Evaluate commitment to corporate social responsibility

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ASSIGNMENT QUESTION

(a) Part 1:

The Written submission (10 marks) Write a research essay to critically evaluateselected companies' (listed below)commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and/or sustainable developmentas disclosed in annual reports/sustainable development reports and/or companies websites to argue possible links between ‘social and environmental performance' and financial performance? (2,000 - 2500 words)

Hint: You cannot simply describe the CSR activities of these companies. You need to argue whether communication of social performance can/has led to enhanced financial performance for these companies. You need to do some extended personal research and self-directed learning in order to complete this assignment and fully explain your perspective. You are required to use at least 3 peer-reviewed research papers. You must visit the websites (including annual and any CSR/sustainability reports) for the sample companies.

(b) Part 2: The presentation (10 marks) you are required to submit a video presentation based on part 1: The Written submission (5-6minutes duration). It is highly recommended that you video your presentation. This provides you with the opportunity to talk about the main points in your written assignment 2 and will assist you in enhancing your communication and presentation skills.

Use the latest available annual reports of these 2 Australian companies below

1. Rio TintoLtd2. Wesfarmers limited
Here are some links to different types of technologies that you can use:

1. Camtasia - https://www.techsmith.com/tutorial-camtasia-mac.html?utm_source=product&utm_medium=cmac&utm_campaign=cm1

2. Voice thread - https://voicethread.com/

3. Youtube - https://www.ehow.com/how_2092184_use-youtubecom.html

4. You are free to use any other source of video creation provided the marker is able to view your presentation.
(Total for Assignment 2 = 20 marks)

Hint for assignment presentation: In your video presentation, you need to discuss the main points from your written assignment. Sample videos are available on Moodle site.

1. The cover page is a separate document for both the assignments. You Must NOT submit assignment and cover page as asingle word file.

2. Submit your file in word format. Do not use pdf format to submit your document.

3. Every student in the group needs to submit the cover page. But student submitting on behalf of the group shall submit TWO files; 1. The actual assignment and 2. The cover page.

4. Your cover page must include the link to Video assignment. Name your cover page such as Studentname¬_coverpageonly.docx e.g. for Cui Fan file name would be Cui_fan_coverpageonly.docx

The penalty for late submissions: Late submissions are penalized at 5% per day. Further Instructions: Please read carefully

Normal rules of copying/plagiarism will apply - that is, the individual assignments must not contain other students' contributions or work, not even former group members' work. You are required to submit an electronic copy of this assignment. Assignments will be marked online and feedback will be provided through Moodle site.

Plan and delegation of the work: As a group assignment, please plan and delegate the work in the beginning. You must discuss how you plan to approach and complete your assignment, milestones, timeframes for achieving the milestones etc. Do not postpone the work until the last week. Please bring any disputes to the attention of course coordinator ASAP. You must keep copies/proofs of your work to resolve any future conflicts.

All the very best to you for timely completion of assignment item.

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