Module Name People, Planet, and Profit

Module Name People, Planet, and Profit

Module Code BUSN08062

Assessment Number 2/2

Assessment Type (and weighting) Individual Conference Poster Presentation and Q&A (60% of module marks)

Assessment Submission Date Week commencing 27th of November 2023

Assessment Brief

You are required to create a poster presentation on a topic related to the module. You will present your poster at a student conference at the end of the term, followed by a Q&A session.

The poster presentation is worth 60% of your overall module grade.

Objectives:

Demonstrate understanding of module concepts through choice of poster topicEffectively communicate key information through poster design and presentation

Engage an audience through clear and concise verbal presentationAnswer questions knowledgeably during Q&A session

Poster Assessment Task

For your poster, you should explore and critique an ethical issue related to business sustainability, corporate social responsibility, or the impact of business on people and planet.

Some potential topics could include:

Fast fashion and unethical labour practices

Greenwashing and disingenuous sustainability claims

Business roles in perpetuating or reducing inequalityExtractive industries and environmental justice

Ethical issues in global supply chains

Improving diversity and inclusion in business

Promoting ethical leadership and corporate governance

Poster Creation Guidelines

Content:

Choose an ethical business issue related to people, planet, and/or profit to analyseProvide background information on the issue and relevant contextDiscuss 3-5 key module concepts/theories relevant to your issueCritically analyse the ethical responsibilities of business in relation to your issue

Present 2-3 well supported recommendations for how businesses should address this issueDiscuss implications for stakeholders and societyInclude relevant data, statistics, and examples to support analysisThe poster should showcase your ability to apply module knowledge to a real-world ethical dilemma. Please ensure you cite sources appropriately using the UWS Harvard formatPoster Design:

Create a poster, ideally using one power point template given on the moule aula page.

Organize into logical sections with clear headingsUse relevant images, graphs, charts to visually communicate key informationEnsure content flows logicallyMake effective use of space while keeping some open areasChoose a professional template and colour schemeUse combination of bullet points, short paragraphs, and visuals

Make key points and titles stand outUse Arial font style varying from 32pt (titles) to 24 with a 1.5-line spacing (general text)

Show references in 16pt font at the bottom; cited using UWS stylePresentation Requirements:

5 minutes verbal summary of your poster

2 minutes for questions and answers

Summary should highlight key points and capture audience attentionRehearse and be ready to confidently deliver a summaryBring a copy of the poster and be prepared to answer questions from assessors/audienceProvide professional responses to questions during the Q&A sessionAssessment Criteria:

Quality of poster content (40%)

Poster design and layout (20%)

Verbal presentation skills (20%)

Ability to answer questions knowledgeably (20%)

Submission:

Submit final poster PDF on Turnitin prior to the conferenceBring printed poster to the conference venue (TBC) for presentation

The exact time and location of the conference will be shared with you later.

The conference will take place in the last two weeks of Term 1. This will be during week commencing 27th November 2023 and 04th December 2023.

Poster Conference Format

Conferences will be held in lecture halls at the end of term (exact time and location details will be shared later)

Each student will be assigned a time slot for their presentation (5 mins for presentation and 2 mins for Q&As = 7 mins for each student)

You must arrive for the dedicated time slot. You need to remain seated until you are called for presentation. You cannot leave the room after your presentation. You can only leave when a block of poster presentations is completed.

Students should arrive 10 minutes before their allotted time.

Set-up:

Posters will be displayed around the room.

Presenters will stand by their poster to deliver their presentation and answer questions.

Presentation:

You will have 5 minutes to summarize the key points of your poster.

Try to highlight the most important information and capture the audiences attention.

Speak slowly and clearly and maintain eye contact with your audience.

Be prepared to answer questions about your topic for 2 minutes.

Assessment:

There will be 1-2 tutors and fellow students assessing each presentation. Peer evaluation will be performed. However, final grades will be decided by the tutors. They will score you based on the presentation rubric. Q&A responses will be factored into the presentation scores.

Marking Rubric

UWS Grade Description

A1 (90-100%) - Outstanding poster design, layout, and visual presentation

- In-depth critical analysis of an important ethical business issue

- Presentation clearly and concisely summarizes key information

- Confident, engaging delivery that establishes strong rapport with audience

- Demonstrates deep knowledge during Q&A with thoughtful responses to complex questions

A2 (80-89%) - Excellent poster design and layout

- Shows strong critical analysis and understanding of key ethical concepts

- Presentation covers main points very well

- Confident delivery and interaction with audience

- Demonstrates good understanding during Q&A and responds well to questions

A3 (70-79%) - Very good poster covers key information

- Shows ability to apply ethical concepts and frameworks

- Presentation provides good overview of the poster

- Rehearsed delivery though may lack some engagement

- Answers Q&A questions reasonably well, with some room for improvement

B1 (60-69%) - Between good and very good poster, lacks some visual impact but covers main points

- Analysis of ethical issue is reasonable but could be expanded on

- Straightforward presentation delivery from notes

- Lacks confidence during Q&A and has trouble elaborating

B2 (50-59%) - Good poster presentation but provides limited analysis

- Mundane presentation delivery, lacks audience engagement

- Struggles to provide in-depth responses during Q&A

C (40-49%) - Poster presentation shows minimal to limited analysis

- Poor presentation delivery, reads directly from notes

- Unable to adequately answer questions during Q&A

D (30-39%) - Poster lacks sufficient detail and contains incomplete information

- Very poor presentation delivery

- Insufficient grasp of topic shown in Q&A responses

E (0-29%) - Fails to provide meaningful or relevant detail in poster

- Presentation shows no preparation

- Unable to answer basic questions on topic

Students with disabilities or additional needs

The University aims to provide an inclusive environment and equitable opportunity to participate in all aspects of university life. Students who require reasonable adjustments for assessments due to disability, specific learning difficulty, injury, or health condition should contact the Disability Service to arrange support and adjustments: disabilityservice@uws.ac.uk. Please inform the Module Coordinator in advance about any approved accommodations needed to fully participate in the poster conference and presentation. This may include adjustments to time limits, support services, assistive technology, or alternative presentation formats.