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Level 6 DiplomaIn
Hospitality and TourismManagement
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Contents
1 Assignment - Business Strategy for Hospitality and TourismBusiness Strategy for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark Sheet
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2 Assignment - Decision Making for Hospitality and Tourism Managers
Decision Making for Hospitality and Tourism Managers - Assignment Mark
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3 Assignment - Emerging Issues in the Tourism Industry
Emerging Issues in the Tourism Industry - Assignment Mark Sheet
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4 Assignment - Hospitality Operations ManagementHospitality Operations Management - Assignment Mark Sheet
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5 Assignment - Managing Events for Hospitality and Tourism
Managing Events for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark Sheet
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6 Assignment - Marketing Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism
Marketing strategies for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark Sheet
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7 AssignmentThe Strategic Impact of the Business Environment
The Strategic Impact of the Business Environment - Assignment Mark Sheet
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8 Assignment - Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism
Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark Sheet
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1. Assignment - Business Strategy for Hospitality and Tourism
Task
Learning Outcome 1, 2, and 3
Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4
Weighting 100%
Written Report: 4500 words maximum
Students are required to develop a strategic plan for the next five years for a hospitality
or tourism organisation of their choice.
Students are advised to use a maximum of 10 pages for environmental analysis, which
must be included as an appendix.
It is important to follow an integrated approach and show how different organisational
functions work together to achieve the strategy.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the chosen organisation which includes
the size, customers, products and services offered, history, achievements and future
plans. It should be noted that secondary research related to the chosen organisation is
sufficient in order to complete this assignment.
The following provides an outline of the structure of the report that can be used by the
candidates as a guideline;
Analyse the internal and external environment including a SWOT analysis to
judge the current position of the organisation
Identify the critical success factors and strategic industry factorsRecognise internal and external stakeholders that should be considered in
developing the strategic plan
Identify a vision statement, mission statement and the corporate objectives
(which should have SMART characteristics)
Develop functional and operational objectives for different departments including
marketing, production, HR and finance. (Note that these objectives should be
integrated)
Specify the strategic planning method adopted e.g. top down or bottom up
Develop product development strategies, suitable growth strategies for the nextfive years, and suitable competitive strategies for the time period included in the
study
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Business Strategy for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark Sheet
Name: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerate
d / FinalMark
Firstmarker
InternalModerator/
SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task:Written Report(Maximum4500 words).a strategicplan for anorganisation
Secondary Research
The following aspects shouldbe covered;o Environmental analysiso Critical success factors
and strategic industryfactors
o Internal and externalstakeholders
o Vision, mission andcorporate objectives
o Functional andoperational objectives
o Product developmentstrategies
o Growth strategies
o Competitive strategieso Implementation and
communication planso Barriers to implementation
of plans
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
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5
5
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5
5
5
10
20
Task Total: Marks 100
Total Mark for Assignment 100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
Signed:Name:Date:.
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2. Assignment - Decision Making for Hospitality and Tourism Managers
Task 1
Learning Outcome 1 and 4
Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4
Weighting 80%
Written Report: 3,500 words maximum
Scenario
Students are required to develop a research proposal in report format of maximum
3,500wordsfor the Palm Trees Boutique Hotel focussing on specified areas of
technology.
The Palm Trees Boutique Hotel is a premium hotel located in the Maldives. It has
followed the concept of combining sea, sand and sun for its operations since its launch
five years ago.
Due to its reputation for excellent customer service, beautifully landscaped tropical
gardens and the promise of a perfect stay for its guests, Palm Trees Boutique Hotel has
become a major tourist destination.
One of the major drawbacks of the hotel is not having a strong online presence or an
online reservation system to attract more international guests and corporate clients. It is
also noted that competitors use management information systems for decision making
which is not in use here.
The management is considering the adoption of new technological developments to
solve the issues facing the hotel and as marketing manager you are required to develop
a research proposal. The research report you produce is to recommend strategies the
hotel should use to resolve the problem of lack of use of technology.
Outline
The research proposal should include the following details;
Research problem
Rationale for the research
Research objectives
Research questions
Primary and secondary research methods (the chosen research techniques
should be justified by evaluating them in terms of the advantages and
disadvantages, appropriateness to the research problem, effectiveness etc.)
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Sampling methods
Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
How to analyse collected data/research findings
Conclusions and recommendations
The research proposal should address the following areas of technology;
Use of Management Information Systems to support decision making
Use of online reservation systems
Launching an official website for the hotel with interactive features
Online marketing activities e.g. presence in social networks, direct mail
campaigns
Each area mentioned above should include analysis, justification and should berelevant to the research problem. Any research undertaken should be appended to this
assignment.
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referenced
using the Harvard System style.
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Task 2
Learning Outcome 2 and 3
Assessment Criteria: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3
Weighting 20%Written Report: 1,000 words
Students are required to explain the different financial and non-financial decision
making models that can be used to analyse the investment decision related to the
problem of lack of use of technology by Palm Trees Boutique Hotel. NB: calculations
and supporting figures are not needed for this question
Outline
The following areas should be addressed in writing the answer;
Financial decision making models;
o Appropriate investment appraisal techniques
o Appropriate management accounting techniques like break even analysis,
budgets, variance and ratios
The selected models should be justified by showing appropriateness,
advantages and disadvantages.
Non-financial decision making models;
o Identify appropriate models and justify the selection by pointing out the
suitability, advantages and disadvantages.
As task 2 constitutes 20% of the assessment for this unit, a brief explanation with the
correct justification is sufficient for this task.
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Decision Making for Hospitality and Tourism Managers - Assignment Mark Sheet
Name: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated
/ FinalMark
Firstmarker
InternalModerator/
SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:
Written
Report
(Maximum
3,500
words)
Develop a
research
report
Secondary research
Identification and
explanation of the;
o Research problem
o Rationale for the
research including
research objectives
and questions
o Primary and
secondary research
methods
o Sampling methods
o Qualitative and
quantitative research
methodologies
o Methods of analysis
of collected
data/research findings
Conclusions and
recommendations
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10
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Task 1 Total: Marks 80
Task 2:
Written report
(Maximum1000 words).
Explain
financial and
non-financial
decision
making
models
Financial decision making
models
Non-financial decision
making models
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10
Task 2 Total Marks 20
Total Mark for Assignment
(Task 1 & 2) 100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date: .
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
Signed:Name:Date:.
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3. Assignment - Emerging Issues in the Tourism Industry
Task 1
Learning Outcome 1Assessment Criteria: 1.1 and 1.2Weighting 50%Written Report: 2,500 words maximum
Students are required to produce a report of maximum of 2,500 words that criticallyevaluates trends in areas of urban and cultural tourism in a selected tourist destination.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the chosen tourist destination in terms ofhistory, current tourist attraction points, nature of customers, size of the market etc. Itshould be noted that secondary research related to the chosen destination is sufficientin order to complete this assignment.
As part of their analysis students should evaluate the merits and demerits implied bythe trends in both urban and cultural tourism. The following areas have to be discussedas appropriate;
Resort cities/historical cities
Rejuvenated cities
History and art,
Sporting events,
Religions, festivals, values and lifestyles
Students should use appropriate theories, models and concepts to analyse andevaluate the above issues. Students should recommend trends the selected touristdestination can capitalise on to create a competitive advantage. All recommendationsshould be justified based on the analysis they have carried out.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment.
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System.
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Task 2
Learning Outcome 2
Assessment Criteria: 2.2
Weighting 50%Written Report: 2,500 words maximum
Students are required to prepare a 2,500 word report on issues related to developingeco and nature tourist for a selected tourism destination.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the chosen tourist destination in terms ofhistory, current tourist attraction points, nature of customers, size of the market etc. Itshould be noted that secondary research related to the chosen destination is sufficientin order to complete this assignment.
As part of their analysis students should evaluate the impact of the issues identified ondifferent aspects of the business like; the future growth opportunities, tourist attraction,financial stability and employees. The following areas should be analysed in the report;
Issues related to planning e.g. mismanagement of resources
Environmental concerns
Fund availability
Employee attraction and retention
Awareness amongst tourists
Political and economic factors
Students should use appropriate theories, models and concepts to analyse andevaluate the above issues. Students should make brief recommendations as to how theidentified issues can be dealt with. All recommendations should be justified based onthe analysis they have carried out.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment.
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System.
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Emerging Issues in the Tourism Industry - Assignment Mark Sheet
Name: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated
/ FinalMark
Firstmarker
InternalModerator/
SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:WrittenReport(Maximum2,500 words).Criticallyevaluatestrends inareas ofurban andculturaltourism
Secondary Research
Analysis of trends in;
Urban tourism
Cultural tourism
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
10
15
15
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Task 1 Total: Marks
50
Task 2:Written
Report(Maximum2,500 words).Criticallyevaluatesissuesrelated to thedevelopmentof eco andnaturetourism
Secondary Research
Identification andanalysis of at least fivesignificant issues
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
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15
15
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Task 2 Total Marks
50
Total Marks forAssignment (Tasks 1 & 2)
100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
Signed:Name:Date:.
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4. AssignmentHospitality Operations Management
Task 1
Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 3
Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 3.2 and 3.3Weighting 80%Written Report: 3000 words
Students are required to select an organisation in the Hospitality Industry and discusshow management addresses the following areas of Hospitality Operations:
Existing and potential environmental issues of the organisation
How procurement systems ensure the purchase of environmentally soundproducts, services and equipment to add value to the organisations goodwill andto increase customer satisfaction
Outline
Students are required to conduct relevant and adequate primary and/or secondaryresearch on different environmental impacts. The student should therefore be able tovisit the selected organisation in relation to their selected organisation in the HospitalityIndustry.
The following areas should be evaluated in detail supported by examples quoted fromthe selected organisation;
Environmental issues and challenges affecting the organisations operations
Any health and safety issues caused by those issues
Sustainable environmental practices and policies adopted by the management tomitigate the impact from the identified issues
Effects on stakeholders and their reaction
Ethical implications
Factors affecting selection of food and beverage products, equipment andservice delivery
Environmentally sustainable procurement procedures (including duties andresponsibilities of procurement managers, criteria for selecting suppliers, stockcontrol methods, quality control in purchasing etc.)
The analysis should be concluded with detailed and well justified recommendationsbased on your subject and practical knowledge. Relevant examples can also bequoted.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment. Alltheories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System style.
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Hospitality Operations Management - Assignment Mark SheetName: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated
/ Final
MarkFirst
markerInternal
Moderator/SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:Written Report(Maximum3000 words).Detaileddiscussion onenvironmentalobligations andenvironmentallysustainableprocurementsystems
Secondary Research
Evaluation of;
Environmentalissues of theorganisation andstrategies adoptedto mitigate itsimpacts
Environmentallysustainableprocurementprocedures andsystems used
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
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15
15
20
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Task 1 Total: Marks 80
Task 2:Presentation(10-minutepresentation,followed by 5minutes of
questions) onhow technologyis used toincreaseserviceeffectiveness
Evaluation of;o Current technological
trendso Operational areas in
which technology is
usedo Increase of service
quality due to use oftechnology
Students should clearlyexplain and justify therecommendations andconclusions made
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5
5
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Task 2 Total Marks 20
Total Mark forAssignment (Task 1 & 2) 100
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5. Assignment - Managing Events for Hospitality and Tourism
Task 1
Learning Outcome 1 and 2Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1Weighting 80%Written Report: 3,000 words maximum
Students are required to produce a 3,000 word report that critically evaluates a recentevent of their choice related to the hospitality or tourism industry.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the event they are researching in termsof the purpose, size, participants, services, activities etc. It is envisaged that studentswill only need to carry out secondary research into their chosen organisation in order tocomplete this assignment.
As part of their analysis candidates should evaluate the following:
Size, nature and structure of the event applicable to the various types of event
Complexities of event management which includes issues faced and risksinvolved in terms of aspects such as staffing, regulatory impacts, reputation, and
dynamic nature of the business environmentIdentify and evaluate the event management process that describes in detailactivities related to pre, real time and post event situations
Students should use appropriate theories, models and concepts to analyse andevaluate the above areas.
Students should then recommend strategies that can be adopted by the selectedorganisation to increase the effectiveness of their event management practices. Allrecommendations should be justified drawing on the analysis they have carried out.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment.
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System.
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Task 2
Learning Outcome 2Assessment Criteria: 2.3Weighting 20%Individual presentation with handouts (1,000 words maximum) and speakersnotes
The task is to identify how the service quality dimensions have been reflected inconducting the event discussed in Task 1. Students are required to prepare and carryout a 10-minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes of questions.
Outline
Students should identify how the service quality dimensions of reliability, responsiveness,assurance, empathy and tangibles were incorporated into the event and make appropriaterecommendations on how the effectiveness could have been further improved.
The students presentation should address the specified assessment criteria andstudents should ensure that they demonstrate that they have achieved the outcomesstated.
Students should prepare a supporting handout in which they summarise the key pointsof their presentation; this handout should not exceed 1,000 words. Students should alsoprovide copies of their presentation slides and accompanying speaker notes whensubmitting this assignment.
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Managing Events for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark SheetName: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated
/ FinalMark
Firstmarker
InternalModerator/
SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:
WrittenReport(Maximum3,000words).Criticallyevaluate arecent eventrelated tothehospitalityand tourismindustry
Secondary Research
Candidates shouldidentify;o Size, nature, structure,
typologyo
Complexities of eventmanagement (issues andrisks)
o Event managementprocess: pre, real timeand post events activities
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
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10
10
10
20
15
Task 1 Total: Marks 80Task 2:
Presentation(10-minutepresentation,followed by5 minutes ofquestions)on theservice
qualitydimensions
The presentation should include:a discussion of activities andtactics used by the event toportray service qualitydimensions of reliability,responsiveness, assurance,empathy and tangibles.
Students should explain and
justify how they reached theirrecommendations and clearlyexplain how therecommendations will assist theevent in increasing itseffectiveness.
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10
Task 2 Total Marks 20
Total Mark for Assignment(Tasks 1 & 2)
100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
Signed:Name:Date:.
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6. Assignment - Marketing Strategies for Hospitality and Tourism
Task 1
Learning Outcome 1 and 2Assessment Criteria: 1.1, 1.2 and 2.1Weighting 80%Written Report: 3,000 words maximum
Students are required to produce a 3,000 word report that critically evaluates themarketing strategies and public relations tactics of a hospitality or tourism organisationof their choice.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the organisation they have selected interms of the size, customers, services, products and future plans. It is envisaged thatstudents will only need to carry out secondary research into their chosen organisation inorder to complete this assignment.
The analysis should include the following:
Brief explanation on the extended marketing mix elements relevant to theorganisation
The strategies used by the organisation to attract customers, build customerloyalty, measure customer satisfaction and create customer value
The brand identity and strategies used to build the brandThe effects of social and ethical marketing in branding and relationshipmarketing
Public relations activities used to build strategic relationships with its variousstakeholders
Students should use appropriate theories, models and concepts to analyse andevaluate the above areas.
Students should then recommend strategies that can be adopted by the selectedorganisation to increase the effectiveness of marketing activities. All recommendations
should be justified drawing on the analysis they have carried out.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment.
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System.
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Task 2
Learning Outcome 1 and 2Assessment Criteria: 1.3 and 2.1Weighting 20%
Individual Presentation with handouts (1,000 words maximum) and speakersnotes
The task is to identify how PR activities and technology are used for marketing activitiesin the organisation selected in Task 1. Students are required to prepare and carry out a10-minute presentation, followed by 5 minutes of questions
Outline
Students should identify how PR activities and technology are used to enhance theeffectiveness of the marketing strategies of the organisation. The student should alsomake recommendations on improvements to the existing PR tactics and technologyusage.
The students presentation should address the above assessment criteria and studentsshould ensure that they demonstrate that they have achieved the outcomes stated.
Students should prepare a supporting handout in which they summarise the key pointsof their presentation; this handout should not exceed 1,000 words maximum. Students
should also provide copies of their presentation slides and accompanying speakernotes when submitting this assignment.
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Marketing strategies for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark SheetName: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated
/ Final
MarkFirst
markerInternal
Moderator/SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:
WrittenReport(Maximum3,000words).Critically
evaluatemarketingstrategiesand PRtactics
Secondary Research
Candidates should identifyand analyse;o The extended marketing
mix elementso Brand identity and
branding strategieso Customer relationship
marketing strategiesused
o PR activities
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
15
5
5
1010
20
15
Task 1 Total: Marks 80
Task 2:
Presentation(10-minutepresentation,followed by5 minutes ofquestions)on PRactivities andtechnologyuse
The presentation should include;
PR activities and itscontribution to marketing
Technology and its use inmarketing activities
Students should explain, andjustify, how they reached theirrecommendations and clearlyexplain how therecommendations will assist theimprovement of marketingstrategies.
5
5
10
Task 2 Total Marks 20
Total Marks forAssignment (Tasks 1 & 2)
100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
Signed:Name:Date:.
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7. AssignmentThe Strategic Impact of the Business Environment
Task 1
Learning Outcome 2Assessment Criteria: 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3Weighting 80%Written Report: 3,000 words maximum
Students are required to produce a 3,000 word report that critically evaluates the microand macro environments of a hospitality or tourism organisation of their choice.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the organisation they are researching interms of the size, customers, products, staffing and services. It should be noted thatstudents can use primary and/or secondary research as appropriate to complete thisassignment.
As part of their analysis students should evaluate the following:
Micro environmento Analysis of key stakeholders such as suppliers, public, intermediaries,
customerso Analysis of the organisational culture through models such as McKinseys
7Ss
Macro environment usingo PESTEL analysiso Porters Five Forces Analysis
SWOT analysis for the selected organisation
Students must use other appropriate theories, models and concepts to analyse andevaluate the above areas. The students should then make appropriaterecommendations with regard to the environmental analysis conducted. Allrecommendations should be justified drawing on the analysis they have carried out.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment.
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System.
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Task 2
Learning Outcome 1Assessment Criteria: 1.1Weighting 20%
Individual Presentation with handouts (1,000 words maximum) and speakersnotes
Using the analysis carried in Task 1 above, identify business environmental issues thathave an impact on the current and future business operations of the same organisation.Students are required to prepare and carry out a 10-minute presentation, followed by 5minutes of questions.
Outline
The presentation should include a discussion of the issues faced by the organisationdue to the dynamic nature of its business environment. Students should explain, andjustify, how the organisation can mitigate the impact from these issues.
The studentspresentation should address the above assessment criteria and studentsshould ensure that they demonstrate that they have achieved the outcomes stated.
Students should prepare a supporting handout in which they summarise the key pointsof their presentation; this handout should not exceed 1,000 words. Students shouldalso present their presentation slides and accompanying speaker notes when
submitting this assignment.
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The Strategic Impact of the Business Environment - Assignment Mark SheetName: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarks
Allocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated
/ FinalMark
Firstmarker
InternalModerator/
SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:
WrittenReport(Maximum3,000words).
Criticallyevaluates themicro andmacroenvironments
Secondary Research
The following should beincluded;
Macro environmentalanalysis usingappropriate models
Micro environmentalanalysis usingrelevant models
SWOT analysis
Use and application oftheories and concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
15
10
10
10
20
15
Task 1 Total: Marks 80
Task 2:
Presentation(10-minutepresentation,followed by 5minutes ofquestions) onthe issuesfaced by theorganisation
due to itsbusinessenvironment
The presentation shouldinclude;
The identification of issuesfaced by the organisation asa result of its businessenvironment
Students should explain, andjustify, how they reached theirrecommendations on how toreduce the impact from the
issues identified and clearlyexplain how therecommendations will assist theorganisation in solving theidentified issues.
10
10
Task 2 Total Marks 20
Total Marks forAssignment(Tasks 1 & 2)
100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
Signed:Name:Date:.
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8. Assignment - Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism
Task 1
Learning Outcome 2, 3, and 4Assessment Criteria: 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3Weighting 80%Written Report: 3,000 words
Students are required to produce a 3,000 word report that critically evaluates thestrategic management in a hospitality or tourism organisation of their choice.
Outline
Students should include a brief introduction to the organisation they are researching interms of the size, customers, products, services and staffing. It is envisaged thatstudents will only need to carry out secondary research into their chosen organisation inorder to complete this assignment.
As part of their analysis students should prepare a critical evaluation of the following:
The external factors (macro and micro) impacting upon the organisation
The internal factors impacting upon the organisation
The competitive position held by the organisation in the market/s in which itoperates
The alignment of the companys strategy with external pressures
Students should use appropriate theories, models and concepts to analyse andevaluate the above issues.
Students should then recommend strategic options available to the companyresponding to the environmental analysis that offers the organisation a competitiveadvantage. All recommendations should be justified drawing on the analysis they havecarried out.
The secondary research undertaken should be appended to this assignment. Whererelevant, examples can also be quoted
All theories, concepts, models and industry examples must be appropriately referencedusing the Harvard System.
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Task 2
Learning Outcome 1
Assessment Criteria: 1.1Weighting 20%Individual Presentation with handouts (1,000 words maximum) and speakersnotes
The task is to prepare an explanation of how the company identified in task 1 identifiestheir goals and values. Students are required to prepare and carry out a 10-minutepresentation, followed by 5 minutes of questions
Outline
The presentation should include a discussion of the process that the company uses toidentify the goals and values of the organisation and review whether they seemappropriate. Students should explain, and justify, how they reached theirrecommendations and clearly explain how the recommendations will assist theorganisation with clarity of direction.
The students presentation should address the above assessment criteria and Studentsshould ensure that they demonstrate that they have achieved the outcomes stated.
Students should prepare a supporting handout in which they summarise the key points
of their presentation; this handout should not exceed 1,000 words. Students should alsoprovide copies of their presentation slides and accompanying speaker notes whensubmitting this assignment.
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Strategic Management for Hospitality and Tourism - Assignment Mark Sheet
Name: CTH number:
Task Activity No. ofMarksAllocated
Internal Marking CTHModerated/ FinalMark
Firstmarker
InternalModerator/
SecondMarker
AgreedMark
Task 1:WrittenReport(Maximum3,000 words).Criticallyevaluate theStrategicManagementof ahospitality ortourismorganisationof theirchoice.
Secondary Research
Students should provide acritical evaluation of the following
o The external factors
(macro and micro)impacting upon theorganisation
o The internal factorsimpacting upon theorganisation
o The competitive positionheld by the organisationin the market/s in which itoperates
o The alignment of thecompanys strategy with
external pressures
Use and application of theoriesand concepts
Conclusion andrecommendations
15
5
5
10
10
20
15
Task 1 Total: Marks 80
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Name: CTH number:
Task 2:Presentation
(10-minutepresentation,followed by 5minutes ofquestions) onthe goals andvaluesprocessadopted bytheorganisationin task 1.
The presentation shouldinclude a discussion of the
process that the companyuses to identify the goalsand values of theorganisation and reviewwhether they seemappropriate.
Students should explain,and justify, how theyreached theirrecommendations andclearly explain how the
recommendations will assistthe organisation with clarityof direction.
10
10
Task 2 Total Marks 20
Total Marks forAssignment (Tasks 1 & 2)
100
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Assignment Mark Sheet - Page 2 CTH number:
First Internal Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Internal Moderator/Second Marker Comments:
Signed:Name:Date:.
Note: These sections should be used by assessors to record their summative feedback, i.e. thestrengths and weaknesses of the assessed work.CTH Moderators Comments
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