Part -1:

The aim of this task is to refine and assess the research skills of students, and give them the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the covered topics.

Description:

It is compulsory to work in teams for this assessment.

Your group will be assigned with a case study from Moodle Discussion Forum.

Analysing the case should take the following steps:

• Provide a brief overview of the case study.
• Outline the key issues and responses evident in the case study.
• Discuss these key issues using theory from the textbook to explore and explain them.
• Generate alternative courses of action for the situation.
• Select the preferred alternative using research to explain your decision and give examples.
• Provide answers to the ‘Questions' at the end of the case study.

Part -2:

Individual Research Essay

Students must address one of the three topics below.

• Topic 1: What are the challenges for a business that aims to be both legal and ethical?
• Topic 2: Are there limitations in trying to manage ethics through formal ethics codes and programs?
• Topic 3: Does CSR represent a genuine desire by corporations to do well towards society?

The Essay requires:

• The appropriate use of essay format: headings, introduction, discussion, conclusion.
• A thorough research and treatment of the contemporary literature in the topic area.
• A range of references that should demonstrate breadth and depth of research.
• Industry/organisational examples should be incorporated into the essay as illustrative evidence
• An ability to utilise the wider literature in constructing the narrative is displayed throughout.
• Displays critical evaluation and diagnostic skills in the choice of the data included.
• Displays critical evaluation in the choice of the information sources used.
• Appropriate and accurate use of the Harvard Referencing System