Module Code and Title

MM359B – Business Ethics for International Business

Module Convenor

Dr Adeyinka Adewale

Type of Assessment

☒ Essay                                       ☐ In-Class Test

• Report                                     ☐ Group Report
• Project                                    ☐ Group Presentation
• Practical Skills Exercise     ☐ Portfolio Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

Weighting of Assessment

100% of the overall mark

Submission Deadline

4^th April 2022, 2pm.

The deadline is 14:00, you need to have submitted by 13:59 - if

you submit at 14:00 this will count as late

Submission Point

(Blackboard/Turnitin/Other)

BlackBoard

Items to be Submitted

CW1: 3000 words individual essay

Individual or Group

Assessment

☒ Individual                                ☐ Group

Module Convenor Office Hours/Opportunities for

advice and feedback

Drop in virtual office meetings/sessions scheduled weekly. Appointments can be pre-booked to help allocate slots within the

office hour

Module Learning Outcomes Being Assessed

1. An in depth and critical understanding of and comparison of various ethical frameworks beyond ethical relativism, a refined understanding of key theories and terms (which were taught in more introductory ethics courses) involved in ethical evaluation and decision making.
2. Confident analytic capacity and expert terminology demonstrating evaluative, synthetic and comparative thinking applied to (a) appreciating the complexity and the apprehension of purely economic versus ethical dimensions of action involved in international business and management, and (b) applying different ethical perspectives, concepts and concerns in evaluating business, government and societal problems, and alternative ways of action in international business and management.
3. An apprehension of how some of the key theory concepts are being contextualised in specific business and societies with a focus in international contexts.
4. A more confident capacity

Task (attach a separate briefing document if required)

Individual essay: Students need to individually submit 3000 words essay covering their answers and analysis to the chosen topic option.

Option 1

In 2015-6 a joint decision had been taken by Google, Facebook and Twitter that any accounts and or messages with a content that contains racist and /or homophobic comments, or that motivates towards the committing of violent and unlawful acts will be automatically erased without any prior notification or the consent of the account owner(s), whoever they are. See article here Facebook, Google, Twitter agree to delete hate speech in 24 hours:

Germany | Reuters

(a)          Utilise TWO ethical theories to analyse this joint action. Critically compare and contrast the positions of these theories on the given subject matter focusing on what these two theories recommend as potential solution.

Option 2

A great deal of plastic and various non-biodegradable rubbish is being thrown carelessly into the nature and even governments in many parts of the world do not do enough or lack awareness of how rubbish disposal accumulated is killing the water and other natural resources and life in the planet. It is simply non-sustainable and a rethink is needed on rubbish disposal as landfill solution as it proves to be hugely polluting water resources.

This has been a recent focus in the press, for example see About 26,000 tonnes of plastic Covid waste pollutes world’s oceans – study | Pollution | The Guardian

(a) Utilise TWO ethical theories to analyse this problem. Critically compare and contrast the positions of these theories on the given subject matter focusing on what these two theories recommend as

potential solutions.

Guidelines/Details of How to Prepare Your Submission

• Individual essay: Students must research and read obligatory and suggested coursebooks as well as relevant information, research and news coverage regarding their chosen topic for the individual essay.

• Academic quality and critical analysis are important: Academic quality and critical analysis are extremely important for individual essay. Therefore, practicing application of concepts, theories, models and frameworks through a combination of knowledge learnt on the module and concrete examples related to your chosen topic option must be

provided. Ensuring well supported, logical flow of throughts and arguments is also important

The assessment criteria to

be used for marking this piece of work

Refer to the marking criteria rubric at the end of this document.

Self-Regulation: Make sure That You…

• Submit the most recent version of your essay at the point of submission and do not confuse a draft submission (for plagiarism checks) for a final submission.

• Allow sufficient time to upload and submit your essay. Hardware or internet malfunction do not count for extenuating circumstance.

Three Key Pieces of Advice Based on the Feedback Given to the Previous Cohort who Completed This Assignment

• Make sure to answer all parts of the question clearly. Organise your thoughts and arguments in the best possible way to deliver your essential points.

• You are required to apply theory in making well-structured, coherent arguments. The focus must be on the critical application of relevant theories and not merely describing them in your essays. In addition to using theory, you are also strongly encouraged to use empirical research as well as practical examples in your essays.

• Please reference throughout the essay and provide a full reference list at the end according to the Harvard referencing system. Not referencing properly will be penalized (See marking rubric)

For Group Work Only:

Elements of Group Working:

• Classroom briefing by Module Convenor
• Regular meetings of all team members
• Record and keep evidence of meetings (agenda/minutes)
• Record attendance and member contributions

• Team reflection document
• Submit Peer Assessment required

Formatting Guidelines

None (but use of sub-headings are recommended)

Word Limit/Guidance and Penalty Applied

3000 words (absolute maximum) -10% is allowed but not +10%

Referencing Style

Following the University guide:

https://libguides.reading.ac.uk/citing-references

Guidance on Academic Misconduct (including using Turnitin practice area)

The work you produce must be your own or that of members of your group if it is a group assessment.

You should ensure that the work you produce adheres to the

University’s statement on academic integrity and to the regulations regarding academic misconduct (such as plagiarism and cheating). You can find information about this at: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/Policies/exa- misconduct.aspx

You are encouraged to put a draft of your work through the Turnitin practice area to satisfy yourself that the work is your own original work. You can find this in your module area on Blackboard. You can seek advice from the Module Convenor or your Programme Administrator.

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Late Submission Penalty: ☒ The University standard penalty apply

• Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

Plagiarism:

☒ The University’s standard policy on Academic Misconduct applies

• Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

Timing of feedback:

☒ Within 15 days of submission deadline

• When examinations marks are released

• Other Click or tap here to enter text.

Type of feedback:

☒ Mark                                               ☐ Generic Feedback

☒ Individual Feedback                   ☐ Comments written on the assessment

• Audio Feedback                           ☐ Video Feedback
• Breakdown of Mark                    ☐ Other: Click or tap here to enter text.

Location of Feedback:

☒ Blackboard                                        ☐ Turnitin                              ☐ RISIS

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