Business Law and Ethics

Course/Programme:

BA Business

Level:

4

Module Title:

Business Law and Ethics

Module Leader:

Assignment titles:

2. Individual Report – 1500 words – 50% (LOs 3/4/ & 5.)

Assignment number(s):

1 and 2

Weighting:

Assignment 2 – Individual Report: 50% of overall module grade.

Date given out:

July 2020

Submission date:

Assignment 2 – 26th October 2020

Eligible for late submission (3 working days, with penalty)?

Yes

Method of submission:

X

Online only

Online and paper copy

Special instructions for submission (if any):

Date for results and feedback:

Employability skills assessed:

C1: Reading, selecting, analyzing and synthesizing information from a range of sources

C2: Producing different types of document

C3: Participating in discussions

C4: Making presentations

LP1: Develop a strategy for using a range of skills to improve own learning and performance

IT1: Preparing information

IT2: Processing and presenting information

S1: Plan personal work schedules

WWO2: Working towards identified targets

Learning outcomes assessed:

LO1: Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of the English legal system, company and business law.

LO2: Understand company and business law, corporate governance and ethical issues within an international context.

LO3: Recognize and respond in a mature and reflective manner to ethical conflict and turbulence in their professional careers and the workplace.

LO4: Understand philosophical theories and professional body ethical guidance and advice.

LO5: Use appropriate MIS development and acquisition approach in acquiring relevant systems for organizations.

TASK DESCRIPTION: Individual Report (50%)

BACKGROUND / INTRODUCTION

This part of the assignment is testing your understanding of Los 3, 4 and 5 by applying the concepts into the questions below. You are therefore required to write a report based on the question provided. You will be assessed on your content, research / referencing, application of legal rules, analysis / application and presentation skills.

TASKS

Individual Report – 1500 words – 50%

Enron Fraud scandal.

Enron Corporation – At the end of 2001, it was revealed that Enron’s reported financial condition was sustained by an institutionalised, systemic and creatively planned accounting fraud. Discuss this case in relation to ethical corporate governance and the Sabane-Oxley Act of 2002.

RESEACH ENRON FRAUD CASE IN UNITED STATES COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE CASE BASED ON UNITED STATES AND UNITED KINGDOM. WHICH JUSTICE SYSTEM IS BETTER, ETHICAL, PRINCIPLE BASES, APPRACH MORAL RIGTH, JUSTIC APPRACHES, MORAL INTENSISTY, SOCIAL CONSENSUS. EXAMPLE IN THE UNITED STATES IF THERE IS GREATER SOCIAL CONSENSUS CONCERING THAN UNITED KINDOM. THIS THE

UNITED KINGDOM SYSTERM BETTER THAN UNITED STATE. EXPLAIN WHAT IS L.T.D. AND P.L.C.

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, BOARD OF DIRECTORES.

COMPARE AT LEAST TWO CASES SIMILAR TO ENRON

These tasks address LOs 3, 4 and 5

LENGTH 2000 words maximum

Please note the following when completing your written assignment:

Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style
Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment.
Formatting: Report
Ensure a clear title, course, and name or ID number is on a cover sheet and a bibliography using Harvard referencing throughout is also provided.
Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. The research should be extensive.

The use of a range of information sources is expected – academic books, peer reviewed journal articles, professional articles, press releases and newspaper articles, reliable statistics, company annual reports and other company information. All referencing should be in the Harvard style

Learning Outcomes tested

(from module descriptor)

Assessment Criteria to achieve each outcome a student must demonstrate the ability to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding on the key elements of the internal environment of organisations and the interaction with the external environment.

· The essay task enables the student to demonstrate an understanding of how organisations make decisions based on the external environment. In this case, the impact that the Legal environment has Corporate Organisations.

2. Identify the dynamics of the Legal and ethical environments and the role of government within it

· The case study enables the student to demonstrate an understanding of legislation and ethical codes of conducts and the principles of government that create the framework for it.

3. Examine the economic environment within which businesses operate in the United Kingdom

· In the essay the student is required to look at the market situation within the United Kingdom, with reference to a specific business environment.

4. Examine the global business environment and explain why countries benefit from trade with each other.

· The case study provides the student with the opportunity to look at the macro environment and at how specified countries are impacted by international economic scenarios.

5. Understand the reducing impact of the European Union on the businesses operating in the EU environment.

· In the case study task, the student is expected to look at not just the UK environment, but also beyond, at the EU level, as to how the business environment operates in the 21st century.

This section details the assessment criteria. The extent to which these are demonstrated by you determines your mark. The marks available for each criterion are shown. Lecturers use a similar format to comment on the achievement of the task(s), including those areas in which you have performed well and areas that would benefit from development/improvement.

Common Assessment Criteria Applied

Marks available

Marks

Awarded

1. Research-informed Literature

Extent of research and/or own reading, selection of credible sources, application of appropriate referencing conventions.

Providing evidence of the appropriate reading/ references that form the basis of the insights in your essay.

10

2. Knowledge and Understanding of Subject

Extent of knowledge and understanding of concepts and underlying principles associated with the discipline.

Demonstrating familiarity with the selected concepts/ models used in your presentation.

20

3. Analysis

Analysis, evaluation and synthesis; logic, argument and judgement; analytical reflection; organisation of ideas and evidence

Demonstrating conceptual insights into the potential values of the selected academic concepts/ models.

20

4. Practical Application and Deployment

Deployment of methods, materials, tools and techniques; application of concepts; formulation of innovative and creative solutions to solve problems.

Applying your conceptual insights to successfully address the situations faced by your chosen organisation. Making recommendations for future plans and strategies.

30

5. Skills for Professional Practice

Attributes in professional practice: individual and collaborative working; deployment of appropriate media; presentation and organisation.

Quality of the presentation.

Potential effectiveness in terms of getting your messages across to your intended audience.

20

1. TOTAL

100

Assignment Mark (Assessment marks are subject to ratification at the UoS Assessment Board. These comments and marks are to give feedback on module work and are for guidance only until they are confirmed. )

72 Hour Late Submission Penalties (tick if appropriate)

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