Fundamentals of Management and Accounting

Module CodeModule Title
Module Credits
GHL3001
Fundamentals of Management and Accounting
20
Academic Year and
Semester
Examination Board
Level & Block
2023-24, 2nd Semester
July 2024
3&2
Method of Assessment
Term
Weighting
WRIT1 Coursework
Mid-term
50%
Module Leader
Module Leader email
Mr. Santhosh Kumar Shrinivas
Santhosh.kumar@gulfcollege.edu.om
Additional Information (if any)
Write 2000 words (+/- 10%).
Submission Date- 25th April before 9pm.
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Contents
1. ASSESSMENT DETAILS
2. SUBMISSION DETAILS
3. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
4. FURTHER INFORMATION
 Who can answer questions about my assessment?
 Referencing
 Submission problems
 Unfair academic practice
 How is my work graded?
5. IV form
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Assessment Details
Assessment title
Abr.
Weighting
WRIT1 Coursework
WRIT1
50%
Pass marks for undergraduate work is 40%, unless stated otherwise.
Task/assessment brief:
Individual Report (50%)
For this assessment task, you must Write 2000 words (+/- 10%). Prepare a report that is related to industries in
Sultanate of Oman.
industries in Sultanate of Oman
As outlined in Oman’s Vision 2040, the Sultanate envisions a diversified and sustainable economy, steering away
from traditional dependence on oil and gas. The economic blueprint underscores the development of various
industries to propel Oman towards prosperity and resilience. Notably, the plan emphasizes the growth of industries
such as tourism, logistics, fisheries, and manufacturing.
The tourism sector, a key pillar of Oman’s economic diversification, aims to capitalise on the country’s rich cultural
heritage, stunning landscapes, and historical sites. Investments in world-class infrastructure and hospitality services
are expected to attract a growing number of international and domestic visitors.
In tandem, the logistics sector is poised for significant expansion, leveraging Oman’s strategic geographic location to
become a global logistics hub. Infrastructure projects, including the development of ports, airports, and
transportation networks, aim to enhance connectivity and facilitate efficient trade and transit activities.
The fisheries industry is another focal point, with sustainable practices at its core. Oman envisions the growth of
aquaculture and the modernization of fishing methods to ensure the sector’s contribution to food security while
safeguarding marine ecosystems.
Moreover, manufacturing is earmarked for advancement, emphasizing value-added production and innovation.
Oman aims to establish itself as a regional manufacturing powerhouse, fostering entrepreneurship and technological
advancements to drive economic growth.
In summary, Oman’s Vision 2040 envisions a dynamic and diversified economic landscape, with tourism, logistics,
fisheries, and manufacturing playing pivotal roles. This strategic vision reflects a commitment to sustainable
development and economic resilience, positioning Oman for a prosperous future beyond reliance on hydrocarbon
resources.
Your report should consist of following:
1. Introduction
a. Discuss the background of the case (150 words).
b. Identify the objectives, which outline the major targets that must be implemented in the report. (50 words).
2. Content and Analysis
a. Briefly explain the meaning and the types of industries. (400 words)
b. Discuss the challenges faced by the industries recently in the Sultanate of Oman. (400 words)
c. Discuss how the technology can help to overcome the challenges faced by the industries in the Sultanate of
Oman. (400 words)
d. Suppose if you want to make business in Oman which types of industries you will select, justify your answer
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with example. (400 words)
3. Conclusion and Recommendation (200 words).
4. References (minimum of Five (5) references from varied sources with proper implementation of Harvard
style of referencing with year not older than 2012)
***END OF ASSIGNMENT TASK***
Additional instructions:
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Introduction – Introduction which includes the reflection of the given case study and objectives of preparing
the report.
Content and analysis:
 Meaning and further discussion meaning and the types of industries.
 Discuss the challenges faced by the industries recently in Sultanate of Oman.
 Discuss how the technology can help to overcome the challenges face by the industries in
Sultanate of Oman.
 Suppose if you want to make business in Oman which types of industries you will select, justify
your answer with example.
Conclusion and recommendation – summarising the key concepts having a reflection about the case study
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Word count (or equivalent):
2,000 words equivalent
This is a reflection of the effort required for the assessment. Word counts will normally include any text, tables,
calculations, figures, subtitles and citations. Reference lists and contents of appendices are excluded from the word
count. Contents of appendices are not usually considered when determining your final assessment grade.
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Academic or technical terms explained:
Submission Details
Submission
Deadline:
Mid Term : 25th April 2024
Estimated Feedback
Return Date
After the result announcement
(10 working days) – July
2024 EB
Submission
Time:
Before 9:00 PM
Turnitin:
Any assessments submitted after the deadline will not be marked and will be recorded as a nonattempt unless you have had an extension request agreed or have approved mitigating
circumstances. See the Gulf College website for more information on submission details and
mitigating circumstances.
File Format:
The assessment must be submitted as a word document and submit through the Turnitin
submission point.
Your assessment should be titled with your:
Student ID number, Module code and Assessment ID,
e.g. 1610200 GHL3000 WRIT1
Feedback
Feedback for the assessment will be provided electronically via Turnitin / MS Teams / Face to
Face. Feedback will be provided with comments on your strengths and the areas which you can
improve. Module tutors give students two types of assessment feedback: formative, which is
given when the student is working on the completion of an assignment or coursework, and
summative, which is given upon completion of the module. A comprehensive assessment
feedback on your performance will be given after the announcement of the results. (10 Working
Days)
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Assessment Criteria
Learning outcomes assessed
On successful completion of the module, a student should be able to:
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Explain the basic theories and concepts in business management;
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Describe the different organisational structures and be able to determine which structure is applicable for
the different forms of business ownership;
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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the meaning of accounting and various terms used in
accounting; and
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Exhibit knowledge and comprehension of the rule of debit and credit, recording of transactions and
preparation of special purpose books.
In addition, the assessment will test the following learning outcome:
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Explain the basic theories and concepts in business management;
Describe the different organisational structures and be able to determine which structure is applicable for
the different forms of business ownership;
Marking/Assessment Criteria
Question
No.
Marks
Allocated
Description
1.
Introduction (10 marks)
objectives of the report (5 marks)
15
2.
Briefly explain the meaning and the types of industries.
15
3.
Discuss the challenges faced by the industries recently in Sultanate of Oman.
20
4.
Discuss how the technology can help to overcome the challenges face by the industries in
Sultanate of Oman.
20
5.
Suppose if you want to make business in Oman which types of industries you will select, justify
your answer with example.
20
7.
Conclusion and recommendation
10
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TOTAL
100
Further Information
Who can answer questions about my assessment?
Questions about the assessment should be directed to the staff member who has set the task/assessment
brief. This will usually be the Module tutor. They will be happy to answer any queries you have.
Referencing and independent learning (Not applicable for Examination)
Please ensure you reference a range of credible sources, with due attention to the academic literature in the
area. The time spent on research and reading from good quality sources will be reflected in the quality of
your submitted work.
Remember that what you get out of university depends on what you put in. Your teaching sessions typically
represent between 10% and 30% of the time you are expected to study for your degree. A 20-credit module
represents 200 hours of study time. The rest of your time should be taken up by self-directed study.
Unless stated otherwise you must use the HARVARD referencing system. Further guidance on referencing
can be found in the on Moodle. Correct referencing is an easy way to improve your marks and essential in
achieving higher grades on most assessments.
Technical submission problems (Not applicable for Examination)
It is strongly advised that you submit your work at least 24 hours before the deadline to allow time to resolve
any last minute problems you might have. If you are having issues with IT or Turnitin you should contact
the IT Helpdesk on (+968) 92841521/ 92841217. You may require evidence of the Helpdesk call if you are
trying to demonstrate that a fault with Turnitin was the cause of a late submission.
Mitigating circumstances
Short extensions on assessment deadlines can be requested in specific circumstances. If you are
encountering particular hardship which has been affecting your studies, then you may be able to apply for
mitigating circumstances. This can give the teachers on your programme more scope to adapt the assessment
requirements to support your needs. Mitigating circumstances policies and procedures are regularly updated.
You should refer to your Academic Advisor for information on extensions and mitigating circumstances.
Unfair academic practice
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Cardiff Met takes issues of unfair practice extremely seriously. The University has procedures and penalties
for dealing with unfair academic practice. These are explained in full in the University’s Unfair Practice
regulations and procedures under Volume 1, Section 8 of the Academic Handbook. The Module Leader
reserves the right to interview students regarding any aspect of their work submitted for assessment.
Types of Unfair Practice, include:
Plagiarism, which can be defined as using without acknowledgement another person’s words or ideas and
submitting them for assessment as though it were one’s own work, for instance by copying, translating from
one language to another or unacknowledged paraphrasing. Further examples include:
 Use of any quotation(s) from the published or unpublished work of other persons, whether published in
textbooks, articles, the Web, or in any other format, where quotations have not been clearly identified
as such by being placed in quotation marks and acknowledged.
 Use of another person’s words or ideas that have been slightly changed or paraphrased to make it look
different from the original.
 Summarising another person’s ideas, judgments, diagrams, figures, or computer programmes without
reference to that person in the text and the source in a bibliography/reference list.
 Use of assessment writing services, essay banks and/or any other similar agencies (NB. Students are
commonly being blackmailed after using essay mills).
 Use of unacknowledged material downloaded from the Internet.
 Re-use of one’s own material except as authorised by your degree programme.
Collusion, which can be defined as when work that that has been undertaken with others is submitted and
passed off as solely the work of one person. Modules will clearly identify where joint preparation and joint
submission are permitted, in all other cases they are not.
Fabrication of data, making false claims to have carried out experiments, observations, interviews or other
forms of data collection and analysis, or acting dishonestly in any other way.
How is my work graded?
Gulf College uses Cardiff Metropolitan University’s Generic Band Descriptors (GBD), in conjunction with
programme-specific and/or assessment-specific descriptors that are developed in accordance with the
principles underpinning the generic descriptors, as a reference in marking student work outputs. This is to
ensure that marking is consistent across all Cardiff Met students’ work, including the work outputs of
students in Gulf College.
Assessment marking undergoes a meticulous process to make sure that it is fair and truly reflects the
performance of students in their modules. Marking of work at each level of Cardiff Met degree programmes
are benchmarked against a set of general requirements set out in Cardiff Met’s Guidance on Assessment
Marking. https://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/registry/academichandbook/Documents/AH1_04_03.pdf
To find out more about assessments and key academic skills that can have a significant impact on your
marks, download and read your Module Handbook from Moodle and your Programme Handbook from the
college website.
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