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Professional Development & Entrepreneurship
Assignment - Descriptive Essay
Task: Background
Coursework 1 - Organizational Analysis (Descriptive Essay)
Assessment Type: Organizational Profile Report
Learning Outcome
LO1 - Produce quality written work that manifests proficiency and good command of English
LO2 - Conduct research in relevant industries through formulated insights
Task
You are required to select one business organization operating in Oman (large, SME, start-up, entrepreneurial venture), preferably aligned with their field of study (fire safety, fire engineering, HSE, well engineering, facility management). No AI shortcuts — Get genuine assignment help from experienced, real tutors.
Prepare a 1000-word organizational profile report that develops foundational knowledge of the chosen organization.
Required Structure
Introduction
Background of the organization
Nature of its business
Justification for selecting this organization (especially if linked to your study field)
Thesis statement
Main Body
Organizational profile and brief history
Main products and services
Target market and customer groups
Supply chain or delivery model (adapted to the size/type of business)
Market positioning and key competitors
Operational environment in Oman
Observable challenges or opportunities
Conclusion
Summarize key insights gained
Reflect on how this knowledge will support innovation and product/process development in Coursework 2
References
Use reliable sources (academic, industry, observation, interviews, surveys)
Purpose
This Coursework 1 builds a knowledge base for Coursework 2. It ensures you understand how the organization operates, its market context, and its supply or delivery model, so you can later propose an innovative product or process idea.
Guidelines:
Do not include your name in the assignment as it will be submitted on Blackboard.
Include a title page with the title of the assignment.
The work must be written in sentences and paragraphs, formal English, in third person with appropriate references as it will be published in an academic journal.
Materials should be obtained from the University of Lancashire library and other academic sources.
Harvard style should be followed for Referencing and citations throughout the assignment.
Use your own judgement regarding headings. Be guided by the articles found in the University of Lancashire library.
The report should normally contain an introduction, 4 body paragraphs and a conclusion with appropriate sections explaining the details.
Use Microsoft Word for word processing.
Page setup margins normal. Use A4 paper size settings and use 1" margins all around, Leave the Gutter at 0 cm.
Body text
Font: Times New Roman
Font size: 12
Space: 1.5
Paragraph: Justified. Leave one blank line between paragraphs.
The pages should be numbered consecutively, starting from introduction page; however, the title page should not be numbered.
All symbols and abbreviations must be defined and used only when necessary.
The number of words must be shown at the end of the work submitted. The title page and contents page will not count; neither will the list of reference at the end of the work.
Length: 1000 words (±10%)