MGMT 20134 Business Ethics and Sustainability Individual Essay Rubric This marking rubric is intended as a guide for students in the preparation of the individual essay. It provides an overview of the grades available and the allocation of marks to sections of the essay and the level of work that needs to be demonstrated in order to achieve them. General statements Please refer to the assessment criteria for an overview of critical aspects of the task. Weighting Fail Pass Credit Distinction High Distinction Introduction that clearly addresses the issue of fraud and falsification 10% No clear statement of essay objective or overview of fraud or falsification of documents Good overview of the essay and description of the key concepts related to individual and organisation decision making Clear and concise overview of the essay. Direct appeal to the two preliminary statements as context. Clear, concise and direct statement of essay objectives. Brief discussion and analysis of the introductory statements. Clear, concise and direct statement of essay objectives. Brief discussion and analysis of the introductory statements relating these to ethical concepts Ethical concepts and theories related to individual and organisation decision making re essay writing 50% Incomplete attention to the 4 required discussions. No or limited use of ethical terms that DOES NOT convey understanding Addresses the four required section but overly descriptive. Limited use of ethical theory to describe and analyze issues related to fasciation, organisational responsibility, personhood etc. Key terms defined and use of ethical theories to describe and analyze both individual and organizational decision-making and relativism. Several perspectives, definitions and theories used to describe and analyze decision-making. Correct analysis of moral aspects of three statements and clear and supported recommendations regarding individuals who engage in the practice. Multiple ethical concepts and theories used to describe and analyze the statements. Correct analysis of moral aspects of three statements and clear and supported recommendations regarding individuals who engage in the practice. Clear links across the statements demonstrating the understanding of moral complexity. Demonstrated Research as evidenced by in-text referencing. 30% Fewer than 12 quality references evident in the body of the text. A minimum of 12 references used in the body of the text, mostly from recommended textbooks. Single citations Approximately 12 -15 references used in the body of the text, mostly from recommended text books with some journals. Single citations Approximately 20 references used in the body of the text, business ethics texts, some journals and some business press plus additional sites. Multiple citations with contrasting ethical positions evident. Closer to 30 references used in the body of the text, business ethics texts, specific articles from journals that relate to the topi ...

1. MGMT 20134 Business Ethics and Sustainability
Individual Essay Rubric
This marking rubric is intended as a guide for students in the
preparation of the individual essay. It provides an overview of
the grades available and the allocation of marks to sections of
the essay and the level of work that needs to be demonstrated in
order to achieve them.
General statements
Please refer to the assessment criteria for an overview of
critical aspects of the task.
Weighting
Fail
Pass
Credit
Distinction
High Distinction
Introduction that clearly addresses the issue of fraud and
falsification
10%
No clear statement of essay objective or overview of fraud or
falsification of documents
Good overview of the essay and description of the key concepts
related to individual and organisation decision making
Clear and concise overview of the essay. Direct appeal to the
two preliminary statements as context.
Clear, concise and direct statement of essay objectives. Brief
discussion and analysis of the introductory statements.

2. Clear, concise and direct statement of essay objectives. Brief
discussion and analysis of the introductory statements relating
these to ethical concepts
Ethical concepts and theories related to individual and
organisation decision making re essay writing
50%
Incomplete attention to the 4 required discussions. No or
limited use of ethical terms that DOES NOT convey
understanding
Addresses the four required section but overly descriptive.
Limited use of ethical theory to describe and analyze issues
related to fasciation, organisational responsibility, personhood
etc.
Key terms defined and use of ethical theories to describe and
analyze both individual and organizational decision-making and
relativism.
Several perspectives, definitions and theories used to describe
and analyze decision-making. Correct analysis of moral aspects
of three statements and clear and supported recommendations
regarding individuals who engage in the practice.
Multiple ethical concepts and theories used to describe and
analyze the statements. Correct analysis of moral aspects of
three statements and clear and supported recommendations
regarding individuals who engage in the practice. Clear links
across the statements demonstrating the understanding of moral
complexity.
Demonstrated Research as evidenced by in-text referencing.
30%
Fewer than 12 quality references evident in the body of the text.
A minimum of 12 references used in the body of the text,
mostly from recommended textbooks. Single citations
Approximately 12 -15 references used in the body of the text,
mostly from recommended text books with some journals.
Single citations
Approximately 20 references used in the body of the text,
business ethics texts, some journals and some business press

3. plus additional sites.
Multiple citations with contrasting ethical positions evident.
Closer to 30 references used in the body of the text, business
ethics texts, specific articles from journals that relate to the
topic (studies and commentaries) use of business press and
appropriate sites. Multiple citations with contrasting ethical
positions evident.
Report Presentation
Layout, structure and readability of the written report,
including referencing and citation using the APA method.
10%
Poorly presented report - very little effort spent on referencing,
citation and general presentation
Satisfactory presentation - clear and readable layout,
appropriate referencing and citation in APA style
Clear, attractive and readable, layout and essay structure.
Appropriate referencing and citation using APA method.
Very good presentation, layout and essay structure. A suitable
number of references with good integration of the work into the
report, and correct APA referencing and citation.
Superior presentation, layout and structure. A large number of
references with good integration of the work into the report, and
correct APA referencing and citation.
MGMT 20134 Business Ethcis and Sustainability
Individual Assignment ( essay)
Word Guide: 2000-2500 words
Essay Task
Students are required to discuss the following:

4. Many managers, when working overseas in particular in
developing countries, engage in bribery and corruption as a way
of securing contracts or ensuring that business transaction occur
in a timely fashion. They often argue that whilst they would not
engage in such practices in their home country, it is a common
accepted practice and part of the culture of many developing
countries.
· Explain what is bribery, corruption and its link to ethics.
· Examine bribery and corruption using ethical relativism. Can
such practices be seen as part of a nation’s culture? If so what
are the implications.
· Contrast bribery and corruption from the perspective of
consequentialism, deontology and virtue ethics and how a
manager would use to explain, defend or refute the practice.
· Contrast the Australian legislation that addresses the bribery
of foreign officials with at least 1 other country’s approach.
· Based on the above discussion, draw your own conclusions as
to whether you believe bribery and corruption is or is not
ethical.
Assessment Criteria
Students are to demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter by:
· Defining key terms and concepts related to ethics, morality,
personhood and moral accountability
· Advancing a resolution to the ethical dilemmas using ethical
theories and concepts with examples to illustrate
· Demonstrating a breadth and quality of research by using a
minimum of 12-16 academic sources
· Correctly using of the APA in text referencing system to
correctly citing academic sources.
These are the minimum requirements. Students should note that
satisfactorily meeting the minimum requirements will typically
result in the minimum pass grade being awarded.

5. As Masters students you are required to engage in research as
per the Australia Quality Framework (AQF) guidelines.
Two specific requirements need to be considered.
1. Students need to demonstrate “a body of knowledge that
includes the understanding of recent developments in a
discipline and/or area of professional practice, and
2. Students must demonstrate "knowledge of research principles
and methods applicable to a field of work and/or learning”.
Each unit in the MBA has a number of required weekly readings
in terms of academic texts, journals and business publications
that represent the appropriate body of knowledge and recent
developments referred to by the AQF. In order to demonstrate
the ability to engage in appropriate research, students should
read and utilise these texts and journals and publications. As
Masters students you are expected to research beyond this
minimum standard through additional texts, journals and studies
to demonstrate an ability to engage in independent research.
Your attention is drawn to the University’s stated position on
plagiarism. THE WORK OF OTHERS, WHICH IS INCLUDED
IN THE ASSIGNMENT MUST BE ATTRIBUTED TO ITS
SOURCE (a full list of references must be submitted as part of
the assessment).
Referencing Style American Psychological Association (APA)
Submission Online
Hard copy
Sheet1WeightingFail-IIIFail-IIFail-IPassCreditDistinctionHigh
DistinctionOverview of ethics and specifics to bribery and
corruption. 10Not addressed at allVery poorly addressed.
Insufficiently or poorly addressed.Effectively demonstrates an
understanding and appreciation.Convincingly demonstrates an
understanding and appreciation.Very convincingly demonstrates
an understanding appreciation. Superior understanding and

6. appreciation of the company’s problem/ issue is demonstrated.
Relativism and Culture
Provides clear definition of the concept of relativism and its
counter view absolutism. Application of each of the practice to
bribery and corruption. Discussion of culture 20Subjective
discussion with no actual demonstration of understanding of
relativism or absolutism. No literature used in the application of
the concepts of bribery and corruption. No discussion of culture
or values and relationship to practice.Poor discussion with no
demonstration of relativism or absolutism and their
implications. No literature used in the analysis of bribery and
corruption. Little if any discussion concerning using relativism
as a defence by business to engage in the practice. Little
discussion of culture or values and relationship to practice.Poor
discussion with some application of relativism or absolutism to
bribery can corruption but lack of depth and little if any
literature used in the analysis of bribery and corruption. Limited
discussion of culture or values and relationship to
practice.General discussion of relativism and absolutism with
some application to bribery and corruption. Limited use of
theory in the discussion. Some attempt to discuss the legitimacy
of the relative perspective as a defence for the practice. Limited
discussion of values and relationship to culture.Good discussion
with clear explanation of both concepts. Clear application to
bribery and corruption and some attempt to generalise about
challenges for business of using such defences. Identification of
culture and relationship to values and beliefs. Excellent
discussion with clear explanation of both concepts. Direct
application to bribery and corruption and the contradictions of
this as a business defence. Clear and concise discussion of
culture, its components and how it informs practice and use of
clear national examples to illustrate contradictions.Superior
discussion of both concepts and direct application to bribery
and corruption and its use or rebuttal as a business practice.
Concise discussion of culture and how it informs behaviour-
Direct link to bribery and use of clear national examples to

7. illustrate contradictions regarding values and beliefs.Ethical
Theories: Ability to accurately outline each ethical theory and
apply each correctly to issues of bribery and
corruption.30Incorrect descriptions of all three theories and no
direct application of each to the concepts.Incorrect descriptions
of 2 of the three theories and incorrect application of each to
the concepts of bribery and corruption. Incorrect description of
at least one of the theories, poor balance amongst the three -
poor and incorrect application of at least 1 theory to bribery and
corruption.Limited but correct description of each ethical theory
General or superficial application to bribery and corruption.
Few if any exemplars.Good overview of each ethical theory and
generally acceptable analysis of bribery and corruption using
each. Some use of more that one perspective in deontology and
some examples used to illustrate.Clear, concise and balanced
application of the three major theories correctly identifying how
these can be used to justify or refute bribery and corruption.
Good use of exemplars.Superior detailed discussion identifying
the three perspectives including the two conditional aspects.
Use of exemplars as part of the analysis with correct
conclusions concerning justification or rebuttal of the
practice.Legislative comparison10No reference to any national,
international anti-corruption legislation or international
conventions.Vague references to national, international anti-
corruption legislation or international conventions.General
discussion of Australian and international legislation but
without specific references to any of the details, definitions or
consequences.Correct identification of Australian legislation
but only general references to content an application.
Generalisations about 1 other country or jurisdiction Correct
reference etc the Australian legislation its requirements and
application. Identification of 1 other country's legislation and
application.Correct identification of Australian legislation,
requirements , application and comparison to 2 other countries
including exemplars of application.Correct identification of
Australian and 3 or more International anti-corruption

8. legislation with specific exemplars.Sources
Use of credible (ethical) sources, ( including the required and
recommended texts) minimum 12 and maximum 30, used APA
referencing and citation method correctly20Few or no
references and either lack of, or incorrect referencing and
citation. Only a few references and little evidence of wider
reading. Mistakes in referencing and citation.Less than 12
credible sources and/or poorly uses APA method.12-16 credible
sources, satisfactorily uses APA method.Between 17-21 credible
sources, precisely uses APA method. Between 22-26 credible
sources, precisely uses APA method.More than 27 credible
sources, precisely uses APA method.Presentation10Very poorly
presented and written.Poorly presented and written.Presentation
lacks clear structure and/or layout and English expression is
poor.Effectively communicates ideas and arguments, and
proposal is clearly written and presented.Convincingly
communicates ideas and arguments, and proposal is very clearly
written and presented.Very convincingly communicates ideas
and demonstrates has read well beyond core texts/understands
key concepts introduced in class and has an ability to use theory
intelligently.Superior communication of ideas and demonstrates
has read extensively/ understands key concepts introduced in
class and how theoretical assumptions could be challenged.The
essay or report is clearly written, logic is sound, ideas are well-
structured and communicated effectively, including being
written in grammatically correct English.Individual perspective
of bribery and corruption.10No perspective offered or
perspective offered which is at odds with the literatureLimited
or vague generalisations inconsistent with the
literatureGeneralisations about the ethical nature of bribery with
no appeal to literatureGeneralisations about the ethical nature of
bribery with but with limited appeal to literatureClear statement
of perspective use of literature to support- and consistency of
perspective.Clear indication of views and how it its linked to
literature Clear indication of views, use of literature to support

9. and inference drawn regarding future practice or perhaps change
of views.