Assignment 1: Individual Report – Business Report on Sociall…

Assignment details For this assignment, you will conduct a critical analysis of the socially responsible management actions of the Industry Partner (SINGAPORE AIRLINES) and present your findings in a structured business report format. Your analysis will involve the following key components: Evaluation of Socially Responsible Business Practices: Examine the Industry Partners annual report Links to an external site., sustainability report Links to an external site., social responsibility policies to assess their socially responsible business practices. Critically reflect on their commitments and actions in these areas. Comparison with Global Standards and Regulations: Compare the Industry Partners actions with broader frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and local legal frameworks that protect social responsibilities. Evaluate the extent to which their practices align with these global and national policies. Analysis of Costs, Benefits, and Strategic Advantages: Assess the financial and social costs and benefits of the Industry Partners socially responsible actions. Use concrete examples and statistical evidence from the annual reports to support your analysis. Discuss the strategic advantages gained by the Industry Partner, applying the Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit) framework (In assignment 1, you only need to focus on People and Profit; in A2, you only need to focus on Planet and Profit ). Your report should be well-structured, evidence-based, and analytical, providing a clear assessment of the Industry Partners socially responsible business practices and their broader implications. Resources Industry partner will be announced before the beginning of the semester. Please head over to their website where you can find information about the company and see their reports and documents. Please kindly note that you must engage with the course content and reading list for your assignments. Incorporating references from the readings is essential, especially for higher grades (D or HD). You must use these materials to support your analysis and arguments. Social Responsibility Frameworks Global framework: UN SDGs Local frameworks These frameworks focus on human rights protection, fair labour practices, and the promotion of equity and social welfare in Singapore: 1. Prevention of Human Trafficking Act (PHTA) 2015 Criminalises trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation, forced labour, and organ trading. Enforces strict penalties including imprisonment, fines, and caning. Provides victim support such as shelter, counselling, and repatriation. Administered by the Inter-Agency Taskforce on Trafficking in Persons. 2. Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) Regulates employment and welfare conditions for foreign workers. Requires employers to ensure proper accommodation, fair wages, and safe working environments. Targets sectors with high risk of labour exploitation, such as construction and domestic work. 3. Womens Charter Provides legal protections for women and girls from exploitation and abuse. Includes measures against sex trafficking, forced marriage, and domestic violence. Supports gender equality and social justice within Singaporean society. 4. Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices Jointly developed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), NTUC, and employer federations. Encourages fair hiring, non-discrimination, and inclusive workplace practices. Though not legally binding, widely adopted and monitored to promote ethical employment standards. 5. ASEAN CSR Network (Singapore-Based) Regional platform advocating responsible business conduct, headquartered in Singapore. Promotes business practices aligned with human rights, labour rights, and ethical governance. Supports initiatives combating labour exploitation and strengthening ethical supply chains. Learning Outcomes The targeted Course Learning Outcomes for this assessment are: CLO 1. Develop Broad Theoretical and Practical Management Knowledge Develop broad theoretical and practical management knowledge to analyse and solve real business challenges. CLO 2. Critically Evaluate Management Approaches Compare, contrast, and critically assess different management approaches to determine their effectiveness in various organisational contexts. CLO 3. Conduct Research and Develop Solutions Synthesise industry and company research to critically analyse business information and generate innovative solutions to business problems ethically and responsibly. CLO 4. Communicate Business Insights Effectively Communicate and articulate business insights effectively through research, reports, and presentations. Assessment Criteria You will be graded in accordance with the rubric provided below. Questions? If you have any questions, check the discussion board to see if they have already been answered. If not post your question or alternatively ask your tutor in your workshops. Other useful information: You must prioritise using material available on Reading List and Industry Partner data. You have to include in-text citations and compose a reference list Please follow RMIT Harvard referencing style conventions: (Links to an external site.) You may submit your assignment multiple times on Canvas up until the due date/time. Please refer to this RMIT guide (reports/learning lab) for a report template. Referencing guidelines Use RMIT Harvard Links to an external site. referencing style for this assessment. You have to include in-text citations and compose a reference list. You must acknowledge all the courses of information you have used in your assessments. Refer to the RMIT Easy Cite Links to an external site. referencing tool to see examples and tips on how to reference in the appropriated style. You can also refer to the library referencing page for more tools such as EndNote, referencing tutorials and referencing guides for printing. Academic integrity and plagiarism Academic integrity is a fundamental expectation in this course, and all students must adhere to RMIT Universitys academic integrity Links to an external site. policies when completing their assignments. You are permitted to use AI tools to support your work; however, you must follow the universitys general policies on AI usage. The specific AI policy for this course requires that you: Acknowledge your use of AI in your assignment. Provide a complete record of all your AI interactions in the appendix, including: All prompts you used. All AI-generated responses received. Failure to provide this information will be considered a breach of academic integrity and will be treated accordingly. Ensure that your work remains your own, critically analysed, and properly cited to meet academic standards. Links to an external site. For further information on our policies and procedures, please refer to the University website Links to an external site Assessment declaration When you submit work electronically, you agree to the assessment declaration