ESSAY QUESTION:’Corporate social responsibility strengthens corporate reputation and performance’. Discuss this statement using relevant management theory, research and concepts.
Please see Marking criteria for a detailed explanation of the allocation of marks in this assessment.
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This assessment will assist you learn to:research and compare various sources of information about management (LO1)compare and contrast the work of influential management thinkers and researchers (LO2)express opinions on management issues with clarity from an objective position backed up with sound evidence and analysis (part LO4)present academic writingapply APA citation and referencing skillsMarking criteriaASSESSMENT 3 ESSAY MARKING GUIDE* (30%)Criteria*HD – Outstanding Achievement 85% – 100%DI – High Achievement 75% – 84%CR – Above Satisfactory Achievement 65% – 74%PS – Satisfactory Achievement 50% – 64%FL – Unsatisfactory Achievement 0 – 49%1.Introduction foreshadows research and line of reasoning, using various sources of information about management. (2)
[meets subject LO1] Indicates outstanding standard of research and analysis, and includes all components of introduction i.e. essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning.Indicates very good standard of research and analysis and includes all components of introduction i.e. essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning.Indicates above satisfactory research and analysis and two components of introduction i.e. essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning.Indicates basic research and analysis and one component of introduction i.e. essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning.Indicates insufficient research and/or lacks many elements of an essay introduction, i.e. essay purpose, plan, and line of reasoning.2.Body indicates research using various sources of information about management and a critical examination of the work by relevant management thinkers and researchers(20) [meets subject LO2]Provides an outstanding overview and analysis of relevant theories. Theories integrated exceptionally well into argument.Provides concise overview and critical analysis of relevant theories. Theories integrated and well connected to argument.Identifies and explains relevant theories. Theories connected to point of view and/or argument.Includes some relevant theories and makes attempts to use theories to support point of view and/or argument.Relevant theory on the topic missing and/or poor attempt to use theory to support point of view and/or argument.3.Conclusion is drawn from earlier evidence and analysis. (2)[meets subject LO4]Several convincing connections to main arguments in essay.Many connections to main arguments in essay.Mostly makes connections to main arguments in essay.Some connections to main arguments in essay.Conclusion not evident and/or does not relate to main arguments in essay.4.Peer reviewed journal articles used to good effect in essay.(2)4+ highly relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to outstanding effect in essay.4 very relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to very good effect in essay.3 relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to good effect in essay.2 potentially relevant peer reviewed journal articles used to some effect in essay.Fails to meet criteria for a pass.5.APA citation techniques used to good effect in essay. (1)Outstanding use and application of APA citation techniques.Very good use and application of APA citation techniques.Good use and application of APA citation techniques.Satisfactory use and application of APA citation techniques.Unsatisfactory use and application of APA citation techniques.6.APA referencing style rules correct.(1)Outstanding application of APA referencing style rules.Very good application of APA referencing style rules.Good application of APA referencing style rules.Satisfactory application of APA referencing style rules.Unsatisfactory application of APA referencing style rules.7.Level of comprehension provided to reader. (1)Outstanding expression and presentation. Fluent grammar and accurate spelling. Very considerate to the reader.Very good expression and presentation. Language fluent, few errors in grammar, spelling and syntax. Considerate to the reader.Good expression and presentation. Language mainly fluent, grammar and spelling mainly accurate. Needs more consideration given to the needs of the reader.Satisfactory expression and presentation. Meaning apparent but language not always fluent, grammar and/or spelling contain errors. Minimal consideration given to the reader.Unsatisfactory expression and presentation. Meaning unclear and/or grammar and/or spelling contain frequent errors. Needs more consideration given to the reader.8.Requisite essay presentation guidelines. (format, spacing, paragraphs, alignment) (1)Meets all essay presentation guidelines.Meets most essay presentation guidelines.Mainly meets essay presentation guidelines.Meets some essay presentation guidelines.Poor presentation e.g. single spacing, no clear distinction between paragraphs.* Penalties for:10% over word limit/failure to cite sources /referencing errors / omissions/ plagiarism (see Handbook – this carries a large penalty and is to be reported if Plagiarism) MARKPresentation
The following points are an important guide for presenting assessment items:Include a cover page for the assignment including a title, your name and student IDAssessment items should be typedUse 1.5 spacingUse a standard 12 point font such as Times New Roman, Calibri or ArialLeft-justify body textAlways keep a copy of your assessmentsMost importantly, always use your spelling and grammar checker. Remember this does not pick up allerrors, so you must also manually and carefully edit your workYou can use headings in your essays in this subject. Use a meaningful hierarchy of headings. Do not simply call them Introduction, Body and Conclusion.Always cite and reference all sources of information used in assessments (see plagiarism below)Do not include personal experience or commentsProvide a single reference list that always starts on a new pageIndicate the number of words (do not include what is inside citation brackets or in reference list)
