Ethics and Sustainability

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Context
This assessment provides you with the opportunity to engage with and apply ethical frameworks
to real-world issues.
You will select two different organisations of your choice. For each organisation, you are to select
an ethical issue they are facing.

ASSESSMENT 2A & 2B BRIEF

Subject Code and Title
MGT301A : Ethics and Sustainability

Assessment
Report

Individual/Group
Individual

Length
Part A: 750 words (+/ 10%)
Part B: 1000 words (+/ 10%)

Learning Outcomes
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful completion
of the task below include:
a) Identify questions of ethics and sustainability and analyse
how they impact on one’s day-to-day work experience. b)
Apply a range of ethical frameworks and develop a
vocabulary for ethical issues.
b) Demonstrate the ability to apply the various frameworks
that underpin how individuals and organisations make
decisions on complex ethical issues.
c) Analyse the impact of economic, commercial, social and
environmental trends on an organisation’s ethical and sustainability
behaviours.

Submission
Part A: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of module
3.2 (Week 6)
For Intensive (6 week) class by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module
3.2 (Week 3)
Part B: Due by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of module
5.1 (Week 9)
For Intensive (6 week) class by 11:55pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of Module
5.1 (Week 5)

Weighting
Part A: 25%
Part B: 35%

Total Marks
100 marks (each part)

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Instructions
Use the Source list below to find two articles, one for each organisation relating to an ethical issue of
your choice that they are facing. It is suggested that you address two different types of ethical issues
from the list of economic, commercial, social, OR environmental issues, one for each organisation.
Your articles should illustrate the key concepts and practices which have been discussed in this
MGT301A course and must appear in your references. The relevant articles must be published
within the last 4 months (16 weeks) prior to the Submission date as stated in the Assessment Brief
for Assessment 2A.
TWO Issues in total
Choose one ethical issue, each facing a different organisation from the following sources:
• The Australian Financial Review;
• The Sydney Morning Herald; The Age; The Courier-Mail; The Adelaide Advertiser; The West
Australian; NT News;
• The Australian;
• ABC News 24 TV;
• SkyNews Business News;
• The Economist;
• Bloomberg;
• BBC News;
• Financial Times;
• The Guardian;
• The Wall Street Journal;
• Harvard Business Review
If you want to select a source other than these, you need to get approval from your Learning
Facilitator/ Lecturer prior to starting your Assessment 2A.
You will then analyse the issue from the viewpoint of one of the Six Ethical frameworks and identify
possible ways of dealing with the issue. By doing this, you will enhance your ability to ethically
address the economic, commercial, social and environmental issues you may face in the future in the
workplace.
Assessment 2A
In Assessment 2 Part A, you will address the following questions:
What are two different ethical economic, commercial, social, OR environmental issues that
must be managed by two different contemporary organisations?
For EACH issue identify ONE of the six ethical frameworks that can help inform you
about how to best manage these issues?
o Structure:
1. Introduction (75 words)
2. Identification of issue 1 (150 words)
3. Ethical framework for addressing issue 1 and justification of choice (150
words)
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4. Identification of issue 2 (150 words)
5. Ethical framework for addressing issue 2 and justification of choice (150
words)
6. Conclusion (75 words)
7. Reference list (excluded from word count)
Assessment 2B
In Assessment 2B – you will address the following question:
How does reflecting about the ethical management of these issues inform your
thinking about your future workplace behaviour?
How might you change your behaviour in the future based on what you
have learned about the two ethical frameworks from Part A?
How does your professional ethics influence how you might behave?
How might the behaviour of senior management influence your
behaviour?
How might corporate governance structures influence your
behaviour?
How might the culture of the organisation influence your behaviour?
How can ethical codes of conduct be used by organisations to create an
ethical culture in organisations?
o Structure:
1. Introduction (75 words)
2. Summary of issues and frameworks discussed in Part A (150 words)
3. Reflection on your future workplace behaviour (700 words)
4. Conclusion (75 words)
5. Reference list (excluded from word count).
To complete this assessment, in Part B you will relate your learning from Assessment 2 Part A, and
what you have gained so far from MGT301A. You will then use reflective thinking and reflective
writing to answer the questions in Part B, to describe how undertaking this assignment has
developed your thinking about your future workplace behaviour.
Research and Referencing Requirements
A minimum of 50% of referenced sources must be from the subject modules or include a URL to
the Torrens University Online Library. Submissions which do not meet this criterion will receive a
50% reduction in the grade.
This assessment task should include appropriate academic referencing following APA 7th edition
style of referencing. Please see the Academic Skills page on Blackboard for information on
referencing :
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https://torrens.blackboard.com/webapps/blackboard/content/listContent.jsp?course_id=_20163_
1&content_id=_2498849_1
The Learning Rubrics below are your guide to how your assessment will be marked. Please be sure to
check the rubrics very carefully before submission
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide. Students also need
to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are viewable online.
Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
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Assessment Rubric: Assessment 2 – Part A

Assessment
Attributes
Fail
(Yet to achieve minimum
standard)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%

Knowledge and
Understanding
35%
Report does not address
the question,
demonstrates limited
understanding of the
topic with limited/no
developed aspects of the
task.
Report indicates
confusion of personal
opinion and information
(substantiated by
evidence) from the
research/course
materials.
Report addresses the basic
components of the
question,demonstrates
only a cursory
understanding of the topic
and develops the
minimum
aspects of the task.
Report indicates some
confusion of personal
opinion and information
(substantiated by
evidence)from the
research/course
materials.
Report addresses most
components of the
question, demonstrates
a good understanding of
the topic and develops
most aspects of the
task.
Report justifies
personal opinion, by
utilising evidence and
information from
independent research.
Report addresses the
full components of the
question, demonstrates
a very good
understanding of the
topic and develops
all aspects of the task.
Report discriminates
between assertion of
personal opinion and
information
(substantiated by robust
evidence) from
independent research
and extended reading.
Report addresses the
full components of the
question, demonstrates
a comprehensive
understanding of the
topic and develops
thorough and critical
analysis of the task.
Report systematically
and critically
discriminates between
assertion of personal
opinion and
information
substantiated by robust
evidence from
independent research.

Research and
Justification of
Ethical
Framework
35%
Report shows little/no
evidence of research or
enquiry.
Requires a clearer
Report shows some
Evidence of research or
enquiry.
Appropriate ethical
Report shows sufficient
Evidence of
Research or enquiry.
Appropriate ethical
Report shows
substantial
evidence of research or
enquiry.
Report shows
exceptional
evidence of research or
enquiry and indicates

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identification of
appropriate ethical
frameworks and their
justification to address
organisation’s issues.
frameworks have been
identified, with a basic
justification to address
organisation’s issues.
Report shows basic
evidence of
research or enquiry.
frameworks have been
proficiently identified,
with a conscientious
justification to address
organisation’s issues.
Appropriate ethical
frameworks have been
effectively identified,
witha critical
justification to
address organisation’s
issues.
serious contemplation
of sources and
extended reading.
Appropriate
ethical frameworks
have been skilfully
identified,with an
expert justification to
address organisation’s
issues.

Justification of Ethical
Framework 35%
Report does not present
adequate information,
ideas or evidence.
Report lacks logical/clear
structure and flow of
ideas, making it difficult
to understand. Reasoning
is unclear or difficult to
follow.
Report presents
information, ideas and
evidence sufficiently,
however these require
further logic and
clarity.
Report has a sufficient
structure, however flow
of ideas are a challenge
and can be difficult to
understand.
Line of reasoning is
passable, however, can
sometimes be difficult to
follow and requires clarity.
Report presents
information, ideas and
evidence clearly and
logically.
Report has a good
structure, with a good
flow of ideas.
Line of reasoning is
of a good standard
and easy to follow.
Report presents
information and
arguments in a logical
and clear way, which is
well supported by
evidence.
Report has a very good
structure, with a strong
flow of ideas; opinions
and ideas are expressed
in a clear and concise
manner with obvious
connection to topic.
Line of reasoning is
clear, logical and easy
to follow.
Report is expertly
presented; descriptive,
concise and
informative,
exceptionally
developed and well
supported by evidence.
Report has an excellent
structure, with a strong,
clear flow of ideas;
engages and sustains
the audience’s interest
in the topic and the
reader can immediately
grasp the relevancy.
Line of reasoning is
excellent;
demonstrating

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a clear, logical flow of
information

Correct citation of key
resources and
evidence
10%
Demonstrates
inconsistent use of good
quality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
ideas.
Does not use sufficient
sources.
Does not include correct
references or in- text
citations; does not use
APA 7th style.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas, however,
these are not always
explicit or well
developed.
Uses sufficient sources,
however can be greatly
improved.
Attempts to include
references or in-text
citations, however these
are sometimes
insufficient for research
purposes, or incorrect;
uses APA 7th style,
however may contain
some citation or
referencing errors.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to support
and develop ideas.
Shows good evidence of
attempts to source
information.
Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources.
Uses APA 7th style,
however may contain
minor citation or
referencing errors.
Demonstrates use of
good quality, credible
and relevant resources
to support and develop
arguments and
statements.
Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing
evidence.
Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources.
Uses APA 7th style,
containing minimal and
or no errors.
Demonstrates use of
high quality, credible
and relevant resources
to support and develop
arguments and position
statements.
Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing
evidence.
Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources.
Uses APA 7th style,
containing no errors.

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Learning Rubric: Assessment 2 – Part B

Assessment
Attributes
Knowledge and
Understanding
35%
Fail
(Unacceptable)
0-49%
Pass
(Functional)
50-64%
Credit
(Proficient)
65-74%
Distinction
(Advanced)
75 -84%
High Distinction
(Exceptional)
85-100%

Report does not address
the question,
demonstrates limited
understanding of the
topic with limited/no
developed aspects of the
task.
Report indicates
confusion of personal
opinion and information
(substantiated by
evidence) from the
research/course
materials.
Report addresses the
basic components of the
question, demonstrates
only a cursory
understanding of the
topic and develops the
minimum aspects of the
task.
Report indicates some
confusion of personal
opinion and information
(substantiated by
evidence) from the
research/course
materials.
Report addresses most
components of the
question,
demonstrates a good
understanding of the
topic and develops
most aspects of the
task.
Report justifies
personal opinion, by
utilising evidence and
information from
independent research.
Report addresses the full
components of the
question, demonstrates a
very good understanding
of the topic and develops
all aspects of the task.
Report discriminates
between assertion of
personal opinion and
information
(substantiated by robust
evidence) from
independent research and
extended reading.
Report addresses the full
components of the question,
demonstrates a
comprehensive
understanding of the topic
and develops thorough and
critical analysis of the task.
Report systematically and
critically discriminates
between assertion of
personal opinion and
information
substantiated by robust
evidence from independent
research.

Reflection
35%
Report demonstrates a
limited attempt to reflect
on the application of
acquired knowledge to
future workplace
behaviour, with
Report demonstrates a
basic attempt to reflect
on the application of
acquired knowledge to
future workplace
behaviour, however, does
Report adequately
reflects on the
application of
acquired knowledge
to future workplace
behaviour, including a
Report thoroughly reflects
on the application of
acquired knowledge to
future workplace
behaviour, including an in
depth reflection on the
Report expertly reflects on
the application of acquired
knowledge to future
workplace behaviour,
including an in-depth, critical
and meticulous reflection on

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no/limited attempt to
linkacquired knowledge
to future workplace
behaviour, or ethical
frameworks.
not critically reflect on
the ethical underlying
rationale that could lead
to this behaviour.
basic reflection on the
ethical underlying
rationale that could
lead to this behaviour.
ethical underlying
rationale that could lead
to this behaviour.
the ethical underlying
rationale that could lead to
this behaviour.

Structure and Flow
of
Ideas
20%
Report does not present
adequate information,
ideas or evidence.
Report lacks logical/clear
structure and flow of
ideas, making it difficult
to understand.
Line of reasoning is
unclear and difficult to
follow.
Report presents
information, ideas and
evidence sufficiently,
however these require
further logic and clarity.
Report has a sufficient
structure, however flow
of ideas are a challenge
and can be difficult to
understand.
Line of reasoning is
passable, however, can
sometimes be difficult to
follow and requires
clarity.
Report presents
information, ideas and
evidence clearly and
logically.
Report has a good
structure, with a good
flow of ideas.
Line of reasoning is of
a good standard and
easy to follow.
Report presents
information and
arguments in a logical and
clear way, which is well
supported by evidence.
Report has a very good
structure, with a strong
flow of ideas; opinions
and ideas are expressed in
a clear and concise
manner with obvious
connection to topic.
Line of reasoning is clear,
logical and easy to follow.
Report is expertly presented;
descriptive, concise and
informative, exceptionally
developed and well
supported by evidence.
Report has an excellent
structure, with a strong, clear
flow of ideas; engages and
sustains the audience’s
interest in the topic and the
reader can immediately grasp
the relevancy.
Line of reasoning is
excellent; demonstrating a
clear, logical flow of ideas and
arguments that are easy to
follow.

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Correct citation of
key resources and
evidence
10%
Demonstrates
inconsistent use of
good quality, credible
and relevant
resources to support
and develop ideas.
Does not use
sufficient sources.
Does not include
correct references or
in- text citations; does
not use APA 7th style.
Demonstrates use of credible and
relevant resources to support and
develop ideas, however, these are
not always explicit or well
developed.
Uses sufficient sources,
however can be greatly
improved.
Attempts to include references or
in-text citations, however these
are sometimes insufficient for
research purposes, or incorrect;
uses APA 7th style, however may
contain some citation or
referencing errors.
Demonstrates use of
credible and relevant
resources to support
and develop ideas.
Shows good evidence
of attempts to source
information.
Includes in-text
citations and
references from
suitable sources; uses
APA 7th style, however
may contain minor
citation or referencing
errors.
Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and
statements.
Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing
evidence.
Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources; uses APA
7th style, containing
minimal and or no errors.
Demonstrates use of high
quality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and position
statements.
Shows evidence of wide
scope for sourcing evidence.
Includes in-text citations
and references from
suitable sources; uses APA
7th style, containing no
errors.