You are asked to develop a short report and video presentation of no more than 5 minutes to the Board of your company to examine the current state of play on the issues raised in the following case. The case was published in 1993.Imagine that you are a senior operations manager in a clothing manufacturing and retail company based in a developed country, such as the United States. Your role includes responsibility for international contracts for the manufacturer of the clothing that your company sells into the USA and other developed countries..
You are asked to develop a short report and video presentation of no more than 5 minutes to the Board of your company to examine the current state of play on the issues raised in the following case. The case was published in 1993.
Imagine that you are a senior operations manager in a clothing manufacturing and retail company based in a developed country, such as the United States. Your role includes responsibility for international contracts for the manufacturer of the clothing that your company sells into the USA and other developed countries. The Board is well aware of the sensitivity of social sustainability in developing countries and the contribution that big companies from developed countries make. It is less aware of the current situation in regard to regulation and practice.
You have to prepare a short report and presentation on the current situation in social sustainability regulation and practice relating to companies from developed countries that outsource manufacturing to factories in developing countries.
Case study: Third-world families at work: Child labour or child care?
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This assessment draws on Topics 1 to 5 of the subject. The report should include the following elements:
A title page
Table of contents
Introduction
Discussion using appropriate headings
Evaluation of sources that you located independently of the topic content, using the CRAP test (covered in topic1).
Recommendations
References
You will need to support your argument with at least five academic and professional sources of information.
You must provide clear advice on the current state of play based on evidence and critical thought about the issues raised in the case. Without restricting your independent thought about what to cover, your report might include evidence-based discussion of relevant regulation, codes of practice and studies of corporate practice, as well as points of critique. Be persuasive and informative.
Presentation to a business audience is an important aspect of this assessment, so please use appropriate oral expression in your video.
Online submission of the report via Turnitin is required for this assignment. Details will be provided by your subject lecturer.
The video should be submitted via Panopto. Help on this will be available on Interact2.
Rationale
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This assessment task will assess the following learning outcome/s:
be able to research and communicate effectively and professionally in a variety of organisational settings.
be able to reflect critically on management issues such as ethics, sustainability, innovation & digital disruption and how they are shaping 21st century organisations.
Marking criteria and standards
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Criterion
High distinction
Distinction
Credit
Pass
Fail
Information research and advice (20)
(Note: At least five academic and professional sources are required.)
The report shows deep critical thought, backed up by evidence from at least five high quality sources.
The evaluation of sources is supported by evidence of background research and this evaluation is reflected in the advice provided.
There is a clear position taken in providing advice.
The report includes compelling evidence of critical thought in analysing the relevance of the issues raised in the case for contemporary management.
At least five quality sources are used effectively.
All sources are evaluated critically, with demonstrated background research, using the criteria covered in the subject.
Clear advice is provided.
The report demonstrates critical thinking ability in analysing the relevance of the issues raised in the case for contemporary management.
At least five academic and professional sources used effectively.
All sources are evaluated using the criteria covered in the subject.
The report explains the relevance of the issues raised in the case for contemporary management
At least five sources of information are used.
A credible attempt is made to evaluate the sources of information.
Does not meet the minimum requirement of this criterion.
Professional communication (5)
Professionally presented and written presentation demonstrates a thorough understanding of the audience.
Language, grammar, punctuation and formatting completely appropriate for the audience.
Referencing follows all of the APA6 requirements.
Video is professional done, voice audible and well-paced and within the time limit.
Report accurately includes all of the elements as required.
Professionally presented and written presentation demonstrates a sound understanding of the audience.
Language, grammar, punctuation and formatting are appropriate for the audience.
Referencing follows all of the APA6 requirements.
Voice is audible and well-paced and within the time limit.
Report accurately includes all of the elements as required.
Professional communication and presentation are appropriate for the audience.
Language, grammar, punctuation and formatting are appropriate.
Referencing follows most of the APA6 requirements. Voice is audible and video within the time limit.
Report includes all of the elements as required.
Satisfactory presentation and expression for the audience.
A credible attempt is made to follow the APA6 referencing system.
Voice is audible and video within the time limit.
Report format used and includes most of the elements as required.
Does not meet the minimum requirement of this criterion.
Up to 10% may be reduced for the following
Exceeding word count (+/- 10%)
Exceeding text match (max 20%)
Presentation
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This is a professional business presentation of video and report.
Word count:
The total word count excludes the executive summary, table of contents and reference list.
Video
The video should not exceed 5 minutes in duration. The video should include your face at least but can include other aids as well, for example, a power point presentation.
Requirements
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The report MUST also be submitted on Turnitin. Reports not submitted on Turnitin will not be marked. The video must be submitted via Panoto.
Details on how to submit on Turnitin will be provided on Interact 2
It is recommended that your name, student ID and page number are included in the header or footer of every page of the assignment.
