ASSESSMENT TASK 1: WRITTEN QUESTIONS

TASK SUMMARY
You are to answer all written questions.

RESOURCES AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS TASK

 Access to textbooks and other learning materials.
 Access to a computer, printer, Internet and email software (if required).

WHEN AND WHERE DO I NEED TO COMPLETE THIS TASK?

This task may be done in your own time as homework, or you may be given time to do this task in
class (where applicable).

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT?

 Your answers to each question in this task.

INSTRUCTIONS
 You must answer all questions in this task correctly.
 You must answer the questions by typing your answers in Microsoft Word or a similar
program.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO IF I GET SOMETHING WRONG?

If your assessor sees that you have not completed all parts of the task completely and satisfactorily,
the details of resubmission will be discussed with you when you are advised of the outcome of this
task. You will only need to redo the parts of the task that are incorrect; however, you will need to
resubmit the entire assessment again.

WRITTEN ANSWER QUESTION GUIDANCE

The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”,
which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to
provide the type of response expected.

Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.

Analyse: when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in detail, and identify
important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two
paragraphs long.

Compare: when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or
more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences.
Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

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 Contrast: when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or
more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally,
you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Describe: when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable
qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.

Discuss: when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important
issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to
write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Evaluate: when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should put forward arguments for
and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs
long.

Examine: when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you
should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis.
Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.

Explain: when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why
something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or
three sentences long.

Identify: when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly
describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three
sentences long.

List: when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state
information in a list format.

Outline: when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points,
Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

Summarise: when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only
giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.

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QUESTIONS
Provide answers to all of the questions below:

1. Complete the table to describe key provisions of legislation, covenant, standards and codes of practice for
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as they apply to human rights.

Human rights Example Key provisions

Legislation

Covenants

Standards

Codes of practice

2. Complete the table to identify sources of organisational information related to CSR.

CSR information Information sources (2 each)

Include Internal and/or external sources of information

Legislation, codes of practice,

regulations and standards

Organisational objectives

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 CSR information Information sources (2 each)

Include Internal and/or external sources of information

Organisational culture

Current CSR policies

Current CSR practices

3. List three drivers for implementing a CSR strategy in an organisation.

4. List three expected benefits for implementing CSR in an organisation.

5. List four areas (or categories) of responsibility to which CSR can be applied.

6. List three barriers that an organisation may face when implementing CSR practices.

7. Complete the table to explain how various stakeholders are associated with CSR in an organisation.

Stakeholder: How the stakeholder may be part of the CSR process:

Senior management

Board of directors

Employees

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 Stakeholder: How the stakeholder may be part of the CSR process:

Customers

Suppliers

8. List five change management techniques that may be used by an organisation to ensure that CSR
strategies are successful adopted into the organisation’s systems, processes and procedures.

9. Complete the table to summarise strategies and techniques to maximise employee engagement in CSR
practices.

Engagement for: Strategies and techniques (three each)

Consultation

Generating ideas

Communicating
information

Addressing barriers and

resolving problems

What do I need to hand in for this task? Have I completed this?

Your answers to each question 

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