2500 word limit (+/-) including referencesIndividual essay worth 80% of total markAbout 15 references, web pages and books are included. Choose one of the two essay titles belowChoose a multinational firm and, using the Integration-Responsiveness framework (Taggart, 1997), identify and critically discuss the different roles its subsidiaries play in implementing the firms global strategy. orChoose an industry and critically analyse the benefits and challenges associated with the internationalization of its research and development (R&D) function. Give examples to illustrate your arguments 70% and aboveAn excellent understanding of key issues raised by question: A focused and relevant answer to the question; a logical and well organised argument; clear and in-depth definitions of key concepts and ideas; evidence of in-depth knowledge of course material; evidence of independent thinking and critical analysis; the use of a wide range of relevant examples.65% and aboveA very good understanding of key issues raised by question: A focused and relevant answer; a logical and well organised argument; clear definitions of key concepts; evidence of in-depth knowledge of course material; some evidence of independent thinking; the use of a range of relevant examples60% to 65%A good understanding of key issues: A relevant answer; a logical and well organised argument; defines key concepts; tends to follow closely the content of lectures; use of relevant examples50%A satisfactory level of understanding of issues raised by question: Answers the question; the logical of the argument can be followed; some key concepts defined; follows closely the content of lectures; use of examples40%A poor level of understanding of some key issues raised by question: Attempts to answer question; the logic of the argument can be followed with difficulty; some key concepts defined; some knowledge of course material.30%Does not answer question but some evidence of having benefitted from course20%No evidence of having benefitted from course
