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This assignment requires you to write a 1250-word essay on the topic outlined below:

"Critical analysis of geopolitical risks that have impacted the business environment in the Supply Chain and Logistics sector."

This assignment allows me to develop their global awareness skills and my critical thinking ability. This assessment also aims at developing my academic skills and develop my communication ability in a business context. This is done by introducing the assignment to the three main factors, viz., geopolitics, legal and economic factors, that strongly influence business in the external and the internal environment as well as the local and international environment. I will learn to analyse these macro factors driving uncertainty for contemporary businesses and examine theories and debates underpinning these.

Assignment Outcome :
To develop my ability to think critically and systematically about Geopolitical, economic, and legal issues that have impact on the environment
Critically evaluate theoretical understandings of the concepts of Geopolitical, economic, and legal environment.
Evaluate and critically analyse key debates in the fields of geopolitical, economic, and legal environment and explain how the market system affects the competitive environment
Analyse the global business environment in different industrial sectors and evaluate the strategies corporations deploy to manage those environments

Evaluation Criteria for the Essay on Geopolitical risks and the Supply Chain and Logistics Sector:

Introduction and Context Setting (20%):
Exceptional: Exceptional introduction and context setting with a clear specification of the essay's aim.

Knowledge of the Chosen Topic (20%):
Exceptional: Exceptional knowledge of the chosen topic supported by relevant and recent examples.

Critical Analysis of the Chosen Topic (30%):
Exceptional: Exceptional critical analysis of the chosen topic, supported by relevant and recent examples, and exceptional application of theories, models, and frameworks.

Evidence of Research and Referencing Style (10%):
Exceptional: Exceptional evidence of in-depth research based on relevant and recent academic journal articles and databases from legitimate sources. Strict adherence to APA7 referencing style both in the slides and in the reference section.

Presentation Quality (20%):
Exceptional: Exceptional essay quality with exceptionally organized content under appropriate sections and subsections. A clear and concise conclusion.