T8-E9 ORGANISATION OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT

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The are two types of assignments: 1. One industry case study, following a rather typical structure: a. The typical firm in the industry b. A review of the history of the industry, its past and current geography c. The current changes in business organization and industry d. The latest developments in geography and the impact of industry on spatial development. e. The Greek case. The overall rating for this type of work will be 6 points (4 for the final version and 2 for the presentations and participation in the discussions). The final text will be delivered on the day of exams Two. The presentations of the texts. The overall rating for this type of work will be 4 units (2 units for each presentation and 2 units for a short written test which will be tested on all the presentations of all groups) The drafting work is important to know the relevant theoretical discussions, familiarity with comparative and historical material, and use primary and secondary data sources. The evaluation of the work (and your participation in class) will be highly appreciated the ability to synthesize theory and applications, the clear formulation of the main arguments, using appropriate tables and graphs and proper writing Please for consistency in the reporting / tasks. Failure to meet deadlines will result in scoring burden. Μετάφραση Google για Επιχειρήσεις:Εργαλειοθήκη μεταφραστήΜεταφραστής ιστότοπουΕργαλείο αναζήτησης αγορών

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