In the changing, dynamic and modern world, the way businesses were carried out many years ago is drastically changing today

Assignment brief: In the changing, dynamic and modern world, the way businesses were carried out many years ago is drastically changing today. Due to the availability and advancement of technology, it has become much easier to do business globally. As a business professional, you cannot ignore ethics in business and must adhere to the principles of corporate social responsibility in a global business environment. Identify and discuss the reasons why it is important to manage responsibly, sustainably, and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues. You are also required to discuss CSR impact on leadership in modern organisation. This assessment addresses LO1: Understand the dynamic and changing nature of business and the consideration of the future of organisations within the global business environment

LO2: Identify the need for individuals and organisations to manage responsibly and sustainably and behave ethically in relation to social, cultural, economic and environmental issues Length Required 1000 words. Formatting Please note the following when completing your written assignment: 1. Writing: Written in English in an appropriate business/academic style 2. Focus: Focus only on the tasks set in the assignment. 3. Length: Maximum 1000 words [+/- 10%] 4. Document format: Individual Essay 5. Ensure a clear title, course, and Student ID number is on a cover sheet and a citations and reference list using Harvard Referencing Style throughout is also provided. Research: Research should use reliable and relevant sources of information e.g. academic books and journals that have been peer reviewed. You are expected to have at least FIVE different sources referenced. TASK DESCRIPTION – ASSIGNMENT 2 (70%) TASK DESCRIPTION – ASSIGNMENT 1 (30%) LSC_UoS Foundation in Business Context in Business Assignment 4 Select a firm from the retail sector in the UK for your research. You are required to research the leadership style, management practices, and organisational culture (be sure to look at both their domestic and international reputation). Based on your research, write a report answering the following questions. 1. A brief history and summary of the business you have selected and the rationale for your choice (20% of your work). 2. According to your research, discuss their vision, leadership style and management practices and the organisational culture using theories you have studied as evidence. Be sure to provide references within text for material used (30% of your work). 3. Analyse how their culture and their management style influence their business functions and strategies with specific examples (30% of your work). 4. What could be your recommendations as an improvement (the proposed leadership styles, management practices and the various strategies that can be undertaken by this firm based on the research done) to your company (20%). This assessment addresses LO3: Discuss leadership, management and development of people LO4: Discuss the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests LO5: Discuss the design and development of organisations.