E-Portfolio: Business Skills Reflection, Challenges, and Action Plan

This e-portfolio presents a student's reflection on various business challenges encountered during their coursework. It begins with an introduction to e-portfolios and their role in demonstrating learning and promoting reflective practices. The core of the document comprises analyses of four distinct challenges: a T-shirt design project, a hotel management simulation, a presentation challenge, and a debate. Each challenge analysis includes an introduction, a discussion of the challenges faced, the skills developed (such as communication, teamwork, and business analysis), and a conclusion summarizing the key takeaways. The T-shirt challenge focuses on market identification and financial modeling; the hotel challenge involves maximizing profits through strategic decision-making; the presentation challenge highlights public speaking and market research; and the debate challenge emphasizes critical thinking and argumentation. The portfolio concludes with a comprehensive action plan for skill development, and a list of references used throughout the document.

E-portfolio and skills
reflection

TABLE OF CONTENT
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
T-shirt challenge..............................................................................................................................1
Introduction..................................................................................................................................1
Challenges analysis......................................................................................................................1
Skills............................................................................................................................................2
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................2
References ...................................................................................................................................2
Hotel challenge................................................................................................................................3
Introduction..................................................................................................................................3
Challenges analysis......................................................................................................................3
Skills............................................................................................................................................3
Conclusion...................................................................................................................................4
References ...................................................................................................................................4
PRESENTATION CHALLENGE ..................................................................................................4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................4
Challenge analysis ......................................................................................................................4
Skills demonstrated .....................................................................................................................5
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................5
References ...................................................................................................................................5
DEBATE CHALLENGE ................................................................................................................6
Introduction .................................................................................................................................6
Challenge analysis ......................................................................................................................6
Skills demonstrated .....................................................................................................................6
Conclusion ..................................................................................................................................7
References ...................................................................................................................................7
ACTION PLAN ..............................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................10
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................11

INTRODUCTION
Electronic portfolio is also known as digital or e-portfolio and is defined as the collection
of various electronic or digital evidences. These evidences can be of various form such as
images, hyperlinks, electronic files, text and multimedia. This report will discuss the various
challenges and their learnings from the business perspective. The purpose of this type of learning
perspectives is to demonstrate the learning process and valuable learnings from the various
activities. In order to make the learning process effective and to promote the reflective learnings
e-portfolio are often shared and reviewed by teachers and peers. The purpose of formative
feedback through e-portfolio is to encourage learning process.
One of the advantage of using such electronic devices is that it gives an opportunity to
learner to demonstrate the user's abilities and self expressing platforms. The online nature of
evidences also makes it possible for the users to maintain the information dynamically over time
and to have remote access of the information. The learning records supported by these online
portfolio's are also associated with learning plan and development of personal learning
environment through reflection practices. This report will discuss the four different types of
challenges developed as part of e-portfolio and an action plan to develop the relevant skills.
T-shirt challenge
Introduction
This is among the first challenges which have taken place in class as the team work presentation
in group of 4 students. The challenges were about to being up with logo on range of different t
shirts along with identification of potential market. There challenges have to presented with
appropriates level of applicability of financial modelings statements where can be utilization of
the £200. The challenges have the clear identification of target market along with availability of
affordability prices. There should be description of systematic story and relationship with brand.
Challenges analysis
As per the target market there is development is terms of kids and parents. The t shirt have been
printed on white color having the print of the rainbow happiness which have the clear level of
understanding in order to have spending of happiness ans positive relationship and energy to the
place where we are going. The shirt which is full is for £9.99 and t shirt which is having full will
be for £13.99. As per the analysis in the way of challenges company have the baling to have the
sales of the 22 t shirt in full color along with latter at the quantity of 10. The total level of
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revenue which is generated in the challenges £180. The fixed level of cost in way that is spent
on marketing ans advertising which is equal to £20 (Jusoh and Ahmad, 2019). The challenges
have clear identification of target market that is kids and parents along with availability of
affordability prices which are to be £9.99 & £13.99. There should be description of systematic
story and relationship with brand. The challenges as consider to be more fruitful in underrating in
different level of quality is appropriates decision-making for Tesco.
Skills
In the completion of this project I have developed a clear level of understanding in terms of
different aspects which are necessary to have effective communication skill. I have developed
the understanding about the effectiveness of communication which is considered to be more
necessary to have effective competition of challenges. I have developed more level of clarity in
communication but tends to have more level of improvement (Okoro, Washington. and Thomas,
2017). As a team we have the perfect level of coordination as we have properly delegated the
responsibility and completes it with all level of efficiency and effectiveness. The business skill
was new to my idea where we have prepared excel for calculation of cost and revenue in which
is part of challenge which is needed to have clear development. I want to pay level of attention
towards my communication and business skill development in excel.
Conclusion
For the above challenges, it has been clearly reflected that the business skill are very important to
have proper level of decision-making. The challenges have clear identification of target market
that is kids and parents along with availability of affordability prices. There should be
description of systematic story and relationship with brand of spreading happiness all the way
the people go.
References
Jusoh, N. and Ahmad, H., 2019. Usage Of Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet As Accounting Tools In
Sme Company. INWASCON Technology Magazine (i-TECH MAG), 1.pp.23-25.
Okoro, E., Washington, M.C. and Thomas, O., 2017. The Impact of Interpersonal
Communication Skills on Organizational Effectiveness and Social Self-Efficacy: A
Synthesis. International Journal of Language and Linguistics, 4(3). pp.28-32.
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Hotel challenge
Introduction
The hotel challenge is taking over in the large manufacturing industry which is having
development of business in more financial center. In these challenges there is the aim to have
maximized profit by having the appropriates level of decision-making towards the different cost
and market research to make the business more level of productive (Hann and et.al., 2019). The
challenges have been to be accomplishes by having proper level of evaluation over target market
so that there can be relevant level of increase in tourist and changes in package dealing in
respective way. This challenge have taken place in class as the team work presentation in group
of 4 students. This was the way to have the better implication of business simulation in more
respective manner.
Challenges analysis.
As per the Challenge's analysis it has been stated to be the simplification over site A which
makes the identification of loss of business in hotel about $52656. The analysis states that there
is lack of motivation among the permanent worker due to lack of motivation as per the low pays.
The hotel have lacked about the lack in occupancy which is just 22% all over the lat quarter
along with having complainants in termed of chamber cleanliness and availability of assets in
more perfect manner (Van Emden and Becker, 2016). There is major level of preference over the
site 1 at the bidding price of the $270 as the reimbursements level of 3. The rate have been
decided at $100 per room along with having 23 average staff. The number of availability in
terms of permanent staff will be 30 at salary of per $500. The marketing budget for expenditure
spending as per quarter will be $10000 as having site B as competitive firm for further level of
market research.
Skills
As per the analysis of the hotel challenges, it is considered to be every effective one for me. I
have developed clears level of understanding in term of realization in employee motivation and
development of business. This challenges helps me to have established knowledge about
developing the profit and loos statement in excel (Brundiers and Wiek, 2017). There is more
need to have understanding over time management along with presentation skill in more
effective way. In need to have more management over my presentation skill so that ti can clearly
convey my interpretation in realization to report. As the team work, we have worked well in
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every aspects by developing the role of delegation of authority and in operational level of
decision-making.
Conclusion
At conclusion level, development of hotel in more effective way will be considered as difficult
task which needs a grater level of efficiency and effective in significant way. The analysis states
that there is lack of motivation among the permanent worker due to lack of motivation as per the
low pays which is considered as important part in downfall of business. This challenges help in
creating major understanding of effective decision makings along with developmental of
financial skill for growth and prosperity of business.
References
Brundiers, K. and Wiek, A., 2017. Beyond interpersonal competence: Teaching and learning
professional skills in sustainability. Education Sciences, 7(1). p.39.
Hann, R and et.al., 2019. Skill Demands in the Audit Labor Market: Evidence from Job Postings.
Van Emden, J. and Becker, L., 2016. Presentation skills for students. Macmillan International
Higher Education.
PRESENTATION CHALLENGE
Introduction
The third challenge was presentation challenge in which I gave a 10 minute presentation
in the classroom in front of teachers and other students. The challenge was performed in group of
4 students.
Challenge analysis
In the presentation challenge I demonstrated a 10 min presentation on Tesco in front of
teacher in the class. The challenge includes four students and I was also one of the member of
the group. For completing the challenge at first we divided our entire work in different parts such
as conducting marketing research regarding recent trends in supermarket or retail industry,
preparing power point presentation and then giving an oral presentation in front of class. The
challenge involves several difficult aspects. For instance at first since it was team based task we
were required to work in collaboration so that task can be completed on time. The presentation
was based upon current performance trends of Tesco. Thus apart from the delivery of
presentation challenge involved different tasks such as preparation of academic business
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presentation, speech delivery and accurate market research so that relevant and accurate facts can
be presented in the challenge.
Skills demonstrated
The challenge gave me a great opportunity to improve my skills. The first skills which
was required for the completion of challenge was team work (Bresnen, 2017). Since we were
four in group initially it was tough to have collaboration or agreement on topic selection, role
and responsibility of each team member, communication and management of team conflicts.
While addressing the challenge apart from the team work I also got a valuable chance to gain
understanding of public speaking (Chen, Gregor and Winter, 2017). At the time of presentation I
was very nervous and afraid that if I will be able to properly reflect my knowledge or not.
However I tried to use very simple language so that I can remain confident at the time of
presentation.
While conducting market research there were instances when I had arguments with other
team members because we all had different level of creativity and opinions. However for
delivery of successful team work I tried to collaborate with each team member equally. Apart
from the professional interaction I also tried to socialise with other members of group so that I
can accept their feedback in positive way. Initially I used to feel bad when other team members
pointed at my mistake however gradually when I became comfortable I learned that feedback is
valuable as it is helping me to build strong relations with them as well as to learn from my
mistakes (Kandachar and Halme, 2017). With this challenge I also learned skills such as time
management and business analysis because I was required to complete presentation in a very
short duration of time and various market research elements such as SWOT analysis of Tesco
and financial analysis was also included in the challenge.
Conclusion
From presentation challenge it can be concluded that this type of challenges are vital for
encouraging the development of multiple skills such as communication, confidence, team work
as well as business competencies.
References
Bresnen, M., 2017. Being careful what we wish for? Challenges and opportunities afforded
through engagement with business and management research. Construction management
and economics, 35(1-2), pp.24-34.
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Chen, H., Gregor, S. and Winter, S., 2017. What are the Grand Challenges in Information
Systems Research? A Debate and Discussion.
Kandachar, P. and Halme, M. eds., 2017. Sustainability challenges and solutions at the base of
the pyramid: Business, technology and the poor. Routledge.
DEBATE CHALLENGE
Introduction
The last challenge in which I participated was debate challenge. My entire class was
divided into two groups and each group was required to conduct a debate on particular topic.
Challenge analysis
In the debate challenge my entire class was divided intro two groups for a debate. The
topic chosen for the debate was: “Is corporate social responsibility increasingly becoming more
of a marketing tool? Yes or no”. I was included in the group which was supporting CSR as
marketing tool. For making my claims effective I also gave suitable examples from the leading
organisations such as Coca Cola. One of my example such as contribution of a portion of price of
Coca cola bottle in India for charity in increasing the brand awareness and popularity of the
brand in the region. The other team members as well as students from the opposing teams also
presented several examples that apart from the marketing tools there are legal obligations as well
which forces organisation to consider CSR as more than marketing tool.
Skills demonstrated
The first skill which I learned from debate challenge was communication. Initially I was
afraid that since group size is huge will I get chance to speak and present my views comfortably.
However as the debate initiated I went with the flow. One of the important thing which I learned
from this challenge is that earlier I used to think that effectiveness of communication skill mainly
depends upon speaking skills (Aragon-Correa and et.al., 2017). However when I participated in
this challenge I learned that communication is not possible without attentive listening. During
debate I was highly focused and listening to the arguments of other members so that I can
counter attack with suitable argument.
From the challenge I also learned that CSR also has strong impact on various
organisational dimension. For instance it affect the branding, operational cost as well as
marketing function of the company (Snyder, 2017). The organisations such as Coca Cola which
rules entire world are also adopting CSR strategies to encourage their contribution in society. At
some points I was not agreed with the arguments presented by opposing team. However instead
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of showing aggression I was supposed to keep patience and was required to wait for my turn.
Thus I also learned that for effective communication diversity and perspective of other people
must also be respected and accepted (Sivarajah and et.al., 2017) .
Conclusion
It can be concluded from the debate challenge that for public speaking and debate type
challenges apart from the personal capabilities and skills individuals also required to have
excellent command over team work skills and business research aspects.
References
Aragon-Correa, J.A. and et.al., 2017. Sustainability management teaching resources and the
challenge of balancing planet, people, and profits.
Sivarajah, U. and et.al., 2017. Critical analysis of Big Data challenges and analytical
methods. Journal of Business Research. 70. pp.263-286.
Snyder, J., 2017. TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands and the Big Debate About
East Texas: How A Delaware Case Leaves Patent Venue Unsettled and Presages as
Applied Challenges to the Constitutionality of Narrow Venue Interpretations. J. Marshall
Rev. Intell. Prop. L.. 17. p.i.
ACTION PLAN
The skills demonstrated through above challenges must be developed within next three
years at university. For this purpose following action plan must be followed:
Skill to be developed Actions Resources Measurement and
evaluation
Business skills For developing
business skills such as
interaction, market
research, analysis, use
of software such as
spreadsheet and word
processor I can opt for
suitable training or
vocational courses. I
will also spend more
time in analysing real
Mentor, books,
internet, business
platform or tools,
Online courses
The skill can be
measured by effective
implementation of
business tools in
analysis and critical
evaluation of business
cases (Kache and
Seuring, 2017).
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time case studies or
analysis of business
organisation. The
group discussion and
feedback from
teachers will also help
me to develop this
skill.
Presentation skills For improving
presentation skills I
will focus on attending
other presentations. I
will try to self
motivate my self so
that I do not hesitate in
facing vast range of
audience (Caprotti and
et.al., 2017).
Presentation
software, Information
sources such as
internet and books
Presentation skills
developed can be
measured through
feedback from the
audience or mentors.
Communication
skill
I will emphasis on
improving my verbal
skills and basics of
written
communication. The
participation in
communication events
will help me to
improve this skill.
Books and high
quality literature
resources.
Effectiveness of
communication skill
can be measured by
feedback from the
audience and by
evaluating their
engagement in the
communication
process (Sivarajah
and et.al., 2017).
Team work skill Team work skill can
be developed by
Knowledge of team
work and
This skill can be
measured through
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encouraging open
communication and by
actively promoting
socialisation. I will
also try to accept
diversity and effective
approaches for
managing conflicts
among team members.
management, creative
and fee environment
which encourages
team work (Noe and
et.al., 2017).
feedback from the
team members and
evaluation of team
performance.
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REFERENCES
Books and Journals
Noe, R.A. and et.al., 2017. Human resource management: Gaining a competitive advantage.
New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education.
Sivarajah, U. and et.al., 2017. Critical analysis of Big Data challenges and analytical
methods. Journal of Business Research. 70. pp.263-286.
Caprotti, F. and et.al., 2017. The New Urban Agenda: key opportunities and challenges for
policy and practice. Urban research & practice. 10(3). pp.367-378.
Kache, F. and Seuring, S., 2017. Challenges and opportunities of digital information at the
intersection of Big Data Analytics and supply chain management. International Journal
of Operations & Production Management. 37(1). pp.10-36.
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