Assignment Task
Questions
1. What is the ethical principle that underpins risk management concept and how does a listed company’s board manage enterprise risk? Explain with the help of an example from the annual report of any ONE listed co (from NSE top 500 companies by market capitalization) the key initiative taken by the selected company in FY2021-22 to manage ONE financial risk and ONE non-financial risk.
2. From the Sustainability Report (FY2021-22 or 2022-23) OR Business Responsibility & Sustainability Report (FY2021-22 or 2022-23 Annual report) of any one listed company from across the globe, select any ONE Carbon Emission reduction initiative adopted and practiced by the company. Explain the initiative in your own words and analyse if it is effective/outcome driven or not, if yes provide quantitative proof for the same. (No diagram/graphic or table required).
3. a. Professionals such as doctors, accountants and lawyers have a charter/framework of code of conduct, duties and obligations that other people do not.’ Why is that so? Present your point of view with its supporting arguments/reasons. (Two points of view/reasons with explanation is good enough).
b. Choose any one ethical principle from the below list and with the help of a day-to-day work place process or practice showcase how your company/ any company delivers/ does not deliver on the chosen ethical principle. List of ethical principles: Transparency, Fairness, Responsiveness, Dignity.