MMM343 Business Ethics Trimester 1 2023

MMM343 Business Ethics Trimester 1 2023

Assessment Task 1 Individual

DUE DATE:Wednesday, 19 April 2023, by 8:00pm (Melbourne time)

PERCENTAGE OF FINAL GRADE:50%

WORD COUNT:Maximum number of words (2000 words)

HURDLE:

Description

Purpose

The assignment offers an opportunity for practical application of theories learnt in the unit by analysing real life cases of ethical misconduct of business organisations as reported in the media. This task provides opportunities to learn and apply the knowledge (GLO1 & ULO1) and skills (GLOs 2, 3,5 & ULOs 2, 3, 4) required in the study and practice of management in organisations. By completing this task, you will develop your skills in researching, understanding, applying, evaluating, and presenting information required of business professionals.

Context/Scenario

For this task, assume that you are analysing the two cases as an observer trained in business ethics with the purpose of finding solutions that will resolve the unethical issues as well as expectations of concerned stakeholders.

Specific Requirements

The assignment requires you to conduct independent research and locate two (2) articles dealing with issues related to business ethics from business news articles accessible from the internet and/or using library resources.

The task requires you to analyse the ethical issues within each article drawing on the knowledge acquired by you in the weekly lectures and case study discussions.

The articles should be dated after October 1, 2022 and accessible for the marker to view from a weblink that is required to be provided as part of your task and along with your analyses.

Articles must deal with issues related to business ethics and conduct of organisations for profit.

Presentation:

The task should be presented as one document and contain: the title of each article along with the weblink showing the internet site location.

Date of each article with weblink (it must be dated 1 October 2022 or after; if not that article discussion will score 0).

Overview of the essence of each article with a brief discussion of the identified ethical issue(s).

In depth discussion of the ethical issues. How is each issue defined and in what way do these issues present themselves in the article? Specifically explain what happened; why it happened, factors which contributed, and consequences.

Stakeholder Impact- briefly discuss impact (positive and/or negative) on at least two stakeholders.

a discussion that links the essence of the article and ethical issues(s) to the theory (referenced theory to support your ideas is expected and essential).

Your recommendations as a manager to resolve the issues identified in the article irrespective of whether a resolution has been mentioned or not in the article.

a conclusion in which you offer a clear solution that is drawn from your knowledge of Business Ethics as learnt in the unit (demonstrate by use of references drawn from textbook, unit readings and case studies).

an academic reference list that is constructed correctly (using Deakin Harvard https:// www.deakin.edu.au/students/studying/study-support/referencing/harvard

Word Limit: 1000 words per article (10% extra i.e. 100 extra words is acceptable)

Learning Outcomes

This task allows you to demonstrate your achievement towards the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) which have been aligned to the Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs). Deakin GLOs describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates acquire and can demonstrate on completion of their course. This assessment task is an important tool in determining your achievement of the ULOs. If you do not demonstrate achievement of the ULOs you will not be successful in this unit. You are advised to familiarise yourself with these ULOs and GLOs as they will inform you on what you are expected to demonstrate for successful completion of this unit.

The learning outcomes that are aligned to this assessment task are:

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)

ULO 1 Demonstrate an awareness of the role that ethical issues play in business life; in particular, business policy/procedure formulation and its implementation. GLO 1: Graduates will be able to demonstrate discipline specific knowledge, in the area of business ethics.

ULO 2 Articulate and discuss the principles of business ethics GLO 2 Written, oral and interpersonal communication skills will be evaluated when discussing the assessment task requirements online, and subsequently as part of written submission.

ULO 3 Articulate an understanding of the contextual issues surrounding business ethics in different societies nationally and internationally. GLO 3: Use online sources to identify business ethics issues and find additional resources with respect to the issues and impact on different stakeholders.

ULO 4 Rationalise and argue for their perceptions of each concept in a manner that highlights an objective understanding of the issues concerned GLO 5: Use the gathered information to critically provide realistic solutions and recommendations to address the identified business ethics issues

Submission

You must submit your assignment in the Assignment Dropbox in the unit CloudDeakin site on or before the due date. When uploading your assignment, name your document using the following syntax: <your surname_your first name_your Deakin student ID number_[unitcode].doc (or .docx). For example, Jones_Barry_123456789_ABC123.doc.

Submitting a hard copy of this assignment is not required. You must keep a backup copy of every assignment you submit until the marked assignment has been returned to you. In the unlikely event that one of your assignments is misplaced you will need to submit your backup copy.

Any work you submit may be checked by electronic or other means for the purposes of detecting collusion and/or plagiarism and for authenticating work.

When you submit an assignment through your CloudDeakin unit site, you will receive an email to your Deakin email address confirming that it has been submitted. You should check that you can see your assignment in the Submissions view of the Assignment Dropbox folder after upload and check for, and keep, the email receipt for the submission.

Marking and feedback

The marking rubric indicates the assessment criteria for this task. It is available in the CloudDeakin unit site in the Assessment folder, under Assessment Resources. Criteria act as a boundary around the task and help specify what assessors are looking for in your submission. The criteria are drawn from the ULOs and align with the GLOs. You should familiarise yourself with the assessment criteria before completing and submitting this task.

Students who submit their work by the due date will receive their marks and feedback on CloudDeakin 15 working days after the submission date.

Extensions

Extensions can only be granted for exceptional and/or unavoidable circumstances outside of your control. Requests for extensions must be made by 12 noon on the submission date using the online Extension Request form under the Assessment tab on the unit CloudDeakin site. All requests for extensions should be supported by appropriate evidence (e.g., a medical certificate in the case of ill health).

Applications for extensions after 12 noon on the submission date require University level special consideration and these applications must be must be submitted via StudentConnect in your DeakinSync site.

Late submission penalties

If you submit an assessment task after the due date without an approved extension or special consideration, 5% will be deducted from the available marks for each day after the due date up to seven days*. Work submitted more than seven days after the due date will not be marked and will receive 0% for the task. The Unit Chair may refuse to accept a late submission where it is unreasonable or impracticable to assess the task after the due date. *'Day' means calendar day for electronic submissions and working day for paper submissions.

An example of how the calculation of the late penalty based on an assignment being due on a Thursday at 8:00pm is as follows:

1 day late: submitted after Thursday 11:59pm and before Friday 11:59pm 5% penalty.

2 days late: submitted after Friday 11:59pm and before Saturday 11:59pm 10% penalty.

3 days late: submitted after Saturday 11:59pm and before Sunday 11:59pm 15% penalty.

4 days late: submitted after Sunday 11:59pm and before Monday 11:59pm 20% penalty.

5 days late: submitted after Monday 11:59pm and before Tuesday 11:59pm 25% penalty.

6 days late: submitted after Tuesday 11:59pm and before Wednesday 11:59pm 30% penalty.

7 days late: submitted after Wednesday 11:59pm and before Thursday 11:59pm 35% penalty.

The Dropbox closes the Thursday after the 7th day by 11:59pm AEST/AEDT time.

Support

The Division of Student Life provides a range of Study Support resources and services, available throughout the academic year, including Writing Mentor and Maths Mentor online drop ins and the SmartThinking 24 hour writing feedback service at this link. If you would prefer some more in depth and tailored support, make an appointment online with a Language and Learning Adviser.

Referencing and Academic Integrity

Deakin takes academic integrity very seriously. It is important that you (and if a group task, your group) complete your own work in every assessment task Any material used in this assignment that is not your original work must be acknowledged as such and appropriately referenced. You can find information about referencing (and avoiding breaching academic integrity) and other study support resources at the following website: http://www.deakin.edu.au/students/study-supportYour rights and responsibilities as a student

As a student you have both rights and responsibilities. Please refer to the document Your rights and responsibilities as a student in the Unit Guide & Information section in the Content area in the CloudDeakin unit site.