B: Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this module, students should be able to:
· Assess and evaluate the role of sustainability as applied to organizations.
· Evaluate sustainability as applied to the functions, systems and reporting structure of organizations.
C: Assessment Task
Task 1: (As part of a team)
Working as part of a team, you are required to plan, prepare and deliver a 20 minute oral presentation. You must select and assemble your own group please. (ie A maximum of 5 team members and a minimum of 3 team members)
Then, as a team please negotiate and agree on one topic only from the list further below, on which to base the content of your presentation. It is expected you will plan hold a sufficient number of team meetings to enable you plan, research and prepare well for your presentation. Further it is advised that you rehearse your presentation several times to maximize the opportunity for a high mark. (In the interests of fairness, the team will be awarded one mark only for the whole team’s performance. However, should it be obvious that any individual team member has not contributed equally, then that individual’s mark can be adjusted accordingly)
As applicable to all assessed group work, it is very important that all members fully understand the task, and the requirements of the assignment brief. Each team member must contribute equally and appropriately.
Task 2: (As an individual)
You are required, in an individual capacity, to submit a 1000 word informal report that critically analyses and evaluates the process of working towards the delivery of your team’s presentation.
Important Guidance:
Within your report you should carefully consider what went well and what did not go well, with regard to the planning, preparation, rehearsal(s) and delivery of your presentation. This could include reference to your series of team meetings leading up to your presentation date. You should also briefly report on how your team reacted to questions at the end of your presentation.
Within your informal report, you are further required to “apply” theory, as appropriate, relating to team building (eg Belbin, Tuckman and so on) and conflict management (eg Kilmann- Thomas). Do consider including appendices.
You should also include reference to the feedback you received from your tutors and peers after the delivery of your presentation. Further please reflect upon the content of your presentation, identifying anything you would change or add if you were to deliver the same presentation again.
Note: You need to ensure, please, that you include a copy of any presentation slides or Handouts used for the delivery of your presentation along with the submission of your individual report.
Select ONE of the following topics for your presentation content:
1.It is argued that ‘recycling, reusing, reducing and rethinking’ are key attributes of successful sustainable entrepreneurs. Evaluate and assess to what degree you consider this statement to be correct.
1. Discuss the activities and processes an enterprise can consider in an effort to convince its stakeholders that it behaves ethically and responsibly.
2. “Sustainable Entrepreneurship versus Sustainable Development and protecting future generations” – the debate! Critically analyse this debate and present your views!
3.Evaluate and present key issues relating to social costs and social benefits that entrepreneurs must consider.
4. “Price, quality, service levels and ‘green’ issues“. Please examine to what degree successful sustainable development requires a holistic approach from all functions (departments) operating within an enterprise.
5.Discuss what is meant by ‘stakeholder mapping’ and analyze why stakeholder care is an important aspect of successful sustainable entrepreneurship.
Important please:
There must be reference to real life enterprises. Also, you are required to make reference to appropriate concepts, tools and techniques that have been discussed and addressed within the content of this module, in addition to your own research.
D: Specific Criteria/Guidance
1.Critical analysis of process leading to the group presentation 20%
2. Evidence of relevant research, wider reading and team work 20%
3. Use of appropriate illustrations and examples 10%
4. Evidence of group coordination planning and preparation 20%
5. Level of effectiveness of communication and engagement 20%
6. Discussion and handling of Q&A 10%
