Reflective practice to consider ways in which business ethics and sustainable practice may contribute to an improved future environment
ASSIGNMENT BRIEF
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Programme : MBA (on-line)
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Module title : Emphasising the Environment
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Assignment no. : 3
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Module code: ONL701
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Word guide: 750
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Percentage Weighting of this assignment for the module: 25%
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Second marker :
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Notes for students :
- Electronic copy of assignment must be submitted through Turnitin.
- 10% of marks are awarded for satisfactory use of language and/or good presentation.
- 5% of marks are awarded for satisfactory referencing and/or presentation of a bibliography where either is required. Note that all referenced work should be obtained from credible sources.
- Students should ensure that they comply withGlyndwrUniversity’s plagiarism policy.
- Students should make correct use of the Harvard referencing method.
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Learning Outcomes Tested in this Assignment :
3: Reflective practice to consider ways in which business ethics and sustainable practice may contribute to an improved future environment
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Would students please note that achievement of the learning outcomes for this assessment is demonstrated against the assessment criteria shown below (which are not necessarily weighted equally). All marks/grades remain indicative until they have been considered and confirmed by the Assessment Board
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Assessment Criteria
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Marks Awarded
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Marks Available
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The influence/s exerted by the demands of ethical practices and behaviours within a contemporary business setting
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35
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The widespread nature and influence of sustainable practices on society – which may be positive or negative
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35
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Evidence of a reflective theme throughout – which requires a consideration of the potential impact of any suggestions you might make.
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15
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The work is well-structured and presented to a professional and business-like standard. International business English that is applied throughout.
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15
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MBA (On-line) – Emphasising the Environment – Assignment 3
Introduction
The Institute of Business Ethics (ibe.org.uk) state that business ethics is relevant both to the conduct of individuals and to the conduct of the organisation as a whole. Ethics goes beyond the legal requirements for a company and covers discretionary decisions and behaviours guided by values. The Institute goes on to query the difference between ethics, corporate responsibility and sustainability.
A useful checklist of relevance to sustainable business practices is available on the website of the International Institute for Sustainable Development (iisd.org)
Assignment Brief: (Reflective Report - 25% of modular assessments) – 750 words
Drawing on the two topics of business ethics and sustainable practice prepare a reflective report which incorporates a critical analysis and evaluation of business experiences drawing on relevant theory and research evidence. The report should incorporate examples from business.
Guidance Notes:
The essence of this assignment is effective selection and in-line with the two main elements, your structure should reflect this. There are many examples of ethical behaviour in the media and as case studies in academic texts and journal articles. Choosing examples that are of interest to your own specialism or sector will maximise the benefits of your study. In terms of word count, one example for each section is probably sufficient, with a maximum of two. The example should be summarised briefly. The expectation is that the contents would then progress to draw on theory that you have selected and researched, it is helpful to define any terms you may use and illustrate any theoretical models as this gives your work the authentic foundation expected at post-graduate level. As in previous assignments a brief introduction and summary should be incorporated. In the summary is you have a specific recommendation this should be included – for example this could be ethical training, or the appointment of a sustainable business champion.
Masters level Marking Criteria
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No work has been submitted in the time allowed, or the work submitted demonstrates little or no understanding of the task or the subject matter. This may be evident where the work is substantially incoherent, irrelevant or lacking in factual content, or where these shortcomings are present in combination such that the work as a whole is unsound. Major errors of fact, or evidence of substantially poor cognitive or other relevant skills will also lead to a fail.
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Fail:
Marks below 30%
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The work shows some knowledge and required skills are present to a degree. There may be appreciable error or omission of facts, poor structure, misdirection to the task, or poor conceptualisation or illustration of the work. Evidence of analysis and evaluation is weak. There will be indications in the work that the candidate is capable of improving it by further application to the task
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Fail:
Marks in the range
30% – 39%
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The work contains sufficient descriptive information. There is some analysis and explanation with appropriate illustration and example, and some attempt to evaluate. The work will generally be coherent and relevant, it will contain some useful proposals or solutions related to familiar solutions and there will be some attempt at originality. It will be communicated clearly.
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Pass:
Marks in the range of
40% – 49%
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The work contains all the necessary contextual information. There will be adequate analysis, explanation and conceptualisation, with appropriate illustration and example, and sound attempts to evaluate and judge. The work will be substantially coherent and will contain relevant and feasible proposals or solutions related to familiar situations, some responses to uncertainty or ambiguity and some acknowledgements of the implications of change.
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Pass:
Marks in the range of
50% – 59%
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The work will contain complete explanations using most available information. There will be substantial analysis; the ability to recognise evidence, use ideas, conceptualise, evaluate and judge in familiar situations will be clearly demonstrated. Proposals or solutions will be contextually relevant and useful, with substantial evidence of the skill necessary to operationalize them in a variety of situations, including those in which uncertainty, ambiguity or change are present. The work will provide evidence of originality and of useful knowledge transfer to novel situations. It will be coherent and convincing.
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Pass:
Marks in the range of
60% - 69%
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The work will clearly demonstrate the ability to analyse accurately, reliably and fully, all relevant information; to use evidence; to conceptualise, evaluate and judge; to propose and operationalise effective solutions, and to show substantial originality and creativity in a variety of familiar situations or in the face of ambiguity, uncertainty or change. It will demonstrate valuable knowledge transfer and propose feasible solutions for a wide range of situations. Evidence of the ability to innovate will be present.
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Pass:
Marks in the range of 70% and above
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