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ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES NATURE OF THE WORK The nature of this work is a research-informed report to critically analyse standalone reporting constrains
ACCOUNTABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
ASSESSMENT GUIDELINES
NATURE OF THE WORK
The nature of this work is a research-informed report to critically analyse standalone reporting constrains. Students should identify possible reporting issues and theoretically explain them.
Summative assessment will comprehend of:
- Assessment 1: it will consist of a 2500 words analytical piece of writing;
- Assessment 2: it will consist of a presentation tool.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This report was designed to provide opportunities for students to develop skills and to demonstrate knowledge in different areas. At the end of the case, students should be able to:
- Evaluate critically the foundations and developments in theories and practices accounting for sustainability.
- Evaluate critically the existing practice of accounting for sustainability.
More specifically,
- Select, find, read and understand key accounting for sustainability literature;
- Gather and organise relevant material and apply it appropriately to problems and the assessed work;
- Critically analyse literature and other course material;
- Communicate effectively;
- Self-organisation and time management;
REQUIRED
Report
- Hamerson Sustainability Report 2020
You are required to WRITE A REPORT TO THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT, developing the following topic: Critically analyse (using academic literature and theories) how the reporting organisation that you select can enhance disclosure on issues related to corporate social responsibility.
In developing your critical analysis, you should refer to the academic literature and underlying theories related to the topic. You are expected to identify positive and negative aspects of the report you choose as well as suggest possible ways forward. This is an individual report that needs to be developed in 2,500 words. List of references provided at the end of the report are not part of the word limit.
Create reports including; silent accounting report, shadow accounting and shadow accounting produced by NGOs.
- Silent accounting: It emerged from an academic initiative to collate information in many parts of annual reports in one only report.
- Silent accounting report would cover: Mission and policy, directors and employees, community, environment and customers.
- Shadow accounting: Shadow accounting was created to work together with silent accounting.
- It gathers information from non-companies sources (e.g. newspaper) in order to provide an alternative independent perspective.
- It problematises companies’ version of events
- Shadow accounting produced by NGOs: Shadow reports have also been produced by NGOs to confront and influence behaviour of powerful corporations
Critically analyze them using theories.
Please, note that the 2,500 words limit involves for your entire work (e.g. including cover page, list of references, table of contents and any text addressing the senior management)
- Acknowledge the source of the material
- Citations by QUOTATION MARKS for direct quotes
Presentation
This is an individual work. Each student will produce an audio PowerPoint presentation of their individual essay described above. This is an individual presentation that needs to be developed in 5 minutes but a variation of ±10% to this limit will also be accepted. Please, consult the following link for guidance on how to record an audio in PowerPoint: https://support.office.com/en-ie/article/add-or-delete-audio-in-your-powerpoint-presentation-c3b2a9fd-2547-41d9-9182-3dfaa58f1316#OfficeVersion=Windows
Referencing
You should also consult Harvard the Referencing System for citations and list of references: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/documents/guides/qgcit002.pdf
PRESCRIBED TEXTS
Please, consult the module handbook. Students will be expected to be selective and discriminating in their use of literature.
GUIDANCE ON REPORT WRITTING
GUIDANCE ON REFERENCING
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/library/documents/guides/qgcit002.pdf
MARKING CRITERIA
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Organisation and presentation The structure of the report is clear and logically organised, with appropriate use of sub-headings and paragraphs. The report sticks to the key focus of the question. A coherent and connected line of argument is developed. The report is written in concise plain English with attention given to grammar and spelling. Appropriate references are given and a full bibliography is included. |
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Knowledge – theories, concepts, application The major issues and arguments are addressed. Theories, concepts and data are relevant and selected to support and illustrate the arguments. Use and application of theories, concepts and data are correct and support the interpretation being made. Sufficient and relevant references are consulted. |
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Evidence of critical thought The report offers a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the results. The report discusses the limitations of the theory in the context of the policies analysed and the wider literature. |
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Action points Ways in which the research, writing and presentation of the reportcould have been improved.
If you require further feedback or clarification you are welcome to contact your tutor and arrange an appointment to meet with them. |
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Organisation and quality of the presentation
The structure of the work is clear and logically organised. The work is written in concise plain English with attention given to grammar and spelling. Presentation intelligibility.
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Presentation time
The major issues and arguments are addressed in the appropriated time. Theories, concepts and data are relevant and selected to support and illustrate the arguments.
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Professional communication, behaviour and tone
The work offers a comprehensive and critical evaluation of the results in a professional manner.
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Action points Ways in which the presentation of the work could have been improved. If you require further feedback or clarification you are welcome to contact your tutor and arrange an appointment to meet with them. |
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