Gulf Business Environment
BUMG 4401
BUMG 4401
Gulf Business Environment
ASSIGNMENT
Last date for submission:
Saturday, 12 November 2020
ASSIGNMENT
Lecturer Name: Dr. Irfan Saleem
Academic Year: 2020/21
Course Instructor: Dr. Irfan Saleem
Learning Outcome(s):
To apply the practical skills such as factors affecting the Gulf Business Environmental and using the Open System Perspective in specific and report writing in general.
BUMG 4401- Gulf Business Environment
Faculty of Business, Sohar University
Total Marks= 25 (Weightage 25%)
Break up of Marks –Write up (Group Assessment for 3-4 members)
Please insert your names and Student IDs here:
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Instructions and guidelines (Read carefully)
Instructions
1. Write the answer in the space provided below.
2. Submit the assignment in MS Word only.
3. Do not delete any instruction from the document.
4. Please watch given video link named How to write Assignment 1.
5. Please submit the assignment only through SULMS; no email can be entertained as we have to check for the plagiarism.
6. Submission after the due date may result in deduction of 5 marks.
General Guidelines
1. You are expected to work on this assignment as a group of 3-4 students.
2. Make sure that you have carefully read and fully understood the questions of the case study before answering it.
3. Answer in your own words.
4. Font Type: Times New Roman; Font Size:12.
5. Do not forget to revise your week 1,4 and 5 lectures in this regard.
| Plagiarism declaration: |
| 1. We are aware that plagiarism is wrong.
2. We acknowledge that this assignment is our work. 3. We have not allowed anyone to copy our work. 4. We declare that this assignment is our own work. |
PLEASE NOTE: Plagiarism cases will be inspected in line with the University Policy.
Academic Honesty and Misconduct
There is no tolerance at Sohar University for academic dishonesty and misconduct. The university expects all students to conduct themselves with dignity and to maintain high standards of responsible citizenship. It is the student’s responsibility to address any questions regarding what might constitute academic misconduct to the course coordinator or academic advisor for further clarification. University Regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further details on plagiarism, academic honesty and attendance regulations.
ضبط السلوك الأكاديمي:
يتوقع من الطالب الجامعي بان لديه القدرات القيادية على تحمل المسؤولية الشخصية بسمات من الامانة والمحافظة على النظام الجامعي في المؤسسة التعليمية، حيث ان النظام الاكاديمي بالجامعة واضح ومدرج في دليل الطالب ومعلوم لدى جميع الطلاب، وان اي تجاوز للانظمة يعرض الطالب للمساءلة النظامية وفق الاسس المعمول بها.
Assignment 1
Part 1 – A Case Study about the Gulf Business Environment
Case Study 1 : (15 Marks)
Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani finished a bachelor in Business in Feb 2020 from Sohar University Oman, and suddenly, the Sultanate of Oman announced a lockdown due to global pandemic, i.e. COVID 19. The COVID-19 resulted in downsizing at most of the Omani companies. So, Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani decided to start their travel agency which will include the sale of tickets for cruise ships and aeroplane within the GCC countries on commission basis to promote the tourism business in line with Omani vision 2040. They also thought of providing tickets within ten minutes through the use of the internet or a Mobile Application. They discussed the idea with their teacher Dr Mohammad Balochi; who liked the idea and suggested them to first analyse the Omani business environment which consists of external factors e.g. technological, social, political and economic that may affect their newly established business directly or indirectly. Dr Balochi further told the students about the technological improvements and shifts in consumer preferences that were taking place in the Omani tourism industry and hence they should be aware of the environmental trends and changes which may hinder their business performance. Dr Balochi also emphasised on making plans keeping in mind the threat posed by the post-pandemic business of tourism industry so that they can deal with the situation effectively. This alignment of business operations with the business environment will result in better performance of the newly establish tourism agency of Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani.
Question 1. Identify and discuss the components of the Omani business environment highlighted in the above Para.
Answer: (100-200 words – 5 marks)
Question 2. State any two salient features of the Omani business environment as discussed by Dr Balochi with Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani (50-100 words – 5 marks).
Answer: (100-200 words – 5 marks)
Question 3. Also, state a few points of importance of scanning the Omani business environment as stated by Dr Balochi in the above situation.
Answer: (100- 200 words – 5 marks)
Assignment 1
Part 2 – Open System Perspective (10 marks)
Complete the following table with 2-4 bullet points for each cell
| Organisation | Inputs | Transformation processes | Outputs | Internal environment | industry Environment |
| 1. Mercure Hotel Sohar
|
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| 2. Royal Oman Police
|
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| 3. LULU Hypermarket Oman
|
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| 4. Ministry of Health Oman
|
|||||
| 5. Oman Oil Marketing Company
|
Note: You need to browse the following websites before filling the above table
Mercure hotel https://mercure.accor.com/
Royal Oman Police https://www.rop.gov.om/english/
LULU Hypermarket https://www.luluhypermarket.com/en-om/
Ministry of Health Oman https://www.moh.gov.om/
Oman Oil Marketing Company https://www.oomco.com/
Refer to week one lecture and chapter 1 of the book entitled Open system perspective for more details.
Adapted from:
· Ramady, M. A. (Ed.). (2012). The GCC economies: Stepping up to future challenges. Springer Science & Business Media.
· Mishrif, A. (2018). Economic Diversification in the Gulf Region, Volume I. Palgrave Macmillan.
Dr. Irfan Saleem, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, Sohar University
| Fail
1 |
Satisfactory performance
2 |
Good performance
3 |
Very good performance
4 |
Excellent Rubrics
5 |
Exceptional performance
6
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|
| Structure and focus (5%
Does the student provide a logical and considered argument that is expected at this level of study?
|
The answer does not address the question set. The student does not provide a logical and considered argument.
(2 points) |
The answer does not address the question set in any real depth. The student barely provides a logical and considered argument. (4 points)
|
The answer addresses the question set, but could have been significantly improved. The structure of the answer could, again, have been significantly improved. (6 points)
|
The answer addresses the question set, but could have been improved. The structure of the answer could, again, have been improved.
(8 points) |
The answer addresses the question set well. The structure of the answer was good.
(9 points) |
The answer addresses the question set excellently. The structure of the answer was excellent.
(10 points) |
| Theoretical and Conceptual Understanding (5%)
Does the answer to the question set exhibit the depth of theoretical understanding of subject?
|
The answer to the question set does not, in any way, exhibit the depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(2 points) |
The answer to the question set does not exhibit the depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study. (6 points)
|
The answer to the question set just exhibits the depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(10 points) |
The answer to the question exhibits a sufficient depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(14 points) |
The answer to the question exhibits a good depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(18 points) |
The answer to the question exhibits an excellent depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(20 points) |
| Critical Analysis (10%)
Does the answer include an in-depth critical review (appreciation) of the literature?
|
The answer does not attempt to take a critical perspective. It is purely descriptive. This is fundamental at this level of study. (2 points) | The answer does not really provide an in-depth critical review (appreciation) of the literature. This is fundamental at this level of study.
(4 points) |
The answer includes a just passable critical review (appreciation) of the literature, but it could have been developed significantly.
(6 points) |
The answer includes a passable critical review (appreciation) of the literature, but it could have been developed.
(8 points) |
The answer includes a good critical review (appreciation) of the literature.
(9 points) |
The answer includes an excellent critical review (appreciation) of the literature.
(10 points) |
| Presentation (5%)
Does the answer remain within the set parameters, while paying specific regard to the conventions of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and appropriately referenced? |
The paper does not remain within the parameters set. Little or no regard to the guidelines of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and referencing is exhibited in this work. (2 points) | The paper barely remains within the parameters set. Poor regard to the guidelines of report writing, spell checking, grammar and referencing is exhibited in this work. (4 points) | The paper remains just within the set parameters. It exhibits some regard to the guidelines of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and referencing is exhibited in this work. (6 points) | The paper remains within the set parameters. It exhibits regard to the guidelines of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and referencing is exhibited in this work. (8 points) | The paper remains within the set parameters. It exhibits a good understanding and adherence of the report writing guidelines, grammar, spell checking, and appropriately referencing. (9 points) | The paper is within the set parameters. It exhibits an excellent understanding and adherence to the report writing guidelines, grammar, spell checking, appropriate referencing.
(10 points) |
Your submission will be reviewed according to the following rubric:
ASSIGNMENT
Last date for submission:
Saturday, 12 November 2020
ASSIGNMENT
Lecturer Name: Dr. Irfan Saleem
Academic Year: 2020/21
Course Instructor: Dr. Irfan Saleem
Learning Outcome(s):
To apply the practical skills such as factors affecting the Gulf Business Environmental and using the Open System Perspective in specific and report writing in general.
BUMG 4401- Gulf Business Environment
Faculty of Business, Sohar University
Total Marks= 25 (Weightage 25%)
Break up of Marks –Write up (Group Assessment for 3-4 members)
Please insert your names and Student IDs here:
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Student ID_________________Name: ________________________________________
Instructions and guidelines (Read carefully)
Instructions
1. Write the answer in the space provided below.
2. Submit the assignment in MS Word only.
3. Do not delete any instruction from the document.
4. Please watch given video link named How to write Assignment 1.
5. Please submit the assignment only through SULMS; no email can be entertained as we have to check for the plagiarism.
6. Submission after the due date may result in deduction of 5 marks.
General Guidelines
1. You are expected to work on this assignment as a group of 3-4 students.
2. Make sure that you have carefully read and fully understood the questions of the case study before answering it.
3. Answer in your own words.
4. Font Type: Times New Roman; Font Size:12.
5. Do not forget to revise your week 1,4 and 5 lectures in this regard.
| Plagiarism declaration: |
| 1. We are aware that plagiarism is wrong.
2. We acknowledge that this assignment is our work. 3. We have not allowed anyone to copy our work. 4. We declare that this assignment is our own work. |
PLEASE NOTE: Plagiarism cases will be inspected in line with the University Policy.
Academic Honesty and Misconduct
There is no tolerance at Sohar University for academic dishonesty and misconduct. The university expects all students to conduct themselves with dignity and to maintain high standards of responsible citizenship. It is the student’s responsibility to address any questions regarding what might constitute academic misconduct to the course coordinator or academic advisor for further clarification. University Regulations on academic misconduct will be strictly enforced. Please refer to the Student Handbook for further details on plagiarism, academic honesty and attendance regulations.
ضبط السلوك الأكاديمي:
يتوقع من الطالب الجامعي بان لديه القدرات القيادية على تحمل المسؤولية الشخصية بسمات من الامانة والمحافظة على النظام الجامعي في المؤسسة التعليمية، حيث ان النظام الاكاديمي بالجامعة واضح ومدرج في دليل الطالب ومعلوم لدى جميع الطلاب، وان اي تجاوز للانظمة يعرض الطالب للمساءلة النظامية وفق الاسس المعمول بها.
Assignment 1
Part 1 – A Case Study about the Gulf Business Environment
Case Study 1 : (15 Marks)
Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani finished a bachelor in Business in Feb 2020 from Sohar University Oman, and suddenly, the Sultanate of Oman announced a lockdown due to global pandemic, i.e. COVID 19. The COVID-19 resulted in downsizing at most of the Omani companies. So, Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani decided to start their travel agency which will include the sale of tickets for cruise ships and aeroplane within the GCC countries on commission basis to promote the tourism business in line with Omani vision 2040. They also thought of providing tickets within ten minutes through the use of the internet or a Mobile Application. They discussed the idea with their teacher Dr Mohammad Balochi; who liked the idea and suggested them to first analyse the Omani business environment which consists of external factors e.g. technological, social, political and economic that may affect their newly established business directly or indirectly. Dr Balochi further told the students about the technological improvements and shifts in consumer preferences that were taking place in the Omani tourism industry and hence they should be aware of the environmental trends and changes which may hinder their business performance. Dr Balochi also emphasised on making plans keeping in mind the threat posed by the post-pandemic business of tourism industry so that they can deal with the situation effectively. This alignment of business operations with the business environment will result in better performance of the newly establish tourism agency of Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani.
Question 1. Identify and discuss the components of the Omani business environment highlighted in the above Para.
Answer: (100-200 words – 5 marks)
Question 2. State any two salient features of the Omani business environment as discussed by Dr Balochi with Ali Bin Hussein Al-Jabri and Fatma Ghareib Al-Yamani (50-100 words – 5 marks).
Answer: (100-200 words – 5 marks)
Question 3. Also, state a few points of importance of scanning the Omani business environment as stated by Dr Balochi in the above situation.
Answer: (100- 200 words – 5 marks)
Assignment 1
Part 2 – Open System Perspective (10 marks)
Complete the following table with 2-4 bullet points for each cell
| Organisation | Inputs | Transformation processes | Outputs | Internal environment | industry Environment |
| 1. Mercure Hotel Sohar
|
|||||
| 2. Royal Oman Police
|
|||||
| 3. LULU Hypermarket Oman
|
|||||
| 4. Ministry of Health Oman
|
|||||
| 5. Oman Oil Marketing Company
|
Note: You need to browse the following websites before filling the above table
Mercure hotel https://mercure.accor.com/
Royal Oman Police https://www.rop.gov.om/english/
LULU Hypermarket https://www.luluhypermarket.com/en-om/
Ministry of Health Oman https://www.moh.gov.om/
Oman Oil Marketing Company https://www.oomco.com/
Refer to week one lecture and chapter 1 of the book entitled Open system perspective for more details.
Adapted from:
· Ramady, M. A. (Ed.). (2012). The GCC economies: Stepping up to future challenges. Springer Science & Business Media.
· Mishrif, A. (2018). Economic Diversification in the Gulf Region, Volume I. Palgrave Macmillan.
Dr. Irfan Saleem, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Business, Sohar University
| Fail
1 |
Satisfactory performance
2 |
Good performance
3 |
Very good performance
4 |
Excellent Rubrics
5 |
Exceptional performance
6
|
|
| Structure and focus (5%
Does the student provide a logical and considered argument that is expected at this level of study?
|
The answer does not address the question set. The student does not provide a logical and considered argument.
(2 points) |
The answer does not address the question set in any real depth. The student barely provides a logical and considered argument. (4 points)
|
The answer addresses the question set, but could have been significantly improved. The structure of the answer could, again, have been significantly improved. (6 points)
|
The answer addresses the question set, but could have been improved. The structure of the answer could, again, have been improved.
(8 points) |
The answer addresses the question set well. The structure of the answer was good.
(9 points) |
The answer addresses the question set excellently. The structure of the answer was excellent.
(10 points) |
| Theoretical and Conceptual Understanding (5%)
Does the answer to the question set exhibit the depth of theoretical understanding of subject?
|
The answer to the question set does not, in any way, exhibit the depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(2 points) |
The answer to the question set does not exhibit the depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study. (6 points)
|
The answer to the question set just exhibits the depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(10 points) |
The answer to the question exhibits a sufficient depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(14 points) |
The answer to the question exhibits a good depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(18 points) |
The answer to the question exhibits an excellent depth of theoretical understanding of the subject that is expected at this level of study.
(20 points) |
| Critical Analysis (10%)
Does the answer include an in-depth critical review (appreciation) of the literature?
|
The answer does not attempt to take a critical perspective. It is purely descriptive. This is fundamental at this level of study. (2 points) | The answer does not really provide an in-depth critical review (appreciation) of the literature. This is fundamental at this level of study.
(4 points) |
The answer includes a just passable critical review (appreciation) of the literature, but it could have been developed significantly.
(6 points) |
The answer includes a passable critical review (appreciation) of the literature, but it could have been developed.
(8 points) |
The answer includes a good critical review (appreciation) of the literature.
(9 points) |
The answer includes an excellent critical review (appreciation) of the literature.
(10 points) |
| Presentation (5%)
Does the answer remain within the set parameters, while paying specific regard to the conventions of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and appropriately referenced? |
The paper does not remain within the parameters set. Little or no regard to the guidelines of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and referencing is exhibited in this work. (2 points) | The paper barely remains within the parameters set. Poor regard to the guidelines of report writing, spell checking, grammar and referencing is exhibited in this work. (4 points) | The paper remains just within the set parameters. It exhibits some regard to the guidelines of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and referencing is exhibited in this work. (6 points) | The paper remains within the set parameters. It exhibits regard to the guidelines of report writing, grammar, spell checking, and referencing is exhibited in this work. (8 points) | The paper remains within the set parameters. It exhibits a good understanding and adherence of the report writing guidelines, grammar, spell checking, and appropriately referencing. (9 points) | The paper is within the set parameters. It exhibits an excellent understanding and adherence to the report writing guidelines, grammar, spell checking, appropriate referencing.
(10 points) |
Your submission will be reviewed according to the following rubric:
