Business Ethics Governance & Risk - NMIMS

 

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School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)

Course:  Business Ethics Governance & Risk

Internal Assignment Applicable for September 2020 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 aspossible.

·       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 theirassignments, 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 otherstudents 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 of the formula	20%
Concepts and Application related to the question	60%		Procedure / Steps	50%
Conclusion	20%		Correct Answer & Interpretation	30%

 

 

Question. 1. Food plants or crops, which have been genetically altered, are known as genetically modified foods. The genetic alteration is meant to make it commercially competitive, yet it is not without environmental and ethical concerns and dilemmas. What according to you are the Four main short term benefits to the producer/consumer of genetically modified food crop, elaborate? Also identify and explain any Four long term negative impact of genetically modified food crop on the environment as well as human health.

 

Answer: Introduction

Genetically modified foods are food plants or crops which have been genetically altered. The sole purpose of genetic alteration is to make the food crop commercial competitive in the market. Another name for these crops is genetically engineered foods or bioengineered foods. These foods are made from organisms that have been changed by DNA using genetic engineering methods. Genetic

Question. 2. Environmental sustainability is an ethical principle. Identify any Three principles /concerns involved in environmental ethics. Elaborate on any Three critical practices /processes adopted by business to showcase that ethical environmental responsibility has been embedded in their over all business strategy

 

Answer : Introduction

Environmental sustainability means taking responsibility for interacting with the planetto maintain natural resources and avoid threatening future generations in meeting their needs. According to the United Nations, environmental sustainability is all about taking responsibility and acting in favor of the environment to ensure that future generations get the natural resources to live an equally good life. There are many other definitions of environmental sustainability that raise many questions on how to live life to sustain the environment's help for future generations. For example, how can we change the way we live lives and conduct and operate the business in this world that we utilize resources with minimal or no wastage of help and proper utilization that ensures

             

 

Question. 3. a. Amrita is a successful Vice President, Finance since last 3 years of a mid size FMCG company, recognized as a highly motivated, committed and capable executive across the organization. When the CEO of the company meets with an accident and is paralyzed the Company Board chooses to elevate Amrita’s junior, Karan, Vice President, Marketing, who is just one year old in the company, as the next CEO. The organization is now largely divided into 2 factions, each favoring either Amrita or Karan. You are the Head of Human Resources thinking of addressing this issue of gender discrimination.

According to you, which Five factors influence the attitude of an individual towards gender bias? How can this attitude be changed/overcome? (5 Marks)

 

 

Answer-3: Introduction

Gender bias is a widespread character trait found in most people; some people are biased about one gender; some is about another. In the workplace, also gender bias is a common practice, gender bias can be seen in hiring, in promotions, in taking pieces of advice and in many other things.

Concept and Analysis

a.

There are many factors which influence the attitude of an individual toward gender bias; some of those factors are:

·       Male privileges- Mostly in the world today and since ancient times, men are dominant over women. Even today in offices and workplace women get second preference over men and men are considered more superior. One way to change this attitude is to educate people and make them aware

 

 

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