Word count requirements
The word count for this assignment is 2500 words.
You must state on the front of your assignment the number of words used and this
will be checked.
The main text for this assignment must be word-processed in Arial, font 12, double
spacing, minimum 2cm margins all around.
You must observe the word count specified in this assignment brief. The School has
a policy of accepting variations to the recommended word count of plus or minus
10%.
What does this mean for you?
Markers will mark your work up to the word count maximum plus 10% and then will
stop marking; therefore all words which are in excess of the word count plus 10% will
not be marked.
Where your word count is more than 10% below that specified, it is likely that this will
result in a lack of analytical depth or relevant content, which will be reflected in the
mark assigned.
What is in the word count?
The word count includes:
– the main text, including in-text reference citations and quotations.
The word count does not include:
– Appendices. These may be used to include supporting data, which may be too
detailed or complex to include as a Table. They are not a device to incorporate
material, which would otherwise cause you to exceed the word limit.
– Title page
– Contents page
– Abstract/executive summary
– Tables, figures, legends
– Reference lists
– Acknowledgements
Assignment:
The Management, Governance and Society module has examined the contribution of
business firms and hybrid organisational models to a variety of complex social
issues. To understand global challenges, the module has referred to the United
National Sustainable Development Framework, which highlights 17 Sustainable
Development Goals to be globally achieved between 2015 and 2030. Such global
goals are equally relevant to all regions in the world, however the actions through
which governments, organizations and citizens in specific areas aim to pursue these
global objectives will vary depending on the characteristics of the local socioeconomic and socio-political environment.
The aim of this assignment is to critically evaluate the role of social-purpose
organisations (whether private for-profit businesses or hybrid models) in
mitigating a specific global challenge of your choice, in a geographical setting
of your choice.
As a first step, you should:
– Select 1 or 2 SDGs. Should you choose more than 1 SDG, they should be
clearly interlinked to allow for an integrated discussion;
– Select 1 geographical region of your preference (a country, or a region within
a country).
In your essay, you should:
– Develop an analysis of the current situation and historical evolution of the
region over the past two decades, with respect to the chosen SDG area (ca.
500 words);
– Examine the role of national and international policies to foster improvement in
the selected area(s). At least 2 policy interventions (one national, one
international) should be described and critically analysed, by highlighting their
advantages and disadvantages (ca. 700 words);
– Examine the role of social-purpose organisations in addressing the identified
problems in the selected area(s). At least 2 organisations of different kind (e.g.
one social enterprise and one public-private partnership or one business firm
and one multi-stakeholder partnership) should be described and critically
analysed, by highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of their strategies
(ca. 1000 words);
– Formulate recommendations for policy and practice, by considering the
interdependences between the chosen policies, the social-purpose
organisations, and the regulatory, socio-cultural and socio-economic
environment (ca. 300 words).
END OF ASSESSMENT TASK
