MGMT8420 Sustainable Development: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Instructor: Greg Springall Email: [email protected]
2020 Winter
Assignment #2: The Business Drivers of Sustainability Instructions and Requirements
DUE DATE Delivery Method
Week 5 – Sunday, Feb 16 by 11:30 PM
Electronic copy of assignment uploaded to eConestoga
Late Submissions Receive a Mark of 0
Worth 10% of final grade for this course.
No amount of advertising, no clever marketing campaign, at any price, could have produced or created this much goodwill. Its a better business model.
(Ray Anderson, former CEO of Interface)
Instructions:
As discussed in class in Week 4, the business case for sustainability has been well
documented in both theory and in practice. From attracting and retaining top talent to
improving operational efficiency, an increasing number of local-global organizations are
defining business strategy through a lens of sustainability to realize the many business
benefits.
The goal of this assignment is to prepare you, an aspiring global business manager, with
the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively communicate the business case for
sustainability.
Read all questions before you begin working on the questions. The questions are related
(dependent) on each other and before beginning answering any one question, it is good to
know what the entire assignment requires.
Be sure to include proper citations/references according to the APA reference style.
Should you have any questions regarding how to reference works properly, please visit the
Learning Commons, the Library and/or access APA @ Conestoga. Failure to reference
borrowed materials properly will result in a grade of 0 and, depending on the severity of the
plagiarism, an academic warning or offence.
Instructor: Greg Springall 2020 Winter Page 2 of 4
Process to Complete Assignment:
1. Conduct exploratory research and identify four (4) organizations with sustainability strategies.
You may wish to focus on organizations that you are interested in working for.
Be sure to select organizations of varying size, geographic location, etc.
List the organizations in a table, like the one included in Appendix A below.
2. For each organization identified above, conduct in-depth research to identify:
Three (3) distinct events that occurred in the environment that would have caused the businesses to consider implementing a sustainability solution.
What were the Business Drivers (motivators) for business sustainability?
3. There is now a total of 12 drivers in your table (four organizations x 3 drivers per organization).
For each of these drivers (12 in total) provide one reputable resource for information, in APA format.
Do not use the organizations website or related publications, as this information may be bias.
4. Select one organization, listed in your chart, to profile in greater detail.
Provide a 400 – 500 (2 pages written) word explanation detailing the three drivers (motivators) for sustainability and how this approach has improved their triple bottom line performance.
5. While some of the drivers among organizations may be the same, be sure to provide at least one unique driver per organization.
Format:
Include a title page, which should provide the following information:
Your Name and Student Number
Course Identifier and Section # you are in
Title for the Submission
Date of Submission
Save your file in the following format: Sec# Your Name Assign 2.docx
Example:
In the Appendix A, there is an example for Interface, which should help you work through the assignment.
Interface is an example of an organization that has attracted and retained top talent, created new markets and reduced operational expenses due to their sustainability strategy.
A good resource to get familiar with is the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) that provides key sustainability reporting by global companies https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx
Instructor: Greg Springall 2020 Winter Page 3 of 4
APPENDIX A Example of Table Deliverable
Event Drivers References for Research
Organization Example: Interface
1. Ongoing requirements for new employees
Attract and retain top talent
Anderson, Ray (2009). Confessions of a Radical Industrialist: Profits, People, Purpose – Doing Business by Respecting the Earth. USA: St Martin’s Press.
2. Rising prices of raw materials
Reduce operational expenses
Harvard University (2001). Environmental Crusader and EU Commissioner Take Center Stage. USA: Centre for Business & Government. Retrieved 7 August 2011 from http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m rcbg/news/monti_anderson.htm
3. Consultant reports that the global growth for Carpet or Rug market showed great potential.
New markets (2017) Carpets and Rugs Markets 2016-2024 – Global Strategic Business Report 2017. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news- releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024– -global-strategic-business-report-2017- 300532389.html
Organization 2
1. Drive 2A Author, A. (Date). Title of Article. Title of Newspaper or Magazine. Retrieval statement including date and URL OR Retrieval statement including database name. Source for Driver 2A
2. Driver 2B Source for Driver 2B
3. Driver 2C Source for Driver 2C
Organization 3
1. Driver 3A Source for Driver 3A
2. Driver 3B Source for Driver 3B
3. Driver 3C Source for Driver 3c
Organization 4
1. Driver 4A Source for Driver 4A
2. Driver 4B Source for Driver 4B
3. Driver 4C Source for Driver 4c
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m%20rcbg/news/monti_anderson.htm
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m%20rcbg/news/monti_anderson.htm
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
Instructor: Greg Springall 2020 Winter Page 4 of 4
Marking ……………………………………………………………………. Maximum 10 Points
Element Unacceptable Needs
Improvement Meets
Expectations Exceeds
Expectations
Scoring 0 – 1 Points 2 – 3 Points 4 6 Points 7 Points
Content Max 7 pts
Chart is unclear and/or incomplete
Description is missing key information
Fails to demonstrate a sound understanding of the drivers of business sustainability
Little supporting research is used
Chart may be unclear and/or incomplete
Drivers may be redundant and/or missing
Some consideration given to drivers of business sustainability
Some supporting research is used
Chart is clear and complete
Appropriate drivers for each of the four organizations
Reflection on drivers of business sustainability
Effective use of supporting research
Chart is clear and complete
Appropriate drivers for each of the four organizations
Thoughtful reflection on drivers of business sustainability
Effective use of supporting research
Scoring 0 Points 1 Points 2 Points 3 Points
Style Max 3 Pts
The report contains many spelling or punctuation errors, which makes the writing difficult to understand
The answer is disorganized
Lacks citations and/or a references (automatic 0)
The report contains minor errors, which make the writing difficult to understand
The report is somewhat organized
An effort to use citations and/or references
Spelling and punctuation errors do not significantly affect the communication of ideas
The report is organized
Minor issues with citations and/or reference
The report is nearly free of spelling and punctuation errors
The report is well organized
All citations are complete along with references
A Note on Academic Integrity
Written or other work which a student submits in a course shall be the product of his/her
own efforts. Plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.
Cheating means the misrepresentation by the student of his/her performance in a college
setting (Conestoga College, 2018).
For more information on this policy, please go to the Academic Integrity Website at
http://lib.conestogac.on.ca/academic-integrity
Or come speak with me.
To avoid plagiarism, be sure to cite your sources using the APA style. Should you require
further information and/or assistance using the APA style guide, please visit the Learning
Commons, the Library in person or online at APA @ Conestoga. Failure to cite your sources is
considered a violation of academic integrity and will not be tolerated by the College.
http://lib.conestogac.on.ca/academic-integrity
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MGMT8420 Sustainable Development: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow
Instructor: Greg Springall Email: [email protected]
2020 Winter
Assignment #2: The Business Drivers of Sustainability Instructions and Requirements
DUE DATE Delivery Method
Week 5 – Sunday, Feb 16 by 11:30 PM
Electronic copy of assignment uploaded to eConestoga
Late Submissions Receive a Mark of 0
Worth 10% of final grade for this course.
No amount of advertising, no clever marketing campaign, at any price, could have produced or created this much goodwill. Its a better business model.
(Ray Anderson, former CEO of Interface)
Instructions:
As discussed in class in Week 4, the business case for sustainability has been well
documented in both theory and in practice. From attracting and retaining top talent to
improving operational efficiency, an increasing number of local-global organizations are
defining business strategy through a lens of sustainability to realize the many business
benefits.
The goal of this assignment is to prepare you, an aspiring global business manager, with
the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively communicate the business case for
sustainability.
Read all questions before you begin working on the questions. The questions are related
(dependent) on each other and before beginning answering any one question, it is good to
know what the entire assignment requires.
Be sure to include proper citations/references according to the APA reference style.
Should you have any questions regarding how to reference works properly, please visit the
Learning Commons, the Library and/or access APA @ Conestoga. Failure to reference
borrowed materials properly will result in a grade of 0 and, depending on the severity of the
plagiarism, an academic warning or offence.
Instructor: Greg Springall 2020 Winter Page 2 of 4
Process to Complete Assignment:
1. Conduct exploratory research and identify four (4) organizations with sustainability strategies.
You may wish to focus on organizations that you are interested in working for.
Be sure to select organizations of varying size, geographic location, etc.
List the organizations in a table, like the one included in Appendix A below.
2. For each organization identified above, conduct in-depth research to identify:
Three (3) distinct events that occurred in the environment that would have caused the businesses to consider implementing a sustainability solution.
What were the Business Drivers (motivators) for business sustainability?
3. There is now a total of 12 drivers in your table (four organizations x 3 drivers per organization).
For each of these drivers (12 in total) provide one reputable resource for information, in APA format.
Do not use the organizations website or related publications, as this information may be bias.
4. Select one organization, listed in your chart, to profile in greater detail.
Provide a 400 – 500 (2 pages written) word explanation detailing the three drivers (motivators) for sustainability and how this approach has improved their triple bottom line performance.
5. While some of the drivers among organizations may be the same, be sure to provide at least one unique driver per organization.
Format:
Include a title page, which should provide the following information:
Your Name and Student Number
Course Identifier and Section # you are in
Title for the Submission
Date of Submission
Save your file in the following format: Sec# Your Name Assign 2.docx
Example:
In the Appendix A, there is an example for Interface, which should help you work through the assignment.
Interface is an example of an organization that has attracted and retained top talent, created new markets and reduced operational expenses due to their sustainability strategy.
A good resource to get familiar with is the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) that provides key sustainability reporting by global companies https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.globalreporting.org/Pages/default.aspx
Instructor: Greg Springall 2020 Winter Page 3 of 4
APPENDIX A Example of Table Deliverable
Event Drivers References for Research
Organization Example: Interface
1. Ongoing requirements for new employees
Attract and retain top talent
Anderson, Ray (2009). Confessions of a Radical Industrialist: Profits, People, Purpose – Doing Business by Respecting the Earth. USA: St Martin’s Press.
2. Rising prices of raw materials
Reduce operational expenses
Harvard University (2001). Environmental Crusader and EU Commissioner Take Center Stage. USA: Centre for Business & Government. Retrieved 7 August 2011 from http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m rcbg/news/monti_anderson.htm
3. Consultant reports that the global growth for Carpet or Rug market showed great potential.
New markets (2017) Carpets and Rugs Markets 2016-2024 – Global Strategic Business Report 2017. Retrieved from https://www.prnewswire.com/news- releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024– -global-strategic-business-report-2017- 300532389.html
Organization 2
1. Drive 2A Author, A. (Date). Title of Article. Title of Newspaper or Magazine. Retrieval statement including date and URL OR Retrieval statement including database name. Source for Driver 2A
2. Driver 2B Source for Driver 2B
3. Driver 2C Source for Driver 2C
Organization 3
1. Driver 3A Source for Driver 3A
2. Driver 3B Source for Driver 3B
3. Driver 3C Source for Driver 3c
Organization 4
1. Driver 4A Source for Driver 4A
2. Driver 4B Source for Driver 4B
3. Driver 4C Source for Driver 4c
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m%20rcbg/news/monti_anderson.htm
http://www.hks.harvard.edu/m%20rcbg/news/monti_anderson.htm
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/carpets-and-rugs-markets-2016-2024—global-strategic-business-report-2017-300532389.html
Instructor: Greg Springall 2020 Winter Page 4 of 4
Marking ……………………………………………………………………. Maximum 10 Points
Element Unacceptable Needs
Improvement Meets
Expectations Exceeds
Expectations
Scoring 0 – 1 Points 2 – 3 Points 4 6 Points 7 Points
Content Max 7 pts
Chart is unclear and/or incomplete
Description is missing key information
Fails to demonstrate a sound understanding of the drivers of business sustainability
Little supporting research is used
Chart may be unclear and/or incomplete
Drivers may be redundant and/or missing
Some consideration given to drivers of business sustainability
Some supporting research is used
Chart is clear and complete
Appropriate drivers for each of the four organizations
Reflection on drivers of business sustainability
Effective use of supporting research
Chart is clear and complete
Appropriate drivers for each of the four organizations
Thoughtful reflection on drivers of business sustainability
Effective use of supporting research
Scoring 0 Points 1 Points 2 Points 3 Points
Style Max 3 Pts
The report contains many spelling or punctuation errors, which makes the writing difficult to understand
The answer is disorganized
Lacks citations and/or a references (automatic 0)
The report contains minor errors, which make the writing difficult to understand
The report is somewhat organized
An effort to use citations and/or references
Spelling and punctuation errors do not significantly affect the communication of ideas
The report is organized
Minor issues with citations and/or reference
The report is nearly free of spelling and punctuation errors
The report is well organized
All citations are complete along with references
A Note on Academic Integrity
Written or other work which a student submits in a course shall be the product of his/her
own efforts. Plagiarism, cheating, or other forms of academic dishonesty are prohibited.
Cheating means the misrepresentation by the student of his/her performance in a college
setting (Conestoga College, 2018).
For more information on this policy, please go to the Academic Integrity Website at
http://lib.conestogac.on.ca/academic-integrity
Or come speak with me.
To avoid plagiarism, be sure to cite your sources using the APA style. Should you require
further information and/or assistance using the APA style guide, please visit the Learning
Commons, the Library in person or online at APA @ Conestoga. Failure to cite your sources is
considered a violation of academic integrity and will not be tolerated by the College.
http://lib.conestogac.on.ca/academic-integrity
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Architecture and Design
Biology
Business & Finance
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geography
Geology
Education
Engineering
English
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