...Diploma in Business ( Marketing) Unit 37 Understanding Business Ethics Assignment brief 1: Ethical issues Assessor Mr. Zachaues Omwenga Date issued: 06/05/2015 Date of Submission: 29/05/2015 This assignment brief assesses |P1 explain the ethical issues a business needs to consider in its operational activities | |P2 explain the implications for the business and stakeholders of a business operating ethically | |P3 describe the social implications of business ethics facing a selected business in its different areas of activity | |M1 assess how a selected business could improve the ethics of their operations | |D1 evaluate the impact of a selected business’s ethical behaviour on stakeholders and the business. | Scenario Businesses are limited in what they do. Sometimes by laws and sometimes by the conventions and social codes we live by. Gathered together these are what we refer to as ethics and they can apply to every aspect of business behaviour. Whereas it could be argued that most laws have their origins in ethics, ethical behaviour, by individuals and business go beyond legal requirement and are discretionary, that is to say we can choose to follow them or not. You have been asked to research and draw up a report explaining business ethics for a selected...
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...in Business (Marketing) Unit 37 Understanding Business Ethics Assignment brief 1: Ethical issues Assessor Mr. Zachaues Omwenga Date issued: 06/05/2015 Date of Submission: 29/05/2015 This assignment brief assesses |P1 explain the ethical issues a business needs to consider in its operational activities | |P2 explain the implications for the business and stakeholders of a business operating ethically | |P3 describe the social implications of business ethics facing a selected business in its different areas of activity | |M1 assess how a selected business could improve the ethics of their operations | |D1 evaluate the impact of a selected business’s ethical behavior on stakeholders and the business. | Scenario Businesses are limited in what they do. Sometimes by laws and sometimes by the conventions and social codes we live by. Gathered together these are what we refer to as ethics and they can apply to every aspect of business behaviour. Whereas it could be argued that most laws have their origins in ethics, ethical behaviour, by individuals and business go beyond legal requirement and are discretionary, that is to say we can choose to follow them or not. You have been asked to research and draw up a report explaining business ethics...
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...|BTEC Assignment Front Sheet | | |Learner Name: | | |Qualification: |BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Business | |Units Covered: |Understanding Business Ethics |Unit Numbers: |37 | |Assignment Issue Date: |w/c 11/05/15 |Assignment Due Date: |w/c 01/06/15 | |Duration (approximately) | | |I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used in the work. I understand that | |false declaration is a form of malpractice. | |Learner’s signature: | |Date: | / / | Assessor’s signature in this grid indicate which criteria have been awarded |Unit No. |Criterion |Assessor Signature |Criterion |Assessor...
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...the instructions provided in your Course Outline. A. STUDENT/S TO COMPLETE Course Name : HND in Business Student Number: Student Full Name: Lecturer Name: Edexcel Registration No Assignment No.: QCF/M/601/1024 Assignment Name: Unit 45- Business Ethics Date Due: Date Submitted: Declaration I declare that this assessment item is my own work, except where acknowledged, and has not been submitted for academic credit elsewhere, and acknowledge that the assessor of this item may, for the purpose of assessing this item: • Reproduce this assessment item and provide a copy to another member of the University and/or; • Communicate a copy of this assessment item to a plagiarism checking service (which may then retain a copy of the assessment item on its database for the purpose of future plagiarism checking). I certify that I have read and understood the Institute Rules in respect of Student Academic Misconduct. Date Student Signature B. MARKER TO COMPLETE Comment : Grade Date Marker’s Signature Assignment Title & Number: Number – QCF/M/601/1024 Learning Outcomes Covered: Outcome1 Understand different ethical perspectives in business Outcome2 Understand business objectives from an ethical perspective Outcome3 Understand ethics in workplace relationships Outcome4 Be able to assess a current ethical issue in a business. Assessment Criteria Covered: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 3.1 4.1, 4.2 Issue Date: Submission...
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...0005-BTEC: Assignment Brief MAPS Associate’s Degree in BM/HRM / Accounting / Marketing Management) BTEC HND in Business (Management / HR / Accounting / Marketing) Assignment Brief Unit Number and Title Unit 26 – Business Ethics Qualification MAPS Associate’s Degree in BM/HRM/Accounting/Marketing Management BTEC HND in Business (Management/HR/Accounting/Marketing) Date Issued November 2, 2015 Assessor Ms. Aminath Aroosha Assignment title Date Due Report: November 30, 2015 Class Activity: November 9th &10th, 2015 ETHICAL ISSUES ( NAME OF THE COMPANY) IS FACING AND THE IMPORTANCE OF ADDRESSING THOSE ISSUES FOR THE SUCCESS OF BUSINESS The purpose of this assignment is to check student: 1 Understanding of different ethical perspectives in business 2 Understanding of business objectives from an ethical perspective 3 Understand of ethics in workplace relationships 4 Ability to assess a current ethical issue in a business. Instructions to Learners: 1. Please read the assignment brief carefully and follow the evidence criteria. 2. An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time. You may submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document or Google document. 3. The electronic copy should be named as “YourFullName_Unit26” 4. Hard copy of the assignment must be submitted latest by 2 pm, 01 December 2015. Assignment will only be accepted for marking if the hard copy and the electronic copy...
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...BTEC Business Level 3, Unit 37: Understanding Business Ethics Businesses are limited in what they do. Sometimes by laws and sometimes by the conventions and social codes we live by. Gathered together these are what we refer to as ethics and they can apply to every aspect of business behaviour. Whereas it could be argued that most laws have there origins in ethics, ethical behaviour, by individuals and business go beyond legal requirement and are discretionary, that is to say we can choose to follow them or not. Businesses have not always behaved ethically and many still do not. This unit examines what pressures there are on businesses to behave in an ethical manner. Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1 Understand the meaning and importance of ethics in the business world 2 Understand the implications of businesses operating ethically 3 Know the social implications of business ethics 4 Understand ethical concerns facing different communities. Context: You have been asked to research and draw up a report explaining business ethics for an organisation that is about to be floated on the stock exchange. The report will demonstrate an understanding of ethical business behaviour; the implications of it and why it is increasingly seen as such a serious issue for more and more businesses. P1 explain the ethical issues a business needs to consider in its operational activities. • Begin by explaining your own understanding of the term...
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...BTEC Business Level 3, Unit 37: Understanding Business Ethics Businesses are limited in what they do. Sometimes by laws and sometimes by the conventions and social codes we live by. Gathered together these are what we refer to as ethics and they can apply to every aspect of business behaviour. Whereas it could be argued that most laws have there origins in ethics, ethical behaviour, by individuals and business go beyond legal requirement and are discretionary, that is to say we can choose to follow them or not. Businesses have not always behaved ethically and many still do not. This unit examines what pressures there are on businesses to behave in an ethical manner. Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you should: 1 Understand the meaning and importance of ethics in the business world 2 Understand the implications of businesses operating ethically 3 Know the social implications of business ethics 4 Understand ethical concerns facing different communities. Context: You have been asked to research and draw up a report explaining business ethics for an organisation that is about to be floated on the stock exchange. The report will demonstrate an understanding of ethical business behaviour; the implications of it and why it is increasingly seen as such a serious issue for more and more businesses. P1 explain the ethical issues a business needs to consider in its operational activities. • Begin by explaining your own understanding of the term...
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...Learning outcomes: Completing this assignment will contribute to your ability to: • Understand the meaning and importance of ethics in the business world • Understand the implications of businesses operating ethically SCENARIO You are to host an ethics event, where you will invite small to medium sized organisations from around your local area. The purpose of the event is to educate local businesses about ethical issues; the types of practices they can implement through business activities; the implications of not operating ethically for both the business and society and the rewards gained from ethical policies. In preparation for the event you will be provided with two briefs detailing a number of research tasks. Brief 1 is below, Brief 2 is to follow. Brief 1: You are to investigate, through extensive research, the ethical activities of VOLKSWAGEN. Start with the company mission statement, examine their aims and objectives and review the different stakeholders that Volkswagen is associated with. Once you have this research carry out the following tasks detailed below. a) Explain the ethical issues Volkswagen needs to consider in its operational activities (P1) For this task you will need to research the different ethical issues facing organisations, this should include: corporate governance; corporate social responsibility; environment; sustainability; human rights; working conditions;...
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...research in 2009 showed that the figure was 75%, suggesting that CSR concerns have been increasing year by year. Two perspectives are used to assess these facts. The first is that while CSR is of necessary concern for corporate executives, the quality of CSR adherence has become a crucial matter for stakeholders. The second is that there is a way to differentiate the diversified CSR activities, although they have become more complex and have been elevated to a higher level. This company analysis will concentrate on these points of view. Objective The objective of this analysis report is to define the essence of CSR or Global ‘Citizenship’ again. The essential theme will be to analyze the selected company using the standard of the ‘North-End-CSR’ card. The assessment, using the ‘North-End-CSR’ card, should reveal certain of the company’s characteristics, and allow us to evaluate and reconsider the purpose of CSR Discussion Outline of XSTRATA The publicly-traded company selected by our team is XSTRATA, a corporation which is listed on both the London Stock Exchange and the Switzerland Stock Exchange. The headquarters of the company is in Switzerland. To analyze the XSTRATA’s CSR conformity, key general factors of the company which will be considered. They are: (a) industry classification, (b) services and products, (c) overseas operations, and (d) number of employees. The strategy and extent of CSR activities may be expected to vary depending upon these factors. a) Industry...
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...(1.3) Statement of the Problem The total Banking Trainee budget for the year is around 300. However the recruitment unit will not be able to provide the budgetary requirement at the correct time due to undue delays in the selection process. The following key problems are caused to affect the Banking Trainee selection process. • Lack of technical competencies • Lengthy selection tools • Too more Documentation (1.4) Objectives of the Studies General Objectives Successfully completion of the professional Qualification in Human Resource Management conducted by IPM To improve my knowledge related to the Research methodology and Human Resource Management To give inputs to up brings the effectiveness of the Banking Trainee selection process of the Bank Specific objective To identify the factors affecting to delaying the selection process Create solution to improve the effectiveness of the selection process Fine tune the existing Banking trainee selection process (1.5) Scope of investigation Have to consider standard and time saving selection process in the field According to Research, Researcher would like to address the best practices in the selection process and need to consider novel selection tools and process Need to identify the factors affecting to delay the selection process and give recommendation to eliminate such. (1.6) Conceptual Frame Work (1.7) Hypotheses Independent variable ...
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...requirement. It provides tailored guidance for mentors who are registered in CPA Australia’s practical experience requirement. The booklet and contents should not be used for any other purpose. CPA Australia, the publisher and the author of this booklet take no responsibility for any loss incurred by any person who relies on guidance offered in this booklet. Legal notice Copyright CPA Australia Ltd (ABN 64 008 392 452) (“CPA Australia”), 2010. All rights reserved. Save and except for third party content, all content in these materials is owned by or licensed to CPA Australia. All trade marks, service marks and trade names are proprietory to CPA Australia. For permission to reproduce any material, a request in writing is to be made to the Legal Business Unit, CPA Australia Ltd, 385 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000. CPA Australia has used reasonable care and skill in compiling the content of this material. However, CPA Australia and the editors make no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information in these materials. No part of these materials are intended to be advice, whether legal or professional. Further, as laws change frequently, you are advised to undertake your own research or to seek professional advice to keep abreast of any reforms and developments in the law. To the extent permitted by applicable law, CPA Australia, its employees, agents and consultants exclude all liability for any...
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...Unit 37; P1 Explain the issues a business needs to consider in its operational activities. What is business ethics? Business ethics are moral principles that guide the way a business behaves. The same principles that determine an individual’s actions, it also applies to business. Read more: http://businesscasestudies.co.uk/anglo-american/business-ethics-and-corporate-social-responsibility/what-are-business-ethics.html#ixzz3XSqGf1O6 Outline some ethical issues facing a business of your choice. The business I’ve chosen is Tesco. Tesco faces a protest from the trade union Unite over the treatment of migrant workers in its meat and poultry supply chain at its annual meeting in Glasgow today. Another issue Tesco faced is the horse meat scandal. Tesco said the horsemeat scandal had a "small but discernible impact" on frozen and chilled convenience food sales. Some Tesco Everyday Value Spaghetti Bolognese contains 60% horsemeat, DNA tests by the retailer have found. The meal, withdrawn from sale on Tuesday, came from the French factory producing Findus beef lasagne, also at the centre of a row over horsemeat. Meanwhile, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has told MPs of plans to test all processed beef in the UK. Tesco Group technical director Tim Smith said: "The frozen Everyday Value Spaghetti Bolognese should contain only Irish beef from our approved suppliers. The source of the horsemeat is still under investigation by the relevant authorities. He also stated that "The...
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...documentation used in a selected business If East ham shipping decides on hiring employees they have to initially advertise this vacancy. There can be a number of ways to advertise this vacancy out of the many a few may be newspaper, posters, website, web adverts and existing employees. Hypothetically if we say the vacancy is for a cashier in that case the recruitment process would be a lot quicker. The advert should state the job description and should specify the duties the position holds. It should also state the educational qualification and skills they require in the applicant. After the vacancy has been advertised interested applicants will send their cv to the given address which will state their name educational qualification work experience career objective and expectation personal skills a personal statement. On approval of the CV’s the preferred candidates will be notified by the employer for an interview. This is the part were the employer gets to meet up the candidates face to face and have a conversation with them and choose the best fitting person for the vacancy. Upon approval of a candidate an appointment letter will be given to him which will state his probation period, salary amount, increment percentage etc. P2 Describe the main employability personal and communication skills required when applying for a specific job role? JOB ROLE: ware house Cargo handling operative Job description: if you enjoy physical work and want to be part of a team, this could just right...
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...2012 Cisco CSR Report < Previous View 2012 Cisco CSR Report Website How to Use This Report We Welcome Your Feedback C1 Supply Chain Overview Our Supply Chain Embedding Sustainability in Core Business Processes Partnering with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Build Capability Working with Industry Groups Watch the Video! Supply Chain We expect our suppliers to meet the same high standards on ethics, labor rights, health and safety, and the environment that we apply to our own people and operations. Cisco works closely with suppliers to manage these sustainability issues and improve their performance throughout the supply chain and at every stage of the lifecycle of our products. We look to use our relationships with our network of suppliers and peer companies to multiply the impact we can have on sustainability in the information and communications technology (ICT) supply chain. 2012 Cisco CSR Report < Previous View 2012 Cisco CSR Report Website How to Use This Report We Welcome Your Feedback C2 Supply Chain > Overview Our Supply Chain Embedding Sustainability in Core Business Processes Partnering with Suppliers to Improve Performance and Build Capability Working with Industry Groups Overview These first five pages give readers an overview of Cisco’s objectives, key challenges, progress, and performance with regard to Supply Chain. We have used this overview as part of our Executive Summary, which can be downloaded here. We...
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...Determine client needs 8 Scope and arrange work 10 Plan 13 Analyze and assess 20 Report and recommend 28 Implement 32 Evaluate 33 Determine business and technology context 36 Manage engagement performance, quality and risk 38 Communicate and enable change 40 Appendix 42 Internal audit engagement checklist 43 © Grant Thornton LLP. All rights reserved. Updated August 1, 2012 Internal audit guidebook 2 Introduction What is internal audit? The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) defines internal auditing as: Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. (1010) An internal audit objectively assesses the management of risks that a company faces. (2100 series) The aim is to • understand the current state, • assess the current state using appropriate standards and criteria, and • develop findings and recommendations for management and/or the audit committee. An internal audit helps identify voids, shortcomings and inherent risk potential in policies, processes and information technology in times of business stability and change. An internal audit recommends improvements. Objectivity is vital...
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