Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 1 of 12 Instructions to Student  Answer all questions.  Deadline of submission: 07/07/2020 23:59  The marks received on the assignment will be scaled down to the actual weightage of the assignment which is 50 marks  Formative feedback on the complete assignment draft will be provided if the draft is submitted at least 10 days before the final submission date.  Feedback after final evaluation will be provided by 21/07/2020  The total word count should not exceed 1200 -1500 maximum Module Learning Outcomes The following LOs are achieved by the student by completing the assignment successfully 2) Analyse and appraise contemporary challenges in environmental, social and business environment. 3) Assess the changing dynamics of nature–human interdependencies globally and relevance of ethics in modern world. Assignment Objective The aim of the assignment is to develop understanding on the contemporary changes in environmental, social and business environment, CSR practices adopted by the organization and assess the changing dynamics of nature–human interdependencies globally and relevance of ethics in modern world through application of secondary data skills. Assignment Tasks Task 1) Submit a work proposal for this assignment or before 15/06/2020 (23:59) which must include:  Objectives of the assignment (2 marks)  Structure of the report (2 marks)  Timeline for completion of the given tasks. (1 mark) ` IN SEMESTER (INDIVIDUAL) ASSIGNMENT Module Code: BUSS 20004 Module Name: Business Sustainability Level: 2 Max. Marks: 100 Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 2 of 12 The work proposal must be submitted in a word file through the link available in Moodle. Task 2) Reflection (5 Marks) Students are requested to register for the MOOC certificate programme from the given link. (5 Marks) https://www.coursera.org/learn/corp-sustainability/home/welcome Submit your Reflection based on the following:  What was the course about? (2 marks)  What did you learn from the course and provide the proof for it? (2 marks)  Did you faced any challenges in undergoing the course? (1 marks) Task 3) Conduct Desk research (using secondary sources) on the relevant topics and answer on the following (80 marks) i) Critically evaluate any four global challenges and their impact towards business sustainability during the present Covid 19 Pandemic. (20 marks) ii) a) Critically evaluate the change management. (5marks) b) Discuss the three stages of Bridge’s Transition model to facilitate change through the competitive challenge for the organization. (15 marks) iii) Explain the four Caroll’s Pyramid of corporate social responsibility and give reasons for companies becoming more socially responsible. (20 marks) iv) a) Examine the primary goals of Sustainability. (5 marks) b) Critically evaluate any three benefits of sustainability and efficiency from Logistics Company. (15 marks) Task Evaluation Criteria Marks 1 Work Proposal 5 Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 3 of 12  Objectives of the assignment (2 marks)  Structure of the report (2 marks)  Timeline for completion of the given tasks. (1 mark) 2 Reflection based on MOOC programme 5 3 i) Critically evaluate any four global challenges and their impact towards business sustainability during the present Covid 19 Pandemic. (20 marks) ii) a) Critically evaluate the change management. (5marks) b) Discuss the three stages of Bridge’s Transition model to facilitate change through the competitive challenge for the organization. (15 marks) iii) Explain the four Caroll’s Pyramid of corporate social responsibility and give reasons for companies becoming more socially responsible. (20 marks) iv) a) Examine the primary goals of Sustainability. (5 marks) b) Critically evaluate any three benefits of sustainability and efficiency from logistics company. (15 marks) 80 Format and Referencing Format of the report (title, table of contents, spelling & grammar) Referencing: Should be in Coventry-Harvard style 10 Total Marks for the assignment 100 Rules & Regulations:  All resources should be cited using CU Harvard style.  The final assignment must have a Title page, Table of Contents, References/ bibliography using CU Harvard Style and page numbers. Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 4 of 12  Title Page must have Assignment Name, Module name, Session, your name, ID, and the name of the faculty.  Total words count should not exceed 1500 words  Use heading, diagrams, brief tables if appropriate to illustrate points to support your arguments.  Structure and development. Ensure that what you write makes a direct contribution to the question and try to avoid general or irrelevant information.  Text color black, colours can be used ONLY in appendices, main body of the report should be black and white.  Support arguments with relevant, articles, journal, books and EBooks.  Softcopy in word format is to be submitted through Turnitin link on Moodle.  Late Submissions: Penalty for late submission: 5% of the maximum mark specified for the assessment will be deducted for each working day.  Feedback will be given through Moodle and in the timeline as stated in MIG.  Viva will be conducted through online mode (MS Teams) after the assignment submission (if needed) and dates will be communicated in advance. Guidelines:  Assignment must be computer typed.  Font – Times New Roman  Font – Style – Regular  Font – Size – 12  Heading should be with Font Size 14, Bold, Capital and Underline.  Each student has to do the assignment individually  You can refer books in eLibrary or use internet resource. But you should not cut and paste material from internet nor provide photocopied material from books. The assignment answers should be in your own words after understanding the matter from the above resources. Important Policies to be followed 1. Student Academic Integrity Policy*: Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 5 of 12 MEC upholds the spirit of academic integrity in all forms of academic work and any form of violation of academic integrity shall invite severe penalty. Any benefit obtained by indulging in the act of violation of academic integrity shall be cancelled. All cases of violation of academic integrity on the part of the student shall fall under any of the below mentioned categories: 1. Plagiarism 2. Malpractice 3. Ghost Writing 4. Collusion 5. Other cases If the student fails a module and has a proven case of academic integrity violation in this module, the student is required to re-register the module. This is applicable to first and second offenders of plagiarism. 1. Plagiarism A. First offence of plagiarism I. If a student is caught first time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study in any assignment other than project work, the student will be allowed to re-submit the assignment once, within a maximum period of one week. However, a penalty of deduction of 25% of the marks obtained for the resubmitted work will be imposed. II. Period of re-submission: The student will have to re-submit the work one week from the date he or she is advised to re-submit. III. If the re-submitted work is also found to be plagiarized, then that assessment will be awarded a zero mark. Re-submission of the work beyond the maximum period of one week will not be accepted and the assessment will be awarded a zero mark. B. Second offence of plagiarism If any student is caught second time in an act of plagiarism during his/her course of study (in a subsequent semester), the student will directly be awarded zero for the work in which plagiarism is detected. In such case
s, the student will not be allowed to resubmit the work. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases. 2. Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion A. First offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 6 of 12 If a student is caught in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module and shall be required to re-register the module B. Second Offence of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion If a student is caught a second time in an act of Malpractice/Ghostwriting/Collusion for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester, the student shall fail the module. A warning of suspension shall be issued, and student has to sign an undertaking and undergo counselling session in such cases. 3. Third Offence of Academic Integrity Violation If a student is caught a third time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be suspended for one semester from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. 4. Fourth Offence of Academic Integrity Violation: If a student is caught a fourth time in an act of Academic Integrity Violation for an assessment component irrespective of coursework or end semester (in a subsequent semester), the student shall fail the module and also shall be expelled from the College, as recommended by institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. 5. Other cases If a student commits an act of academic integrity violation as per the definition of “other cases” mentioned in the previous section or of a different nature, student’s case shall be forwarded to an institutional level academic committee, Chaired by the Associate Dean, Academic Affairs. The committee shall investigate the case by means of a viva and/or a disciplinary hearing and shall take appropriate decision. The penalty that can be granted to a proven case of academic integrity violation which falls in this category of “other cases” can be a warning/component zero/ module fail/suspension/expulsion depending on the nature and gravity of the offence. 6. Types/Variations of Cases: I. If plagiarism is detected in any component of one assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment, even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. II. If plagiarism is detected in a group assessment, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all students III. If plagiarism is detected in any component of a group assessment, the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment even if only the component or part submission alone needs to be resubmitted. Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 7 of 12 All students of the group would be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism and the policy will then be applied to all the students of the group. IV. If the assessment consists of components or part submissions that could be a group assessment component (e.g. group assignment) and an individual assessment component (e.g. individual reflection), the following will be applicable: a. If plagiarism is detected in the group assessment component, all students of the group will be considered as having committed an act of plagiarism, The policy will then be applied to all students of the group. Group assessment component will be resubmitted as per the policy. b. If plagiarism is detected in the individual assessment component, the individual assessment component will be resubmitted and the policy will then be applied to that student alone. c. For both (a) and/or (b), the deduction in marks will be applicable for the whole assessment. * for further details Refer to MEC Student Academic Integrity Policy in Student Handbook. 2. Late Submission Regulations: It is the students’ responsibility to check all relevant timelines related to assessments. As per the Assessment Policy at MEC, late submissions are allowed for one week (5 working days) for all UG modules with a penalty. In such cases, a deduction of 5% of the marks obtained for the submitted work shall be imposed for each working day following the last date of submission till the date of actual submission. Assessment documents submitted beyond a period of one week (5 working days) after the last date of submission will not be accepted and will be awarded a zero for that assessment. In cases where the submission has been delayed due to extenuating circumstances, the student may be permitted to submit the work without imposing the late submission policy stated above. The extended period of submission will be one week from the original last date of submission. In such cases, the student is expected to submit the supporting certificates on or before the original last date of submission of the assessment and the decision of extension rests with faculty responsible for the assessment .The late submission policy shall be applied if the student fails to submit the work within one week of the original last date of submission. Students may contact their teachers for clarification on specific details of the submission time if required. 3. Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy To protect and respect the rights, dignity, health, safety, and privacy of research subjects involved including the welfare of animals and the integrity of environment, all student projects are expected to be undertaken as per the MEC Research Ethics and Biosafety Policy. Accordingly the following shall apply. Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 8 of 12  Research and other enterprise activities shall be conducted by maintaining the high ethical standards consistent with national and international standards and conventions.  Any research at MEC that is categorized as high-risk research shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.  Research activities involving collection of human or animal tissues and manipulation of microbial, animal or plant cells shall be subject to review and approval by the Research Ethics and Biosafety Committee.  Participants involved in research must be informed about the purpose of research and intended uses of research findings. Written consent must be obtained from people involved prior to the commencement of research.  Data obtained from participants must be treated with high confidence and should be used only for the intended purpose of research. Assessment Evaluation Criteria Classification And % Range Reflection and critical analysis. Knowledge and Understanding/ Application of Theory Evidence of Reading Referencing and Bibliography Presentation, Grammar and Spelling Outstanding Highly competent analytical skills and reflective practice, demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values and principles and professional development planning. Extensive knowledge and depth of understanding of principles and concepts and /or outstanding application of theory in practice. Evidence of reading an extensive range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Accurate referencing and bibliography correctly using appropriate referencing style Excellent presentation, logically structured, using correct grammar and spelling, excellent crossreferencing and links to supporting evidence Excellent Strong analytical skills and reflective practice used, demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional
values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. Excellent knowledge and understanding of principles and concepts and /or excellent knowledge and understanding of the application of theory in practice Evidence of reading a wide range of educational literature/research and where applicable, workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Appropriate referencing and bibliography correctly using appropriate referencing style Good presentation, competently structured, using correct grammar and spelling, clear and easy to use links to supporting evidence Very Good Quality Good use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. Good knowledge or key principles and concepts and/or good knowledge of the application of theory in practice Evidence of reading a good range of educational literature/research and where applicable workplace strategies, policies and procedures. Generally well referenced with correct use of the appropriate referencing style Reasonable presentation, completely structured, acceptable grammar and spelling, acceptable links to supporting evidence Good (Acceptable) Acceptable use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. Acceptable knowledge of key principles and concepts and/or knowledge of the application of theory in practice Evidence of reading an appropriate range of educational literature/research and where applicable, relevant workplace policies and procedures Adequate referencing. Generally accurate use of appropriate referencing style Adequate presentation and structure, acceptable grammar and spelling, adequate links to supporting evidence Adequate/ Satisfactory Adequate use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required Adequate knowledge of key principles and concepts and/or satisfactory evidence of the application of theory in practice. Evidence of minimal reading of educational literature/research and where applicable relevant Adequate referencing. Appropriate referencing style used but may contain some inaccuracies. Weak presentation , satisfactory structure, grammar and spelling, links to supporting evidence Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 9 of 12 professional values, principles and competencies and professional development planning. workplace policies and procedures Weak /Poor (all learning outcomes not adequately met) Little use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required competencies and/or professional development planning. Professional values and principles not reflected in the submission. and/or Insufficient/no use of analytical skills and reflective practice demonstrating personal learning and growth, insight into required competencies and professional development planning Little evidence of knowledge of key principles or concepts and/or little evidence of the application of theory in practice and/or No evidence of knowledge of key principles or concepts and/or no evidence of application of theory in practice Little or no evidence of reading outside of the course textbook and/or reference to relevant work place policies and procedures and/or No evidence of reading outside of the course textbook and/or reference to relevant workplace policies and procedures Little or no referencing, incorrect style, or very inaccurate use of appropriate referencing style Poor presentation, grammar and spelling, links to supporting evidence and/or Unacceptable presentation, grammar and spelling, structure is very poor, links to supporting evidence BUSS 20004 Business Sustainability INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT CW-2 Work Proposal Template Student Name / ID: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Session: ____________________________________________________________________ Professor’s Name: ____________________________________________________________ Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 10 of 12  Objectives of the assignment (2 marks) 1.5 spacing  Structure of the report (2 marks) No less than two paragraphs, 1.5 spacing, Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 11 of 12  Timeline for completion of the given tasks.2 & 3 (1 mark) (This should include list of activities to be accomplished to complete tasks 2& 3. Each task should have beginning date, ending date and duration of the activity in terms of number of days. Business Sustainability (BUSS 20004) – Spring – 2020 – CW- 2 (Assignment) – A&B – QP MEC_AMO_TEM_035_01 Page 12 of 12

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