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MG3104 Ethics and Corporate Responsibility - National University of Ireland Galway

Learning outcome: Explain and apply perspectives on CR and Ethics that we studied in class and analyse their use in practice.

Part 1: Describe the Corporate Responsibility approach of an organization of your choosing.

Part 2: Analyze this approach using two perspectives we studied in class.

Ensure your essay is formatted and structured according to requirements

Guidelines for Assignment

-Choose an organization with some connection to Ireland
-Describe the organization, and its corporate social responsibility approach and activities

-Analyze this approach using two perspectives we studied in class.
Examples include but not limited to: (see module outline) Global Economy from an Ethical Perspective/ Business & Inequality/ Work, Capitalism & Politics/ Sustainability etc.
-For each perspective you choose, you should:
• outline its main aspects or features
• describe how it relates to your chosen organization
• assess whether your organization succeeds or fails in its corporate social responsibility aims
• suggest what could be done differently and/ or better

-Your essay should be structured appropriately, with an Introduction and Conclusion and clear sections.
-Include word count.
-A bibliography should be placed at the end of the assignment
- All references should be cited in the main text

Notes and tips

Part 1:
• Make sure you explain clearly: what does the organization do?
• What are the main aspects of its CR approach? You don't need to be extensive but ensure the key points are explained

Part 2:
• Explain the approach you have chosen.
• Are there key features relating to this approach (e.g. topics we covered/ in the core readings)? What are they? Explain them. If space is an issue, focus on the ones that most relate to your case.
• How does the chosen approach(es) relate to your organisation's practices? Describe this.
• Can you give concrete examples/ details? These show you understand the concepts and know how to apply them.

Some tips based on previous years' submissions:
• Some organizations show strength in some aspects of CR but are weaker or more open to criticism in others: real life is complex. Strong answers allow for this complexity and can discuss both sides.
• Spend time thinking about how the organization might do things differently. This is your chance to show your knowledge of both the organisation's practices and your chosen approaches, but also the potential alternatives. It is rare that an organization is perfect, with no room from improvement.
• Check your structure (after you have drafted your answer): should you include sub-headings in places to improve the clarity of your answer?
• Have you referenced your sources appropriately (see above)?
• Note that it is fine to reference sources such as reputable news sites and papers, company reports, and other such material. However this is an academic piece of work so you must be sure to reference academic articles and books too, particularly when discussing the frameworks and approaches.
• Good answers go beyond the prescribed readings for the module.

Attachment:- Ethics and Corporate Responsibility Assignment.rar