BM55-3.

5-2 Ethics & Corporate Governance Individual Assignment Page 1 of 2

APU Level 2 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation 2013
Module Code: BM55-3.5-2 ECG

INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT (30% weightage)

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain how corporate social responsibility and corporate governance relate to ethics.
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2. Highlight the main ethical issues relating to the natural environment.

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4. 3. Convey an enhanced awareness of the role of business and professional ethics
in financial reporting;


Assignment Description

This assignment comprises 30% of your total marks for this module.

You are required to write a 2,500 word essay on the topic below:

Select a listed company in Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE). Based on their recent
annual report, critically discuss about the corporate governance issues of the company from
the perspective of compliance, independency and shareholders wealth.

Specification of Assignment:

1. You are required to choose an appropriate essay format for the topic chosen. (Essay
formats such as argumentative, discussion and etc)

2. You should have sufficient references to substantiate your research and essay writing.
You are REQUIRED to use Harvard referencing methods for this assignment.

3. The essay should be well-structured and the use of proper paragraphs for topic
separation is encouraged.

4. The essay must adhere to standard academic documentation standards:
Font Type: Times New Roman
Font Size: 12 pts
Line Spacing: 1.5-line spacing



BM55-3.5-2 Ethics & Corporate Governance Individual Assignment Page 2 of 2

APU Level 2 Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation 2013

Marking Criteria

Your essay will be marked based on the following criteria:-
Content & Facts systematic & analytical ability 40 marks
Development & Discussion of relevant issue 40 marks
Application of relevant theory 10 marks
Referencing and Citation 5 marks
Overall effectiveness 5 marks
TOTAL

100 marks