Important Note: Grading of TMA/GBA/ECA Submissions
Marks awarded to your assignment are based on the following guidelines:
1. 80% of the marks are allocated to the content of your answers:

• The marks awarded to what your answers cover depend on the extent to which they cover the key points that correctly and comprehensively address each question.
• The key points should be supported by evidence drawn from course materials and, wherever relevant, from other credible sources.

2. 20% of the marks are allocated to the presentation of your answers:

Wherever applicable, the marks awarded to how your answers are presented depend on the extent to which your answers:

• form a sound reasoning by developing those key points in a clear, logical and succinct manner;
• provide proper and adequate in-text citations and referencing to content drawn from course materials and other credible sources;
• strictly follow APA formatting and style guidelines1, in particular for:

1. in-text citations and end-of-report references;
2. the identification of figures and tables;

• use, wherever relevant, the specialised vocabulary and terminology commonly used in discussions about the topic(s) covered by each question;
• provide a reference or bibliography at the end of the main report;
• include the less relevant details in an Appendix;
• use sentence constructions that are grammatically and syntactically correct;
• are free from spelling mistakes; present the workings, numerical formulations and results in a logical manner that follows the APA formatting and style guidelines;
• design and present graphs, diagrams and plots that follow the APA formatting and style guidelines;

• are highly original;
• have proper formatting, which may:

1. include a properly formatted cover page;
2. respect the answer length/word count set out in the assignment guidelines, if any is prescribed;
3. present answers in paragraphs with proper spacing and page margins;
4. include page numbers and appendices, if necessary.

In this assignment, you are assessed on learning outcomes related to knowledge and understanding as well as on key skills such as:

• Relate the strategies and techniques in purchasing and supply management to the work environment.
• Develop the essential knowledge and interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
• Demonstrate written proficiency.