MGT 200 – Group Report Guidelines

Fall 2024
Group Report– 30%

I. Group Report Brief:

A major challenge that all businesses face is related to sustainability, namely the depletion of resources
coupled with changes in consumers’ tastes and severe competition. As such, the group report aims to
tackle how organizations today apply the four basic managerial functions, starting from planning to
organizing, leading, and controlling, in an attempt to enhance sustainability. Students are expected to
work in groups of three members.
Literature review research based on reviewing previous literature and implementing findings into real-
life applications using in-text citation and APA referencing, and, identifying areas of controversy and
contested claims should be implemented.

Project Outline:
1. Abstract – Summary of the report with special focus on purpose and approach.
2. Introduction – Highlighting the main theme of the group report.
3. Literature review
o Characterizations and explanations of the four management functions
o Linkage between sustainability and the management functions
4. Application of the concepts in businesses setting
5. Conclusion – A summary of how theory and practice are related together
6. List of References

Project Documentation
1. Word Count – 3000 words
2. Similarity – 20% max.
3. Minimum number of references – 15 academic articles / research papers not earlier than 2013

II. Project Marking Scheme

Item Allocated Marks

1. Abstract 2
2. Introduction 2
3. Literature Review 8
5. Conclusion 3
6. In-text Citations and APA References 5
7. Similarity 5
8. Presentation 5
TOTAL 30

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III. Presentation Rubric

Project Total Grade / 10

Subject Knowledge and

Presentation Grade / 3
Communication with
inclusivity / 1 mark

audiences / 1 mark
creativity / 1 mark
Organization and
Presentation
Serial

Group students names Student I.D

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General comments
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* Individual grade is based on the below criteria: presentation skills - Dress code - Overall quality of English

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IV. Project Rubric
Criterion
1. Abstract – 2 marks
2. Introduction – 2 marks
Definition of Concepts – 4 marks
Linkage between strategic
management and sustainability – 4
marks
4. Application – 5 marks
5. Conclusion – 3 marks
6. References
(APA Style) – 5 marks
7. Similarity – 5 marks
TOTAL Grade
Needs improvement (1)
There is no purpose statement. Does not tie
together information in a cohesive manner.
A copied not organized introduction that
doesn’t clearly introduce the product that the
project is focusing on, or missing an in-text
citation
Wrong/unclear description of the core concepts
Poor / limited research on the relationship
between the two concepts
Wrong or missing application of the different
concepts in a business context
Wrong identification of the type of consumer
products
No evidence of using or very few references
and /or improper use of APA
Similarity is beyond the acceptable range
Marginal (2)
The purpose statement demonstrates some cohesiveness of The purpose statement is clear and aligns with all other
the content with the abstract. The abstract provides a
logical discussion, with adequate details, supporting the logical discussion, with substantial details, supporting the
overall topic.
Well written introduction (not copied) with good
organization and clear explanation of the selected product.
3. Literature Review – 8 marks
A Clear identification of the of the core concepts
Good research (with reference) and analysis on the
relationship between the two concepts
Correct application of the different concepts in a business
context
Right identification of the type of consumer products
Use references but with misuse of the APA style
Similarity at the acceptable range
Meets Expectations (3) Score
content within the abstract. The abstract provides a
overall topic.
A comprehensive introduction that not only introduces
the company under investigation but also explains the
benefit of doing a marketing analysis
Comprehensive statement describing the different
concepts
Comprehensive research and analysis on the relationship
between the two concepts
Detailed and creative application of the application of the
different concepts in a business context
Right identification and creative comprehensive
explanation and justification of the selected type
Use exceptional number of references and accurately
follow the APA style
Reflective piece of work that shows students’ grasp of
their work