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Due 30 Apr by 23:59 Points 100 Submitting a file upload Available until 17 May at 23:59 Assessment brief number: Assessment 1 – All iterations Module code and title 7MG004 Sustainability and Business Module leader Prof Sibel Yamak Assessment type Essay Submission date 30/04/2018 Submission method Electronic submission via Canvas Assessment limits 4000 words including reference list and excluding appendices Assessment weighting 60% Assessment 1 brief (All iterations) (if appropriate, please refer to module assessment briefing document) You are expected to investigate a sustainability related topic of your choice and write an essay about it and its implications for businesses. This needs to be a research on a global issue (e.g. emission controls, deforestation, poverty, water shortage, biodiversity, inequality, forced displacement). You are going to identify the key approaches, debates, concepts and principles of sustainability in relation to the global issue you are investigating. With a critical perspective you will evaluate implications of this global issue for businesses. In doing so you will take into consideration different value systems, different stakeholder groups and backdrop commitments to politics and economics. You need to use proper academic sources to support your work. Your work needs to comprise: · A title in relation to a global issue you investigate · Up to 6 keywords related to your essay · Description of the global sustainability issue you will investigate · Identification of major debates, value systems, and stakeholders in relation to this global issue · Critical analysis of the implications on the business · Conclusion · References ( must have over 25) · Appendices (if necessary) Assessment Criteria (The actual assessment components for this assignment) Thoroughness of understanding of the global sustainability issue Critical evaluation of the major debates, antecedents and the consequences of this issue as well as the stakeholder groups involved in it. Critical evaluation of the implications for business from multiple viewpoints Presentation with an appropriate format, style (Harvard referencing system) and precision of writing Pass mark Postgraduate 50 Return of assessments (Instructions for return / collection of assessments) Your work will not be returned but you will receive detailed feedback on how your work is marked and how it can be improved by 29 May through Canvas. This assessment is testing Module Learning outcomes Tick if tested here LO1 appraise the multiple dimensions of sustainability for businesses in the context of global challenges ? LO2 critically review, evaluate and develop sustainability strategies of organisations Explanation of submission requirements and further guidance Do clearly state your student number when submitting work but do not indicate your name. The Business School has a policy of anonymous marking of individual assessments which applies to most modules. You should not identify yourself directly in the work you submit and you may need to use phrases such as “the author of this assignment ….”in the detail of your submission. Always keep a copy of your work. Always keep a file of working papers (containing, for instance, working notes, copied journal article and early drafts of your work, etc.) that show the development of your work and the sources you have used. You may need to show this to tutor at some point so notes should be clear and written in English. This is an important requirement. There may be circumstances where it is difficult to arrive at a mark for your work. If this is so you may be asked to submit your file within 3 working days and possibly meet with your tutor to answer questions on your submission. Assessments are subject to a word limit to ensure consistency of approach across all modules. Your work should not exceed the limit indicated (including references and excluding appendices). Do not feel that you have to “achieve” this word count in your work. What is important is that the work satisfies the stated learning outcomes which are articulated through the assessment criteria. Care is taken to ensure that work has been marked correctly. Checks are conducted by both a second lecturer and an independent expert from outside the University on batches of work. Your work will not be returned to you but you will receive detailed feedback explaining how your mark has been arrived at and how your work could have been improved upon. Always use the Harvard style referencing system. The University’s Learning Information Services have produced a series of guides covering a range of topics to support your studies and develop your academic skills including a guide to Harvard referencing http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx Avoid academic misconduct Warning: Collusion, plagiarism and cheating are very serious offences that can result in a student being expelled from the University. The Business School has a policy of actively identifying students who engage in academic misconduct of this nature and routinely applying detection techniques including the use of sophisticated software packages. Avoid Collusion. The Business School encourages group working, however to avoid collusion always work on your own when completing individual assessments. Do not let fellow students have access to your work at any stage and do not be tempted to access the work of others. Refer to your module tutor if you do not understand or you need further guidance. Avoid Plagiarism. You must use available and relevant literature to demonstrate your knowledge of a subject, however to avoid plagiarism you must take great care to acknowledge it properly. Plagiarism is the act of stealing someone else’s work and passing it off as your own. This includes incorporating either unattributed direct quotation(s) or substantial paraphrasing from the work of another/others. For this reason it is important that you cite all the sources whose work you have drawn on and reference them fully in accordance with the Harvard referencing standard. (This includes citing any work that you may have submitted yourself previously). Extensive direct quotations in assessed work is ill advised because it represents a poor writing style, and it could lead to omission errors and a plagiarism offence could be committed accidentally. Avoid the temptation to “commission” work or to cheat in other ways. There are temptations on the internet for you to take “short cuts”. Do not be tempted to either commission work to be completed on your behalf or search for completed past academic work. When you submit your work you will be required to sign an important declaration confirming that: The submission is your own work Any material you have used has been acknowledged and appropriately referenced You have not allowed another student to have access to your work The work has not been submitted previously. Performance Descriptors: Performance descriptors indicate how marks will be arrived at against each of the assessment criteria. The descriptors indicate the likely characteristics of work that is marked within the percentage bands indicated. FoSS Generic Assessment Performance Descriptors Based on – University Performance Descriptors (updated September 2015) The pass rate at Masters Level = 50% L7 (Masters Level) 90-100% This work is of an outstanding standard. It demonstrates engagement in a focused academic debate which presents a range of evidence underpinning a deep understanding of the global sustainability issues studied and a totally justified position. The work demonstrates a high level of originality. There is evidence of a high level of synthesis of theoretical debates, underpinning principles and practical implications on business. Flawless writing, no errors in referencing or grammar. 80-89% The work is of an excellent standard. The work demonstrates engagement in an academic debate which presents clear evidence of a considered understanding of the global sustainability issues studied, the approach adopted and the position taken. The work enhances current theory and practice. There is evidence of clear synthesis of theoretical debates and practical implications on business. Good writing skills, very few errors in referencing or grammar. 70-79% There is evidence of analysis and critique of concepts, models of key authors, rival theories, and major debates together with some evidence of synthesis. The work considers the complexity of the context in which global sustainability issues are situated and it takes cognisance of differing perspectives and interpretations and recognises dilemmas regarding the implications on business. Ideas are presented in a succinct manner and conclusions are well reasoned. Good writing skills, few errors in referencing or grammar. 60-69% The work demonstrates a capacity to express views based on sound argument and solid evidence in an articulate and concise way. There is evidence of effective engagement in a critical dialogue in relation to global sustainability issues and their implications, a clearly presented overview of an area of concern, and a comparative review of key authors, rival theories and major debates. The work demonstrates a willingness to question and to explore issues and to synthesise theoretical perspectives and practical implications on business. Some small repeated errors in referencing or grammar. 50-59% 50% Pass mark The structure and focus are evident and relevant to the assignment task. There is evidence of engagement with pertinent issues. Key authors and major debates are clearly presented and there is evidence of suitable basic reading on the global sustainability issue studied. The work explores and analyses issues, but is not strong on presenting synthesis or evaluations. The work is mainly descriptive, but has achieved the learning outcome. Some repeated errors in referencing or grammar. 40-49% Fail Whilst some of the characteristics of a pass have been demonstrated, the work does not address the multiple dimensions of sustainability for businesses in the context of global challenges. The work is an overly descriptive account demonstrating only minimal interpretation, and very limited evidence of analysis, synthesis or evaluation. No counterarguments or alternative frames of reference are generated or considered. 30-39% Fail The work has failed to address the outcome of the module. There are fundamental misconceptions of the multiple dimensions of sustainability for businesses in the context of global challenges. The work is mainly descriptive and shows little or no understanding of relevant theoretical debates in relation to global sustainability issue studied. 20-29% Fail This work shows little or no understanding of relevant debates in relation to global sustainability issue studied. There is little reference to appropriate literature and no evidence of independent thought or criticality. Overall the work is unduly descriptive and presents only a superficial grasp of the essential issues. 10-19% Fail This work is not coherent and shows severe faults in referencing or grammar. It includes unsubstantiated statements or assertions in relation to the multiple dimensions of sustainability for businesses in the context of global challenges. It is unstructured and extremely badly presented. It is totally descriptive and lacks any attempt at analysis. 0-9% Fail No real attempt to address assignment brief or learning outcomes. To help you further: Re-sit opportunities are available for students who are unable to take the first sit opportunity, or who need to re take any component. Refer to the Canvas topic for contact details of your module leader / tutor, tutorial inputs, recommended reading and other sources, etc. Re-sit details will also appear on the Canvas module topic. The University’s Learning Information Services offer support and guidance to help you http://www.wlv.ac.uk/lib/skills_for_learning/study_guides.aspx with your studies and develop your academic skills