NMIMS Global Access

School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)

Course: Business Ethics, Governance & Risk
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2018 Examination

Assignment Marks: 30

Instructions:

 All Questions carry equal marks.

 All Questions are compulsory
 All answers to be explained in not more than 1000 words for question 1 and 2 and for question 3 in
not more than 500 words for each subsection. Use relevant examples, illustrations as far as possible.
 All answers to be written individually. Discussion and group work is not advisable.
 Students are free to refer to any books/reference material/website/internet for attempting their
assignments, but are not allowed to copy the matter as it is from the source of reference.

 Students should write the assignment in their own words. Copying of assignments from other
students is not allowed.

 Students should follow the following parameter for answering the assignment questions.

For Theoretical Answer For Numerical Answer

Assessment Parameter Weightage Assessment Parameter Weightage
Introduction 20% Understanding and usage 20%
Concepts and Application 60% of the formula
related to the question Procedure / Steps 50%
Conclusion 20% Correct Answer & 30%
Interpretation

Q1. “Human rights are based on recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable
rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the
world”. Preamble to Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
 NMIMS Global Access
School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
Course: Business Ethics, Governance & Risk
Internal Assignment Applicable for December 2018 Examination

According to you which are the five most susceptible areas for potential human rights violations
possible in context of employees within an organization? Elaborate on your answer with the help of
a suitable example. (10 Marks)

Q2. “The Geeta precepts or Dharma or spirituality based values and practices of business leaders
have been shown to positively affect their stakeholder relationships as well as performance.” Select
a known industry leader or entrepreneur who will help you justify this statement – research and read
up about them and describe one incident/episode/decision from their professional life that
showcases or proves the above statement (DO NOT explain or quote small /personal conversations
or incidents of your immediate boss with you. Select a public figure known to most people).
(10 Marks)

Q3. The problem in Chandrapur of Maharashtra and the surrounding area is that this area, which is
a declared tiger reserve, is now in danger of being taken over by the mining industry. If the central
government awards the licence to the mining industry, then twenty one coal mines will be setting up
shop in this area and Chandrapur will become a coal city. The forest will turn into a desert and the
wild life will disappear. Somehow we have failed to intelligently sustain and manage the resources
of nature, the primary source of all supply chain.

a. Do you think environmental sustainability is an ethical principle? Elaborate on any three

issues/principles involved in environmental ethics. (5 Marks)

b. How can business embed environment protection/sustainability within overall business

strategy? Elaborate on any five critical ideas/processes/steps. (5 Marks)

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