ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK SHEET
MODULE: Strategic International Business Management

STUDENT NAME OVERALL MARK

CRITERIA EXCELLENT GOOD COMPETENT WEAK POOR
Knowledge and understanding Authoritative handling of complex material Skilled, demonstrates sound knowledge Satisfactory knowledge and understanding of main issues Some knowledge and understanding of main issues and concepts Little knowledge or understanding of the issues and concepts
Analysis, argument and written style Well focused, convincing argument which demonstrates precision of thought Logical, justified argument and effective, mature style Logical, clear presentation with competent style Attempt made to meet objectives. May lack balance or ability to develop an argument Little evidence of analysis or develop an argument
Structure Well structured and easily understood Coherent, soundly structured Reasonably easy to understand. Adequately structured Some attempt to structure Very little understanding of how to structure
Extent and Depth of Reading Extensive and in depth Wide and in depth Wide Limited Little beyond supplied course materials
Ability to write, handling of quotations and references High degree of skill in use of references etc. Skilled use of references etc. Adequate use of references etc Limited use of references Very little or no reference to the literature
Handling concepts and abstract principles Maturity in handling concepts/ principles Considerable ability and maturity in handling concepts/
principles Developing maturity in handling concepts/
principles Limited ability to handle concepts/
principles Little or no ability to handle concepts/
principles
Handling of data etc (where appropriate) Authoritative and effective use of data Sound use of data Satisfactory handling of data, demonstrates awareness Limited use of data Very little or no use of data
Critique and evaluation Comprehensive critique and evaluation of methods and/or evidence Extensive evaluation of methods and/or evidence Satisfactory evidence of evaluation of methods and/or evidence Limited evidence of evaluation No evidence of evaluation
Originality Demonstrates excellent insight and creativity Demonstrates insight and individual thought Demonstrates synthesis of knowledge Limited evidence of thought or originality No originality
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Grade Descriptors for Postgraduate Assessment

LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE % MARK CRITERIA
Excellent 70-100% Demonstrates an excellent understanding of a complex body of knowledge and the ability to use such knowledge in an innovative and creative manner to develop new insights and relate these to the particular circumstances of the situation under consideration. Has a very good grasp of recent research findings and demonstrates a maturity in critically evaluating concepts and abstract principles, and originality in addressing business problems
Good 60-69% Demonstrates a very good understanding of a complex body of knowledge and the ability to analyse and synthesise knowledge, reflect on the application of theory in practice and to use these skills to develop an argument which is well structured, clearly justified and relevant to the particular circumstances of the situation under consideration. Has a good grasp of recent research findings and demonstrates considerable ability and maturity in critically evaluating concepts and abstract principles, and a developing originality in addressing business problems
Competent 50-59% Demonstrates an understanding of a complex body of knowledge and the ability to synthesise knowledge from a range of appropriate sources. Is able to apply knowledge to specific scenarios in an appropriate manner and can develop an argument which is clearly justified and relevant to the task in hand. Has a grasp of recent research findings and demonstrates a developing maturity in critically evaluating concepts and abstract principles, and limited originality in addressing business problems.
Weak 40-49% Displays understanding of the basics with evidence of some appropriate reading. May lack the ability to develop a well structured argument which is sufficiently focused on the task in hand. Limited knowledge of recent research findings with limited ability to critically evaluate concepts and abstract principles and little or no originality in addressing business problems.
Poor 0-39% Demonstrates little understanding of the basics and little evidence of wider reading. Poor ability to apply knowledge or focus on the task in hand. Little or no awareness of recent research findings, limited ability to critically evaluate concepts and abstract principles, and no originality in addressing business problems.