Identify, analyse and integrate information from a range of sources, drawing heavily on current research, academic publications and appropriate primary sources.

Learning Outcomes -The learning outcomes that are being assessed in this assignment are:

a) Identify, analyse and integrate information from a range of sources, drawing heavily on current research, academic publications and appropriate primary sources.

b) Devise and sustain an argument, supported by valid and evaluated evidence, including some elements which offer new insights.

c) Identify and analyse complex strategic marketing tasks.

Assessment title - Marketing Audit

Purpose of the Assessment -The purpose of this assessment is to produce a marketing audit that would support a marketing plan. The audit should be produced for a company (or business unit) of your choice in one sector from; mobile network providers, fashion clothing, automotive or charity and should focus on the UK only.

Assessment Task -Conduct independent research using quality sources fully referenced to provide the evidence to support your analysis e.g. Mintel, MarketLine Advantage, ABI Global, newspapers, journals, company websites etc.

This Marketing Audit is limited in scope and should contain the following areas: (A full Audit, based on Kotler`s format, can be seen in Appendix 1 of this brief)

Macro analysis (PEEST)

Micro analysis (market, customers and competitors)

Internal analysis (strategy, functions, productivity)

One-page TOWS matrix and key strategic challenges summary

Appendices (up to 4 sides of supporting information/analysis, not included in word count which must include the Company Overview)

Appendix 1: One-page Company Overview to include; name, type, size, key competitors, customers, products/services. Specific area of focus for your audit - company or business unit and country.