GROUP PROJECT (20%)

The students are required to do Feasibility Study of a new Resort.

✓ You have to identify the location
✓ The total cost is RM7 million
✓ You need to decide the number of rooms, employees, facilities, marketing etc.
✓ The ROI should be within 7 years.

• The project requires the group to come out with costing, pricing, cash budget, and financial analysis of a new project.
• One group maximum of 5 students, minimum 4 students.
• Students can refer to Chapters 2,3,4,5 and 7 for the group project.
• At least 20 academic articles must be cited in the group project.

Submission : (Full Report; APA style of writing)

Medium : Online Submission
Grammarly report: >80% (www.grammarly.com)
OriginalityReport: <20% (ouriginal)
Format of Report: Font type: Times New Roman / Size: 12pt
Line spacing: 1.5
Maximum page: Not more than 50.
Include in the report: Cover page
Executive Summary (1 page)
Table of Contents
Main report
References (Bibliography – follow APA format)
Appendix: Copy of the financial reports or publication; [Grammarly Report – 1 page (indicate the score); Originality Report
– 1 page (Indicate the score)

TENTATIVE DATE: Week 13

 GROUP PROJECT RUBRICS (20%)
Introduction/Background of
Study
Formulate the
issue/challenges in the
hospitality or tourism
industry
Purpose of of the report
Significance of the selected
financial tools
Literature Review
Excellent (4)
An intriguing introduction based
on facts leads clearly into the
research proposal. The
information presented displays
expanded scope and relevance
and is organized to enhance the
response to the problem/question
presented. Shows evidence of a
critique of prior work on the
problem
Stated the research problem
clearly, and provided motivation
for undertaking the research
Very clearly stated the purpose
of the report and demonstrated
its potential value
The proposed report is very
important and nicely builds
on existing financial
publications. The report is highly
significant and innovative.
Demonstrated adequate basic
knowledge of literature in the
area and prior work on specific
financial issues. The literature
review is very comprehensive
and describes relevant
CRITERIA
Competent (3)
A fairly well-formulated
introduction with some evidence
to support the topic leads into the
research proposal. The
information presented is related
to problem/question and
displays extended scope and
relevance
Fairly well well-posed statement
of the problem that provides
evidence but the evidence is not
as strong as it could be
Fairly well-stated purpose of the
report was but did not
demonstrate its potential value
The proposed report
is important, and there
is a good attempt to
build on existing
financial publications. There are
some innovative elements in the
proposed study
Demonstrated basic knowledge
of literature or previous financial
issues. The literature review is
relatively comprehensive and
describes most relevant
Needs Improvement (2)
The introduction is not well
constructed, uninteresting, or
does not lead into the research
proposal. Inappropriate
information related to
problem/question is presented
with insufficient citations
Statement of the problem is not
clearly stated and/or lacks
quality evidence to support the
problem
The purpose of the report is not
clearly stated and/or the value is
not stated
The proposed report is
relatively important, and there is
an attempt to build on existing
financial publications. However,
there are only a small number of
innovative
elements in the proposed
study
Unclearly mentioned some
previous work in the area.
The literature review is not as
comprehensive, with some
relevant materials deemed
missing. The purpose of the
report is described but not as
POINTS
Incomplete (1)
Lacks a proper introduction.
Weak or inappropriate
information related to problem /
question is presented ; lack of
appropriate citations
Lacks a proper statement of the
problem. The evidence presented
does not support the thesis or
problem statement
Lacks a purpose of the report
statement
The report’s significance is
missing. The proposed study
does not tackle an important
issue, and there is no attempt to
build on previous financial
publications.
There are no innovative
elements in the proposed
study
There is very minimal mention
of any previous financial issues,
literature, or theories. The
literature review lacks
comprehensive coverage of
relevant material. The purpose of
the report is not clearly described

Explain the methods to
perform the financial analysis
Demonstrate sound financial
analysis techniques.
References
Organization and Writing
Mechanics & Punctuation
material. The purpose of the
report is clearly described, and
there is an excellent
connection between the
material reviewed and
the purpose of the report
A methods section is
present, it is written
clearly, and the section is
missing none of the keys
elements of the methods
The proposed analysis is
appropriate, theoretically sound,
and complete, given the proposed
financial issues
The reference list is relevant,
complete, and broad enough to
support the proposed study and is
in the correct APA format
The organization of the
proposal is excellent
All sections of the proposal is
present. Adheres to all the
proposal writing format
requirements as presented in the
guidelines. The flow of the
writing is excellent across
sections and within sections with
very minor grammatical errors
material, although significant
gaps still exist. The purpose of
the report is described
and there is a good attempt
to connect the material
reviewed with the
purpose of the report
A methods section is
present, and only a few
elements of the methods
are absent or described
insufficiently
The proposed analysis is
appropriate and theoretically
sound but incomplete, given the
proposed financial issue
The reference list is limited and
is in the correct APA format
The proposal is relatively
organized. Most sections are
present and are presented in the
right order. Adheres to most of
the proposal writing format
requirements as presented in the
guidelines. The writing flows
relatively well across
sections and within
sections with few grammatical
errors
clearly, as it might be. There is
only some attempt to
connect the material
reviewed with the purpose
of the report
A methods section is
present, but numerous
elements of the methods
are absent or described
insufficiently
The proposed analysis is vague
The reference list includes non-
relevant articles and is not in the
APA format
Fairly written proposal that lacks
clarity; and has poor transition
sentences. There are several
grammatical errors. Almost
adheres to most of the proposal
writing format requirements as
presented in the guidelines
Total Mark = 36/36 x 15%)
and there is no connection
between the material
reviewed and the purpose
of the report
A very sloppy method section is
included in the proposal,
many key elements of
the methods are absent
The proposed analysis is
inaccurate
The reference list is incomplete,
and the format is incorrect
Poorly written paper that lacks
organization. There are multiple
grammatical errors. Fails to
adhere to the proposal writing
format requirements as presented
in the guidelines
TOTAL / 36
/15%
 GROUP PRESENTATION RUBRICS (10%)

Presentation
ORAL PRESENTATION AND DEFENSE OF THE PROJECT
SCORE
STATEMENT 1 2 3 4 5
Presentation Does not adequately Marginally Adequately Competently defends project Masterfully defends project
defend the project. defend defends
project project

Not a reflection technique Does not fully offer a Offer little insight Provides constructive Provides clear and
reflection reflection insightful reflection

Very frequently Quite frequently Frequently shows a need for May occasionally manifest a Did not manifest a need for
shows a need for deeper shows a need for deeper deeper reflection on minor need for further reflection on further reflection on minor
reflection on vital points reflection on vital points points minor points points. Uses presentation
resources as a guide

Assignment type Frequently reads the Relies quite a bit on the Only slightly refers to Only uses strategic
presentation material. material from material from the slide. Give a resources as a guide.
the slide. Has difficulty meaningful strategic Speaks freely to the
connecting points and relationship with personal audience with detailed
reflection. experience explanations

Is clearly not comfortable Is somewhat not Quite comfortable with the Comfortable with the topic Very comfortable with the
with the topic comfortable with the topic topic topic

No engagement at all with Barely have engagement Minimal engagement with Have adequate engagement Keeps appropriate
the audience with the audience the audience with the audience engagement at all times
with the audience
TOTAL SCORE /35

The Total Mark = (30/30 x 3%) TOTAL SCORE /3

Slide Presentation Rubrics
MARKS 5 4
Content The content is accurate, and
all required information is
presented in a logical order.
Slide The presentation flows well
Creation and logically. The presentation
reflects the extensive use of
tools in a creative way.
Slide Transitions are smooth.
Transitions Transitions enhance the
presentation.
Pictures, Clip Images are appropriate.
Art The layout is pleasing to the
Background eye.
Mechanics No spelling errors and no
grammar errors. The text is in
the author’s own words.
The content is accurate, but
some required information is
missing and/or not presented
in a logical order but it is still
generally easy to follow.
The presentation flows well.
Tools are used correctly.
The overall presentation is
interesting.
Smooth transitions are used on
most slides.
Images are appropriate. The
layout is cluttered.
Few spelling errors. Few
grammar errors. The text is in
the author’s own words.
3 2
The content is accurate, but
some required information
is missing and/or not
presented in a logical order,
making it difficult to
follow.
The presentation flows well.
Some tools are used to
show acceptable
understanding.
Smooth transitions are used
on some slides
Most images are
appropriate
Some spelling errors. Some
grammar errors.
The text is in the author’s
own words.
1
The content is The content is inaccurate.
questionable. Information Information is not
is not presented in a presented in a logical
logical order, making it order, making it difficult
difficult to follow. to follow.
The presentation is The presentation has no
unorganized. Tools are flow. No tools were used.
not used in a relevant
manner.
Very few transitions are No transitions are used.
used and/or they distract
from the presentation.
Images are inappropriate. No images
Some spelling errors. Many spelling and or
Some grammar errors. grammar errors. The text
Most of the text is in the is copied.
authors’ own words.
Total: 25/25 x 2% 2