sustanblity

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MGMT8420 – Sustainable Development: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

Instructor: Greg Springall Email: [email protected]

2019 Winter

Course Group Project: Sustainability – A Global Perspective

Instructions and Requirements REVISED VERSION – DATE January 19, 2019

Components DUE DATE Delivery Method

Report 20%

Presentation 10%

Start of Class Week 13

Hardcopy of report and presentation in class Electronic copy of report and presentation

uploaded to eConestoga

Late Submissions Receive a Mark of 0

Worth 30% of final grade for this course.

Instructions:

Group Project

• Groups may be no more than 5 students (DO NOT ASK FOR MORE IN A GROUP!).

• Self-enroll your team members in eConestoga Groups.

• Name your group as that of the organization that will be profiled for this course project.

Instructions for Written Report

• Use the APA Business Report style.

• Arial 12 font

• 1” Margin all around

• Double line spacing

• 10 point spacing after paragraph

• First line indent - .5”

• Between 2500 – 3000 words

• 10 – 12 pages of written words.

• Page count does not include images, charts, table of contents, references, etc.)

• Include:

• Table of Contents

• APA Heading with page numbers

• References – make sure you are doing in-line citations.

• Proper English grammar, no misspelled words.

• Report Evaluation will include:

• Content (includes following instructions)

• Style (includes using APA formatting and grammar)

Sustainable Development Course Group Project – Instructions & Requirements

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Instructions for Presentation

• Based on the main findings of your report, your team will deliver a 10-minute presentation in class during week 13.

• Use your time wisely.

• Presentations should make effective use of creative materials, which may include a Power-point presentation, video, etc.

• Presentation Evaluation will be based on:

• Subject Matter

• Organization

• Presentation Material (includes timing)

• Public Speaking

Requirements

Overview:

Sustainability has been on the radar of many forward-thinking organizations for more than three decades.

As we will discussed in class, some organizations pursue sustainability because they believe it is the right thing to do, some are motivated by cost savings from energy efficiency or other projects and some see it as a way to differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive business environment.

Just as motivations may differ, so too may regional factors such as culture, government, etc. which may facilitate, constrain or otherwise shape sustainable initiatives and actions at any given organization.

The purpose of the course project is to get you to better understand how regional factors shape sustainable actions, the various types of sustainable initiatives and actions that organizations pursue and the future course of sustainability.

To achieve these objectives, you will profile a global organization, ideally one that you may be interested in working for one day. Successful completion of the project will also further develop your research critical thinking, writing and presentation skills.

You will complete this project in groups of 4 - 5 people.

Selection of Company to Profile:

Select a global organization which operates in at least three countries.

• You will be doing three sustainability profiles on this company: 1. For their home country (Headquarters) 2. Country 1 where they operate 3. Country 2 where they operate

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Tips for selecting a company, make sure:

• There is lots of public information available (publicly traded companies).

• They operate in three very different countries (demographics, government type, culture, weather, etc).

Select your teams and company early! Each group must have a unique company they are profiling. Two groups within the same section CAN NOT profile the same company (even if they select different countries to consider).

First come first get! When self-enrolling your group check the groups, who have registered before you. If another group has already selected the company you want, then you will have to find another company.

Outline for Report

Executive Summary

Create an infographic that provides an informative and visually engaging executive summary (this should be completed as the last item after writing your report).

You may wish to use free online software, such as Canva or Piktochart

1.0 Introduction

A) Provide an introduction and overview of the global organization that you are profiling. Include items such as:

• What industry are they in?

• What do they sell?

• Are they B2B or B2C?

• Provide a brief history (yesterday), operations today, and plans for the future (in general – no need to focus on sustainability, yet!)

B) Provide a brief introduction to the concept of sustainability within the sector/industry that your global organization operates within. In other words, how engaged are other companies in this industry in sustainability?

2.0 Sustainability Profile 1 - Corporate Headquarters

Goal of section:

To identify and examine corporate headquarters’ (HQ) perspective on sustainability.

• Describe and explain factors that have motivated the corporation to adopt a more sustainable approach to business (i.e. the business case for sustainability) (yesterday) – dig deeper than the corporate website! Consider broader (macro-level) issues that may have been taking place, etc.

• Describe and explain what types of programs and policies the organization has adopted (today) – organize under headings: people, profit, planet

• Describe and explain any future sustainability plans this company has (tomorrow)

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3.0 Sustainability Profile 2: Country A

Goal of section:

To identify and examine organizational - level sustainability efforts in a foreign country.

• Select a country in which your corporation operates within (be sure that you select three distinct countries – demographics, government structure, etc.)

• Describe and explain any five factors that have motivated the organization to adopt a more sustainable approach to business (i.e. the business case for sustainability) – be sure to include at least two factors that differ from corporate HQ

• Describe and explain what types of programs and policies the organization has adopted that align with corporate HQ and that differ from corporate HQ – organize under headings: people, profit, planet

• Describe and explain any future sustainability plans

4.0 Sustainability Profile 3: Country B

Goal of section:

To identify and examine organizational-level sustainability efforts in a foreign country.

• Select another country in which your corporation operates within (be sure that you select three distinct countries – demographics, government structure, etc.)

• Describe and explain any five factors that have motivated the organization to adopt a more sustainable approach to business (i.e. the business case for sustainability) – be sure to include at least two factors that differ from corporate HQ

• Describe and explain what types of programs and policies the organization has adopted that align with corporate HQ and that differ from corporate HQ – organize under headings: people, profit, planet

• Describe and explain any future sustainability plans

5.0 Comparison of sustainability efforts across countries

Look at the different ways the company is doing sustainability in each country. Are the motivators different? What are the regional factors that might cause or explain this?

What are the similarities / differences impacting the uptake of sustainability in each country? Explain.

6.0 Summary and Conclusions:

Provide final thoughts, directions for further research and a summary of your findings

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Sources and Referencing

• Use at least ten reputable sources of information including academic journals, reports and recently published news.

• To reduce bias, do not rely on the organizations’ own publications!

A Note on Academic Integrity

“Written or other work which a student submits in a course shall be the product of his/her own efforts. Plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited. Cheating means the misrepresentation by the student of his/her performance in a college setting” (Conestoga College, 2018).

For more information on this policy, please go to the Academic Integrity Website at http://lib.conestogac.on.ca/academic-integrity

Or come speak with me.

To avoid plagiarism, be sure to cite your sources using the APA style. Should you require further information and/or assistance using the APA style guide, please visit the Learning Commons, the Library in person or online at APA @ Conestoga. Failure to cite your sources is considered a violation of academic integrity and will not be tolerated by the College.

Project Management

Project Management of this assignment will involve the following elements:

• Signing and handing in the Project Team Contract.

• Completing the Project Plan for this project.

• Completing regular update to the Project Log Book.

• Completion of the Peer Evaluation related to this Project.

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Marking ................................................................................................................................ 30 Points Total

Report Evaluation: .................................................................. Max 20 Points

• Content ..................................................................... 10

• Project Management ................................................... 6

• Style ........................................................................... 4

Element Unacceptable Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Exceeds Expectations

Scoring 0 – 5 Points 6 – 10 Points 11 – 14 Points 15 – 16 Points

Content (10) • Subject matter has been examined with little evidence of systems thinking

• Connections with some relevant course materials

• Weak use of sustainability terminology

• Lacks critical thinking • Some reputable sources

accessed

• Subject matter has been examined with little evidence of systems thinking

• Connections with some relevant course materials

• Use of sustainability terminology

• Demonstrates minimal critical thinking

• Some reputable sources accessed

• Comprehensive account of the subject matter – demonstrates use of systems thinking

• Thoughtful connections with some relevant course materials

• Solid use of sustainability terminology

• Demonstrates evidence of critical thinking

• Range of reputable sources accessed

• Comprehensive account of the subject matter – demonstrates use of systems thinking

• Thoughtful connections with relevant course materials

• Proficient use of sustainability terminology

• Demonstrates high-level critical thinking

• Range of reputable sources accessed

Element Unacceptable Needs Improvement

Meets Expectations

Scoring 0 – 2 Points 3 - 4 Points 5 - 6Points

Project Management (6)

• There are serious weaknesses or missing elements in the Project Management of the Project.

• Not all Project Management requirements were completed or were not completed to a Professional Level

• All Project Management requirements completed fully and in a professional manner

Scoring 0 – 1 Points 2 – 3 Points 4 Points

Style (4) • The report contains many spelling or punctuation errors, which makes the writing difficult to understand

• The report is not organized or clear.

• Lacks citations and/or a references (automatic 0%)

• Spelling and punctuation errors do not significantly affect the communication of ideas

• The report is organized and clear

• Minor issues with citations and/or references

• The report is nearly free of spelling and punctuation errors

• The report is well organized, logical and clear.

• All citations are complete along with references

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Presentation Evaluation: ........................................................ Max 10 Points

• Subject Matter ............................................................ 2

• Organization ............................................................... 2

• Presentation Material .................................................. 2

• Public Speaking .......................................................... 2

• Timing ......................................................................... 2

Scoring Element

0 Points Unacceptable

1 Points Needs Improvement

1.5 Points Meets Expectations

2 Points Exceeds Expectations

Subject Matter (2)

• Articulated some details

• Demonstrates some knowledge of sustainability (via language & applications)

• Demonstrates no critical analysis / interpretation

• Articulated details

• Demonstrates some knowledge of sustainability (via language & applications)

• Demonstrates little critical analysis / interpretation

• Clearly articulated details

• Demonstrates knowledge of sustainability (via language & applications)

• Demonstrates critical analysis / interpretation

• Clearly articulated details

• Demonstrates proficiency in sustainability (via language & applications)

• Demonstrates high-level critical analysis / interpretation

Organization (2)

• Materials are not presented in a logical sequence

• Presentation is not read

• Materials are presented in somewhat of a logical sequence

• Presentation is loaded on the podium prior

• Materials are presented in a logical sequence

• Presentation is loaded on the podium prior and ready to deliver

• Materials are presented in a logical sequence

• Presentation is loaded on the podium prior and ready to deliver

Presentation Material (2)

• Ineffective use of material

• Lack of learning and engagement

• Basic use of materials that promote limited student learning and engagement

• Creative and effective use of materials that promote student learning and a degree of engagement

• Creative and effective use of materials that promote student learning and engagement

Public Speaking (2)

• Communicates ideas with major issues with appropriate tone and pace

• Attempts to answer questions

• Communicates ideas with minor issues with appropriate tone and pace

• Attempts to answer questions

• Clearly communicates ideas with appropriate tone and pace

• Answers questions with appropriately

• Clearly communicates ideas with appropriate tone and pace

• Answers questions with appropriately

Timing (2) • Presentation time was

more than 2 minutes outside of time limit.

• Presentation was between 1 and 2 minutes of time limit.

• Presentation was between 30 seconds and 1 minutes of time limit.

• Presentation was ± 30 seconds of time limit.