BUSN202: Corporate Philanthropy- Business Ethics-Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code: MAS1515

Essay Writing Assignment:

Description of assessment task: The essay is to be completed individually, and will require you to integrate and utilise your understanding of business ethics theories in relation to a specific topic provided overleaf. The essay is to be referenced in the Harvard format. You are expected to demonstrate close reading of at least 10 relevant academic sources in order to complete this task successfully. Use of the textbook or lecture notes alone will not be sufficient to demonstrate minimum attainment of assessment learning outcomes.  The length of the essay is to be 1500 words, excluding references. Essay Topic: Corporate philanthropy What is the function and the contemporary landscape of corporate philanthropy? In this essay, you will tackle the question of whether corporate philanthropy should be espoused by a greater number of corporations. To do this successfully, you will need to systematically address the question of what exactly corporate philanthropy is, provide examples of current corporate philanthropic practices, and review the various scholarly debates surrounding the effectiveness of corporate philanthropy initiatives. The essay must take into account various theoretical standpoints regarding ethical practice as discussed in the relevant literature. Conclude the essay with your own remarks on the effectiveness of corporate philanthropy.