• This assignment requires you to demonstrate your understanding of procurement and sourcing. It requires you to compare and contrast public v private sector procurement.
• Higher marks will be awarded where a practical application and critique of the academic theory is displayed.
• It should be interesting, challenging-even controversial-and must be underpinned by appropriate theory and evidence.
• You are not expected to undertake any primary research to complete this task
• This assignment requires you to critically evaluate the literature within a controlled and relevant discussion.
• A key element of this assignment is a demonstration of the students’ ability to apply theory to practice.
• You must carefully consider and reference the academic theory. Be sure to reference all the literature and secondary data that you use. Use the University’s Guide to Harvard Referencing to make sure your in-text referencing and reference lists are applied and formatted correctly.
• You should provide examples to support your discussion which may be taken from experience, published case studies or from academic debate. Be sure to reference appropriately.
• You may work collaboratively with your colleagues to discuss your ideas but your assignment must be an individual piece of work.
• Take time to plan and present your assignment. Use appropriate sub headings to divide your work into a logical sequence, with clear introduction and conclusion sections which succinctly summarise your discussion.
• Diagrams and tables etc should be included within the main body of work and accompanied by critical discussion.
If it is possible can you please do as many References from UK websites as much as possible!
Thank you
