Recent Question/Assignment

I need a help with assignment from the using data to build business practice is that possible to help me ?
Submission Deadline
Marks and Feedback
Before 10am on:
13/03/2020
20 working days after deadline (L4, 5 and 7)
15 working days after deadline (L6)
10 working days after deadline (block delivery)
16/04/2020
Unit title & code
Using Data to Build Business Practice - BSS004-1
Assignment number and title
Assignment 1 – Questionnaire Design
Assessment type
Data exercise
Weighting of assessment
25%
Size or length of assessment
1000 word report + questionnaire
Unit learning outcomes
1. Identify data requirements and the appropriate data collection instruments required for effective business decision making
2. Conduct appropriate analysis and clearly communicate findings to a stated audience

What am I required to do in this assignment?
The owners of a small, private, exclusive gym are planning to spend a substantial amount of money on renovating and expanding the gym in order to increase customer satisfaction in the short run and revenues through higher fees in the long run. However, they want to make sure that the money is wisely spent on facilities that their customers want. They have therefore decided to collect some data and base their decisions on analysis of the collected data.
The owners have approached you, as a Business student, to assist them in the collection of data. In particular, they would like you to:
• Based on your knowledge, explain to them why a questionnaire is the best method of data collection for this project.
• Suggest what data they need to collect.
• Design a questionnaire which they can use to collect the required data, with a justification for the questions you have included.
Notes:
This assignment does NOT require you to collect the data.
Your submission MUST include the questionnaire you have designed.
Your questionnaire must include questions you have WRITTEN YOURSELF
What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)
• Discuss the validity of an appropriate technique for the purpose collecting data for the given scenario
• Identify the type of data required to help make a decision
• Compile a template that can be used for the purpose of future data collection
How do I produce high quality work that merits a good grade?
We will be filling this section in together in class on make sure you have downloaded/printed out the Assignment Brief and bring it to the session with you.
Lecture in Week 2
Lecture in Week 3
Workshop in Week 3
Workshop in Week 4
Workshop in Week 5
How does assignment relate to what we are doing in scheduled sessions?
In the first few weeks of the unit, we will spend time discussing data collection methods, critiquing questionnaires, and designing questionnaires.
How will my assignment be marked?
Your assignment will be marked according to the threshold expectations and the criteria on the following page.
You can use them to evaluate your own work and consider your grade before you submit.
3rd Class – 40-49%
Lower 2nd – 50-59%
Upper 2nd – 60-69%
1st Class – 70%+
1
Validity
of a questionnaire
(20%) A limited discussion of the validity of a questionnaire for this project. Discussion of why other approaches are not appropriate is very limited or not included at all.
Good but limited discussion of the validity of a questionnaire for this project. Discussion of why other approaches are not appropriate is limited.
Good and extensive discussion of the validity of a questionnaire for this project. Discussion of why other approaches are not appropriate is also included.
Excellent and thorough discussion of the validity of a questionnaire for this project. Discussion of why other approaches are not appropriate is also included.
2 Understanding of the data which need to be included (20%)
Some understanding of what data needs to be collected but only basic aspects are included and the justification for the questions is poor. Good understanding of what data needs to be collected. Most aspects are included but the justification for the questions needs to be stronger.
Very good understanding of what data needs to be collected. Very few aspects are left out. A clear justification for the questions is provided. Excellent understanding of what data needs to be collected. A comprehensive list of data with clear justification is included.
3
Questionnaire design
(50%) Design of the overall layout and questions is adequate. Poor wording of individual questions. Good design in terms of the overall layout. Design and wording of individual questions could be better.
Very good design in terms of the overall layout. Design of individual questions is mostly very good. Wording of some questions could be better. Excellent design in terms of the overall layout as well as individual questions. Questions are worded well.
4
Structure and referencing
(10%)
Poor structure with many grammatical and spelling errors. Poor sources used and poor formatting of references.
Poor structure with grammatical and spelling errors. Lack of evidence of wider reading. Some errors in formatting referencing.
Good structure with some grammatical and spelling errors. Evidence of wider reading. Some errors in formatting references. Excellent structure with very few grammatical and spelling errors. Evidence of wider reading. Good referencing using Harvard referencing style both within the text and in the reference list.