MGMT11109: Introduction to Business- Critical Thinking & Communication Skills- Essay Writing Assignment

Internal Code: 1HJJC

Essay Writing Assignment:

Task: The purpose of this assessment item is to assess a students’ ability to formulate an Academic Essay that demonstrates a student’s critical thinking and communication skills. Students are required to read the following peer reviewed journal articles and be able to demonstrate critical thinking and to communicate this thinking in an appropriate communication style. Other graduate attributes such as problem solving, information literacy and information technology competence, cross cultural competence and ethical practice will be assessed at an introductory level by this assessment. Assessment Two is a written assessment with an Assessment Title of ‘Academic Essay’. Students are required to read the following peer reviewed journal article. Ameer, R., & Othman, R. (2012). Sustainability Practices and Corporate Financial Performance: A Study Based on the Top Global Corporations. Journal of Business Ethics,108(1), 61-79. Students are then asked to write a 1500 word Academic Essay answering the following topic question “Critically evaluate the business case for the use of ethics and social responsibility to guide business decisions by outlining recent peer reviewed scholarly literature such as Ameer & Othman (2012). Does the scholarly literature support the use of ethics and social responsibility in the current global business environment?"