MAA310 Essay on Corporate Social Responsiblity

Assessment 1

Write a research essay analysing and critically evaluating the CSR initiatives and reporting formats of two sample companies (from the list below). In particular, discuss which theory/s explain the CSR disclosures made by the two sample companies you have chosen. In your response also indicate WHY you believe those theories provide an explanation for the CSR disclosures made by those firms. If you were the CSR director/CEO of these two selected companies, what CSR recommendations/initiatives would you suggest for these companies and WHY? (Hint: consider issues such as human resources, the environment, emissions, land and water usage etc..)

You are required to fully explain your viewpoints and support your decision by academic research papers (at least 3 peer-reviewed academic papers) plus newspaper articles, textbooks and other reliable sources of literature. You can also browse the websites (including annual and any CSR/sustainability reports) for the sample companies.

List of sample companies

1.    Puma Australia

2.    BP Australia

3.    Rio  Tinto Australia

Note: It is NOT sufficient to merely list down the CSR initiatives of each sample company. Rather, you are required to critique their approach and provide evidence as to why you think the alternate theory/s are appropriate. Also, your arguments MUST be substantially supported by academic literature and other relevant materials to justify your viewpoint.

Assessment 2

This section of your assessment requires you to reflect on your Critical Thinking skills and how they have developed through the CSR reporting and annual report based assessment item.

Questions relating to Learning Activities - 800 words maximum

This section of the assessment asks you to reflect on Assessment 2 of this assessment item. Assessment 2 asked you to analyse and critically evaluate CSR initiatives that two companies have implemented. You are now required to report on the skills you think you have developed, and how you think the knowledge and skills you have developed will help with your professional practice in the future. This section of the assessment asks you to think about how your Critical Thinking skills have developed and to provide examples of your Critical Thinking.

Critical Thinking is defined as the ability to make judgements, and forming opinions, based on information presented or researched.  It requires rational, logical thinking. 

1.  What have you learnt from this assessment item? When answering this question, do not just address the technical content of the unit. Consider any generic skills that you have developed as a result of this piece of work, and provide evidence from your work that supports what you are saying. For example, if you believe that you have developed better Communication skills, take a section from your presentation or from your essay that is a good example of your communication skills, and explain why you think that this is a good example (250 words).

2. How has the Annual Report/sustainability/CSR report based assessment enhanced your understanding of theories of CSR and its reporting? Consider WHAT you have learnt, and HOW you learnt it, in relation to CSR theory and application. Include specifically, details of how this assessment has enhanced your Critical Thinking skills. Explain how you have developed your skills in critical thinking and argument construction.   When answering, provide examples from your work, and then explain how the example shows that you are able to think critically. This can be. For example, sections of your assessment or notes that you have referred to, to help you complete your essay (300 words).

3.  How will what you have learnt in this assessment item assist you in your professional practice in the future? Have you changed your opinion on an organisation’s CSR, and if so, why? When addressing these question, think about the application of CSR reporting, your ability to think and analyse critically and to construct solid, appropriate arguments and judgements. Provide examples from your work to support your point of view, and explain why you have included the example as evidence (250 words).

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