Assessment task 1 You are required to read the case “Kent Chemical: Organizing for International Growth” and answer the assigned questions in an essay format. The essay should comprise: • A brief introduction • A main body, where you analyse the case by answering the assigned questions • A brief conclusion, where you can summarize your analysis, provide recommendations, etc. • A bibliography When answering the questions: • While using an essay style format, indicate which question you are answering in a specific part of the text by using numbers (e.g., Q.1, Q.2, etc.). Note that you can decide the order of the questions (e.g., you can start by answering question 3 rather than question 1, if you like). • Analyse the case by drawing upon relevant academic and industry sources, with a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed sources (e.g., academic journal articles). • Support your analysis by using table, figures, charts, etc. whenever it is appropriate. • The word count is 4000 words (+/-10%), excluding the reference list and appendices. • The assignment accounts for 50% of the total mark of the subject. • Submit (a) an electronic copy of the essay through turnitin and (b) a hardcopy of the essay to your tutor. • The submission through turnitin is due at 9am on the 2nd of May 2017. • A signed assignment cover sheet must be attached to the essay. Assessment criteria Below expectation Meets expectation Above expectation Grade F P C D HD Knowledge of relevant concepts, and critical and original reasoning (60 marks) • Demonstrates understanding of concepts and theories • Appropriately addresses assignment questions • Uses supporting evidence from the literature • Demonstrates evidence of critical analysis – has thought deeply about the topic • Ideas/recommendations are insightful, practical and plausible • Novelty of ideas Structure, writing style and logical flow (25 marks) • Demonstrates coherence between and among ideas • Pays attention to punctuation, spelling, syntax and grammar • Uses academic tone (formal, factual) • Follows an essay structure • Adheres to the word limit UTS Harvard referencing (15 marks) • Sources are appropriately acknowledged throughout the essay using UTS Harvard system • References are of acceptable quality • All cited references are included in the reference list using UTS Harvard system Grade: Comments: