Business Environment – Final Assignment May 2020

Assignment Guidelines

ASSESSMENT TASK ONE

1. Demonstrate an understanding of different types of innovation and

technology and how they have impacted the economic progress of the
country, with particular emphasis on business organisations. (20 marks)
(556 words)

- Define innovation and technology

- Give practical examples of how innovation and technology have
contributed to the economic growth of the country.
- Describe how business organisations use new technologies in their
operations

2. Give practical illustrations of how innovation and technology have impacted

the operations, sales and the profits of your chosen company. (25 marks)
(694 words)

- A brief overview of your chosen company

- Describe the new technologies and how they are being used by your
chosen company.
- Compare the sales and profits of the company before and, after the
new technologies were introduced (Please visit the web site of your
chosen company for its annual report and other necessary
information)
- Comment on your findings.

ASSESSMENT TASK TWO

Evaluate the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the

organisation (20 marks) (556 words)

- Define corporate governance

- Brief history of corporate governance in the UK with examples
- Define Corporate Social Responsibility(CSR)
 - Importance of CSR for organisations with particular emphasis on
your chosen company.

2. Explanations of Archie Carroll’s Pyramid of CSR: - Economic responsibilities,

legal responsibilities, ethical responsibilities and philanthropic responsibilities.
- Demonstrate your understanding of the four areas of CSR as
identified by Archie Carroll. Apply these to your chosen company.
(25 marks) (694 words)

Presentation and Grammar 10 marks