Question Paper

6UBES

Business Ethics and Sustainability

Tuesday 11 December, Afternoon

1. Examination duration: 3 hours.

2. The marks for each question are shown in brackets; use this as a guide on how much time to spend on each
question.

3. Read the instructions at the top of each section.

4. No books, dictionaries, notes or any other written materials are allowed in this examination.

5. Calculators, including scientific calculators, are allowed, provided they are not programmable and cannot
store or recall information. All other electronic devices, including mobile phones and smart watches, are not
permitted.

6. Candidates who break ABE Examination Regulations will be disqualified from the examinations.

7. Question papers must not be removed from the examination room.

1 × 5 marks
Section A 25 marks
2× 10 marks

Section B 3 (of 4) × 25 marks 75 marks

Total: 100 marks

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 Section A – 25 marks
(1 × 5 marks + 2 × 10 marks each = 25 marks total)

Answer all questions.

1 (5 marks)
Discuss characteristics of ethical leaders, using for example, Freeman and Stewart (2006) framework.

2 (10 marks)
Critically analyse ONE (for example philanthropic) approach to understanding organisational actions in relation to
corporate social responsibility.

3 (10 marks)
Critically evaluate ONE teleological framework which influences Eastern approaches to business ethics, explaining
ONE such Eastern approach.

Section B – 75 marks
(3 of 4 × 25 marks each = 75 marks total)

Answer THREE questions only.

4 (25 marks)
Critically assess FIVE areas of responsibility for human resource management in relation to business ethics, in the
context of global supply chains. Support your answer with examples.

5 (25 marks)
Critically analyse how an organisation can implement effective CSR reporting procedures. Use examples to
support your answer.

6 (25 marks)
Critically discuss the elements of sustainability in a business context. Support your answer with examples from an
organisation of your choice.

7 (25 marks)
Critically assess the factors that an organisation must consider when developing a sustainability strategy. Support
your answer with examples from an industry of your choice.

End of question paper

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