LNDN08005 SCQF Level 8 Responsible Business Behaviour Essay Assignment Brief Term 3 Resit 2024 -25

Assessment Details 

Assessment 1: The individual essay ought to be 2000 words long. 

You will have the option of two essay questions based on case studies of real-life organisations. Pick only one.

1. What was the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal? 

• Explain the scandal, and if you think Volkswagen’s response was adequate.
• Some commentators contend that there was a problem with Volkswagen’s ‘Organisational Culture’ when it came to transparency- what do you think?
• Do you think this scandal did any long-term damage to the brand? why or why not?
• What recommendations would you make to their board to avoid similar scandals in the future?

OR

2. What is Counterproductive Work Behaviour?

• Give an example from a real-life organisation of the impact of Counter-productive work behaviours.
• Could you explain why you think that counter-productive work behaviours thrive in particular organisational cultures, giving example cases (ensure you reference rigorously!)
• Clive Body contends that the collapse of the banking sector in 2008-09 was brought about by ‘Corporate Psychopaths’. Read his work and tell us what you think about his contention.
• What actions can companies take to avoid CWB taking hold?

Marking Criteria 

You should pay attention to the weighting of marks in the table below to assist you in determining where to emphasise the space you have available. 

Essay Marking Criteria

• A student has identified and explained the case study clearly, using appropriate academic sources
• All questions A-D have been answered in depth
• Students have explored the idea of Organisational Culture and applied it to their case
• Appropriate Referencing in the Harvard Method throughout
• The student has made reasonable recommendations for action that the case organisation could take