Overview
Choose any one of the Omani companies you are familiar with or known to you. You are required to analyse sustainable and ethical business operations by exploring how the chosen company address global challenges through responsible practices, sustainability innovations, and ethical supply chain strategies. Your assignment should demonstrate your understanding of sustainability, ethics, and their application in real-world business operations.
Introduction: (300 words)
Introduce the concept of sustainable and ethical business practices (with ‘in-text’ citation and corresponding reference list).
Explain why these practices are important in today’s business environment.
Briefly state what the assignment will cover and what should be learned from it.
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Task 1: Analysis of Business Operations (1,200 words)
Evaluate how businesses operate ethically and sustainably using these two perspectives:
a. Corporate Sustainability Perspective
Discuss how companies integrate sustainability into their core strategies (e.g., environmental
protection, social responsibility, economic strategy).
Include examples of sustainable business models (e.g., circular economy, carbon neutrality).
b. Technological Advances for Performance Improvement
Analyse how technology (e.g., AI, blockchain, green technology) helps improve business
efficiency and sustainability.
Discuss the potential risks or ethical concerns related to using these technologies.
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Task 2: Sustainable and Ethical Global Supply Chain (1,200 words )
Analyse the concepts of sustainable and ethical supply chain management (SCM).
Explain how global businesses apply ethical standards in sourcing, manufacturing, and
logistics.
Provide examples of companies using ethical SCM practices (e.g., fair labour, sourcing
transparency).
Evaluate the impact of ethical SCM on stakeholders and brand reputation.
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Conclusion (300 words)
Summary of your main findings.
Provide practical recommendations for businesses to improve their ethical and sustainable
operations.
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