Ethics, Governance, and Sustainability Issues in Business and Opportunities and Challenges of Sustai

Part A: Main Ethics, Governance and Sustainability Issues in Business

Completed essays should be submitted via the LEGS Moodle submission drop-box on or before the due date Friday 29th January 2021.

Part A: What are the main ethics, governance and sustainability issues that businesses need to address?

Part B: Discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable and responsible approaches to leadership.

Your answer should include relevant academic theory and refer to examples based on your research of [Company A] and [Company B].

The companies investigated as part of this assignment will be chosen via an online poll at the start of the module.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to COVID-19 restrictions the assignment and word count has been updated. Given current circumstances, it is no longer practical to undertake group coursework.

Essays should be typed or word processed using 11 point type and 1.5 line spacing. APA referencing 7th edition must be followed, details are available on Moodle. Word count should include in-text citations, but exclude reference lists.

The University-wide grading criteria are used in marking the assignments. High scoring answers are likely to be those that:

· Provide intelligent, well-justified and original answers to the question.

· Show an ability to apply a number of different theoretical frameworks in supporting the points made in answering the question.

· Provide appropriate examples to illustrate the points made.

Essays should be typed or word processed using 11 point type and 1.5 line spacing.

APA referencing 7th edition must be followed, details are available on Moodle.

Word count should include in-text citations, but exclude reference lists.

The University-wide grading criteria are used in marking the assignments.

High scoring answers are likely to be those that:

· Provide intelligent, well-justified and original answers to the question.

· Show an ability to apply a number of different theoretical frameworks in supporting the points made in answering the question.

· Provide appropriate examples to illustrate the points made.

Organisation of arguments into coherent discursive structure

Use of theoretical concepts from the module to discuss the topic

General style and presentation, grammar, spelling etc.

Correct use of APA referencing conventions

Excellent work - contains accurate, relevant material and shows analysis, originality or creativity of approach and a clear, well-articulated understanding of the subject matter.

Wide research incorporating up to date, relevant original material with proper citation and referencing of primary and secondary sources. The answer has a thoughtful structure, a clear message displaying personal reflection informed by wider reading of articles and/or other commentaries and a good grasp of detail (as evidenced by the choice of relevant examples which are well integrated into the answer’s structure).

Part B: Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable and Responsible Approaches to Leadership

Such answers excel in most if not all the following criteria.

• comprehensiveness and accuracy;

• clarity of argument and expression;

• integration of a range of materials;

• evidence of wider reading;

• insight into the theoretical issues.

As below plus:

Very good work - contains accurate, relevant material, which is clearly written, well-argued and covers the subject matter in a thorough, thoughtful and competent manner. Contains some originality of approach, insight or synthesis.

Good evidence of research and good use of source material. Uses and presents references effectively with proper citation of relevant legal authorities.

Excellence in one or more of the following areas should be in addition to the qualities expected of an upper second class answer. Typically, a first class answer will spot points not seen by the majority of students.

• comprehensiveness and accuracy;

• clarity of argument and expression;

• integration of a range of materials;

• evidence of wider reading;

• insight into the theoretical issues.

A very good, well presented piece of work covering much of the subject matter and which is clearly and lucidly written. Good attempt to consider and evaluate the material presented. Evidence of research in the topic area and good use and presentation of references. Such answers are clearly competent and typically possess the following qualities:

• generally accurate and well-informed;

• reasonably comprehensive;

• well-organised and structured;

• provide evidence of general reading;

• demonstrating a sound grasp of basic principles;

• demonstrating a good understanding of the relevant details;

• succinctly and cogently presented;

• displaying evidence of analytical ability.

One essential aspect of an upper second class answer is that it must have competently dealt with the question asked by the examiner.

Work that attempts to address the topic with some understanding and discussion, key aspects of the subject matter covered.

Evidence of research in the topic area extending beyond key texts. Satisfactory citation and referencing of sources.

Satisfactory presentation with respect to structure, use and flow of language, grammar, spelling and format.

The majority of students might normally be expected to fall within this range.

Adequate work that attempts to address the topic and demonstrates some understanding of the basic aspects of the subject matter.

Some research using texts and relevant legal authorities. Attempts to use and present references in the appropriate manner.

A satisfactory attempt to follow directions regarding structure, use and flow of language, grammar, spelling and format.

FAIL Work in this range attempts to address the question/problem but is substantially incomplete and deficient. Serious problems with a number of aspects of language use are often found in work in this range and the work may be severely under/over length and/or fails to grasp the nature of the subject matter. Content, analysis, expression, structure and use of sources will be very weak or missing.