Assignment:
A Global Entrepreneurship Monitor report (GEM, 2020) describes how national
governments took emergency policy decisions and action relating to entrepreneurship as a
result of the COVID pandemic. Economy snapshots from 54 countries across the world are
presented.
For one country of your choice:
1. Critically discuss the immediate policy decisions that were made
2. Make a recommendation that the national government should consider
implementing to allow entrepreneurs to contribute to post-COVID economic
recovery
Reference
GEM (2020) Diagnosing COVID-19 Impacts on Entrepreneurship: Exploring policy remedies
for recovery. Available at: https://www.gemconsortium.org/file/open?fileId=50521
(Accessed: 5 January 2023).
Executing the Brief:
1. This assignment is designed to cover topics from the second half of the module.
2. In order to respond to the questions asked, please dissect the remit carefully and make
sure you understand what is being asked of you.
3. The essay must be coherent with clear and logical a
Showcase your critical engagement with the academic literature and support your
arguments with examples from your research. A high quality of analysis considers HOW
and WHY questions, applying ideas and comparing examples to each other. This is worth
more than description (WHO/WHAT/WHEN). Your focus here should be providing an
analysis which discusses meaning alongside content.
5. Use academic articles, journals and books. These can be supplemented by policy
documents, and credible sources of information to provide examples of practice where
relevant.
6. Avoid referring to internet-based sources other than those listed in 5.
7. Use Harvard style of referencing
https://intranet.birmingham.ac.uk/as/libraryservices/library/referencing/icite/harvard/i
ndex.aspx
Word Count:
The word count is 1,250 excluding references. The word count should not exceed 1,250
words.
Module Learning Outcomes:
In this assessment the following learning outcomes will be covered:
LO 1. Understand the different conceptual approaches and models that underlie
entrepreneurial processes and outcomes;
Demonstrate an ability to analyse empirical data and key readings;
LO 3. Demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate evidence and identify its strategic
implications for small business and entrepreneurship practice;
LO 4. Demonstrate written communication skills
Grading Criteria:
Your essay will be graded according to the following criteria: