Supply Chain and Logistics Management (BUSS1502) – Fall 19 –CW2 BUSS 1502
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Instructions to Student:
Answer each question using the case as a reference point and relevant literature
sources.
Date of submission: As mentioned in the MIG
Submission form: Soft copy to be submitted through Moodle at Turnitin.
Due date: Week 13 as per MIG.
Late submission shall be penalised as per the norms of MEC mentioned in the
Module Information Guide.
Plagiarism policy is as per the MEC guidelines as mentioned in the Module
Information Guide.
Assessment is subject to MEC viva policy.
Marks to be weighted to 30% after marking in line with MEC policy.
Student feedback will be given two weeks from submission deadline.
Students can submit sections of assignments for checking by teachers until
completion, but there are no marks for this.
Learning Outcomes of the Module
On completion of this module the student should be able to:
1. Understand the place and role of supply chain and logistics as operational functions of
business organisation
2. Describe the main constituent parts of logistics and supply chain management.
Individual Assignment- Fall 2019
Module: Supply Chain and Logistics Management (BUSS 1502) ID NUMBER
Level: 5 Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 weeks
Scaled down to 30%
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3. Comprehend basic concepts of inventory management, warehousing, forecasting, quality
management and the information systems in supply chain management.
4. Demonstrate the ability to identify problems and tasks, critically analyse situation and
recommend a solution within the supply chain and logistic functional framework.
5. Understand the interconnectivity of logistics with other business functions including
marketing, information technology, quality management and operations.
Assessments and learning outcomes mapping:
Assessment Methods 1 2 3 4 5 6
Individual Assignment – 30% x x x
KEC to announce detailed master plan soon
June 1, 2019 | 5:11 PM by ONA
KEC’s announcement comes few days after signing the first investment agreements with the
international investor to set up two production plants in Khazaen
Muscat: Khazaen Economic City (KEC), the master developer of the new 52 million square metre
integrated economic city in Barka, will soon be announcing the detailed master plan of the new city
Khalid bin Awadh Al Balushi, CEO of KEC said that the detailed designs of the city have reached a
very advanced stage and will be announced in the near future. The first construction contracts will
be awarded and construction works will commence in the second half of 2019.
KEC’s announcement comes few days after signing the first investment agreements with the
international investor to set up two production plants in Khazaen.
The first project is an investment by Hema Leading Line, which will focus on products based on
blending petrochemical raw materials for road and building applications.
The second project will manufacture Water Disinfecting System products to produce Organic
cleaner and antibacterial liquid, to be set up in Khazaen by Muscat Manufacturing and Industries.
Al Balushi said that the Economic City is gearing up to sign a number of similar investment
agreements in the coming weeks; a sign of the increasing interest from across Oman, the Gulf
Cooperation Council (GCC) and around the world in Khazaen’s business-sense location and strategic
positioning between Sohar Port, Muscat International Airport and Muscat City.
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“Over the last months, we have focused on building Khazaen’s unique selling proposition as the
region’s leading new investment destination. This public-private partnership, pioneered by Asyad, is
already attracting foreign companies, which will create jobs, enable economic multipliers
supporting logistics SMEs and encourage local raw material refining into value added products. We
are reaping the fruits of our hard work,” Al Balushi added.
Khazaen is the largest public and private partnership (PPP) project in the Sultanate of Oman. The
first phase of the city will include one-of-a-kind facilities, such as the first dry port in Oman, free
zone, logistics and industrial complexes, social infrastructure, residential, commercial and
entertainment components.
“Such investment will help achieve the vision and objectives of Khazaen by FDIs, process local and
regional products into value added products and supplying these to local and regional markets,” Al
Balushi added.
Source: https://timesofoman.com/article/1385709/Business/Economy/Khazaen-to-announcedetailed-master-plan-for-Economic-City
Questions to be answered by the student and Special Instructions:
Having read the case above, students are required to familiarize themselves with the operations of
any of the following Special Economic Zones or Logistics Clusters in Oman:- Ibri Export Zone and
Logistics Cluster, Khazaen Economic City, Sohar Economic Free Zone, Muscat Economic Free Zone in
Rusayl, Salalah Economic Free Zone, Nizwa Free Economic Zone, Al-Buraimi Free Economic Zone, Sur
Economic Free Zone or Duqm Economic Free Zone in Oman. Students must familiarize themselves
with that Zone or Cluster’s systems and operations fully so as to do the assignment as required.
Alternatively students may interview any logistics/shipping and forwarding company or ASYAD or
Oman Logistics Centre, or Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OCCI) or Minsitry of Industry
and Commerce or Public Authority for Industrial Estates to explain the operations of the selected
Economic Free Zone or Logistics Cluster (state which logistics organisation you selected for your
interview and assignment). This is without exception. This assignment is very much hands-on and
application based in line with current Oman and global trends and thrust to get students fully
immersed in industrial functions of their discipline well before they graduate and bridge the theoryindustry/practice gap for strategic fit and compliance. Students are required to visit the selected
organisation to interview management on all functional areas before answering the assignment.
The analysis will be based on the interviews and other secondary data to be collected by the student.
An interview script must be attached as an appendix at the end of the assignment as proof and you
state clearly who was interviewed, at which organization/company and his/her position in the
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company/organisation. Failure to do what is stated here results in heavy penalties through mark
deductions.
Q1. Linking with the above case do a comprehensive analysis of the strategic purpose/objectives
and value of the selected Special Economic Zone or Logistics Cluster to the national economy of
Oman, its market, suppliers, support industries and operations of any one of the following critical
organisations in the Oman logistics industry:- Ibri Export Zone and Logistics Cluster, Khazaen City,
Sohar Economic Free Zone, Muscat Economic Free Zone in Rusayl, Salalah Economic Free Zone,
Nizwa Free Economic Zone, Al-Buraimi Free Economic Zone, Sur Economic Free Zone or Duqm
Economic Free Zone in Oman. Thereafter do a comprehensive SWOT analysis of the selected
Economic Free Zone (do in proper table form a professional and clear SWOT Analysis) and analyse
the many opportunities available to the organization to exploit, then analyse the risks and
challenges faced by the same Economic Free Zone which management must address for better
performance. Interviewing management is a requirement and would help shed light on most issues,
besides your own experience in researching the organization. Justify your answer with applied
examples right through. (Doing a comprehensive analysis of the strategic purpose/objectives and
value of the chosen Economic Free Zone to the national economy, its market, suppliers, support
industries and operations of the chosen Economic Free Zone as well as its SWOT analysis and finally
analysing its systems and procedures, and the many opportunities available to the organization to
exploit attracts 30 marks and then analysing the risks and challenges faced by the same Economic
Free Zone which management must address for better performance attracts 12 marks). Interview
script must be attached or face penalties. (Total 42 marks).
Q2. Get import and export figures for the selected Economic Free Zone plus its Foreign Direct
Investment (FDI) figures from 2014-2018. A proper table is required for these statistics. Critically
relate those figures to the above case and analyse those figures, trends and dynamics and explain
why Oman is lagging behind United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Special Economic Zone
performance. Critically explain what Oman needs to do to attract global and local investment in the
Special or Free Economic Zones. Issues related to global national competitiveness (of the World
Economic Forum), ease of doing business, customs clearance lead time (for imports and exports),
new business registration turnaround, new business formation cost and rules and business
ownership rules need to be addressed versus world best practice and GCC competitors. (Critically
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relating those figures to the above case and analysing those figures, trends and dynamics and
explaining why Oman is lagging behind United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Special or Free
Economic Zone performance is 21 marks, and critically explaining what Oman needs to do to attract
global and local investment to Special Economic Zones attracts 21 marks). (Total marks 42)
Journal articles: Students are required to use a minimum of ten (10) relevant journal articles in the
body of the assignment and reference them correctly under Reference section. Any assignment
without the required journal articles will not qualify for A Grade as a rule.
Word limit: 3000 words. Tolerance is 10% maximum either way. You are required to record number
on words on cover page of assignment.
Evaluation criteria:
There will be an Assignment Proposal in Week 4 but it has no marks. This will help students get
focused and get guidance from teachers before doing the assignment. Proposals will be uploaded on
moodle as usual. Proposals cover:-
PROPOSAL
QUESTION
Q1. Outline how you will deal with this question (all activities involved fully).
Q2. Explain what you will do to address this question fully.
Conclusion
Referencing- scholarly sources and CU-Harvard style of referencing
Format
MAIN ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION MARKS
Q1. Linking with the above case do a comprehensive analysis of the strategic
purpose/objectives and value of the selected Special Economic Zones or Logistics
Cluster to the national economy of Oman, its market, suppliers, support industries
42 marks
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and operations of any one of the following critical organisations in the Oman
logistics industry:- Ibri Export Zone and Logistics Cluster, Khazaen City, Sohar
Economic Free Zone, Muscat Economic Free Zone in Rusayl, Salalah Economic Free
Zone, Nizwa Free Economic Zone, Al-Buraimi Free Economic Zone, Sur Economic
Free Zone or Duqm Economic Free Zone in Oman. Thereafter do a comprehensive
SWOT analysis of the selected Economic Free Zone (do in proper table form a
professional and clear SWOT Analysis) and analyse the many opportunities
available to the organization to exploit, then analyse the risks and challenges faced
by the same Economic Free Zone which management must address for better
performance. Interviewing management is a requirement and would help shed
light on most issues, besides your own experience in researching the organization.
Justify your answer with applied examples right through. (Doing a comprehensive
analysis of the strategic purpose/objectives and value of the chosen Economic Free
Zone to the national economy, its market, suppliers, support industries and
operations of the chosen Economic Free Zone as well as its SWOT analysis and
finally analysing its systems and procedures, and the many opportunities available
to the organization to exploit attracts 30 marks and then analysing the risks and
challenges faced by the same Economic Free Zone which management must
address for better performance attracts 12 marks). Interview script must be
attached or face penalties. (Total 42 marks).
Q2. Get import and export figures for the selected Economic Free Zone plus its
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) figures from 2014-2018. A proper table is required
for these statistics. Critically relate those figures to the above case and analyse
those figures, trends and dynamics and explain why Oman is lagging behind United
Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Special Economic Zone performance. Critically
explain what Oman needs to do to attract global and local investment in the
Special or Free Ecocomic Zones. Issues related to global national competitiveness
(of the World Economic Forum), ease of doing business, customs clearance lead
time (for imports and exports), new business registration turnaround, new
business formation cost and rules and business ownership rules need to be
addressed versus world best practice and GCC competitors. (Critically relating
42 marks
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those figures to the above case and analysing those figures, trends and dynamics
and explaining why Oman is lagging behind United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia
in Special or Free Economic Zone performance is 21 marks, and critically explaining
what Oman needs to do to attract global and local investment to Special Economic
Zones attracts 21 marks). (Total marks 42)
Conclusion 5 marks
Referencing – scholarly sources, citation, formatting and CU-Harvard style of
referencing.
11 marks
Total 100 marks
Note:
All assessments shall be evaluated out of 100 and then scaled down to the corresponding
assessment weightage as given in the assessment matrix. However, the complexity of the
assessment shall remain as per that weightage. For e.g.: Q.P. for the Individual in-class closed
book test having a weightage of 20 will be set out of 100 marks and the corresponding
answers will be evaluated out of 100 marks. If the student scores 75 marks for this test, then
his/her actual mark for this assessment component will be 15 out of 20.
The course marks will be provisional until the External Exam Board approves it.
Assessment Grading Criteria
90-100%
Outstanding
Exceptionally detailed and original response to the assignment, with critical
use of independently sourced contextual material.
Outstanding demonstration of linked understanding of relevant theory,
concepts and models. Extremely well structured with high level of
analysis.
No obvious errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
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80-89%
Excellent
Very full, independent response to the assignment with totally relevant
material which is well beyond any module input, demonstrating
independentstudy. Excellent understanding of relevant theory, concepts
and models. Very clear logicalstructure.
Very few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
70-79%
Very good
Full response to the assignment with all content relevant and focused. Very
good understanding of relevant theory, concepts and models. Application of
appropriate theory to examples/practice, demonstrating a rigorous
approach to a variety of ideas, contexts and frameworks.
Few errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
60-69%
Good
Answers most if not all detailed aspects of the question. Content mainly
relevant. Good knowledge and understanding of relevant theory and
concepts and application of theoretical models. Evidence of a developing
appreciation of contextual issues.
Some small repeated errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as
appropriate
50-59%
Competent
Main issues addressed and solid attempt to answer question. Some relevant
content applied. Sound knowledge and understanding of relevant theory
and concepts and identification of main issues
Some repeated errors in referencing or grammar or syntax as appropriate.
40-49%
Basic
Satisfactory attempt to address question/issues with some content relevant
to assignment topic. Material engages with relevant module materials, but
largely repeats taught input and lacks development or personal
interpretation. Some general understanding of topic theory and concepts.
Lacks coherence.
30-39%
Retrievable fail
Some learning outcomes and / or assessment criteria not met.
Questions not answered fully. Content not wholly relevant. Little or no
evidence of understanding of relevant theory. Very repetitive of taught
input – no development or application. The use of extensive quoted
passages evident.
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Evidence of sufficient grasp of learning outcomesto suggest that the
participant will be able to retrieve the module on resubmission.
20-29% No learning outcomes fully met. Little attempt to engage with the module
materials or ideas.
10-19% Little attempt to engage with assignment brief and has not met
learning outcomes. Inadequate demonstration of knowledge or
understanding of key concepts, theories or practice.
0-9% No real attempt to address the assignment brief or learning outcomes
Note: Students must follow assignments instructions. Shallow and inadequate answers will be
penalized and result in loss of marks.
Plagiarism Policy:
3.1. Academic Integrity ViolationsPlagiarism/Malpractice/Collusion/Ghostwriting/Othercases
1. Plagiarism
A. First offence of plagiarism
a. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in any
assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the assignment
once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of deduction of 25% of the
marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed.
b. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the
date he or she is advised to re-submit.
If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then the assessment will be awarded
a zero mark
d. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one week will not be accepted
and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark.
e. If plagiarism is detected in Project work (Project 1, Project Planning and Project Design and
Implementation) the above clauses (a, b, c, d) do not apply and the work will be summarily
rejected. In these cases the student will be awarded a fail (F) grade and is required to reregister the module
f. If the student fails the module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this
module, the student is required to reregister the module
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B. Second offence of plagiarism
a. If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study
(in a subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which
plagiarism is detected. In such cases, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work.
b. If the student fails the module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this
module, the student is required to re-register the module
C. Third Offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught for the third time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study
(in a subsequent semester), the student will be penalized with a fail in the module and shall
be required to re-register the module.
D. Fourth Offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught for the fourth time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of
study (in a subsequent semester), the student shall be suspended from the College for a
period of one semester.
E. Fifth offence of plagiarism
If any student is caught for the fifth time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study
(in a subsequent semester), the student shall be expelled from the College
Types/Variations of cases of Plagiarism and associated actions
A. Type 1: In case plagiarism is detected in any component or part submission (submitted
at different times) of one assessment (assignment), the deduction in marks will be
applicable for the whole assessment (assignment), even if only the component or part
submission alone needs to be resubmitted.
B. Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group
will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism irrespective of whether
plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or only one member. The policy will
then be applied to all students.
C. Type 3: Combination of Type 1 and Type 2: In case plagiarism is detected in any
component or part submission (submitted at different times) of a group assessment
(assignment), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment
(assignment), even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be
resubmitted. All students of the group would be considered as having committed an
act of plagiarism irrespective of whether plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a
few or only one member. The policy will then be applied to all the students of the
group.
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D. Type 4: Variation of Type 1 and Type 2: In cases where the assessment consists of
components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g.
group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual
reflection), the following will be applicable:
a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of
the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism,
irrespective of whether plagiarism is on account of the act of all or a few or
only one member. The policy will then be applied to all students of the group.
In such cases the group assessment component will be resubmitted as per the
policy.
b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the
individual assessment component will be resubmitted as per the policy. The
policy will then be applied to that student alone.
c. In both cases (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the
whole assessment (assignment).
2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment
component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module and
shall be required to reregister the module.
B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent
semester), the student shall be suspended for one semester from the College.
C. Third Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion
If a student is caught a third time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an
assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent
semester), the student shall be expelled from the College.
3. Other cases
If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other
cases” mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, those cases shall also be
forwarded to a departmental level committee set for the purpose .The committee shall
investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take
appropriate decision. The minimum penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic
integrity violation which falls in this category of “other cases” is a fail in the module. For
further offences in this category, the penalty can range from suspension to expulsion from
the college depending on the nature and gravity of the offence. The guidelines given below
should be followed for undertaking the viva/disciplinary hearing for such cases.
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Types/Variation of Cases of Multiple Offences
If a student is caught in a subsequent offence of academic integrity violation which is of a
different nature than the previous offences, then the penalty shall be applied as per the
penalty detailed for the subsequent offence of the current violation.
For example, a student was found to have plagiarized during a semester and was penalized
with deduction of 25 percent marks in his resubmitted mark as per the policy on Plagiarism.
During a subsequent semester, if the same student is caught in malpractice, then the
student will be suspended from college for a semester as detailed in the penalty for second
offence of Malpractice.
As per MEC policy, the minimum penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic
integrity violation which falls in the category of “malpractice”, “ghostwriting” , “collusion “
or “other cases” is a fail in the module. The student shall be required to re-register the
module.
Late Submission Policy
The recommended practice at MEC is to set the cutoff time to 23:59 on the due date for all
assessment submissions. Should unforeseen circumstances arise, before the due date of the
work, then you may apply for an extension to the deadline of normally up to two calendar
weeks.
You should note that extensions can only be given for genuine “force majeure” and medical
reasons, not for bad planning of your time. Please note that theft or losses of coursework, or
failure to keep a back-up file are not valid reasons.
You must use the ‘request for extension to coursework deadline form’ available from the PG
desk. This form must be accompanied by original, supporting, documentary evidence in all
cases (photocopies are not acceptable). This evidence may take the form of a doctor’s note
or some other documentation.
The completed documentation should be submitted before the due date of the work. Your
request will be considered and if you are successful you will be given a new date by which you
must complete and hand-in your work.
It is not possible to apply for a second extension for the same piece of work. If you submit
work after the published deadline, and have not formally requested and been granted an
extension, the following marking penalties will be applied:
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a) Work submitted up to 1 week (5 working days) after the due date for submission will lose
10% of the mark.
b) Work submitted after this, but up to 2 weeks (10 working days) late will lose a further
10% of the mark (i.e. 20% overall).
c) Work tendered for submission more than 2 weeks (10 working days) after the due date will
not be accepted and an absence will be recorded for the assessment concerned. This will
count as a failed attempt and may result in you failing the module overall.
The term week should be taken to mean 5 working days (i.e. Sunday to Thursday excluding
days of official closure (e.g. public holidays).
Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission
time if required.
3.2. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy
To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects
involved including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student
projects are expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy.
Accordingly the following shall apply.
Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical
standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.
Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and
approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.
Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of
microbial, animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics
and Biosafety Committee.
Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and
intended uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved
prior to the commencement of research.
Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used
only for the intended purpose of research.
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Research supervisors must take necessary steps to ensure research integrity and quality of
their students’ research.
Fall 2019 Semester
Marking Rubrics
Module Name: BUSS1502 Supply Chain and Logistics Management
Type of Assessment: Individual Assignment 1
Criteria/Gr
ade
90-100% 80-89% 70-79% 60-69% 50-59% 40-49% 30-39%
Q1. Linking with the above case do a comprehensive analysis of the strategic purpose/objectives and value of the selected Special
Economic Zones or Logistics Cluster to the national economy of Oman, its market, suppliers, support industries and operations of
any one of the following critical organisations in the Oman logistics industry:- Ibri Export Zone and Logistics Cluster, Khazaen City,
Sohar Economic Free Zone, Muscat Economic Free Zone in Rusayl, Salalah Economic Free Zone, Nizwa Free Economic Zone, AlBuraimi Free Economic Zone, Sur Economic Free Zone or Duqm Economic Free Zone in Oman. Thereafter do a comprehensive
SWOT analysis of the selected Economic Free Zone (do in proper table form a professional and clear SWOT Analysis) and analyse
the many opportunities available to the organization to exploit, then analyse the risks and challenges faced by the same Economic
Free Zone which management must address for better performance. Interviewing management is a requirement and would help
shed light on most issues, besides your own experience in researching the organization. Justify your answer with applied
examples right through. (Doing a comprehensive analysis of the strategic purpose/objectives and value of the chosen Economic
Free Zone to the national economy, its market, suppliers, support industries and operations of the chosen Economic Free Zone as
well as its SWOT analysis and finally analysing its systems and procedures, and the many opportunities available to the
organization to exploit attracts 30 marks and then analysing the risks and challenges faced by the same Economic Free Zone
which management must address for better performance attracts 12 marks). Interview script must be attached or face penalties.
(Total 42 marks).
Task 1
(Total
marks: 42)
Completio
n of Tasks,
Quality of
the
Content
and Level
of Analysis
and extent
of
research.
Comprehensiv
e, wellstructured,
and focused
comprehensiv
e analysis of
the strategic
purpose/objec
tives and
value of the
chosen
Economic Free
Zone to the
national
economy, its
market,
suppliers,
support
industries and
operations of
the chosen
Economic Free
Comprehensiv
e and focused
comprehensiv
e analysis of
the strategic
purpose/objec
tives and
value of the
chosen
Economic Free
Zone to the
national
economy, its
market,
suppliers,
support
industries and
operations of
the chosen
Economic Free
Zone as well
as its SWOT
Clear critical
comprehensiv
e analysis of
the strategic
purpose/objec
tives and
value of the
chosen
Economic Free
Zone to the
national
economy, its
market,
suppliers,
support
industries and
operations of
the chosen
Economic Free
Zone as well
as its SWOT
analysis and
Critical
comprehensiv
e analysis of
the strategic
purpose/objec
tives and
value of the
chosen
Economic Free
Zone to the
national
economy, its
market,
suppliers,
support
industries and
operations of
the chosen
Economic Free
Zone as well
as its SWOT
analysis and
Answer
demonstrated
clear
understanding
and
comprehensiv
e analysis of
the strategic
purpose/objec
tives and
value of the
chosen
Economic Free
Zone to the
national
economy, its
market,
suppliers,
support
industries and
operations of
the chosen
Very basic and
generic
comprehensiv
e analysis of
the strategic
purpose/objec
tives and
value of the
chosen
Economic Free
Zone to the
national
economy, its
market,
suppliers,
support
industries and
operations of
the chosen
Economic Free
Zone as well
as its SWOT
Some of
the
explanati
ons are
relevant
and
some
explanati
ons are
not very
clear.
Answer
fails to
properly
link to
the task
given.
Failed to
complete
ly meet
expectati
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Zone as well
as its SWOT
analysis and
finally
analysing its
systems and
procedures,
and the many
opportunities
available to
the
organization
to exploit
attracts 30
marks and
then analysing
the risks and
challenges
faced by the
same
Economic Free
Zone which
management
must address
for better
performance
attracts 12
marks).
Interview
script must be
attached or
face penalties
(at least five
points given).
Answer is very
clearly linked
to logistics
theory and
application.
At least three
scholarly
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals with
other articles
as extra
articles.
Answer shows
evident
independent
reading and
wide extent of
research.
No grammar
and syntax
mistakes in
report and
referencing.
analysis and
finally
analysing its
systems and
procedures,
and the many
opportunities
available to
the
organization
to exploit
attracts 30
marks and
then analysing
the risks and
challenges
faced by the
same
Economic Free
Zone which
management
must address
for better
performance
attracts 12
marks).
Interview
script must be
attached or
face penalties
(at least four
points given).
Answer is very
clearly linked
to supply
chain theory.
At least three
scholarly
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals with
other articles
as extra
articles.
No grammar
and syntax
mistakes in
report and
referencing.
finally
analysing its
systems and
procedures,
and the many
opportunities
available to
the
organization
to exploit
attracts 30
marks and
then analysing
the risks and
challenges
faced by the
same
Economic Free
Zone which
management
must address
for better
performance
attracts 12
marks).
Interview
script must be
attached or
face penalties
(at least three
points given).
Answer is very
clearly linked
to logistics
theory. At
least three
scholarly
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals with
other articles
as extra
articles.
Full
requirement
of the task is
met in terms
of number of
points
needed.
Few errors in
referencing
and grammar.
finally
analysing its
systems and
procedures,
and the many
opportunities
available to
the
organization
to exploit
attracts 30
marks and
then analysing
the risks and
challenges
faced by the
same
Economic Free
Zone which
management
must address
for better
performance
attracts 12
marks).
Interview
script must be
attached or
face penalties
(at least three
points given).
Answer is very
clearly linked
to logistics
theory. At
least two
scholarly
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals with
other articles
as extra
articles.
Critical
analysis is
given.
Two sources
of appropriate
citations and
corresponding
references
provided.
Some
errors in
referencing
and grammar
visible.
Economic Free
Zone as well
as its SWOT
analysis and
finally
analysing its
systems and
procedures,
and the many
opportunities
available to
the
organization
to exploit
attracts 30
marks and
then analysing
the risks and
challenges
faced by the
same
Economic Free
Zone which
management
must address
for better
performance
attracts 12
marks).
Interview
script must be
attached or
face penalties
(at least two
points given).
Answer is very
clearly linked
to logistics
theory.
At least one
source of
appropriate
scholarly
citation
provided.
Some
repeated
errors in
referencing
and grammar
visible.
analysis and
finally
analysing its
systems and
procedures,
and the many
opportunities
available to
the
organization
to exploit
attracts 30
marks and
then analysing
the risks and
challenges
faced by the
same
Economic Free
Zone which
management
must address
for better
performance
attracts 12
marks).
Interview
script must be
attached or
face penalties
(at least one
point given).
At least one
source of
appropriate
citation
provided.
Repeated
errors in
grammar and
referencing
visible.
ons of
the task.
No
citations
given or
mistakes
in
grammar
and
referenci
ng are
obvious.
Q2. Get import and export figures for the selected Economic Free Zone plus its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) figures from 2014-
2018. A proper table is required for these statistics. Critically relate those figures to the above case and analyse those figures,
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BUSS 1502 (QP) Page 16 of 17
trends and dynamics and explain why Oman is lagging behind United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Special Economic Zone
performance. Critically explain what Oman needs to do to attract global and local investment in the Special or Free Economic
Zones. (42 marks)
Task 2
(Total
Marks: 42)
Completio
n of Tasks,
Quality of
the
Content
and Level
of Analysis
and extent
of
research.
Comprehensiv
e, wellstructured,
and focused
correct import
and export
figures for the
selected
Economic Free
Zone from
2014-2018
and critically
relate those
figures to the
above case
and analyse
those figures,
trends and
dynamics and
explain why
Oman is
lagging behind
United Arab
Emirates and
Saudi Arabia
in Special
Economic
Zone (21
marks)
performance,
and critically
explain what
Oman needs
to do to
attracts global
and local
investment in
Special
Economic
Zones, ease of
doing
business,
customs
turnaround,
One Stop
Shop Concept,
industry
growth,
innovation, R
& D,
dynamism,
maximize
confidence
and expansion
attracts 21
marks.
(at least five
points given
Comprehensiv
e and focused
correct import
and export
figures for the
selected
Economic Free
Zone from
2014-2018
and critically
relate those
figures to the
above case
and analyse
those figures,
trends and
dynamics and
explain why
Oman is
lagging behind
United Arab
Emirates and
Saudi Arabia
in Special
Economic
Zone (21
marks)
performance,
and critically
explain what
Oman needs
to do to
attracts global
and local
investment in
Special
Economic
Zones, ease of
doing
business,
customs
turnaround,
One Stop
Shop Concept,
industry
growth,
innovation, R
& D,
dynamism,
maximize
confidence
and expansion
attracts 21
marks.
(at least four
points given
on either
side).
Clear
explanation in
critically
relating
correct import
and export
figures for the
selected
Economic Free
Zone from
2014-2018
and critically
relate those
figures to the
above case
and analyse
those figures,
trends and
dynamics and
explain why
Oman is
lagging behind
United Arab
Emirates and
Saudi Arabia
in Special
Economic
Zone (21
marks)
performance,
and critically
explain what
Oman needs
to do to
attracts global
and local
investment in
Special
Economic
Zones, ease of
doing
business,
customs
turnaround,
One Stop
Shop Concept,
industry
growth,
innovation, R
& D,
dynamism,
maximize
confidence
and expansion
attracts 21
marks.
(at least three
points given
Analysis in
critically
relating
correct import
and export
figures for the
selected
Economic Free
Zone from
2014-2018
and critically
relate those
figures to the
above case
and analyse
those figures,
trends and
dynamics and
explain why
Oman is
lagging behind
United Arab
Emirates and
Saudi Arabia
in Special
Economic
Zone (21
marks)
performance,
and critically
explain what
Oman needs
to do to
attracts global
and local
investment in
Special
Economic
Zones, ease of
doing
business,
customs
turnaround,
One Stop
Shop Concept,
industry
growth,
innovation, R
& D,
dynamism,
maximize
confidence
and expansion
attracts 21
marks. (at
least three
points given
Answer
demonstrated
clear
understanding
in critically
relating
correct import
and export
figures for the
selected
Economic Free
Zone from
2014-2018
and critically
relate those
figures to the
above case
and analyse
those figures,
trends and
dynamics and
explain why
Oman is
lagging behind
United Arab
Emirates and
Saudi Arabia
in Special
Economic
Zone (21
marks)
performance,
and critically
explain what
Oman needs
to do to
attracts global
and local
investment in
Special
Economic
Zones, ease of
doing
business,
customs
turnaround,
One Stop
Shop Concept,
industry
growth,
innovation, R
& D,
dynamism,
maximize
confidence
and expansion
attracts 21
marks.
Very basic and
generic
analysis in
critically
relating
correct import
and export
figures for the
selected
Economic Free
Zone from
2014-2018
and critically
relate those
figures to the
above case
and analyse
those figures,
trends and
dynamics and
explain why
Oman is
lagging behind
United Arab
Emirates and
Saudi Arabia
in Special
Economic
Zone (21
marks)
performance,
and critically
explain what
Oman needs
to do to
attracts global
and local
investment in
Special
Economic
Zones, ease of
doing
business,
customs
turnaround,
One Stop
Shop Concept,
industry
growth,
innovation, R
& D,
dynamism,
maximize
confidence
and expansion
attracts 21
marks.
Some of
the
explanati
ons are
relevant
and
some
explanati
ons are
not very
clear.
Answer
fails to
properly
link to
the task
given.
Failed to
complete
ly meet
expectati
ons of
the task.
No
citations
given or
mistakes
in
grammar
and
referenci
ng are
obvious.
Supply Chain and Logistics Management (BUSS1502) – Fall 19 –CW2
BUSS 1502 (QP) Page 17 of 17
on either
side).
At least three
scholarly
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals with
other articles
as extra
articles.
Answer shows
evident
independent
reading and
wide extent of
research.
No grammar
and syntax
mistakes in
report and
referencing.
At least three
scholarly
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals with
other articles
as extra
articles. No
grammar and
syntax
mistakes in
report and
referencing.
on either
side).
At least three
citations and
corresponding
references
from relevant
journals or
books.
Full
requirement
of the task is
met in terms
of number of
points
needed.
Few errors in
referencing
and grammar.
on either
side).
points given).
Two sources
of appropriate
citations and
corresponding
references
provided.
Some
errors in
referencing
and grammar
visible.
(at least three
points given
on either
side).
At least one
source of
appropriate
citation
provided.
Some
repeated
errors in
referencing
and grammar
visible.
(at least on
two points
given on
either side).
At least one
source of
appropriate
citation
provided.
Repeated
errors in
grammar and
referencing
visible.
Proposal – No marks
Conclusion, must be well rounded off. (5 marks):
Use of 10 relevant journals and other scholarly sources, correct citation in body of assignment and correct CU-Harvard referencing.
There must be evidence of rich, relevant and diverse literature citations (11 marks).
Total 100 marks
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