Entrepreneurship in International Emerging Markets
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The objective of this individual assignment is to make you aware of real world entrepreneurs and business innovators. You are to investigate and critique from an interview – online, or in a journal or business publication or from E-corner: Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner at: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/ the profile of an entrepreneur in 2016. What makes someone want to be an entrepreneur, and/or in emerging markets and/or BRICS rather than an employee or a professional? Using the principal findings from GEM in chapter 1, along with other sources your background research uncovers, your mission is to discover if the entrepreneur matches these personality attributes, if not, what in their personality or personal history lead them to become an entrepreneur. Refer to page 20 for assessment 2 criteria it is 2000 word assignment |
The objective of this individual assignment is to make you aware of real world entrepreneurs and business innovators. You are to investigate and critique from an interview – online, or in a journal or business publication or from E-corner: Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner at: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/ the profile of an entrepreneur in 2016. What makes someone want to be an entrepreneur, and/or in emerging markets and/or BRICS rather than an employee or a professional? Using the principal findings from GEM in chapter 1, along with other sources your background research uncovers, your mission is to discover if the entrepreneur matches these personality attributes, if not, what in their personality or personal history lead them to become an entrepreneur.
Write a report detailing what you learned about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. What conclusions do you make? Has this interview impacted how you will approach your project? Your career.
Your final entrepreneurship report should be around 5-pages (1500 words +/- 10%). Use a business report format. List any research sources you used and include your questions and a summary of the answers you received in the appendix. (I don’t include appendices in the page count.).
The report will be lodged via the safe assign system for assignment on your LearnJCU LB5220 subject site Please ensure that you have signed the School of Business Individual Assignment Coversheet.
Refer to page 20 for assessment 2 criteria
Assessment Item 2: Individual Assignment – Entrepreneurship Interview Critique: 30%
| Criteria | Excellent
85%-100% |
Very Good
75%-84.9% |
Good
65%-74.9%
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Sound
50%-64.9% |
Fair
0%-49.9% |
Weighting
30% |
| Critical Thinking:
Assessment, and evaluation of entrepreneurial business concepts CLO S2, SLO1, A3 |
High degree of critical thinking recognition of logical inconsistencies, determining accuracy of information | Very good degree of recognition of logical inconsistencies, determining accuracy of information | Suitable degree of recognition of logical inconsistencies, determining accuracy of information | Adequate degree of recognition of logical inconsistencies, determining accuracy of information | Little evidence of recognition of logical inconsistencies, determining accuracy of information | |
| Decision Making:
The process of commercializing new business ideas CLOK1, CLOS3, A3 |
High level of decision making – sequence of operations; commercialization; and bringing to market new innovative ideas | Very good level of decision making – sequence of operations; commercialization; and bringing to market new innovative ideas | Suitable level of decision making – sequence of operations; commercialization; and bringing to market new innovative ideas | Adequate degree of decision making – sequence of operations; commercialization; and bringing to market new innovative ideas | Little evidence of decision making – sequence of operations; commercialization; and bringing to market new innovative ideas | |
| Problem Solving:
Working through appropriate analysis techniques SLO1, SLO2, CLOS2 |
High level of problem solving – diagnosing, innovation diamond model, house of quality, and implementation of blue ocean strategy. | Very good level of problem solving – diagnosing, innovation diamond model, house of quality, and implementation of blue ocean strategy. | Suitable level of problem solving – diagnosing, innovation diamond model, house of quality, and implementation of blue ocean strategy. | Adequate degree of problem solving – diagnosing, innovation diamond model, house of quality, and implementation | minimal evidence of problem solving – diagnosing, innovation diamond model, house of quality, and implementation of blue ocean strategy. | |
| Written Communication:
The structure of the report and business innovation analysis CLOK1, CLOS4b, SLO3, SLO4 |
High quality of written communication using clear and fluent written skills showing focus, purpose, identifying innovative solutions, evaluating alternatives | Very good quality of written communication using clear and fluent written skills showing focus, purpose, identifying innovative solutions, evaluating alternatives | Suitable quality of written communication using clear and fluent written skills showing focus, purpose, identifying innovative solutions, evaluating alternatives | Adequate quality of written communication using clear and fluent written skills showing focus, purpose, identifying innovative solutions, evaluating alternatives | Little quality of written communication using clear and fluent written skills showing focus, purpose, identifying innovative solutions, evaluating alternatives | |
| Presentation & Style:
Convey information in a quality written format appropriate to target audiences SLO3, SLO4, A3 |
Very high level of synthesis in conclusions and capacity for personal reflection and self- development. | High level of synthesis in conclusions and capacity for personal reflection and self- development. | Suitable level of synthesis in conclusions and capacity for personal reflection and self -development. | Adequate degree of synthesis in conclusions and capacity for personal reflection and self- development.. | Little evidence of synthesis in conclusions and capacity for personal reflection and self -development. | |
| Total | 30% | |||||
Notes:
Section 7. LearnJCU and Technology Support
All Internal and External subject offerings utilise the Blackboard learning management system. External study is study that does not require on-campus attendance, however all other rules, guidelines and expectations apply. Assessment due dates, learner responsibility and independent learning skills are necessary. Here is a link to the JCU Off-Campus Student Information Guide: http://www.jcu.edu.au/offcampusstudents/public/groups/everyone/documents/guide/jcu_116065.pdf.
As with all College of Business, Law and Governance students please email businessonline@jcu.edu.au for assistance with all educational technology/online challenges. Please also be aware that the College of Law, Business and Governance has Student Support Officers (SSO’s) available to you. SSO’s offer personalised support to students for a whole range of things including connecting students to relevant services, helping students attain their educational goals or helping you find ways to succeed at university. Here are the contact details:
Townsville Campus: Susan Wright Contact: 47 814 163 cblgstudentsupport@jcu.edu.au
Cairns Campus: Natasha Garvey Contact: 42 321 087 cblgstudentsupport@jcu.edu.au
Online Tutorials
Logging in to an online tutorial is through LearnJCU. The link under Tutorials provided by your lecturer will open up Blackboard Collaborate. You will need the following in order to participate and fully benefit from the sessions.
- Collaborate Launcher: When you attempt to join a Collaborate session you will be prompted to download the launcher. Email businessonline@jcu.edu.au if you need assistance.
- Reliable internet connection
- The optimal browser to work with LearnJCU is Mozilla Firefox
- Headset with noise cancelling capabilities and USB connection
- Webcam (optional)
Online Tests and Quizzes
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To avoid any technical problems such as internet drop out or screen freeze, please ensure you are working on a PC/Mac desktop or laptop with a fast and reliable internet connection. Do not attempt this test on Internet Explorer; use only Firefox Mozilla as your web browser. Do not attempt this test on a mobile device, tablet or smart phone.
The test attempt must be your own work. Do not copy from another student. Refer to the JCU Policy
Library – Student Academic Misconduct Requirements policy, which can be accessed at: https://www.jcu.edu.au/policy/student-services/student-academic-misconduct-requirements-policy.
By submitting your answers online you are acknowledging that the answers are entirely your own work.
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Specific instructions with respect to how to submit your different assessment pieces can be found in section 4.1 of your Subject Outline.
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If your lecturer is using an alternative approach with respect to releasing assessment related scores they will advise you accordingly.
Online Presentations
If you are required to do an online presentation there are various platforms available to help facilitate this process. Explore the group tools available to you in LearnJCU. You can also explore the following:
- Blackboard Collaborate
- YouTube
- Windows Movie Maker
- Macs iMovie
- Powtoon
- iOS & Android
- us
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If you are an external student living in reasonable proximity to Cairns or Townsville, your exam location [campus + room details] will be published via the Students Online area of the JCU website. Visiting this area of the website will provide you with an access path to your personal exam timetable.
Please note that a draft exam timetable is published 7 weeks prior to the scheduled commencement date of the exam period. The final exam timetable is published 5 weeks before the commencement of the exam period. The examination period for the current semester has been scheduled to commence on 07/11/2015 and conclude on 20/11/2015.
If you have any questions with respect to your exam arrangements you should contact the Flexible Delivery Exams Officer on (07) 4781 6212 or email Exams-townsville@jcu.edu.au
Technical Support
If at any time you are experiencing difficulties and issues with technology, send an email to businessonline@jcu.edu.au for assistance.
ASSESSMENT TASK [?] COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, LAW & GOVERNANCE
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| DUE DATE | Week 8 in class 9th May 2016 | ||||||||
| LECTURER NAME | Dr Ian Kirkwood | ||||||||
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1. This assignment is my original work and no part has been copied/ reproduced from any other person’s work or from any other source, except where acknowledgement has been made (see Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy 5.1). 2. This work has not been submitted for any other course/subject (see Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy 5.9). 3. This assignment has not been written for me. 4. I hold a copy of this assignment and can produce a copy if requested. 5. This work may be used for the purposes of moderation and identifying plagiarism. 6. I give permission for a copy of this marked assignment to be retained by the College for benchmarking and course review and accreditation purposes. Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy 5.1. A student who submits work containing plagiarised material for assessment will be subject to the provisions of the Student Academic Misconduct Requirements. Note definition of plagiarism and self plagiarism in Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy: Plagiarism: reproduction without acknowledgement of another person’s words, work or expressed thoughts from any source. The definition of words, works and thoughts includes such representations as diagrams, drawings, sketches, pictures, objects, text, lecture hand-outs, artistic works and other such expressions of ideas, but hereafter the term ‘work’ is used to embrace all of these. Plagiarism comprises not only direct copying of aspects of another person’s work but also the reproduction, even if slightly rewritten or adapted, of someone else’s ideas. In both cases, someone else’s work is presented as the student’s own. Under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 a copyright owner can take legal action in the courts against a party who has infringed their copyright. Self Plagiarism: the use of one’s own previously assessed material being resubmitted without acknowledgement or citing of the original. Student Signature
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The objective of this individual assignment is to make you aware of real world entrepreneurs and business innovators. You are to investigate and critique from an interview – online, or in a journal or business publication or from E-corner: Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner at: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/ the profile of an entrepreneur in 2016. What makes someone want to be an entrepreneur, and/or in emerging markets and/or BRICS rather than an employee or a professional? Using the principal findings from GEM in chapter 1, along with other sources your background research uncovers, your mission is to discover if the entrepreneur matches these personality attributes, if not, what in their personality or personal history lead them to become an entrepreneur.
Write a report detailing what you learned about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. What conclusions do you make? Has this interview impacted how you will approach your project? Your career.
Your final entrepreneurship report should be around 5-pages (1500 words +/- 10%). Use a business report format. List any research sources you used and include your questions and a summary of the answers you received in the appendix. (I don’t include appendices in the page count.).
The report will be lodged via the safe assign system for assignment on your LearnJCU LB5220 subject site Please ensure that you have signed the School of Business Individual Assignment Coversheet.
Refer to page 20 for assessment 2 criteria
The objective of this individual assignment is to make you aware of real world entrepreneurs and business innovators. You are to investigate and critique from an interview – online, or in a journal or business publication or from E-corner: Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship Corner at: http://ecorner.stanford.edu/ the profile of an entrepreneur in 2016. What makes someone want to be an entrepreneur, and/or in emerging markets and/or BRICS rather than an employee or a professional? Using the principal findings from GEM in chapter 1, along with other sources your background research uncovers, your mission is to discover if the entrepreneur matches these personality attributes, if not, what in their personality or personal history lead them to become an entrepreneur.
Write a report detailing what you learned about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. What conclusions do you make? Has this interview impacted how you will approach your project? Your career.
Your final entrepreneurship report should be around 5-pages (1500 words +/- 10%). Use a business report format. List any research sources you used and include your questions and a summary of the answers you received in the appendix. (I don’t include appendices in the page count.).
The report will be lodged via the safe assign system for assignment on your LearnJCU LB5220 subject site Please ensure that you have signed the School of Business Individual Assignment Coversheet.
Refer to page 20 for assessment 2 criteria
