In this assessment, you will be analysinga current contemporary issuethat relates to an aspect (topic, area, issue) of the material covered in the unit from Lecture 4 onwards. You will be required to complete a 1000 word WRITTEN ANALYSIS on the following contemporary issue:

Are Directors' Duties an effective method to promote Corporate Social Responsibility in the Australian context? Justify your answer through a critical analysis of academic literature, case law, and statutory provisions.

Written Analysis Guide

1. Introduction

• State your main view of the topic (thesis)
• State whether you agree or disagree with the statement and why (this should link to your chosen topic from weeks 4-12).
• Keep this to 3-5 sentences. Aim to write this section concisely

2. Analysis

• Critically explain why you agree or disagree with the statement.
• Critically explain your argument with specific evidence from your chosen topic such as the relevant laws and cases. You can also use secondary sources such as legal articles to help support your arguments.
• Have one or two strong arguments in this section and analyse them in depth.
• 3. Conclusion
• Summarise your main argument (thesis)
• Restate whether the statement is valid or not.