BIZ202 The Business Environment Assessment 2

Assessment Task Overview:

For this assessment, students will research current businesses impacted by macro-environmental factors using the PESTLE tool. The submission of a learning log will demonstrate engagement with the subject content and the use of current business examples. Effective time management and meeting deadlines for Modules 4 to 9 are required.

Context:

Understanding how to identify macro-environmental factors using the PESTLE tool requires knowledge of these concepts and their positive and/or negative relationship to current businesses. This task emphasizes the importance of research skills using reliable sources and developing critical thinking skills for academic and professional practice. Students will also demonstrate their ability to manage time effectively and meet module deadlines by submitting a Learning Log with evidence of engagement with module resources over six consecutive weeks.

Instructions for Learning Log Entries (Modules 4-9):

From Modules 4 to 9, students will review the PESTLE factors affecting businesses. Each week, a learning log entry of approximately 200 words is required for each respective factor and a related business.

Submission Schedule:

• Module 4: Political
   
• Module 5: Economic
   
• Module 6: Sociocultural
   
• Module 7: Technological
   
• Module 8: Legal
   
• Module 9: Environmental (also include Modules 4-9 for final marking)

For each weekly entry, students should:

• Include a description of the PESTLE factor covered in that module.
   
• Identify a business impacted (positively or negatively) by that factor within the last 12 weeks.
   
• Discuss how at least one learning activity from the relevant module helped understand the factor and its impact.
   
• Capture a screenshot of the completed learning activity as evidence in an appendix.
   
• Integrate at least one resource from the relevant module that aided understanding of the factor and its impact.
   
• Include an in-text citation and reference list for each entry, adhering to current APA style referencing.

Note for Module 4 (Political) entry: Include a brief introduction about yourself, your studies, and an image of yourself.

Tools for Creating the Learning Log (Free Options):

• Canva - https://www.canva.com/
   
• Prezi - https://prezi.com/
   
• Wix - https://www.wix.com/
   
• WordPress - https://wordpress.com/

Each weekly learning log entry must be saved in PDF format and submitted to MyLearn. Refer to the Submission Instructions for more details.

The final submission must include all six learning logs as one document for marking. The final learning log format should be:

• One cover page
   
• Six pages of learning logs with in-text citations
   
• One to two pages for references
   
• Two to three pages for appendices

Review the assessment rubric for grading criteria and features of a successful learning log.