Assessment Task:
This assessment requires you to create a portfolio. The portfolio should address the following:
TASK 1. [1,500 words]:
Explore global business trends that have emerged in recent years and are impacting organizations worldwide.
Develop a research topic that investigates the implications of these trends. Formulate research aim, question(s), and objectives to shed light on the consequences of these trends. Provide research background/introduction and research rationale. Critically analyse relevant literature, theories, or business models associated with the global business landscape. Identify and justify which data sources to use (e.g. primary and secondary) to address your research problem/question(s).
TASK 2: [1,000 words]
Identify and critically reflect on 5 personal and/or professional skills that you need to develop as a manager in view of addressing the global business challenge you have selected. The 5 skills could be a mix of your personal and professional goals. Additionally, design a detailed action plan outlining steps, resources, and timelines for developing each skills.
Declaration: At the end of the assessment you should also include a declaration of any software tools including Generative AI (GAI) applications that you used in developing and completing the assessment.