Overview
You spent the last nine weeks learning about various aspects of an organization, its business functioning and the process of its strategic shift from a profit-only model to a triple bottom line model.
In the course, you learned to:
- Determine the impact of proposed strategic decisions across departments
- Assess current performance of an organization through analysis of financial statements
- Make ethically informed decisions based on awareness of legal and organizational parameters
Now, its time to reflect on what youve learned.
Prompt
To complete this assignment:
- Identify three key topics from the course that you want to explore further. For example:
- How do various functional areas or departments individually and collectively contribute to the CSR outlook of a company?
- How can analyzing financial statements of a company help reveal its commitment toward CSR?
- How can a company become a frontrunner in making ethical choices while staying within legal restrictions?
- Apply the chosen three topics to re-evaluate the company you chose in Module One (you can consult the ).
- Your re-evaluation should address one of the following considerations:
- Related to the topic, what was your first impression of the company you chose? What is your current impression of the company? How has it changed? Explain your reasoning.
- What drives the direction for the company in its sustainability efforts?
- What are the key features of the CSR efforts of the company?
- Do you believe the company has a sustainable approach to the triple bottom line?
- What are the critical financial, social responsibility, or ethical challenges facing the company in todays global environment?
- Based on your evaluation, justify whether the company you chose in Module One deserves praise for its commitment to CSR.
What to Submit
In a Word document, use double-spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. This report should be 2 pages in length and include references cited in APA format. Consult the for more information on citations.
Module Ten Short Paper Rubric
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations (100%) | Meets Expectations (90%) | Partially Meets Expectations (70%) | Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Key Topics to Re-evaluate | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Identifies three key business topics in the course and applies them to re-evaluate the chosen company | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include exploring one key topic they learned in this course | Does not attempt criterion | 40 |
| Evaluation Considerations | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Re-evaluation addresses one of the considerations listed above | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include additional details to connect considerations to re-evaluation | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Chosen Companys CSR Initiatives | Exceeds expectations in an exceptionally clear, insightful, sophisticated or creative manner | Evaluates the chosen companys CSR initiatives to justify whether it deserves praise for its commitment toward CSR | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but with errors or omissions; areas for improvement may include researching the chosen companys CSR approach and reviewing the press, industry views, and public views on this topic | Does not attempt criterion | 20 |
| Clear Communication | Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 20 |
| Total: | 100% | ||||
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