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Assessment 2 Information
Subject Code: MBA402
Subject Name: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Assessment Title: Code of Ethics
Assessment Type: Code of Ethics
Choose an item.: 2,000 Words (+/-10%)
Weighting: 30 %
Total Marks: 30
Submission: Via Turnitin
Due Date: Week 10
Your Task
You are required to research recent news articles and other information about Westpac Bank.
Here is an example of a recent news article describing some of the corporate governance issues at
Westpac Bank:
https:
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ XXXXXXXXXX/why-heads-are-rolling-at-another-big-australian-
ank-quicktake
You must then draft a Code of Ethics for Westpac Bank
Assessment Instructions
Your Code of Ethics for Westpac Bank must specifically address:
A. Discrimination
B. Exploitation
C. Co
uption
D. Dishonest and Fraudulent Behaviour
E. Whistleblower Protections
F. Enforcement
You will be required to include a minimum of 5 references in your Code of Ethics which must come from
academic journals or textbooks.
For further guidance here are the links to three example company codes of ethics:
1. Wesfarmers - http:
www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-
Ethics---may-2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8
2. Stockland - https:
www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance
3. Woolworths - http:
www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/icms_docs/183764_Code_of_Ethics.pdf
https:
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ XXXXXXXXXX/why-heads-are-rolling-at-another-big-australian-bank-quicktake
https:
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ XXXXXXXXXX/why-heads-are-rolling-at-another-big-australian-bank-quicktake
http:
www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct---may-2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8
http:
www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct---may-2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8
https:
www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance
http:
www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/icms_docs/183764_Code_of_Conduct.pdf
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Important Study Information
Academic Integrity Policy
KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences
of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Ethics
Policy.
What is academic integrity and misEthics?
What are the penalties for academic misEthics?
What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?
Click here for answers to these questions:
http:
www.kbs.edu.au/cu
ent-students/student-policies/.
Word Limits for Written Assessments
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point
at which that limit is exceeded.
Study Assistance
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the
esources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.
http:
www.kbs.edu.au/cu
ent-students/student-policies
https:
elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481
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Assessment Marking Guide
Criteria F (Fail)
0%-49%
P (Pass)
50%-64%
CR (Credit) 65%-74% D (Distinction)
75% - 84%
HD (High
Distinction)
85%-100%
Mark
Code of Ethics
Discrimination
Code of Ethics does not
adequately explain the
concept of discrimination.
Code of Ethics fails to
expressly prohibit
discrimination.
Discrimination is
sufficiently explained in
the Code of Ethics.
Discrimination is
expressly prohibited but
more information required
to clarify the forms of
ehavior that amount to
discrimination.
Specific examples of
discrimination are
included in the Code of
Ethics to support accurate
explanation. Express
prohibition of
discrimination included
making it clear that
specific examples of
ehavior provided are in
each.
A detailed explanation of
the concept of
discrimination is provided
for in the Code of Ethics
supported by relevant
examples. Such
discrimination is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics.
Discrimination is
comprehensively
explained and supported
y directly relevant
examples. Such
discrimination is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics with cross
eference made to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Exploitation
Little to no discussion of
the meaning of
exploitation. No express
prohibition of exploitation
in Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics includes
adequate outline of the
concept of exploitation.
Express prohibition of
exploitation is included
ut further details are
necessary to better
illustrate what forms of
exploitation will not be
tolerated in the
organization.
Exploitation is clearly
explained in the Code of
Ethics with specific
examples included.
Exploitation is expressly
prohibited and a direct
eference is made to
examples provided as
eing in
each.
Elaborate explanation of
the concept of exploitation
is provided for in the
Code of Ethics and
supported by helpful
examples. Exploitation is
expressly prohibited by
the Code of Ethics.
Exploitation is thoroughly
explained and supported
y multiple relevant
examples. The Code of
Ethics expressly prohibits
exploitation and refers to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Co
uption
Code of Ethics does not
adequately explain the
concept of co
uption.
Code of Ethics fails to
expressly prohibit
co
uption.
Co
uption is sufficiently
explained in the Code of
Ethics. Co
uption is
expressly prohibited but
more information required
to clarify the forms of
ehavior that amount to
co
uption.
Specific examples of
co
uption are included in
the Code of Ethics to
support accurate
explanation. Express
prohibition of co
uption
included making it clear
that specific examples of
ehavior provided are in
each.
A detailed explanation of
the concept of co
uption
is provided for in the
Code of Ethics supported
y relevant examples
specifically including
co
upt activity. Such
co
uption is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics.
Co
uption is
comprehensively
explained and supported
y directly relevant
examples including
co
uption. Such
co
uption is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics with cross
eference made to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
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Code of Ethics
Dishonest & Fraudulent
Behaviour
Little to no discussion of
the meaning of dishonest
and fraudulent behaviour.
No express prohibition of
dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour in Code of
Ethics.
Code of Ethics includes
adequate outline of the
concept of dishonest and
fraudulent behaviour.
Express prohibition of
dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is included but
further details are
necessary to better
illustrate what forms of
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior will not be
tolerated in the
organization.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is clearly
explained in the Code of
Ethics with specific
examples included.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is expressly
prohibited and a direct
eference is made to
examples provided as
eing in
each.
Elaborate explanation of
the concept of dishonest
and fraudulent behaviour
is provided for in the
Code of Ethics and
supported by helpful
examples specifically
including dishonest and
fraudulent behavior.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is thoroughly
explained and supported
y multiple relevant
examples including
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior. The Code of
Ethics expressly prohibits
dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour and refers to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Whistleblower
Protections
Code of Ethics does not
adequately explain the
concept of whistleblower
or the need for adequate
protections. Code of
Ethics fails to expressly
provide for whistleblower
protections.
Whistleblowing is
sufficiently explained in
the Code of Ethics with
consideration of the need
for protections.
Whistleblower protections
are expressly provided for
ut more protective
measures required to
encourage whistleblowers
to come forward.
Specific examples of
whistleblowing are
included in the Code of
Ethics to support accurate
explanation. Express
provision of whistleblower
protections included
making it clear that
specific examples of
ehavior provided are
entitled to protection.
A detailed explanation of
the concept of
whistleblowing is provided
for in the Code of Ethics
supported by relevant
examples. Such
whistleblowing is
expressly protected by
the Code of Ethics.
Whistleblowing is
comprehensively
explained and supported
y directly relevant
examples. Such
whistleblowing is
expressly protected by
the Code of Ethics with
cross reference made to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Enforcement
Little to no discussion of
the enforcement and its
purpose. No express
provision for enforcement
in Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics includes
adequate outline of the
enforcement. Express
provision for enforcement
is included but further
structure is necessary to
etter illustrate sanctions
for
each and deter
eaching behavior.
Enforcement is clearly
explained in the Code of
Ethics with specific
examples included.
Enforcement is expressly
provided for and a direct
eference is made to
examples provided as
eing in
each with
co
esponding sanctions
clearly illustrated.
Elaborate explanation of
the concept of
enforcement is provided
for in the Code of Ethics
and supported by helpful
examples specifically
including discrimination ,
exploitation, co
uption,
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior, and
whistleblower protections.
Enforcement is expressly
provided for in the Code
of Ethics.
Enforcement is thoroughly
explained and supported
y multiple relevant
examples including
discrimination,
exploitation, co
uption,
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior, and
whistleblower protections
and more. The Code of