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Assignment 1
This week we change the perspective of our discussion to financial and reporting aspects of Sustainable Business Development (SBD). During the past weeks we studied the corporate social responsibility and environmental aspects of the “Triple Bottom Line”, all of our readings related the SBD strategies to a financial impact – either positive or negative.
To what extent should the financial impacts and performance results of SBD be reported to stakeholders? Is it just good P.R. (i.e., the billions we invested in “green”) or does reporting in detail generate a vulnerability to competitor intelligence gathering? Do the “tree huggers” or the governmental watchdogs really care about the numbers? What are the interests of current and potential investors?
Due by Wednesday April 1, 2020
Assignment 2
For your paper this week, select an area of sustainability performance reporting that would incorporate financial metrics. Explain the metrics used and their importance in reporting sustainable business development progress to stakeholders. Provide an example to illustrate your point(s).
Using this information and the Assignment Rubric below, develop a 3-4 page APA formatted paper (not including reference and title page). Find at least 3 credible publication resources to support the information you develop in your paper on the topic. Try to include at least one peer-reviewed article on the topic. You do not need to be “all inclusive” in the paper – narrow your scope and focus on a part or subject area of genuine interest to you. It will be scored on how well the topic was presented and supported (70%), and how well the paper demonstrated good structure and mechanics (30%). Remember to use the appropriate in-text citations and connect them to the reference page.
Due by Saturday April 4. 2020
Grade
RANGE
Score Earned
OVERALL
Comment
CONTENT
70%
Introduction, focused discussion of one topic concerning the environmental aspects of SBD, summative commentary.
STRUCTURE
15%
MECHANICS
10%
APA FORMAT
5%
A/A-
Writing that excels in most areas. Superior work.
Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of material are obvious and substantial. Material is genuinely thought-provoking. Addresses all required content elements.
Excellent control of language, clear consideration of audience. Sentence and paragraph variety appropriate for audience. Written at the graduate level.
Grammar and punctuation issues are addressed correctly. Editing and proofreading are evident.
Complete; correct documentation, appropriate headings/sub-headings, integration of citations and paraphrases. No evidence of plagiarism.
B+
Very good writing which lacks the fluency and complexity of the A paper. Above average work.
Few errors in logic though some minor weaknesses can be spotted. May be a thinner version of an A paper. Addresses all required content elements.
Good consideration of audience. Paragraphing structure is strong. Most of the writing is cohesively strong. Written at the graduate level.
One grammatical error. Editing and proofreading are evident.
A little over reliance on source material. Lack of original thought. Few formatting errors, yet the message is clear.
B
Good writing that maintains competencies in most areas. Average work.
Adequate analysis and evaluation of analytical thinking. Addresses all required content elements.
Some weaknesses in audience identification. Paragraph structure needs improvement. Written at the graduate level.
Two- three grammatical errors but not distracting to the reader.
Clumsy inclusion of sources. Too many direct quotes. Few formatting errors that distract from the message.
B-
Fair writing that maintains competencies in most areas. Below average work.
Gaps in evidence and insufficient links. Little evidence of analytical thinking. Missing one or two content elements.
Definite weaknesses in reader identification. Sentences may be somewhat poorly constructed, and word choice may be inappropriate at times.
A variety of grammatical mistakes. A pattern of errors that distracts the reader.
Use of un-cited paraphrasing. Numerous errors that distract from the message.
C+/C
Fair writing that maintains competencies in some areas. Passing work.
Lacks evidence of analytical or evaluative thinking. Several content elements missing.
Inaccurate word choice, fragmented and monotonous sentences and little or no concern for the reader.
Problems include repeated grammar and usage errors distracting to the reader.
Some sources incorrectly cited or not used. Reference page may not correlate to the texts. Numerous formatting errors that distract from the message.
F
Unacceptable writing; does not meet standards of the assignment. Failing work.
Thinking presented is chaotic, or it is missing completely. Missing critical content elements.
The writing lacks organization and cohesion at all levels. Impossible for the reader to follow.
Generally has a grammar and/or usage problem in almost every sentence.
Sources are not used or are used incorrectly. Reference page may be missing. Numerous formatting errors that distract from the message.
Assignment 1
This week we change the perspective of our discussion to financial and reporting aspects of
Sustainable Business Development (
SBD
)
. During the past weeks we studied the corporate social
responsibility and environmental aspects of the “Triple Bottom Line”, all of our readings related
the SBD strategies to a financial impact
–
either positive or negative.
To what extent should the fin
ancial impacts and performance results of SBD be reported to
stakeholders? Is it just good P.R. (i.e., the billions we invested in “green”) or does reporting in
detail generate a vulnerability to competitor intelligence gathering? Do the “tree huggers” or
the
governmental watchdogs really care about the numbers? What are the interests of current and
potential investors?
Due by
Wednesday
A
pril 1, 2020
Assignment 1
This week we change the perspective of our discussion to financial and reporting aspects of
Sustainable Business Development (SBD). During the past weeks we studied the corporate social
responsibility and environmental aspects of the “Triple Bottom Line”, all of our readings related
the SBD strategies to a financial impact – either positive or negative.
To what extent should the financial impacts and performance results of SBD be reported to
stakeholders? Is it just good P.R. (i.e., the billions we invested in “green”) or does reporting in
detail generate a vulnerability to competitor intelligence gathering? Do the “tree huggers” or the
governmental watchdogs really care about the numbers? What are the interests of current and
potential investors?
Due by Wednesday April 1, 2020