$(2)$ Marking Criteria for the Term AssignmentThe written assignment report will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:$1)$ Introduction: Does the introduction orient the reader to the subject matter ofthe project? Has the purpose and organization been given clearly and concisely?$(10\%)\mathrm{.}2)$ Amount of Material: Are there sufficient facts, material, quotations andresearch to support the argument? $(20\%)\mathrm{.}3)$ Organization: Is there a table of contents? Are there headings and sub$-$headings? Is the organization logical$?$ Has the main theme been maintainedthroughout? $(15\%)\mathrm{.}4)$ Conclusion: Does the report end with a good summary of the findings and$/$orthe important points? Is it concise and effective? $(15\%)\mathrm{.}5)$ Footnotes$/$Bibliography: Are footnotes and bibliographical material accuratelymade use of$?(10\%)\mathrm{.}6)$ Mechanics, Syntax, and Grammar: Are there careless errors in expression,

grammar, spelling, and typing? Are sentences, phrases, or clauses properlyconstructed? $(15\%)\mathrm{.}7)$ Total Effect: Does the assignment effectively demonstrate analytical andevaluative skills? Does it contribute to our understanding of the issue underconsideration and relate to topics covered in the course? $(15\%).(3)$ Framework for the Written Report:When preparing an assignment report pertaining to a Canadian$-$based firm,the following four aspects$/$areas should be included and$/$or addressed:$1)$ Basic information about the company including a historicalbackground and scope of geographical operations$2)$ Quantitative aspects pertaining to the company, such as totalemployment, revenues, profitability, contributions to the economy and society,strategic plan $($if available$),$ and research and development of humanresources activities$3)$ Challenges and prospects$4)$ Relevance to course material and$/$or topics covered in the course