This assignment will assess learning outcomes:
1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of modern developments within business management (Knowledge & Understanding);
2. Justify the recommendation of alternative approaches to management (Knowledge & Understanding);
3. Demonstrate knowledge and application of international standards relating to sustainability, values & norms, and business ethics within a global context. (Application).
The Assignment Task:
Identify a business organisation within a country of your choice and conduct an investigation on business ethics and corporate social responsibility to answer the following tasks:
1. Analyse the corporate social responsibility (CSR) of the organisation relating Friedman's theories of CSR and evaluate the organisations' application of corporate social responsibility in relation to its stakeholders.
2. Critically analyse the ethical practices of the organisation in the light of the popular ethical theories and evaluate the underlying ethical theories behind the business practices of the organisation toward stakeholders.