Module 10 Final MBA500

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:

  1. 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?
  2. Apply the chosen three topics to re-evaluate the company you chose in Module One (you can consult the ).
  3. 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?
  4. 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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