BUS5001 Ethical, Legal and Industrial Frameworks

Assessment 1: Applied Scenario Analysis and Presentation (Individual)

Assessment Overview

Weighting: 30% of unit total.
Due Date: Week 6 -7 during the class.
Assessment Type: Individual assessment
Word Count / Length: 15 mins presentations (equiv. 1500 words)

Unit Learning Outcomes
In this assessment, you will be tested on whether you have successfully met the following Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs):

• ULO1: Critically evaluate legal frameworks, professional standards and ethical principles that shape decision-making in national and international business environments.
• ULO2: Apply legal reasoning and ethical analysis to interpret laws, resolve disputes and recommend responsible and compliant courses of action.
• ULO3: Assess the effectiveness of organisational systems and governance structures in managing risk, accountability and stakeholder obligations.

Submission Type and Required Format
The type of assessment you will be completing is a presentation. It should include the following:

• Explore the regulatory and ethical issues of the case that you will select from the list of cases
• List of cases will be announced in week 2 through the announcement
• Detail requirement is discussed under the Assessment instructions.

Assessment Details

Assessment Purpose
This assessment challenges you to analyse real-world ethical and legal business dilemmas, sharpening your ability to navigate complex regulatory and professional frameworks. Through case-based analysis and oral presentation, you will develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills—key competencies essential for ethical decision-making in professional business environments. This exercise will enhance your ability to evaluate and apply ethical and legal principles, preparing you for leadership roles in industry.

Assessment Instructions
In this assessment, you will need to complete the following steps:

Step 1: Case Selection

• A list of real-world business case scenarios will be released in Week 3 via Canvas.
• You must select one case for analysis.

Step 2: Research & Analysis

• Conduct independent research on the case, covering:
  • Relevant legal frameworks and industry regulations
  • Applicable ethical codes and professional responsibilities
  • Implications for businesses and stakeholders
  • Potential courses of action to resolve the issues
• Use academic sources, industry reports, and legal case studies to support your analysis.

Step 3: Presentation Development

• Create a PowerPoint presentation that effectively conveys your findings.
• Ensure your slides are:
  • Structured: Include a title slide, introduction, main analysis, conclusion, and references.
  • Visually clear: Use minimal text, bullet points, and appropriate visuals (e.g., diagrams, charts).
  • Properly formatted:
    • Title font: 32 pt
    • Text font: 24 pt
    • Font type: Times New Roman
    • Spacing: 1.5
    • Margin: 2.5 cm

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
In this assessment, the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools is NOT PERMITTED. In this assessment, you must NOT use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to generate any materials or content in relation to the assessment task.
This means you are NOT allowed to use any AI tools such as chatbots, text generators, paraphrasers, summariser, or solvers to complete your assessment. You are expected to produce your own work and cite any sources properly. Engaging with AI tools for this assessment will be treated as a breach of academic integrity. Refer to the Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure for more details.

Other Important Information

Assessment Resources
It is strongly recommended that you use the following to find academic peer-reviewed sources of information.

• Legal Problem-Solving Writing Centre Learning Guide, University of Adelaide available at https://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/ua/media/353/legalproblem-solving.pdf
• ECA Library catalogue and databases
• Unit Readings (Course Reserves) [https://ecalibrary.on.worldcat.org/courseReserves/course/id/18402873]
• Subject Guide: Business https://eca.libguides.com/c.php?g=963233&p=6996566
  For in-text citation and referencing, follow the ECA HE Student Guide to APA 7th Referencing.

Submission Requirements
PPT submission is required. Please check the submission link given in the canvas space. You need to submit your PPT slides before your presentation. Please check the announcement for that.

Assessment Support
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For queries about this specific assessment task, please contact the Unit Coordinator.

Assessment 1: Applied Scenario analysis and presentation Rubric

Criteria (weighted as indicated below)

High Distinction (HD) 85-100

Distinction (D) 75-84

Credit (C) 65-74

Pass (P) 50-64

Fail (F) 0-49

Criteria 1: Organization and Clarity: (30%)
How viewpoints and responses are outlined

Presents viewpoints and responses exceptionally clearly, orderly, and creatively throughout the debate

Presents viewpoints and responses clearly and orderly throughout the debate.

Presents viewpoints and responses clearly in most parts.

Presents viewpoints and responses clearly only in some parts but not overall.

Lack’s structure and organisation of viewpoints and responses

Criteria 2: Use of Arguments: (15%)
How reasons are given to support viewpoint

All viewpoints are well supported by reasonable evidence and arguments.

Viewpoints are mostly supported by reasonable evidence and arguments.

Many relevant reasons are given to support viewpoints.

Only a few relevant reasons are given to support viewpoints.

No relevant reasons given

Criteria 3: Use of Examples and Facts: (20%)
How examples and facts are given to support reasons

All reasons are well supported by relevant examples/facts.

Examples/ facts used to support reasons are mostly relevant.

Many relevant examples/facts are used to support reasons.

Only a few relevant examples/facts are used to support reasons.

No relevant supporting examples/facts given

Criteria 4: Presentation Style: (25%)
The tone of voice, use of gestures and enthusiasm

Shows excellent communication skills in using exceptional oral and body language and maintaining constant eye contact. The audience are actively engaged thorough the debate. Visual aids are used extensively, effectively, and creatively.

Shows good communication skills in good engagement with the audience. Visual aids are used extensively and effectively using effective body language, keeping regular eye contact, and maintaining

Shows basic communication skills in using body language, maintaining certain eye contact, and engaging with the audience. Uses regular visual aids.

Shows limited communication skills in maintaining minimal body language, eye contact and audience engagement. Minimal visual aids.

Lacks communication skills such as body language, eye contact and audience engagement. No visual aids.

Criteria 5: Structure, grammar, quality and time management (10%)

Complete structure, almost no errors in language, appropriate quality and proper time management.

Most complete structure, few errors in language and appropriate quality and good time management.

Reasonably appropriate structure, some errors in language and well management of time.

Scope for further development, understandable structure and some errors in language and not proper time management.

Poorly prepared, poorly understandable structure and many errors in language and lack of time management.