Here is the structure of the assignment :
P1 - Examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurs.
P2 - Explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures.
Should be in table
M1 - Investigate a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in both the public and corporate sector.
D1 - Critically examine the scope, development and growth of entrepreneurial ventures.
P3 - Interpret and assess relevant data and statistics to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the Omani economy.
P4 - Explain the importance of small businesses and business start-ups to the growth of the social economy.
M2 - Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and
Statistics.
Should be in table
D2 - Critically examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
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Attachment 1;
College of Banking and Financial Studies
Assignment Brief – BTEC
Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 5)
Student Name /ID Number
Unit Number and Title 9 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Academic Year
Unit Assessor
I. V. Name
Assignment Title Entrepreneurial Ventures
Issue Date
Formative Submission Date
Summative Submission Date
Submission Format:
ASSIGNMENT information PLEASE READ:
1. The submission is in form of an individual written report.
2. Should be written in a concise, formal business style using 1.5 line spacing and font size 12.
3. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate,
4. All work must be supported with research and referenced using the Harvard referencing system.
5. Provide a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system.
6. The maximum word limit is 2,000 words. Students will not be penalized for exceeding the word limit.
7. The document must be submitted to TURNITIN as a word document
8. The file must be saved in the following format:
Ex: Your Fist Name, ST00001-ESBM - M/E - A1 -F or S
9. In case of extenuating circumstances, relevant college policies will apply
Unit Learning Outcomes:
LO1 Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial.
LO2 Assess the impact of small businesses on the economy.
Assignment 1 Brief and Guidance:
You are a trainee research assistant, currently working for a research company in Oman. Your company is working towards developing an information booklet to motivate the young and aspiring entrepreneurs. As part of the process, you were expected to explore and illustrate a range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial, with suitable local examples to support your views on each type of venture. You were expected to choose
local businesses to develop your report. You are advised to refrain from using large, multinational corporations as the purpose of the booklet is to motivate the young and aspiring entrepreneurs.
The task also expects you collect suitable data and assess the impact of small businesses on the economy. Your information needs to be submitted in the form of a formal written report and needs to be based on a range of different examples.
Your report needs to critically examine,
i. the scope, development and growth of the entrepreneurial ventures AND
ii. how small businesses have an impact on different economic levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
You may conduct either Primary research or secondary research, to collect the required information among the chosen local companies.
Primary research may include the use of interviews, existing videos or questionnaires completed by practicing
Entrepreneur, while secondary research may involve the use of reliable information that is available in the internet and the prevailing or existing results of market research.
You are to present your findings in the form of a formal written report that will be submitted to the CEO of your company.
*Please access HN Global for additional resources support and reading for this unit. For further guidance and support on effective research please refer to the Study Skills Unit on HN Global. Link to www.highernationals.com
STUDENTS - Please read the GRADING CRITERIA on page 3
to ensure understanding of the grade requirements
Here is the structure of the assignment :
P1 - Examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurs.
P2 - Explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures.
Should be in table
M1 - Investigate a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in both the public and corporate sector.
D1 - Critically examine the scope, development and growth of entrepreneurial ventures.
P3 - Interpret and assess relevant data and statistics to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the Omani economy.
P4 - Explain the importance of small businesses and business start-ups to the growth of the social economy.
M2 - Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and
Statistics.
Should be in table
D2 - Critically examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome
Pass
Merit
Distinction
LO1- Explore and illustrate the range of venture types that might be considered entrepreneurial. P1 - Examine different types of entrepreneurial ventures and explain how they relate to the typology of entrepreneurs.
P2 - Explore the similarities and differences between entrepreneurial ventures. M1 - Investigate a diverse range of entrepreneurial ventures to demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurship in both the public and corporate sector. D1 - Critically examine the scope, development and growth of entrepreneurial ventu
D2 - Critically examine how small businesses have an impact on different levels of the economy in a local, regional, national and international context.
LO2- Assess the impact
of small businesses
on the economy.
P3 - Interpret and assess relevant data and statistics to illustrate how micro and small businesses impact on the Omani economy.
P4 - Explain the importance of small businesses and business start-ups to the growth of the social economy. M2 - Evaluate the differences that small, medium and large businesses make to the economy, applying relevant data and
statistics.
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