nternational collaboration is becoming more important than international competition for expanding multi-national companies. Discuss with reference to two multi-national companies from two different sectors
Step 1: Please choose a topic review title from the list below: 1. International collaboration is becoming more important than international competition for expanding multi-national companies. Discuss with reference to two multi-national companies from two different sectors. 2. To what extent can principles of sustainability be used to inform company strategies? Use examples from two different sectors to illustrate your answer. 3. Compare and contrast the expansion strategies of an Asian multi-national company and a European multi-national company, drawn from two sectors. Step 2: Try and collect all the relevant literature sources (list of articles, books, government, company and international organization reports and bulletins, relevant websites) in your selected subject area. Start with the University of Greenwich databases. Step 3: Organise and arrange the list of references that you have compiled. Step 4: Decide on the overall direction and objective of your review. Map out your argument. You may use a mind-map, pyramid or any other diagram. Step 5: First draft: Organise your ideas and information. Decide on your main points and start to put them together in a narrative. Step 6: Writing the final draft: 1,400 words topic review. The structure of your final review should include: Introduction Explain what you are investigating, how and why? Main section This should be a systematic and logical review and investigation, which highlights different debates, current discussions and any inconsistencies in the literature. Conclusion This should bring together key issues that you have identified in the review. Your work should have the following format: A full title of the chosen topic All pages should be numbered. Your ID number should be included as a header on each page A full list of references should be provided using the Harvard referencing system. In your topic review please ensure that you provided an academic foundation to the chosen topic including theory, empirical evidence and references. If you use material from case studies or company websites remember that these need to be properly quoted and referenced just like all other materials. 5.3.1.1 Topic review Marking Criteria Marking Criteria Marks allocated to criteria: Focus Does the student formulation set up clear aims and objectives to be addressed? Does the topic review stay within and fulfil the topic parameters? 20 Synthesis Does the topic review bring together the relevant and up to date academic literature in a significant manner that addresses the aims and objectives? 30 Soundness Does the topic review indicate a critical and comprehensive understanding of the topic area and literature discussed? 30 Clarity of structure Is the topic review well organised and logically constructed to achieve synthesis while being mindful of the needs of the reader? 10 Mechanical Soundness Is the topic review clearly written, spell checked and grammatically sound and referenced appropriately? Academic standards As a whole you are required to adhere to the high standards of academic English writing style including grammar, logical structure; correct spelling, punctuation and Harvard style referencing. Not following the standards will result in significant reduction of the mark. 10