Assessment Brief
Program Bachelor of Business
Subject Ethics & Sustainability
Subject code MGT301A
Name of assessment Policy Analysis
Length 1200 words
Learning outcomes addressed by this assessment: a), b) & c).
Submission Date: Week 5
Assessment Brief Summary: Write a report of 1200 words on a current ethical issue in your chosen industry.
Total marks 30 Marks
Weighting 30%
Assessment 1- Report
This assignment requires you to write a report of 1200 words on a current ethical issue in the industry in which you aspire to work. The report must answer the following questions:
1. What is the ethical issue to be addressed and how does it impact different stakeholders in the industry?
2. What are the major alternatives for addressing the issue?
3. What is your preferred alternative and how can this choice be justified?
Report Layout
The report must follow the Business Report format which includes:
1. Title Page
2. Executive Summary
3. Table of Contents
4. Introduction – Includes context, purpose, outline, background and outcome
5. Body
6. Conclusion
7. Recommendations
8. References (Think/Laureate Australia Harvard style)
The word count excludes items 1-3 and 8, and any tables used in your report.
Submitting The Assignment:
1. Check your originality by uploading your assignment to Turnitin.
2. When less than 20% similarity, submit the assignment through the Assessment submission area.
Marking Criteria:
Structure and Style Excellent 2 Good
1.5 Average
1 Not adequate
0.5 Poor
0
Appropriate business report structure used
Writing clear, concise and free from errors
Academic Register
/6
Excellent 2 Good
1.5 Average
1 Not adequate
0.5 Poor
0
Findings supported by relevant academic and professional sources
Use of in-text citations
Appropriate referencing layout
/6
Content Excellent 6 Good
4.5 Average
3 Not adequate
1.5 Poor
0
Examination of ethical issue and stakeholder impacts
Evaluation of alternatives for addressing the ethical issue
Justification of preferred alternative
/18
Total Mark : /30