BACHELORS DEGREE ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATION
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Learning Outcomes tested (from module syllabus)
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Assessment Criteria To achieve each outcome a student must demonstrate the ability to:
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- Apply and critically evaluate the relevant theoretical framework and models of governance and responsibility.
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- Produce an individual essay/Report of a min of 2000 words incorporating :
- Evaluate the various stakeholders and their respective interests.
- Critical evaluation of key governance issues for each of the key characters and their stakeholders.
- Evaluate key governance challenges, and how effective they may manage them.
- Does philanthropic activities justify wealth making
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Robber Barons vs. Captains of Industry vs. Philanthropists
John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie have been called many things good and bad. Narrowing down the type of individuals they are, they have been put into one of the following 3 categories:
- Robber Barons
- Captains of Industry
- Philanthropist
You are required to choose one of the above examples from the sporting world in order to:
For Both John D Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie:
- Stakeholders : Evaluate the various stakeholders and their respective interests. (100 words guideline)
- Governance a: Critical evaluation of key governance issues for each of the key characters and their stakeholders. (250 words guideline)
- Governance b: Evaluate key governance challenges, and how effective they may manage them. (250 words guideline)
- Does philanthropic activities justify wealth making? Discuss the merits of philanthropic activities for business. (500 words guideline)
- Do the actions of the Rockefeller Foundation and Carnegie Foundation justify or legitimate the past actions of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil, and Andrew Carnegie and Carnegie Steel? (500 words guideline)
- Do a comparison between Rockefeller and Carnegie are they of the same mind set to life? (200 words guideline)
- In your opinion are Rockefeller & Carnegie good guys or bad guys? Which category would you place them and why? (200 words guideline)
(Either structured essay or report format – min 2000 words )
GUIDANCE FOR Students IN THE COMPLETION OF TASKS
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NOTE: The guidance offered below is linked to the five common assessment criteria overleaf.
- 1. Research-informed Literature
Your work must be informed and supported by scholarly material that is relevant to and focused on the task(s) set. You should provide evidence that you have accessed a wide range of sources, which may be academic, governmental and industrial; these sources may include academic journal articles, textbooks, current news articles, organisational documents, and websites. You should consider the credibility of your sources; academic journals are normally highly credible sources while websites require careful consideration/selection and should be used sparingly. Any sources you use should be current and up-to-date, mostly published within the last five years or so, though seminal/important works in the field may be older. You must provide evidence of your research/own reading throughout your work, using in-text citations in the main body of your work and a reference list that is alphabetical at the end of your work. Please use the Harvard referencing system.
Specific to this assignment:
Select, read, and research from credible sources information to provide structured discussion of the tasks set above. A full and appropriate reference listing will be required.
- 2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject
Your work must demonstrate the growing extent of your knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the subject area. Knowledge relates to the facts, information and skills you have acquired through your learning. You demonstrate your understanding by interpreting the meaning of the facts and information (knowledge). This means that you need to select and include in your work the concepts, techniques, models, theories, etc. appropriate to the task(s) set. You should be able to explain the theories, concepts, etc. meaningfully to show your understanding. Your mark/grade will also depend upon the extent to which you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding; ideally each should be complete and detailed, with comprehensive coverage.
Specific to this assignment:
Clear demonstration of knowledge on governance and philanthropy with examples pertaining to the characters
- 3. Analysis
Your work must contain evidence of logical, analytical thinking, evaluation and synthesis. For example, to examine and break information down into parts, make inferences, compile, compare and contrast information. This means not just describing What! but also justifying: Why? How? When? Who? Where? At all times, you must provide justification for your arguments and judgements. Evidence that you have reflected upon the ideas of others within the subject area is crucial to you providing a reasoned and informed debate within your work. Furthermore, you should provide evidence that you are able to make sound judgements and convincing arguments using data and concepts. Sound, valid conclusions are necessary and must be derived from the content of your work. There should be no new information presented within your conclusion. Where relevant, alternative solutions and recommendations may be proposed.
Specific to this assignment:
Evaluation and critical discussion of theories and models with reference to practical examples from Rockefeller and Carnegie and how that relates to the real world today.
- 4. Practical Application and Deployment
You should be able to demonstrate how the subject-related concepts and ideas relate to real world situations or a particular context. How do they work in practice? You will deploy models, methods, techniques, and/or theories, in that context, to assess current situations, perhaps to formulate plans or solutions to solve problems, some of which may be innovative and creative. This is likely to involve, for instance, the use of real world examples and cases, the application of a model within an organisation and/or benchmarking one organisation against others based on stated criteria. You should show awareness of the limitations of concepts and theories when applied in particular contexts.
Specific to this assignment:
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- 5. Skills for Professional Practice
Your work must provide evidence of the attributes expected in professional practice. This includes demonstrating your individual initiative and/or collaborative working. You must communicate effectively in a suitable format, which may be written and/or oral, for example, essay, management report, presentation. Work should be coherent and well-structured in presentation and organisation.
Specific to this assignment:
Either provide a clear, coherent and well structured essay or Report in order to address the seven tasks. (2000 words )