ASSESSMENT 2A & 2B BRIEF
Subject Code and Title MGT301A : Ethics and Sustainability
Assessment Report
Individual/Group Individual
Length Part A: 750 words (+/ 10%)
Part B: 1000 words (+/ 10%)
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion of the task below include:
a) Identify questions of ethics and sustainability and analyse how they impact on one’s day-to-day work experience. b) Apply a range of ethical frameworks and develop a vocabulary for ethical issues.
b) Demonstrate the ability to apply the various frameworks that underpin how individuals and organisations make decisions on complex ethical issues.
c) Analyse the impact of economic, commercial, social and environmental trends on an organisation’s ethical and sustainability behaviours.
Submission Part A: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of module
3.2 (Week 6)
For Intensive (6 week) class by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module
3.2 (Week 3)
Part B: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of module
5.1 (Week 9)
For Intensive (6 week) class by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module 5.1 (Week 5)
Weighting Part A: 25%
Part B: 35%
Total Marks 100 marks (each part)
Context
This assessment provides you with the opportunity to engage with and apply ethical frameworks to real-world issues.
You will select two different organisations of your choice. For each organisation, you are to select an ethical issue they are facing.
Instructions
Use the Source list below to find two articles, one for each organisation relating to an ethical issue of your choice that they are facing. It is suggested that you address two different types of ethical issues from the list of economic, commercial, social, OR environmental issues, one for each organisation.
Your articles should illustrate the key concepts and practices which have been discussed in this MGT301A course and must appear in your references. The relevant articles must be published within the last 4 months (16 weeks) prior to the Submission date as stated in the Assessment Brief for Assessment 2A.
TWO Issues in total
Choose one ethical issue, each facing a different organisation from the following sources:
• The Australian Financial Review;
• The Sydney Morning Herald; The Age; The Courier-Mail; The Adelaide Advertiser; The West Australian; NT News;
• The Australian;
• ABC News 24 TV;
• SkyNews Business News;
• The Economist;
• Bloomberg;
• BBC News;
• Financial Times;
• The Guardian;
• The Wall Street Journal;
• Harvard Business Review
If you want to select a source other than these, you need to get approval from your Learning Facilitator/ Lecturer prior to starting your Assessment 2A.
You will then analyse the issue from the viewpoint of one of the Six Ethical frameworks and identify possible ways of dealing with the issue. By doing this, you will enhance your ability to ethically address the economic, commercial, social and environmental issues you may face in the future in the workplace.
Assessment 2A
In Assessment 2 Part A, you will address the following questions:
What are two different ethical economic, commercial, social, OR environmental issues that must be managed by two different contemporary organisations?
For EACH issue identify ONE of the six ethical frameworks that can help inform you about how to best manage these issues? o Structure:
1. Introduction (75 words)
2. Identification of issue 1 (150 words)
3. Ethical framework for addressing issue 1 and justification of choice (150 words)
4. Identification of issue 2 (150 words)
5. Ethical framework for addressing issue 2 and justification of choice (150 words)
6. Conclusion (75 words)
7. Reference list (excluded from word count)
Assessment 2B
In Assessment 2B - you will address the following question:
How does reflecting about the ethical management of these issues inform your thinking about your future workplace behaviour?
How might you change your behaviour in the future based on what you have learned about the two ethical frameworks from Part A?
How does your professional ethics influence how you might behave?
How might the behaviour of senior management influence your behaviour?
How might corporate governance structures influence your behaviour?
How might the culture of the organisation influence your behaviour?
How can ethical codes of conduct be used by organisations to create an ethical culture in organisations?
o Structure:
1. Introduction (75 words)
2. Summary of issues and frameworks discussed in Part A (150 words)
3. Reflection on your future workplace behaviour (700 words)
4. Conclusion (75 words)
5. Reference list (excluded from word count).
To complete this assessment, in Part B you will relate your learning from Assessment 2 Part A, and what you have gained so far from MGT301A. You will then use reflective thinking and reflective writing to answer the questions in Part B, to describe how undertaking this assignment has developed your thinking about your future workplace behaviour.
Research and Referencing Requirements
A minimum of 50% of referenced sources must be from the subject modules or include a URL to the Torrens University Online Library. Submissions which do not meet this criterion will receive a 50% reduction in the grade.
This assessment task should include appropriate academic referencing following APA 7th edition style of referencing. Please see the Academic Skills page on Blackboard for information on referencing : https://torrens.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_ 1&content_id=_2498849_1
The Learning Rubrics below are your guide to how your assessment will be marked. Please be sure to check the rubrics very carefully before submission
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Assessment Rubric: Assessment 2 – Part A
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient) 65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%
Knowledge and
Understanding 35%
Report does not address the question, demonstrates limited understanding of the topic with limited/no developed aspects of the task.
Report indicates confusion of personal opinion and information (substantiated by evidence) from the research/course materials.
Report addresses the basic components of the question,demonstrates only a cursory
understanding of the topic
and develops the minimum aspects of the task.
Report indicates some confusion of personal opinion and information (substantiated by evidence)from the research/course materials.
Report addresses most components of the question, demonstrates a good understanding of the topic and develops most aspects of the task.
Report justifies personal opinion, by utilising evidence and information from independent research.
Report addresses the full components of the question, demonstrates a very good understanding of the topic and develops all aspects of the task.
Report discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information
(substantiated by robust evidence) from independent research
and extended reading.
Report addresses the full components of the question, demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the topic and develops thorough and critical analysis of the task. Report systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information
substantiated by robust evidence from independent research.
Research and
Justification of
Ethical
Framework 35%
Report shows little/no evidence of research or enquiry.
Requires a clearer
Report shows some Evidence of research or enquiry.
Appropriate ethical
Report shows sufficient
Evidence of
Research or enquiry.
Appropriate ethical
Report shows substantial
evidence of research or enquiry.
Report shows exceptional
evidence of research or enquiry and indicates
identification of appropriate ethical frameworks and their justification to address
organisation’s issues.
frameworks have been identified, with a basic justification to address organisation’s issues. Report shows basic evidence of
research or enquiry.
frameworks have been proficiently identified, with a conscientious justification to address
organisation’s issues.
Appropriate ethical frameworks have been effectively identified, witha critical justification to address organisation’s issues. serious contemplation of sources and extended reading.
Appropriate ethical frameworks have been skilfully identified,with an expert justification to address organisation’s issues.
Justification of Ethical
Framework 35%
Report does not present adequate information, ideas or evidence. Report lacks logical/clear structure and flow of
ideas, making it difficult to understand. Reasoning is unclear or difficult to follow.
Report presents information, ideas and evidence sufficiently, however these require further logic and
clarity.
Report has a sufficient structure, however flow of ideas are a challenge and can be difficult to understand.
Line of reasoning is passable, however, can sometimes be difficult to follow and requires clarity.
Report presents information, ideas and evidence clearly and logically.
Report has a good structure, with a good flow of ideas.
Line of reasoning is of a good standard and easy to follow.
Report presents information and arguments in a logical and clear way, which is well supported by evidence.
Report has a very good structure, with a strong flow of ideas; opinions and ideas are expressed in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to topic.
Line of reasoning is clear, logical and easy to follow.
Report is expertly presented; descriptive, concise and informative, exceptionally developed and well supported by evidence.
Report has an excellent structure, with a strong, clear flow of ideas; engages and sustains the audience’s interest in the topic and the reader can immediately grasp the relevancy.
Line of reasoning is excellent; demonstrating
a clear, logical flow of information
Correct citation of key resources and
evidence
10%
Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
Does not use sufficient sources.
Does not include correct references or in- text citations; does not use
APA 7th style.
Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, however, these are not always explicit or well developed.
Uses sufficient sources, however can be greatly improved.
Attempts to include references or in-text citations, however these are sometimes insufficient for research
purposes, or incorrect;
uses APA 7th style, however may contain some citation or referencing errors.
Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas.
Shows good evidence of attempts to source information.
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources.
Uses APA 7th style, however may contain minor citation or referencing errors.
Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope for sourcing evidence.
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources.
Uses APA 7th style, containing minimal and or no errors.
Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope for sourcing evidence.
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources.
Uses APA 7th style, containing no errors.
Learning Rubric: Assessment 2 – Part B
Assessment Attributes Fail
(Unacceptable) 0-49%
Pass
(Functional) 50-64%
Credit
(Proficient) 65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced) 75 -84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional) 85-100%
Knowledge and
Understanding
35% Report does not address the question, demonstrates limited understanding of the topic with limited/no developed aspects of the task.
Report indicates confusion of personal opinion and information (substantiated by evidence) from the research/course materials. Report addresses the basic components of the question, demonstrates only a cursory understanding of the topic and develops the minimum aspects of the task.
Report indicates some confusion of personal opinion and information (substantiated by evidence) from the research/course materials. Report addresses most components of the question,
demonstrates a good understanding of the topic and develops most aspects of the task.
Report justifies personal opinion, by utilising evidence and information from independent research. Report addresses the full components of the question, demonstrates a very good understanding of the topic and develops all aspects of the task.
Report discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information
(substantiated by robust evidence) from independent research and extended reading. Report addresses the full components of the question, demonstrates a comprehensive
understanding of the topic and develops thorough and critical analysis of the task.
Report systematically and critically discriminates between assertion of personal opinion and information
substantiated by robust evidence from independent research.
Reflection 35% Report demonstrates a limited attempt to reflect on the application of acquired knowledge to future workplace behaviour, with Report demonstrates a basic attempt to reflect on the application of acquired knowledge to future workplace behaviour, however, does Report adequately reflects on the application of acquired knowledge to future workplace behaviour, including a Report thoroughly reflects on the application of acquired knowledge to future workplace behaviour, including an in- depth reflection on the Report expertly reflects on the application of acquired knowledge to future workplace behaviour, including an in-depth, critical and meticulous reflection on
no/limited attempt to linkacquired knowledge to future workplace behaviour, or ethical frameworks. not critically reflect on the ethical underlying rationale that could lead to this behaviour.
basic reflection on the ethical underlying rationale that could lead to this behaviour. ethical underlying rationale that could lead to this behaviour. the ethical underlying rationale that could lead to this behaviour.
Structure and Flow of Ideas 20%
Report does not present adequate information, ideas or evidence. Report lacks logical/clear structure and flow of ideas, making it difficult to understand. Line of reasoning is unclear and difficult to follow.
Report presents information, ideas and evidence sufficiently, however these require further logic and clarity. Report has a sufficient structure, however flow of ideas are a challenge and can be difficult to understand.
Line of reasoning is passable, however, can sometimes be difficult to follow and requires clarity.
Report presents information, ideas and evidence clearly and logically.
Report has a good structure, with a good flow of ideas.
Line of reasoning is of a good standard and easy to follow.
Report presents information and arguments in a logical and clear way, which is well supported by evidence. Report has a very good structure, with a strong flow of ideas; opinions and ideas are expressed in a clear and concise manner with obvious connection to topic. Line of reasoning is clear, logical and easy to follow.
Report is expertly presented; descriptive, concise and informative, exceptionally developed and well supported by evidence. Report has an excellent structure, with a strong, clear flow of ideas; engages and sustains the audience’s interest in the topic and the reader can immediately grasp the relevancy.
Line of reasoning is excellent; demonstrating a clear, logical flow of ideas and arguments that are easy to follow.
Correct citation of key resources and evidence
10% Demonstrates inconsistent use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Does not use sufficient sources. Does not include correct references or in- text citations; does not use APA 7th style. Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas, however, these are not always explicit or well developed.
Uses sufficient sources, however can be greatly improved.
Attempts to include references or in-text citations, however these are sometimes insufficient for research purposes, or incorrect; uses APA 7th style, however may contain some citation or referencing errors. Demonstrates use of credible and relevant resources to support and develop ideas. Shows good evidence of attempts to source information. Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA 7th style, however may contain minor citation or referencing errors. Demonstrates use of good quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope for sourcing evidence.
Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA
7th style, containing minimal and or no errors. Demonstrates use of high quality, credible and relevant resources to support and develop arguments and position statements.
Shows evidence of wide scope for sourcing evidence. Includes in-text citations and references from suitable sources; uses APA
7th style, containing no errors.
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