“Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at

Assignment Task:
The main task of this assignment is to research and identify the CSR practises in the company of your choice. You are advised not to choose charities or non-profit organizations.
Based on your research prepare the report including the following elements:
Research and analyse the definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility including the importance of different aspects of CSR.
Marks: 20

Apply the Corporate Social Responsibility model to the company of your choice. You should recognize and describe CSR techniques used by the organization, and identify advantages and disadvantages of using CSR.
Marks: 40

Prepare recommendations for better and further use of CSR models in the organization of your choice.
Marks: 20

The assignment should be submitted in a report format and with the use of Harvard style of referencing
Marks: 20

Coursework Assignment Brief

Semester: Autumn 2015 (E15)
Module Code: PM104
Module Title: Management
Programme BSc (Honours)
Level: Level 4
Awarding Body: Plymouth University
Module Leader Agnes Salajczyk
Format: Individual Report
Presentation: No
Any special requirements: All work should be submitted on the Student Portal along with a Turnitin Report.
Word Limit: 2,500 words
Deadline date for submission: 26th of November 2015 (Thursday, week 8) 12.00

Learning outcomes to be examined in this assessment • To be able to identify the concept and principles associated with Corporate Social Responsibility

• To be able to present and interpret the gathered data in order to develop logical lines of arguments based on basic theories and concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility

• To be able to present the results of research in a structured way and with coherent arguments

• To be able to deliver prospective recommendations based on the result of research

Percentage of marks awarded for module:
This assignment is worth 50% of the total marks for the module
Assessment criteria: Explanatory comments on the assessment criteria Maximum marks for each section
Content, style, relevance, originality Clear demonstration of rigorous secondary research from variety of recognised authoritative sources.
20%
Constructive critical analysis, introduction, conclusion Demonstration of a clear understanding of the report’s related issues.
Ability to understand and interpret industry based examples with the use of relevant academic models.

40%
Ability to demonstrate sound recommendations using the industry based examples
20%
Referencing Harvard style of referencing. 10%
Format Use of business report format 10%
“Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large”
The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, (WBCSD Stakeholder Dialogue on CSR, The Netherlands, Sept 6-8, 1998)

Assignment Task:
The main task of this assignment is to research and identify the CSR practises in the company of your choice. You are advised not to choose charities or non-profit organizations.
Based on your research prepare the report including the following elements:
1. Research and analyse the definitions of Corporate Social Responsibility including the importance of different aspects of CSR.
Marks: 20

2. Apply the Corporate Social Responsibility model to the company of your choice. You should recognize and describe CSR techniques used by the organization, and identify advantages and disadvantages of using CSR.
Marks: 40

3. Prepare recommendations for better and further use of CSR models in the organization of your choice.
Marks: 20

4. The assignment should be submitted in a report format and with the use of Harvard style of referencing
Marks: 20

Total marks: 100