The aim of this assignment question is essentially one of investigation and analysis.
The assignment question seeks to facilitate an application of contemporary financial
management theory/issues within an empirical perspective.
Important information:
i) This assignment contributes 50% of the module assessment.
ii) This assignment will primarily address the following learning outcomes:
Describe and critically evaluate the overall relationship between the
chosen topics of study(L02)
Critically assess the political nature and socio-economic influence of
financial information(L05)
Explain and evaluate recent developments in understanding the
pathology of corporate failure(L06)
Assessment of the different types of risk and the management of
these including hedging and other exposure minimising
techniques(L08)
iii) Word limit: maximum 2,500 words (excluding appendices and references)
