...UNIVERSITY OF WALES: TRINITY SAINT DAVID PRIFYSGOL CYMRU: Y DRINDOD DEWI SANT School of Business, Finance and Management Ysgol Busnes, Cyllid a Rheolaeth Business Ethics and Social Responsibility SBUS6003 October 2015 – Term 5 February 2016 – Term 6 SBUS6003 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility MODULE CODE: TITLE: DATED: SBUS6003 Business Ethics and Social Responsibility 02/06/2011 LEVEL: CREDITS: 6 20 TEACHING METHODS: Lectures Workshops Independent Study JACS CODE: N200 8% 16% 76% AIM(S) • To introduce students to the particular problems and opportunities experienced in adopting or ignoring corporate social responsibility. • To develop students’ understanding of the relationship between business ethics and management decision making • To develop students understanding of sustainable business issues and how they can be managed, promoted and developed in a business context. LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of this module students should be able to: • critically evaluate the tipple bottom line of sustainability as a key goal for business ethics; • critically evaluate the role of ethical theory in decision making in business. • critically appraise stakeholder expectation and its relationship with corporate governance and social responsibility; • research and critically analyse ethical challenges in different organisations; • investigate and critically evaluate an organisation’s management of corporate...
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...In writing my synthesis paper as well as the reflection done in week 9 discussion I have modified and refined my writing style as well as my approach to this essay to get a successful outcome. My goals for where this essay is going to go has definitely changed from what I want to present and argue. This mentality has come from the commentary given to me by the other students to push my ideas further, to develop the basic idea of my essay and maturing it into a more creative realm. For the drafting aspect of the paper I have begun constructing the bare bones of the paper, outlining what I want to discuss in the paper, how I want to present it, self-workshopping the body paragraphs and transitions, as well as composing a well thought out thesis that encapsulates all of my ideas into one argument. I have been going through my annotated...
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...Intuitive synthesis has had its long history of dominance within the common law world. It is known as the ‘art of sentencing’, by taking account into all factors within a case and by applying a judicial officer’s own intuition, determining and concluding with an appropriate sentencing outcome. This sentencing methodology over time, has attracted many criticisms, as judges and magistrates may be personally biased and influenced by different cultures, which are said to have caused the inconsistency within the criminal justice system. If we are placing the importance of judicial discretion on a full spectrum, the concepts of intuitive synthesis with high importance, and mandatory sentencing marked with least, will possess their positions at...
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...With the help of the internet and social media, people can spread rumors around the world, and those who share a similar belief will accept these rumors as fact. Although the web and social media can provide information to discredit these rumors sometimes the truth isn’t as easily accepted as Rodriguez states “we tend to reject theories and rumors -- and facts and truths -- that challenge our worldview and embrace those that affirm it”(1) and Rodriguez defines this as "biased assimilation". I agree with Rodriguez’s idea of bias assimilation as it relates to misinformation to an extent because I have met a few people who no matter what facts I brought to them I can never change their mind but others I can...
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...It was the Researched Critical Analysis Essay. This essay required a broad range of sources (both statistics and opinions) to enhance my claim with regards to the topic. Although finding studies and credible sources were quite challenging, structuring the essay in the correct and desired order was the harder aspect of it. Throughout my draft, I was unable to structure the paper into a coherent one, hence, succumbing to organize it. Even though, the research essay seemed to me as the most challenging of all three, writing about a current and highly unstable issue such as the Kashmir conflict gave me this opportunity to climb up the ladder (in terms of writing). Not only, it provided me with an insight of my motherland’s history, it also ignited the sense of patriotism in me, in the same way, as it would engage an audience (particularly, the ones from India and Pakistan) on a wider spectrum. This benefitted me since I was able to understand and use print and digital technologies to address a range of audiences. Lastly, it helped me compose texts that integrate your stance with appropriate sources using strategies such as summary, critical analysis, interpretation, synthesis, and argumentation. Both pros and cons are two sides of the same coin. If a particular research paper seemed challenging, it needed to be organized and coherent for...
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...The primary focus of this essay is the analysis of the global pharmaceutical industry and the substantially significant factors that shape this industry; the industry is primarily defined by very few yet critically influential factors; these consist of: governing bodies, the role of corporate social responsibility, and the emphasis put on the industry and firms by the Research and Development process. The most consequential factor placing emphasis on the industry is the governing body, with it being the legislative body and largest purchaser of the industry exclusive of the USA creates a strategic dilemma for the corporations in terms of profit maximization. Patent limitation, regulatory controls, price or reimbursement controls and extensive safety legislations are methods adopted by the government to legislate control and limitations over the industry. These legislations construct a paradigm that the main objective behind the intervention is to keep medicinal costs low as the majority of the population i.e. under 18’s, over 65’s and people primarily on benefits, medical costs are paid for by the government and with the ageing population the expenditure is ever increasing hence the various limitations. Being the legislative body and the largest purchaser gives the government various types of buyer control; the case study implies that the industry is a “monopsony”, giving the corporations very little bargaining power in terms of profit maximization and can often alter the strategic...
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...|BATCHELORS DEGREE ASSIGNMENT SPECIFICATION | |School of Business, Finance and Management | |Student name: | |Student P number: | | |Programme: |Business Portfolio | |Module: |Strategic Management and Sustainability |Module Level (4, 5, 6): |6 | |Module code: |M3X9111 |Contribution to Overall |50% | | | |Module Assessment (%): | | |Lecturer: |Vic Saunders |Internal Verifier: |Ian Jackson | |Assignment Title: |Ben and Jerry’s – A commitment to quality |Assignment No (x of x): |1 of 1 | |Hand Out Date: |Monday September 28th 2015...
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...Phone: (713) 718-5674 Due to changes in the state core curriculum this syllabus is subject to change!!!! Office location and hours SPBR room AD4 hours: 7:15-8:00 am and as per class discussion Please feel free to contact me concerning any problems that you are experiencing in this course. You do not need to wait until you have difficulties or have received a poor grade before asking for my assistance. Your performance in my class is very important to me. I am available to hear your concerns and just to discuss course topics. Feel free to come by my office anytime during these hours. Course Description This course is a global investigation of the styles and methods of artistic production covering Prehistoric through Gothic periods. Media studied include: drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, printmaking, textiles, ceramics, and metal arts. Using this framework, universal themes are studied within their historical, political, economic, theological, sociological, and ethnic contexts. Prerequisites Must be placed into college-level reading and college-level writing Academic Learning Outcomes for Program Lecture Courses 1. Identify the formal elements and principles of design.***** 2. Apply critical thinking when comparing works of art. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 4 to 7 1. Identify and describe works of art based on their chronology and style, using standard categories and terminology. 2. Investigate major artistic developments and...
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...Synthesis essay: why the revolution will not be tweeted Technology is being used all across the globe in everyday life. With the development of technology, the development of social media became very popular. In “Small Change: Why the Revolution will not be Tweeted”, Malcolm Gladwell stresses that “real” revolutions do not depend on social media to be resolved or started; however, small revolutions can depend on social media or networking. Although Dennis Baron is sending the same message in “Reforming Egypt in 140 Characters?” there is one point that Baron makes that differs from that of Gladwell’s; Baron actually believes that a game changing revolution can occur with the use of social media. Gladwell believes that in order for a revolution to be successful, it does not have to rely on social media networks. In the beginning of his writing, he discusses the sit-ins that occurred in the 1960s. After acknowledging how fast the word spread about the sit-ins, Gladwell mentions that it happened without the help of “e-mail, texting, Facebook, or Tweeting” (314). Social media was probably not thought of in the 1960s. One of the biggest revolutions, the Civil Rights Movement, was accomplished without the need of social media. Also, it is easier to get participation on a social networking site rather that participation for something that is confronting a disgraced practice. Gladwell claims that it is easier for a person to donate blood rather than to protest for a certain...
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...“What are the effective study skills that provide a sole foundation of a sound education” Study skills looks at a wider range of abilities rather than just ‘academic’ skills to help achieve a sound education, as explained by Stella Cottrell (2013, p36). Cottrell begins by explaining that the study frame work known as ‘APT-S’ which are broken down into four categories of skills; Self, Academic, People and Tasks. In this essay I will look at each framework individually and what they mean before concluding how they assist in building the foundation of successful education. Self- management skills relates to the individual and their environment at a more complex level as these can change during the course of an education. Some of self-management skills includes independence, skills management, learning, strategies, time, improving performance and metacognitive skills, as noted by Stella Cottrell (2013, p 38). Independence involves being well informed and skills management is using current strengths whilst improving weaker skills. Learning skills looks at personalizing current skills whilst enhancing strengths. Strategies skills looks are various ways such as creative, reflective, effective and motivating, whilst metacognitive skills focuses on meaningful reflection on how to think, learn and self manage. Academic skills include basic research skills, understanding academic conventions, thinking skills and written communication skills (Cottrell 2013, p 39). Basic research...
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...page 2………………………………………………Introduction: What is Medicinal chemistry? 3……………………………………………...Body: The pharmaceutical industry Global generics Chemistry in a nutshell 4………………………………………………Conclusion End of academic essay In Medicinal chemistry , the chemist attempts to design and synthesize medicine or a pharmaceutical agent which will benefit humanity .Additionally Oxford define medicinal chemistry as the application of chemical research techniques to the synthesis of Pharmaceutical agent. Question here is how is medicinal chemistry applied in thee most advanced centaury off technology, widgets and gadgets? This text is aimed to clarify just that. A pharmaceutical supplement is a compound also commonly called a `drug` but according to Goeltze(2000) who is a chemist at the University of Ukraine gave a general opinion in an interview, stating that many scientist dislike the term `drug` since society views the word with suspicion. With media headlines such as “drug trafficking In Namibia” or “Drug Addiction sweeps city streets”, this is hardly surprising .However, Medicinal Chemistry suggests that a distinction can be made between drugs which are used in medicine and drugs which are abused. Is this really true? Can we really draw a neat line between `good drugs ` like penicillin and `bad drugs` like n [heroin? Many...
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...Essay ‘Using social psychology theories, discuss the situational factors that affect the likelihood that people will engage in prosocial behaviour. What is the evidence for these effects, and how might changes in our society affect the likelihood of people acting prosocially? According to Gross (2010) the term prosocial behaviour is used to describe behaviours carried out by individuals intended to benefit others, such as helping, cooperating, comforting, reassuring, defending, sharing, donating to charity and showing concern. Whether one displays prosocial behaviour can, to a certain degree, be dependent on several situational factors as explained in social psychology. These factors typically include the individual’s analysis of the situation, the number of bystanders and the cost of helping (Piliavin, Dovidio, Gaertner, & Clark, 1981). When discussing this issue, it is essential to refer to social psychology theories as they provide insight and evidence on why people act prosocially. The key theories addressed throughout this essay include social cognition theory, attribution theory and the social exchange theory. By understanding prosocial behaviour, psychologists have led the search in finding ways to influence an increase in helping behaviours. The first apparent situational factor linked to prosocial behaviour is the individual’s internal assessment of the situation. The decision model of helping, devised by Latané and Darley (1970), outlines a five step process...
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...ukessays.com http://www.ukessays.com/essays/business-strategy/business-external-analysis.php Business external analysis Need help? ☎ 0115 966 7955 Identify SABMiller's Strategic position: In order to Identify the company's position; it is important to carry out its Business external analysis; it is also essential to identify its core competences and capabilities as well as stakeholder expectations in order to successfully identify the company's strategic position. SABMiller's External Analysis: In order to asses SABMiller's external analysis; I have constructed a PESTEL analysis (appendix 1); Porters 5 forces (appendix 2); THE BCG matrix (appendix 3) and its competition Analysis (appendix 4). After conducting Porter's five forces of the Brewing Industry; I have found many interesting outcomes relating to SABMiller as the overall markets of the brewing industry aren't clearly attractive; its performance depends on the ability to expand its market share and exploit opportunities in the emerging markets. However, the brewing industry in growing markets, which SABMiller operates, is highly attractive but not for new entrants; it's especially attractive for the dominant players in the Industry; which in this case SABMiller is one of them. After analysing my Porter's 5 forces; it is conclusive that it would be extremely hard for new entrants to compete in these emerging markets due to the high dominance of the main competitors. I have also observed other good points...
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...Review Pressure to be Perfect Media has become an increasingly important aspect of today’s society. People interact with many different forms of media on a daily basis. Because of the frequent usage of media, it is reasonable to assume that it has its effects on people. The topic discussed in this paper is the impact social media has truly had on society. Focusing on the main factors that cause an influence to the general well being of people in modern society, this paper will discuss how the effects of media are determined and explore what is believed to be the two main categories in which media affects today’s society: mental illness and body dissatisfaction. In reviewing the literature on the different effects that media has on society as a whole, ten pieces of literature that discuss the effects that media has on the psychological well being of society will be shown, and that ultimately what is at stake in this conversation is the health of our society. In reviewing the literature regarding the health impacts of social media on society, the authors used in this paper discuss either mental illness or body dissatisfaction. Authors such as Dohyun Ahn, Sheri Bauman, and Sandee LaMotte discuss the mental illnesses in their articles (“Is the Social Use of Media…”, “Associations Among Bullying…”, and “The Health Risks of Cyberbullying…” respectively. The remaining seven authors who focus on body image and how it is influenced by the media can be separated by three subcategories...
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