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    Level 6 DiplomaIn

    Hospitality and TourismManagement

    QAN: 600/3908/5

    Assessment Handbook

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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

    Sheet

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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

    5

    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

    15

    5

    10

    10

    5

    10

    10

    15

    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

    10

    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

    10

    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

    10

    15

    15

    10

    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

    15

    15

    15

    20

    15

    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

    5

    5

    5

    5

    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

    15

    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.

    10

    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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