Question 2 - Part b
In this lesson, you'll learn how to structure and answer an 8-mark assessment question on the ethical implications of a business process re-engineering proposal.
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In this lesson
- 0:00 Ethical assessment of outsourcing strategy
- 1:02 Impact on workforce and redundancy handling
- 3:01 Supplier relationships and local community effects
- 3:47 Environmental concerns and transportation emissions
- 5:23 Corporate sustainability and competitive advantage
- 6:53 Structuring case study answers effectively
About this lesson
You'll see how to evaluate the impact across multiple dimensions—workers, suppliers, environment, and corporate sustainability—using the scenario itself as your organisational framework rather than forcing theory-based headings. The video demonstrates how to balance negative and positive arguments (showing both risks and mitigating strategies) to build a thorough, nuanced response that meets the mark allocation. You'll also discover a practical tip: when assessment questions feel unclear, using the scenario details as your structure often works better than abstract models, making your answer clearer and easier to develop under time pressure.
Duration: 9m
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