Accountancy and Management
Write an essay in response to ONE of the following essay options.
Option 1. A global firm is using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ensure that the environmental impacts of its production sites are adequately managed, and that it maintains compliance with environmental legislation.
Drawing on relevant academic literature, write an essay discussing how this firm could use its EMS to promote other beyond compliance initiatives to further improve its environmental, cultural, and social performance.
Option 2. The starting point for the integration of sustainability policies in organisations arose from the aim of social and environmental considerations into economic strategy. In addition to that, there have been calls for more business intervention on social and cultural issues.
Drawing on relevant academic literature, write an essay discussing why there has been a shift in recent times towards a greater role for the social and cultural elements of sustainability.
Assessment Task
Write an essay in response toONEof the following essay options.
Option 1
. A global firm is using Environmental Management Systems (EMS) to ensure that the environmental impacts of its production sites are adequately managed, and that it maintains compliance with environmental legislation.
Drawing on relevant academic literature, write an essay discussing how this firm could use its EMS to promote other beyond compliance initiatives to further improve its environmental, cultural, and social performance.
Option 2
. The starting point for the integration of sustainability policies in organisations arose from the aim of social and environmental considerations into economic strategy. In addition to that, there have been calls for more business intervention on social and cultural issues.
Drawing on relevant academic literature, write an essay discussing why there has been a shift in recent times towards a greater role for the social and cultural elements of sustainability.
Notes for all essays:
1.Illustrate your answer with reference to examples of business practice where possible.
2.You are expected to identify, evaluate, and justify your position in relation to the question asked using theory and relevant examples to support your arguments.
3.Make sure to look at the requirements in the marking guide as you plan your essay.
Assessment 1: Marking Guide
There are certain points that are common to all essays that we expect to be present in yours. Please review information about essay writing at
http://owll.massey.ac.nz/assignment-types/essay.php
.
We expect clear referencing of your sources, using APA 6thstyle (see
http://owll.massey.ac.nz/referencing/apa-style.php
). All of your references must be relevant to your essay, and should only be drawn from peer-reviewed literature.You must use at least 10 peer reviewed sources(see
http://guides.lib.jjay.cuny.edu/c.php?g=288333&p=1922599
for more information on peer-reviewed sources). You can find out about research information for assignments at
https://owll.massey.ac.nz/academic-writing/researching.php
.
We expect the following format for the presentation of your essay:
-1.5 line spacing
-Times New Roman
-Justified text
-Please write in 3rd person
Marks will be allocated according to the criteria in the following rubric.
**Please see your Course Guide for more details, including the assessment rubric.**
