Assignment Remit<\/p>\n
Programme Title\tBusiness Management Suite<\/p>\n
Module Title\tResponsible Business: Theory and Practice<\/p>\n
Module Code\t32264<\/p>\n
Assignment Title\tAssessment 1<\/p>\n
Level\tLI<\/p>\n
Weighting\t50%<\/p>\n
Lecturers\tAdam Nix; Jennifer TyreeHageman<\/p>\n
Hand Out Date\tMonday 26th September
\nDue Date & Time \tThursday 17th November\t12-noon (UK)
\nFeedback Post Date\tFriday 9th December<\/p>\n
Assignment Format\tEssay<\/p>\n
Assignment Length\t2000 words<\/p>\n
Submission Format \tOnline
\nIndividual<\/p>\n
Note: This assessment is subject to confirmation by the External Examiner. Therefore, details may still change until final approval has been obtained.<\/p>\n
Assignment:
\nThis assignment provides an opportunity to think critically about the role businesses play within society and the responsibilities they hold to different groups (stakeholders) within it.
\nAssignment Task:<\/p>\n
Using relevant theories and concepts, critically analyse the following statement:<\/p>\n
Businesses exist to create value for their owners through the realisation of growth and profit. All other considerations are secondary.<\/p>\n
Assignment Instructions:
\nFor this assignment, you need to do the following:
\n1.\tRefamiliarize yourself with the lecture content of Weeks 2, 3 and 4 along with related seminars. These sessions cover the learning most relevant to answering this question. You should also be prepared to do further research into the topic (sample nursing essay examples by the best nursing assignment writing service) (e.g., via the readings provided in ResourceList).
\n2.\tUsing the information gathered in (1), critically analyse the above statement. By this, we are looking for you to develop your own well-supported and logical assessment of the above statement based on the description, analysis and Assessment of relevant conceptual themes. Additionally, we recommend you support your analysis with some empirical (\u201creal world\u201d) application, for instance, by identifying illustrative examples or considering the significance of changes over time in the social, economic, and environmental contexts in which businesses exist and theories are developed.
\n3.\tBuilding on the analytical work you did in (2), craft an essay that presents your findings, along with a reasoned conclusion as to whether or not you agree with the statement. It doesn\u2019t matter which side you are on (or to what extent you completely agree\/disagree), just that you base your conclusion on an informed and balanced critical analysis.
\n4.\tRemember: A good essay is based on a well-supported analysis, not unsupported opinion:
\n\u2022\tBe sure to use (and explicitly reference) the concepts and theories we\u2019ve covered in class to guide your analysis and underpin your argument.
\n\u2022\tYou should also support (i.e., properly reference and cite) any empirical (\u201creal world\u201d) claims or facts you provide. For instance, drawing on reputable media outlets (e.g., Financial Times), civil society organizations (e.g., Greenpeace) or company and government websites.
\nPresentational Requirements
\nThe following presentational requirements should be followed when submitting your work:
\n\u2022\t2000-word limit (excluding the reference list)
\n\u2022\tPersonal information should be avoided to aid anonymized marking
\n\u2022\tAn academic essay structure should be used (guidance here)
\n\u2022\tAn easily readable font (e.g., Arial) should be used throughout
\n\u2022\tThe font size should be 11 or 12
\n\u2022\tDouble line spacing should be used throughout
\n\u2022\tReferences should be cited using in-text citations (i.e., Harvard Referencing)
\n\u2022\tPages should be numbered
\nNB – Failure to follow these guidelines will affect your performance in this assignment.
\nCover Sheet and Submissions
\n\u2022\tYou must download the Cover Sheet and use this as the first page of your assignment. You may want to use this from the start or you can paste the whole page into the document afterwards.
\n\u2022\tSave your document – do not include your name in the file name or anywhere else in the document.
\n\u2022\tYou need to upload a Word or PDF Document as your main assignment (including the cover sheet page) unless otherwise instructed.
\n\u2022\tAppendices and other supporting documents should be uploaded to the same submission by using the [+] Add another file button.
\n\u2022\tDo not use Google Docs for submitting your assignment as it will not be possible for it to be marked.
\n\u2022\tIf you are having technical problems submitting please see our help page: Submitting Your Assignment.
\n\u2022\tFor advice on viewing your grade and feedback please see: Viewing your Marks and Feedback FAQ<\/p>\n
Module Learning Outcomes:
\nIn this assessment the following learning outcomes will be covered:
\n\u2022\tLO 1. Demonstrate a theoretically informed analysis of the reasons why businesses may choose to act irresponsibly.
\n\u2022\tLO 3. Evaluate different business processes and practices from a responsible business perspective.
\n\u2022\tLO5. Understand the importance of effective communication and collaboration in responsible business transformation.
\n\u2022\tLO6. Articulate the risks and opportunities associated with responsible and irresponsible businesses.
\nGrading Criteria:
\nPlease see the marking rubric provided below.
\nFeedback to Students:
\nBoth Summative and Formative feedback is given to encourage students to reflect on their learning that feeds forward into following assessment tasks. The preparation for all assessment tasks will be supported by formative feedback within the tutorials\/seminars. Written feedback is provided as appropriate. Please be aware to use the browser and not the Canvas App as you may not be able to view all comments. For advice on viewing your grade and feedback please see: Viewing your Marks and Feedback FAQ<\/p>\n
NB – The Canvas Assignment Tool (SpeedGrader) provides a Comment Area for each assignment. Please be aware that it is College policy that staff will not be actively engaging in conversations over matters of feedback and grades within SpeedGrader.<\/p>\n
Plagiarism:
\nIt is your responsibility to ensure that you understand correct referencing practices. You are expected to use appropriate references and keep carefully detailed notes of all your information sources, including any material downloaded from the Internet. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are not vulnerable to any alleged breaches of the assessment regulations. More information is available at https:\/\/intranet.birmingh am.ac.uk\/as\/studentservices\/conduct\/misconduct\/plagiarism\/index.aspx.<\/p>\n
Late submission:
\nNormal school policies apply to this assignment. If work is submitted late and no extension has been granted, then a penalty of 5% will be imposed for each day that the assignment is late until 0 is reached, for example, a mark of 67% would become 62% on day one, 57% on day two, and so on. The days counted will not include weekends, public holidays, and University closed days<\/p>\n
Marking Rubric:<\/p>\n
Criteria\tExcellent\tVery Good\tGood\tDeveloping\tPoor
\nResponse to the brief (25%)
\nThe extent and proficiency to which the specifics of the assignment task have been attempted and completed.<\/p>\n
Provides an exceptionally high-quality response to the specifics of the brief, which is both comprehensive and novel. Instructions have been followed completely.\tProvides a complete and effective response to the brief. Task instructions have been accurately followed, albeit with some minor gaps or errors.\tProvides a broadly appropriate response to the brief, which delivers the core elements of the task. Some elements are better than others, and there may be some gaps or errors.\tProvides a partial response to the brief, with deviation and\/or omission from the task instructions. May contain apparent misunderstanding or oversimplification of the required task.\tDoes not address the brief in any meaningful way. Content provided is not at all relevant, and instructions have not been followed. Suggestion of material misunderstanding of the required task.
\nConceptual themes (25%)
\nThe extent to which relevant theoretical concepts and practice-based frameworks (e.g., UN SDGs) are accurately recalled, critically discussed and applied.<\/p>\n
Shows comprehensive understanding of relevant conceptual themes. Demonstrates a very thorough grasp of academic and practice-based ideas. Shows attention to detail and a highly developed ability to engage in critical discussion and application.\tConceptual themes are well developed and applied. Shows a detailed and varied understanding of core and related themes. Demonstrates a very good grasp of key academic and practice-based ideas. Shows an ability to engage in critical discussion.\tDemonstrates a mostly accurate knowledge of core module themes. Draws explicitly on key academic and practice-based ideas. Show an awareness of concepts and related literatures introduced within the module. May containing some attempts at critical discussion \tShows some basic awareness of relevant conceptual themes, albeit limited by misunderstanding or gaps in knowledge. Generally descriptive with an apparent absence of critical thinking or application. \tNo meaningful engagement with concepts and theory from relevant literature. Similarly, no engagement with relevant practice-based frameworks. Suggestive of material misunderstanding or gaps in knowledge.
\nAnalytical fluency (25%)
\nThe extent to which a submission demonstrates a critical and informed examination of a given topic (sample nursing essay examples by the best nursing assignment writing service).<\/p>\n
An extremely well-developed, coherent analytical argument which systematically draws on conceptual themes. Excellent integration of appropriate contemporary, real-world contexts and relevant theory. Argumentation displays novelty, critique, and balance.\tShows an ability to go beyond description and engage in analytical discussion of a topic (sample nursing essay examples by the best nursing assignment writing service). Analytical conclusions are clearly informed by conceptual themes. Argumentation displays levels of critical and evaluative thinking.\tShows an ability to bring together and describe information relevant to a topic (sample nursing essay examples by the best nursing assignment writing service). Conclusions have links to conceptual themes, though these may be vague or implicit at times. Thinking appears broadly logical but is not always fully explained or evidenced.\tShows an ability to discuss details relevant to a topic (sample nursing essay examples by the best nursing assignment writing service) but with little or no explicit connection to specific conceptual themes or empirical support. Discussion is either based on description or unsupported opinion, and the logic may be unclear.\tNo attempt to integrate conceptual themes into the discussion. Discussion entirely descriptive or based on unsupported assertions. Suggests material issues in terms of balance and\/or accuracy.
\nStructure and presentation (15%)
\nThe extent to which a submission is clearly and appropriately structured and presented.<\/p>\n
Structured and presented in a highly effective way. Displays exceptionally clear thought. Fluency, overall comprehension, and linkages between points are highly extremely well developed. \tConsistently tidy, well organised, and in line with task instructions. Uses appropriate formatting (e.g., paragraphs) to structure and present the submission in an effective manner. Consistently good grammar, and comprehension.\tStructured and presented in a broadly coherent manner and in line with the key requirements of the task. Occasional issues with formatting (e.g., paragraphs), grammar, and comprehension.\tGenerally untidy and disorganised, with some areas hard to follow. Issues with formatting (e.g., paragraphs), grammar, and comprehension hinder clarity.\tUntidy and disorganised, to the point where it is consistently difficult to follow. Extremely poor presentation. Deviates materially from the instructions provided.
\nReferencing practice (10%) The accurate and consistent use of correct (Harvard-style) referencing practice.<\/p>\n
Near flawless referencing using the Harvard-style method. Conceptual and empirical claims are reliably referenced from high-quality and varied sources.\tExtensive and consistent referencing of relevant support. Conceptual and empirical claims are consistently supported. Harvard-style in-text referencing is used accurately and effectively.\tA reasonable effort has been made to reference relevant support. Main conceptual and empirical claims are supported. Harvard-style referencing is used, albeit with some formatting errors or omissions.\tGenerally poor referencing, with significant gaps, formatting errors, and\/or weak source usage. Correct referencing conventions have not been followed. Missing either reference list or in-text references.\tNo meaningful attempt made to reference academic or empirical sources, irrespective of specific conventions. No reference list or in-text references are provided.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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