Risk Management

1. Paper weighting:>>

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Criteria — Percentage of the paper>>

Use of theory — 30%>>

Examples — 30%>>

Quality of argument — 10%>>

Reference to course ideas — 10%>>

Citation and References — 10%>>

Conclusions — 10%>>

2. Specific Case Company Context:>>

Strategic procurement depends on strong “Supplier Relationship Management” (SRM) where procurement professionals are concerned about developing robust supplier relationships and negotiating favorable terms and conditions. In the future, it is expected that supply chain structures will become more complex and choosing the right supplier will be more critical. Increasingly stringent supplier requirements will become routine and demanding purchasers will expect suppliers to demonstrate their essential competencies. Supply chain risk, scarcity of raw materials, environmental, sustainable and economic issues will lead to increased pressure on the buyer – supplier relationships.>>

You are to consider a UK business that sources food materials extensively from Greece and discuss how it can manage the dangers of economic and other risks arising from this relationship You are asked to critically discuss how the procurement function can manage a network – often global – of vendors and suppliers that can quickly become inoperative due to rapid shifts in the business environment. You are expected to provide appropriate case study examples to illustrate your answer.>>

This coursework should follow a structured approach and should be prepared and presented as a professional business report. You should undertake a relevant literature review that helps inform your investigation. Please also ensure that the Harvard Referencing System is adhered to and fully complied with.
3. Paper structure:
– a cover page (student number, module title, assignment title, word count, declaration of originality
– an abstract (300 words max, one single paragraph)
– a table of contents
– 3000 words (+ or – 10%= 2700 -3300 words)
– the main body of the paper – you have full creative control over the structure
– section headings to signpost your work
– Harvard formatted reference list & in-text citations – this is mandatory at Master level
NOTE: The cover page, abstract, table of contents, and reference list do NOT count in the word count total.>>

**Rubric Breakdown**>>

Scope>>

—Clarity of the Focus of the paper>>

Understanding of Subject Matter>>

—This is demonstrated through your critical analysis of each element in the paper supported with valid referencing.>>

Literature>>

–Theoretical and Applied–see the “Star” post which reviews theory examples.>>

Critical analysis based on evidence>>

—Critical analysis versus description–see the “Star” post.>>

Structure of argument, leading to the conclusion>>

—A conclusion is a result of the critical analysis versus a summary of the paper key points; See the “Star” post “Referencing Basics”>>