Based on retail change theories explain the failure of high street retailers. Choose one of the many retailers that collapsed (shut down their operations) the last 5 years.

For example, Comet see the following link http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/nov/01/uk-retail-collapses-timeline

(Maximum word limit- 2500 words, excluding references, tables and figures)

INDIVIDUAL COURSEWORK GUIDELINES

Presentation, report structure, logical sequencing of discussion grammar, and spelling (10 marks)

• The work should be written in good English
• The report must include clear headings and subheadings. Students should avoid excess use of headings and subheadings.
• The discussion should flow smoothly showing a clear link between the theory and the retailer’s failure

Coverage and appropriate use of theory (30 marks)

Marks will be awarded for identification of the retail change theory.

• Correct identification of any particular retail change theories
• Comprehensive discussion of the retail change theory
• Completeness and clarity of discussion of the retail change theory

Depth of analysis (30 marks)

• Good critique of the retail change theory.
• Use of examples from various sources (i.e., books, journals) to back up the critique for the retail change theory.
• Depth of analysis is also analysis refers to correct citation of relevant references, cross-references, evaluations of the retail change theories.
• Correct in-text citation of references and critiquing of work cited.

Originality of the answer (20 marks)

• Originality will be demonstrated by showing evidence of independent thinking.
• Examples used in the discussion should demonstrate originality and maturity expected of Masters Students.

References (10 marks)

• 20 or more references are expected to be listed as valid references.
• References must be cited and or listed following the Harvard system (i.e., the list of references given at the end of this Handbook shows an example of Harvard system
• References from wikipedia are not acceptable

Format

There are a number of technical rules which you must follow in formatting the final layout of the text. These are as follows.

• The report should be typed in Times New Romans font, size 12, on A4 white paper of. Lines should be double-spaced.
• The margins should be not less than 2,5cm. A sheet of A4 in double spacing will produce 29 lines of type and about 300 words, so your report is likely to be 10 pages in length.
• All pages should be numbered consecutively throughout, including the appendices. The page numbers should be located centrally at the bottom of the page,
• Any tables, diagrams, figures should be numbered consecutively throughout the report.
• Run the assignment through Turnitin.