BSc (Hons) HR with Management: Brexit's Impact on Globalization

This academic skills portfolio report, submitted for the ACSK4001 module, examines the implications of the UK's 2016 Brexit referendum on globalization and its influence on Human Resources. The report evaluates sources, presents and analyzes data, and includes a presentation plan and post-presentation reflection. Section A includes tasks evaluating sources and critically engaging with texts, presenting and analyzing data, and planning a presentation. Section B consists of a report analyzing Brexit's potential impact on globalization, focusing on the areas of trade, immigration, and human resources. The report utilizes Harvard referencing and includes an introduction, discussion of key points, and a conclusion, offering a comprehensive analysis of the topic. The report explores the impact of Brexit on globalization and the working function of human resources.

Summer 18
Academic Skills Portfolio
(module code: ACSK4001)
Name:
Student number:
Degree studied:
ACSK lecturer name:
ACSK tutor name:
This is your Academic Skills Portfolio, which should be submitted by Thursday 23rd August, 2pm via your student
portal.
Please save a copy on your computer and back it up regularly (e.g. by saving it on your computer / in the cloud
(e.g. Google Drive) / emailing it to yourself).
Please refer to suggested word counts for each task included within this portfolio.
Submission deadline: Thursday 23rd August, 2pm
Table of Contents
Task Page Week LO
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Assessed Learning Outcomes (LOs):
1. Show evidence of understanding core components of academic literacy/skills.
2. Apply critical thought to a range of tasks, and do so with a minimum of external guidance in
particular situations.
3. Reflect, analyse and discuss strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities personally and
academically.
4. Use appropriate technologies to facilitate the completion of self-analysis/reflection.

SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Portfolio evidence 1: Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts 3 2-3 1&2
Portfolio evidence 2: Presenting & analysing data 4 6 1&2
Portfolio evidence 3: Presentation 6 7-9 1
SECTION B: WRITING TASKS (These written tasks should be developed throughout the semester).
Writing Task 1 (Report or Essay) 8 1-10 1
Writing Task 2 (Reflective Summary) 9 9-10 3&4
Word count (+/- 10%):
Section A: a minimum of 600 words for all 3 tasks in Section A.
o Portfolio Evidence Task 1 (at least 100 words)
o Portfolio Evidence Task 2 (at least 300 words)
o Portfolio Evidence Task 3 (at least 200 words)
The word count for the tasks of Section A is “recommended”. This means that you
can write as many words as you like, provided that you meet the minimum
number of words recommended in each task.
Section B:
o Writing Task 1 (900 words)
o Writing Task 2 (300 words)
The word count for Section B Tasks is compulsory (+/-10%).
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 1: Evaluating sources & critically engaging with texts (to be
completed in week 3)
(Word recommendation: at least 100 words)
Choose 3 sources that you are planning to use as references in your report/essay. You can use texts from your
reading list or texts you have found yourselves or texts recommended by your lecturer. Evaluate those 3 sources
by completing the following table. Make notes below.
Text A ↓ Text B ↓ Text C ↓
Resource type
(e.g. book, journal et.c.)
“Globalisation as we
know it is over – and
Brexit is the biggest
sign yet." Guardian
Website
“Brexit is a rejection of
globalization." Guardian
Website
“Brexit impacts
globalization." CNBC
Website
Citation/reference
Sharma, R. (2016).
Globalisation as we
know it is over – and
Brexit is the biggest
sign yet | Ruchir
Sharma. [online] the
Guardian. Available at:
https://www.theguardia
n.com/commentisfree/2
016/jul/28/era-
globalisation-brexit-eu-
britain-economic-
frustration [Accessed
18 Jul. 2018].
Elliott, L. (2016). Brexit
is a rejection of
globalisation. [online] the
Guardian. Available at:
https://www.theguardian.
com/business/2016/jun/2
6/brexit-is-the-rejection-
of-globalisation
[Accessed 18 Jul. 2018].
Chandran, N. (2016). Is
Brexit a vote against
globalization?. [online]
CNBC. Available at:
https://www.cnbc.com/2
016/06/28/how-brexit-
impacts-
globalization.html
[Accessed 18 Jul. 2018].
Authority
(Who is the author? Is
he/she qualified to
speak on this topic?)
Ruchir Sharma Larry Elliott Nyshka Chandran
Currency
(Is the text up-to-
date?)
The text is up to date
with the Brexit issue
The text is up to date The text is up to date
Content
(Is the content relevant
to your topic?)
Yes Yes Yes
Accuracy
(Are any facts & ideas
supported with
evidence?)
The case of Brexit
supports the facts
The facts are regarding
the vote to leave
The fact is regarding
globalization
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Audience
(Who is this text
written for?)
Public Public Public
Further notes/
comments
This provides a basic
view of the facts of
globalization
Provides knowledge on
the Brexit for acting as
the rejection of
globalization
Provides knowledge on
the impact of Brexit
over globalization
SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 2: Presenting & analysing data (to be completed in week 6)
(Word recommendation: at least 300 words)
Part I: Presenting data
Cut and paste the graph you used in the tutorial here and give it a title. You can find it on the Academic
Skills page on GSM Learn. Remember to write a full Harvard or OSCOLA reference for it and add a title.
Title: Brexit vote rattles the UK risk factor scores that create the impact on globalization
Graph:
Bank Stability
Economic GNP outlook
Monetary policy
unemployment
Government finances
Government non-payments
Corruption
Transparency
Institutional risk
policy and regulation
government stability
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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post-BREXIT Score Pre-BREXIT score
Reference:
Euromoney. (2018). Economic impact of Brexit: special focus. [online] Available at:
https://www.euromoney.com/article/b12kqkd49mlgc2/economic-impact-of-brexit-
special-focus [Accessed 18 Jul. 2018].
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Part II: Analysing data (approx. 300 words) – Compulsory in-class task (ACSK tutorial, week 6)
Write a handwritten paragraph in your week 6 tutorial class (approx. 300 words) addressing the areas
in the box below. Remember to refer to the graph/chart using correct OSCOLA or Harvard style in-text
citation.
1. A description of your data (What is it? Where does it come from? What area is
it focussing on?).
2. A summary on what the data shows in general.
3. One or two areas of the data looked at in detail and an explanation of why you
think they are significant.
4. The important trends and differences/comparisons in the areas you have
chosen.
5. Possible explanations for what the data is showing (remember to reference
wider research to back your ideas up).
6. A recommendation for further action that could arise from this data.
1. (COMPULSORY TASK, to be completed in-class): Paste a picture of the handwritten paragraph you wrote
in-class, with your tutor’s signature, here. Please do NOT type the paragraph.
Note: If you could not attend your week 6 tutorial class, please e-mail the module leader.
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2. (OPTIONAL TASK, to be completed independently): Re-write the paragraph you wrote in-class, making
improvements. Type your improved paragraph below.
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SECTION A: PORTFOLIO EVIDENCE
Task 3: Presentation (to be completed in weeks 7 - 9)
(Word recommendation: at least 200 words)
You will deliver a 10-minute presentation (7 minutes delivery + 3 minutes for questions) to other students in your
tutorial class in week 9. You should base your presentation on one key point (one main section/paragraph) from
your report/essay using the following structure for guidance with suggested timings:
 Title page (your name and a title for your presentation)
 Overview of what your 7-minute presentation will cover (30 secs)
 Introduction: Identify one point from your assignment and say why it is important (1minute).
 Briefly describe how leaving the EU will impact on this (1 min 30s)
 What is one potential opportunity it could create? (1 min 30s)
 What is one possible problem? ( 1min 30s)
 What can you conclude from this? What are the implications/ your recommendations? (1min)
 Reference list
 You should refer to evidence/ research throughout your presentation (in-text citations on slides).
 Be prepared to answer questions (3 mins) at the end of your presentation.
Part I: Presentation planning (slides or notes / weeks 7-9)
Provide evidence here to show that you have planned your presentation. This could take the form of a
detailed plan or your PowerPoint slides (no PDF files). If you copy your slides here, please make sure
that they are legible.
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Part II: Post-presentation reflection (week 9)
Using the table below, write notes about your presentation. You should make notes of:
a. Your group’s comment about your presentation.
b. Your reflection on your presentation.
c. What you could improve in future presentations.
You should include any points of interest in your reflective writing task in section B.
Your groups’ comment about your presentation
Content
(How clear, complete and informative
was the presentation?)
The presentation is clear and complete
Audience Engagement
(How enjoyable / interesting did the
audience find it?)
It is highly enjoyable by the audiences
Organisation
(How well-structured was it? How
well did the visuals support it?)
it was properly structured
Professionalism
(How slick and professional was it?)
The presentation was entirely professional
Your reflection on your presentation
Content
(How clear, complete and informative
was the presentation?)
I have provided clear and complete presentation
Audience Engagement
(How enjoyable / interesting did the
audience find it?)
While conducting the presentation it was quite interesting
Organisation
(How well-structured was it? How
well did the visuals support it?)
The structure for the presentation was also properly formed
Professionalism
(How slick and professional was it?)
It was highly professional
Action Points
(What could you do better in future presentations?)
The thoughts and activity could be much better for the presentation in future
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SECTION B: WRITING TASKS
Writing Task 1: REPORT (all students except law) or ESSAY (Law
students)
(Word count: 900 words)
Write your report or essay here (please do NOT insert PDFs or screenshots). You can find your specific question
related to your subject area on the Academic Skills page on GSM Learn in the assessment section. You must
choose a different sub-topic from the one you may have chosen in a previous attempt.
Guidelines for reports:
You do NOT need to include a table of contents in this
report. Your report must include the following:
1. A title
2. A clear subject related focus
3. Clear sections, including an introduction,
discussion of one or two points and a conclusion
4. A clear, well written and academic writing style
5. Features of report writing such as headings
6. Correct Harvard style in-text citation
7. A correct Harvard style reference list
Guidelines for essays:
Your essay must include the following:
1. A title
2. A clear subject related focus
3. Clear sections, including an introduction,
discussion of one or two points and a conclusion
4. A clear, well written and academic writing style
5. Features of essay writing such as well-developed
paragraphs
6. Correct OSCOLA style footnotes
7. A correct OSCOLA style bibliography (optional: please
note that a bibliography is part of the OSCOLA referencing system,
but at this level, we focus on footnotes)
All students are reminded that Plagiarism, Collusion and Ghost writing are forms of cheating which will be investigated in accordance with GSM’s Academic Misconduct
Regulations.
Law students with a proven academic offence (as outlined above) are reported to the Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Bar Council, which can prevent a student from
being admitted into the legal profession.
Title: The possible impact on the globalization of the result of the referendum that took place on 23rd
June 2016 in the UK.
Introduction
The referendum that took place in the UK on 23rd June 2016 is one of the best time when the Britons
have decided to leave the European Union. This date is vital for the UK as they were provided the
choice to remain in the European Union or leave them with the help of suitable referendum. Almost a
51.9% vote was for the vote to leave the place and reverse the 43 years old decision of adjacent. The
strategy of the UK to leave EU could have the implications on the globalization as well as the Human
Resource. The key principles of the globalization involve the trade, as well as immigration, is one of
the major catalysts that pushed the country UK to exit the EU. The purpose of the report is to
understand the impact of the Brexit on the globalization and also the working function of the human
resource management team within the world.
Main context
The European Union has been failed from the protection of their population from the world economy
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model which is believed to be not working for them, and this is due to the facts Brexit (Sharma, 2016).
This is one of the most vital parts of the world economy as the globalization is highly disturbed. It can
be seen that the process of Brexit is not suitable for the globalization as this is the primary reason for
the pullback of trade openness, globalization as well as the labour movements within the world. For
the European Union and also for the United Kingdom the globalization is in great danger due to the
vote to leave which created Brexit (Elliott, 2016). The result also provides the view that most of the
politicians are supporting this separation and their primary reason is the immigration rules of EU. The
human resource in this case face the issue with the recruitment process and also organizational activity
as the global business are highly impacted. The vote provides the view that the maximum number of
the UK public was not satisfied with the policies and the rules and for that the dissatisfaction with the
globalization also created. The anti-globalization parties are gaining the mass support in the euro-zone
countries due to the facts that the unemployment within the region remains within the double digits
(Goodwin, and Heath, 2016). Various countries are facing various issues due to the facts and the policy
that need to rectify the working function of the HR management in the countries.
The world is getting changed, and the new word for the world is De-globalization. One of the major
fact for this process is the Brexit which have eventually put an end to the globalization. After the
financial crisis of 2008, it can be seen that the world has entered the era where the crisis is being
rectified by making them even more badly (Euromoney, 2018). Since the time of the financial crisis,
an anti-establishment revolt was taking place. The Brexit is the clear case where the political leaders
are involved in their anger for the countries that have left them behind in the globalization. This
provides the view that the economic growth of the country need to have a back seat unless the political
leaders clear the facts. The Brexit is the vote against London and all the globalized elite where the free
trade, as well as the open borders, are also provided (Chandran, 2016). The globalization is highly
affected by the process and the global financial crisis that could be visualized within the world. The
global capital flow due to the Brexit and other reason like financial crisis have felt from the peak of
16% of the global GDP in the year 2007 to only 1.6% (Gamble, 2018). This is one of the major cause
for the slowdown of the economic growth where each of the countries needs to downsize their
ambition or face the new outbreak of the frustration. The world is changing, and so the policy
regarding globalization also needs to be changed for the benefit of the country.
The vote of 23rd June 2016 have a significant impact on the global economy, and their immediate
reaction is in the financial market. The process creates an issue for the Britain economy as the trade
within the UK and EU are weakened (Butler, Jensen, and Snaith, 2016). This is one of the vital aspects
which creates barriers to the global development and also to the free trade within the world. For some
of the countries and the political parties Brexit is the chance to develop their party and their country,
but in the term of globalization, it is one of the biggest drawbacks for the countries. The vote result put
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the globalization on the slower process, and for that, the developing countries, as well as the poor
people within the developing countries, are facing the huge problem (Ziv et al., 2018). The impact on
the de-globalization was so huge that the people and the country are facing various issues on the part
of the infrastructure, then employment as well as education. The entire process of the separation of two
countries creates a huge problem for the world economy and for that there is numerous impact on the
working process of the political parties. Brexit could not provide value for the current rise within the
market. Moreover, it can be seen that the Brexit has limited the speed of the global economy for the
UK and also for the EU. The impact on the globalization is huge due to the referendum and for that
many people as well as the global economy is suffering.
Conclusion
The paper eventually concludes the facts that the referendum of the UK was not suitable for the global
economy. They were not getting valuable globalization as they thought the Brexit would provide to the
country. Moreover, it can be seen that due to this referendum the process of globalization has been put
on hold as the free trade and the open trade became a huge problem for the country.
References
Butler, G., Jensen, M.D., and Snaith, H., (2016). ‘Slow change may pull us apart’: debating a British
exit from the European Union. Journal of European Public Policy, 23(9), pp.1278-1284.
Chandran, N. (2016). Is Brexit a vote against globalization?. [online] CNBC. Available at:
https://www.cnbc.com/2016/06/28/how-Brexit-impacts-globalization.html [Accessed 18 Jul. 2018].
Elliott, L. (2016). Brexit is a rejection of globalization. [online] the Guardian. Available at:
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/jun/26/brexit-is-the-rejection-of-globalisation [Accessed
18 Jul. 2018].
Euromoney. (2018). The economic impact of Brexit: special focus. [online] Available at
https://www.euromoney.com/article/b12kqkd49mlgc2/economic-impact-of-brexit-special-focus
[Accessed 18 Jul. 2018].
Gamble, A., (2018). Taking back control: the political implications of Brexit. Journal of European
public policy, 25(8), pp.1215-1232.
Goodwin, M.J., and Heath, O., (2016). The 2016 referendum, Brexit and the left behind: An aggregate‐
level analysis of the result. The Political Quarterly, 87(3), pp.323-332.
Sharma, R. (2016). Globalisation as we know it is over – and Brexit is the biggest sign yet | Ruchir
Sharma. [online] the Guardian. Available at:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/jul/28/era-globalisation-brexit-eu-britain-
economic-frustration [Accessed 18 Jul. 2018].
Ziv, G., Watson, E., Young, D., Howard, D.C., Larcom, S.T. and Tanentzap, A.J., (2018). The
potential impact of Brexit on the energy, water and food nexus in the UK: A fuzzy cognitive mapping
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approach. Applied Energy, 210, pp.487-498.
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SECTION B: WRITING TASKS
Writing Task 2: Reflective summary
(Word count: 300 words)
In both academic and professional settings you’ll often be asked to reflect on your learning and/or work
experience.
Write a 300-word reflective summary (using Gibbs’ reflective model to help guide you) about your
experience of the Academic Skills module and what you have learned.
Your summary should include 2 paragraphs on:
 Your experience of working with a (study)
group in an academic context. You should
include something you learned from the post-
presentation reflection here (150 words).
 One key academic skill you have developed as
a result of taking this module (150 words)
Remember to write 2 paragraphs in full sentences.
The experience of working with a group of academic context is quite different. It helps me to learn
new and innovative things that are essential for me in the academic context. The primary thing that
took place within the process is to prepare a report regarding the world issue that is created on human
resource and the globalization. After the topic also creates that suitable presentation. For me, I have
learned numerous things from this process. It eventually helped me in the various process to develop
my skill and my activity in the various field. Like the some of the good moment that I experience from
the process there are also some of the bad experiences. The conflicts within the group members
regarding the process and the value were tremendous, and for that, there was always a huge clash
between the members. In the process, most of the time situation that is created is to provide a valuable
option for the betterment of the group work. The process is quite effective as this helps the firm to
maintain their working function and their delivery of report in the particular time. There are the various
thing that could have been performed within the group work to provide a valuable working function
for the team. The entire projects need to be maintained in one of the effective ways to provide
numerous benefits for the team members for gaining their potential and the way to develop their skills.
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The group study eventually helps me to develop my skill of communication. This helps me to share my
view and my idea with the rest of the group members, and for that, it helps to build my level of
confidence for the future work. The communication skill is one of the most essential; factor within the
academic development to provide a valuable function for the team. The primary thing that could be
utilized in the process is to deal with the numerous process within the team members. I have gathered
the knowledge that helps me to analyse the situation and provide suitable view regarding that phase.
The most effective part of this is that the entire process of study and development allow me to improve
my knowledge and look for the academic process. I have also improved my skill for managing the
team members and the leadership skill which is also required to perform a various activity within the
academic session. The skills enable me to develop my passion and my working function within the
university and also in my life. The most suitable and effective working function that allows me to
develop my business and my skill are to deliver the projects with proper evaluation and analysis skill.
Moreover, it can be seen that the student needs to develop their understanding process as well as their
analysis skill for providing effective knowledge in the academic process. The most important thing that
I learned from this course is that it allows me to develop an adequate understanding of the entire
process for the academic session.
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