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BBA321 CASES IN FINANCE Task brief & rubrics
Final Finance Case 60% of the course
Task:
A finance case study is a factual representation of what happened in an organization that contains a main financial problem or issue, usually a real situation, along with the information about a problem or decision-making, some detailed analysis, how the situation was or can be addressed and the results of the actions taken or that can be taken to solve the problem. A case study should lead you to new insights, learning and understanding
· You are asked to develop and write a final finance case study. Your work should come with in-depth reasoning and justification with well founded facts, events, figures and academic arguments. Please also refer to authors, models, themes and concepts learned in the finance courses. You may define, evaluate and apply these when needed. Critical thinking is welcomed when justyfiying your case study alternatives and answers.
The finance case should include:
1) Case study introduction (In broad terms, state the main financial topic/ theme that your case covers (e.g. capital budgeting, ) and the purpose of the case clearly)
2) Problem opportunities / challenge identification / dilemma /decision- making
3) Identification of your selected organization and its business and sector
4) Main facts, events, figures and issues of the core study (Include the history and development to date)
· Business definition, goals and values of the company (statements of CEO or management, etc)
· Research and analysis of the situation
· Consider external context (market, competitors, threats, PESTLE, ) and internal information of your organization (product offerings, main processes, key resources, culture, assets, organization, )
· Collect necessary quantitative or qualitative reliable and valid data about:
· Finance sub-topics
· Key finance/ funding performance indicators, financial projections and statements with supporting charts, tables, etc.
· Strategic management; staffing or customer service; marketing; any other information that is deemed necessary
5) Main characters and protagonists of your case study (e.g. CEO, CFO, managers, investors, ) with their roles and management functions, profiles, opinions about the problem and its solutions, etc.)
6) Possible solutions, alternatives or actions to take with their pros and cons to tackle your case study problem
*A solution should not be included. That will be finished by the student before the presentation of the case to the final dissertation review panel.
LAUNCH: WEEK 10
SUBMISSION: WEEK 13
· VIA MOODLE ON TURIN-IT-IN LINK
· DATE AND TIME: FRIDAY, MAY 8TH, BY 23:00HRS GMT+1 (BARCELONAS TIME).
Weight: The case study is worth 60% % of your overall mark.
Learning Outcomes applied in this task:
· Courses learning outcomes that case study is addressing: 3, 4 and 5
· Understand what a finance case study is, and the general steps to write it meaningfully
· Critically analyze the information and data to define and address the main finance problem, challenge or dilemma
· Apply the case techniques to write a case study
Formalities:
· Write your case study using the EU official Final Cases template
· Minimum length of the case study 3000 words Maximum 5000 words.
· Font: Arial 12,5pts. Line-spacing: default. Text-align: Justified.
· Bibliography/References in Harvard style.
· You may use Appendixes with charts, tables, etc. These and the References do not count for the total wordcount.
Rubrics
Exceptional
90-100
Good
80-89
Fair
70-79
Marginal
69-60
Fail
<60 Problem identification (25%) The finance issue has been correctly identified, with a competent and comprehensive explanation of key financial driving forces and considerations. Impact on company financial performance has been correctly identified. Thorough analysis of the issue is presented. The student correctly identified the issue(s), taking into account a variety of financial and contextual drivers. Key case information has been identified and analyzed. The student correctly identified the case (issues), taking into account obvious financial/contextual drivers. There is evidence of analysis but it lacks depth. The student correctly identified the issue(s) but analysis was weak. An absence of context the work is basically descriptive with little analysis. The student failed to correctly identify the issue(s); analysis was incorrect or too superficial to be of use; information was misinterpreted Information Gathering (30%) The student showed skill in gathering information and analyzing it for the purposes of filling the information gaps identified. Comprehensive and relevant Relevant information gaps were identified and additional relevant information was found to fill them. At least two different types of sources were used. The student demonstrates coherent criteria for selecting information but needs greater depth The student correctly identified at least one information gap and found relevant information, but which was limited in scope. Some evidence of sound criteria for selecting information but not consistent throughout. Needs expansion An information gap was identified and the student found additional information to fill it. However, this was limited in scope. Weak criteria for the selection of necessary information. Information was taken at face value with no questioning of its relevance or value. Gaps in the information were not identified or were incorrect. The student formed a conclusion, but it was not reasonable. It was either unjustified, incorrect or unrelated to the case in hand. Solutions (30%) The student used problem solving techniques to make thoughtful, justified decisions about difficult and conflicting issues. A realistic solution was chosen which would provide maximum benefit to the company. Alternative solutions were explored and ruled out. The student used problem solving techniques to make appropriate decisions about complex issues. Relevant questions were asked and answered. A realistic solution was chosen. Alternatives were identified, explored and ruled out The student used problem-solving techniques to make appropriate decisions about simpler issues. The solution has limited benefit but does show understanding of implications of the decision. Alternatives were mentioned but not explored. The student used problem solving techniques to make decisions about simpler issues but disregarded more complex issues. Implications of the decision were not considered. Alternatives were not offered. The student attempts unsuccessfully, to solve problems Communication (15%) Student communicates their ideas extremely clearly and concisely. Student communicates their ideas clearly and concisely. Student communicates their ideas with some clarity and concision. Student fail to communicate their ideas clearly and concisely. Applied Sciences Architecture and Design Biology Business & Finance Chemistry Computer Science Geography Geology Education Engineering English Environmental science Spanish Government History Human Resource Management Information Systems Law Literature Mathematics Nursing Physics Political Science Psychology Reading Science Social Science Home Blog Archive Essay Reviews Contact google+twitterfacebook Copyright © 2019 HomeworkMarket.com
