve its marketing objectives and fulfil consumer requirements. • It is essential that you make full use of marketing theory and references. Ensure that your work has not even the smallest element of plagiarism. All your work should be in your own words. You are advised to refer to the links to the rules and regulations on Academic Integrity on the module space and in the module handbook. Please refer to the assignment guidance and class material for additional information. |
E: Key Resources |
See the module handbook and lecture material for key reading and journals framed around key topics. |
F: Submission Guidance |
• You must submit assessments in Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint or PDF format. More information, including the exact accepted file types, can be found here. • The file must be no larger than 40MB. • Your writing is expected to conform to Standard English in terms of spelling, syntax and grammar. • You must include your Assessment Number (J Number) in the header or footer. • Include your word count at the end of the assignment or the front cover. • Set up your page for A4 paper in portrait style. • The font size must be a minimum of point 12 Calibri (or equivalent) for the body of the assessment and footnotes must be 2 points smaller. • Line spacing in the body of the assessment must be 1.5 lines. • Number the pages consecutively. |
Assessment Brief 2021/22
• Students should submit work before 12 noon (unless otherwise specified) on the deadline date electronically via Moodle. Please follow the ‘Turnitin submission’ link on the module space and follow the on-screen instructions, paying particular attention to any specific instructions for each assignment. • You must submit your work with the following details written on the first page: – Title of your work – Module title and code – Module Leader and Seminar Tutor (if relevant) – Number of words – Your student assessment number (J Number) Student work that does not have this information on will not be identifiable after marking has taken place and risks being recorded as a non-submission. |
G: Academic Integrity and Penalties |
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are familiar with all of the information contained in this brief as failure to do this may impact on your achievement. Please refer to the various Assessment Guidance below for detailed information on: Academic Integrity Excess Word Count Penalties (found within 5.15 of the handbook) Cite Them Right Online guidance University Generic Marking Criteria (Found within 5E of the handbook) Late Work Penalties: Unless you have an extension, any work submitted past the assessment deadline will be subject to a penalty as per university regulations (5 marks per day deduction). |
F: Rubrics and Criteria |
Please see attached rubric. |
Assessment Rubic
Module Title: | Marketing Across Boundaries | Level: 7 |
Assessment Title: | Marketing Techniques | Weighted: 100% 4,000 words |