i want this assignment done. and please for every question put 2-3 references just beneath the every question which is answered in APA style. i repeat for each question i need atleast two references and beneath each answer refer that not at the end.
1. https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_green_how_we_can_make_the_world_a_better_place_by_2030 2. http://library.tiss.edu/sites/all/themes/clean_theme/pdfdoc/sie2017.pdf 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpOwTspdwkI&feature=youtu.be 4. https://moodle.federation.edu.au/pluginfile.php/5587449/mod_resource/content/0/A%20Road%20Map%20for%20Natural%20Capitalism.pdf 5. https://www.ted.com/talks/ray_anderson_the_business_logic_of_sustainability 6. BUGEN 5930 – Business, Society and the Planet Final Assessment Task - Individual Written Assignment Assessment Overview Your final assessment task for BUGEN 5930 – Business, Society and the Planet is: · An individual written assignment to be completed over 8 days in the Exam Period; · Marked out of 100 and is worth 40% of your final result for this course; · To be submitted online, in the University Exam Period; · Completed at your home (or another safe place of your choosing). This task is comprised of 3 parts: Part A - Resource Summary – (35 marks) Part B – Short answer questions – (30 marks) Part C – Application of theory to a case study – (35 marks) 2. Submission details: Submission: You are required to upload your completed assignment (Parts A, B & C) as a Word doc via the Final Assessment Task Turnitin link in the Assessment section on the course Moodle page. Task Assessor: Lecturer Suggested time to devote to this task: Approximately 24 hours Note: In your submissions you will need to reference, cite and acknowledge ANY content you use from other sources, according to Federation University rules on academic integrity. CRICOS Provider No. 00103D | RTO Code 4909 3. Task Description: Part A – Resource Summary – 35 marks This course has provided many resources to support your learning. This task requires you to summarise ONE of these resources from the list below: Week Author Date Resource Title 1 Green, Michael 2015 How we can make the world a better place by 2030 2 Centre for Science and the Environment 2017 State of India’s Environment - 2017 3 McKnett, Chris 2014 The investment logic for sustainability 6 Lovins, A., Lovins, L.H. and Hawken, P. 1999 A Road Map for Natural Capitalism 7 Charles Integrated Farming Enterprises 2012 Berrybank Farm 7 Anderson, Ray 2009 The business logic of sustainability Your summary needs to: · Focus on ONE of the resources from the list above; · Introduce the author/speaker, their topics/themes and the context of the paper/presentation · Identify the key argument or perspective being presented; · State the key findings/points of the paper/presentation (may use dot points for emphasis); · Briefly discuss the relevance or contribution of this paper/presentation to business management; · accurately reflect what is in the report/article/website/presentation Word Limit: 300 words (+/- 10% i.e. 30 words) Criteria used to grade this task: Criteria Marks Clear introduction of author/speaker, their topic and the context 8 marks Accurately and concisely identifies and explains the key points from the article/presentation 10 marks Insightful discussion outlining the relevance of the author/speaker’s topic and global business 10 marks Paper uses clear and concise English language expression and formatting and follow APA referencing conventions to accurately cite and reference relevant course resources and readings, within the given word limit requirements. 7 marks Total /35 marks Part B – Short Answer Questions – 30 marks You are required to provide written responses to 3 (three) of the 4 (four) questions below. Each question is worth 10 marks. Your response to each question should be ¾ - 1 page in length (375 – 500 words). In preparing your responses to these questions, you may need to access additional materials (articles, videos, reports, quizzes) that are available from the course Moodle page and/or the links in the questions. Question 1 – 10 marks Dunphy, Griffiths and Benn (2007) developed a 6 Phase Model to describe the stages a business will progress through in its transformation to becoming a sustainable organisation. One of the phases identified by the authors is the compliance phase. a. Describe the sustainability objectives and indicators typical of businesses in the compliance phase. b. Describe the range of compliance actions that would be typical of a large chemical manufacturing company that was in the compliance phase. Question 2 – 10 marks In many parts of the world, there is a variety of accreditation schemes and programs to provide some indication of the sustainability or social responsibility credentials of a product or business. a. Give an example of one of these certification and/or accreditation programs that features in the course materials and describe how this program assists businesses to report on their sustainability and social responsibility performances. (5 marks). b. In your view, what are the benefits and weaknesses of this certification (accreditation) program? (5 marks) Question 3 – 10 marks Complete the Global Footprint Network’s Ecological Footprint Calculator Quiz. When responding to the quiz questions, make sure you click on the ‘Add details to improve accuracy’ link to ensure your ecological footprint results are as accurate as possible. Once you have read the results of this quiz, you need to: · Copy & Paste your quiz results (or take a screenshot) – 2 screenshots required – your results must include: · The page with your Earth Overshoot Day, and number of Earths we would need if everyone lived like you, AND, click on the See Details arrow/link; · The more detailed results, which shows your footprint By Land Type, By Consumption Category, global hectares and carbon emissions; · Reflect on these results: i. To what extent do you believe your ecological footprint calculator results are (or are not) an accurate indicator of the environmental impacts of your lifestyle? Give reasons for your answer. ii. To what extent do you believe sustainable consumption is (or is not) important for the health of local and global business activities. Give reasons for your answer. Question 4 – 10 marks Edward Freeman (1984) was one of the key business researchers in the development of the stakeholder theory of the firm. a. What is stakeholder theory and how does this approach differ to other approaches to the social responsibility of business? b. Apply stakeholder theory to a large a large mining company and describe how they would demonstrate their specific commitments to responsible business. Criteria used to grade each question in this task: Criteria Marks Part a of the question: · Accurate application of relevant concepts and themes from the course · Accurately addresses the key points raised in the question 4 marks Part b of the question: · Accurate application of relevant concepts and themes from the course · Accurately addresses the key points raised in the question 4 marks Response uses clear and concise English language expression and formatting, and follows APA referencing conventions to accurately cite and reference relevant materials and readings, within word limit requirements 2 marks Total /10 marks Part C – Giving Voice to Values – 35 marks This task requires you to read the (attached) scenario ‘The New Associate’, from Babson College, and apply the Giving Voice to Values (GVV) framework to respond to the ethical dilemma presented. To demonstrate this application, you need to respond to all of the following questions relating to the scenario. You should aim to write at least 3 pages (1500 words) in response to Part C. Question C1 – 6 marks – 250 words Who are the key stakeholders impacted by the ethically questionable behaviour/practice outlined in this scenario and what is at stake for these key parties? Question C2 - 6 marks – 250 words What are the reasons and rationalisations that may be used by those trying to justify the ethically questionable behaviour and/or business practice that is causing the main character’s ethical dilemma? Question C3 - 6 marks – 250 words What are the most powerful & persuasive responses (i.e. levers) the main character could use to respond to these reasons/ rationalizations? To whom should the argument be made? When? In what context? How can they be applied to enable the main character to act on his/her values, in a way that maximises the positive impact and minimises negative outcomes for all stakeholders? Question C4 (17 marks) – 750 words Develop a script that applies the GVV framework to this scenario. This script should begin at the point where the scenario ended. This must include dialogue of conversations with one or more key stakeholders in which the main character is able to give voice to her/his values, by using the most appropriate levers to respond to the most likely reasons and rationalisations, to achieve a more ethical outcome for all stakeholders. The New Associate Steve arrived Monday morning at Ryan & Associates, Certified Public Accountants, just in time to hear the latest explosion from the Managing Partner’s office. It was the middle of the busy season and the office reflected it – with piles of paper, tax returns, and audit work papers on each desk. Marcia, the Managing Partner, was bright, hard-working, and a good auditor. But during the busy season, as the work piled on and the inevitable delays occurred (e.g., client not ready, files misplaced, tax information missing, forms not completed properly), Marcia’s temper tended to get shorter and shorter. Despite the stress of the busy season, Steve really liked working for Ryan & Associates. Moving quickly to his desk, Steve pulled out the files for his next assignment, the audit of a not-forprofit known as Helping Our Children (HOC). HOC provided assistance to children facing major medical procedures using proceeds from a thrift shop that it operated. As is common in small not-forprofits, HOC did not have a large staff. In fact, HOC’s staff consisted of an executive director, a store manager, a volunteer coordinator, and a part-time bookkeeper. Looking through his notes, Steve recalled hearing that the bookkeeper had recently left for another position. “Well, this won’t make the audit easier but at least the bookkeeper finished the books for the year before leaving,” he thought. Later, Steve heard his name being called. Looking up, he saw