business and organization studies exam page

IN1001 Business and Organizations Exam veryard projects > organization and management > foundation module > exam

Students will be required to sit an exam, which will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the topic.

Knowledge is demonstrated by answering a series of short questions.

Understanding is demonstrated by answering one long question.  The exam paper will give you two to choose from.

Some examples of long and short questions can be found in the Business and Organizations Exam Pack (pdf)

General Exam Guidance veryard projects > business and organization studies > exam page > general guidance notes

The purpose of these notes is to provide helpful and informal suggestions to students. These notes do not form part of the university regulations, and have no official status.

How marks may be awarded

Marks are generally awarded for presenting the course material clearly and logically, illustrating it with relevant examples, and using it to answer the question asked. Additional marks may be awarded to students who can make relevant connections between different parts of the course, and who offer intelligent analysis of the subject.

Marks are not normally subtracted for clumsy, incorrect or non-idiomatic use of English. If your answer is obscure or ambiguous, the examiners may still be able to interpret the answer in a way that allows marks to be awarded. However, you should regard it as your responsibility to communicate as clearly as you can. If the examiners cannot make sense of your answer, then you should not expect to get many marks for it.

Marks may be awarded for relevant notes, as well as for a full answer. A student who submits a well-structured answer plan, but who fails to complete the answer, may still get some marks for the plan. The answer plan also helps to ensure that the examiner perceives the full value of your answer.

Even when no formal requirements on structure or style are stated, you should be aware that the examiners are more likely to perceive the value of your answer if you make this easy for them.

• clear structure and style, meaningful answer plan
• clear labelling of the material – if you mention a theory, then give it a name so the examiners know what you’re talking about

Revision suggestions

• Make sure you understand the basic theories presented in the course.
• Make sure you can illustrate each theory with a relevant example. Use topical examples if possible.
• Read business stories in the media, and try to relate them to the course material.
• Discuss business and management issues with family and friends.

During the Exam

Success in the exam requires focused effort and time management. You may wish to divide your time into three parts:

1. Read the whole exam paper, decide which questions you are going to answer, and write a page of notes for each selected question.
2. Write your answer for each selected question.
3. Allow ten minutes at the end to read through the paper, looking for things you could add to earn extra marks.

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