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Group written research report and presentation (Due weeks 6-7)
o (a) Written report
o (b) Presentation
1. Your task is to form groups of three and research on social media not just from google sites
also read academic and business journals about social media and its use marketing. Since
you are aware that social networking has become a popular method of communication not
only for individuals but also for businesses, you are required to visit a couple of social
networking websites, such as Facebook and Twitter, read widely on this concept, how and
why businesses have jumped on this band-wagon for marketing? Then, identify how
companies are using these websites in their marketing strategies and identify issues too.
Integrate theories and discuss how digital media and electronic marketing are changing
strategic market planning? Explain how consumer-generated content can impact marketing
strategy. Provide your analysis of how social media are changing consumers’ behaviour.
Identify legal and ethical issues in relation to digital media and electronic marketing. Finally
explain with evidence-based on how digital media affects the expanded marketing mix.
Use APA reference style to present the references. The business model report must consist
of minimum 10 academic resources including peer reviewed journal articles. The business
model canvas report should have a reference list at the end of the report. Enter your
references into your own citation library using a citation tool such as Refworks which is
available at MIT library. Your in-text references and the reference list can be automatically
generated in ‘APA’ format using this tool.
Each group member must contribute evenly to the group report and presentation. Each
group will appoint a group leader who is responsible for setting meeting agendas, group
meetings, allocating tasks and submitting the assessment electronically through Turnitin by
the due date.
2. The report should use Calibri Body (Font size 11) as the normal text and have margins of
2.5cm all around. Please use reasonable font sizes for headings. Word limit: 2500-3000
words
3. Assessment 1 Part 2 – Presentation Due Date: Week 6-7 (During the lecture and tutorial
time) and Weight: 10%. Submission: Ensure that the electronic copy of the presentation
must be submitted via the Turnitin link on MIT Moodle.
Each group will have 15 minutes to present their business report and the findings and 5 of
minutes of interactive question time. It will be 20 minutes in total with 5 minutes question
time inclusive. The presentation must be done in a form of a power point. The group is
encouraged to use visual aids during the presentation such as flyers, handouts, posters,
models, flip charts, artefacts, whiteboards or props. The students can use following in their
power point slides: charts, graphs, statistics, pictures, photos and other graphics.2
Group written research report and presentation
Student Name: ___________________________ Student ID:__________________
Student Name: ___________________________ Student ID: __________________
Student Name: ___________________________ Student ID: __________________
Assessment Criteria
Researched Written
Report/20 marks
Weighting Earned Marks Comments
Executive Summary 2
Introduction 1
Researched two companies that
uses social media in marketing
2
Discussion with evidence based 6
At least 6 peer review articles, three
non-peer review articles, at least
one text-book and others properly
researched
3
Context with suitable models with
explanation
2
Analysis 2
Recommendation & Conclusion 2
Presentation/10 marks Weighting Earned Mark Comments
Findings were clearly presented
professionally in clear format
3
Visual representation takes the form
of power point slides and must
include one or more of the
following: charts, graphs, statistics,
pictures, photos or other graphics
are used in the power point slides
2
Interaction with audience with
planned simulation or games
2
Clear communication and the
audience well understood the
presentation. - Time management
(should be no more than 15
minutes).
1
In slides & end of list references 2
TOTAL3
Please read and study chapter 18 of Samson and Daft (2015). Then read through Case for Critical
Analysis from Samson & Daft (2015) ‘Are We a Team’ pages 416-417. Reflect the short-case ‘Are We
a Team?’ Research and choose three peer-review journals on teams and one non-peer-review
journal where you are able to draw supportive evidences to support your cogent arguments when
you are answering the three case study questions below:
a. Case Question 1: What type of team do you, the new CIO, have? What do you see as
the key problem with the team?
b. Case Question 2: How do you think the team evolved to this low level of cooperation
and cohesiveness?
c. Case Question 3: What would you do to help turn this collection of individual
regional and department heads into a top-performing team?
Outline of case report:
i. Synopsis of the short-case
ii. Introduction
iii. Body: answer each case questions with supportive evidences including
referencing
iv. Conclusion
v. References (At least 5 References: three peer-review journals, one non-peer
review journal, at least one text-book)
Student Name: ___________________________ Student ID:________________________
Assessment Criteria Weighting Earned Mark Comments
Synopsis 1
Introduction 1
Body: analysis and
answering case study
questions
5
Conclusion 1
References in slides and end
of reference list (At least 5
References: three peerreview journals, one nonpeer review journal, at least
one text-book)
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