Stage 2 Executive Master of Busines Administration “Reputation and Responsibility ” Module using the attached assignment brief and Module note/slides . I havent decided on a topic for this assignment but i have the following as possible 5 options to use:
Using the assignment brief and both sets of slides on Reputation and Responsibility, you can add further depth to the suggested assignment topics by incorporating key concepts from the module, such as stakeholder engagement, trust, corporate values, and reputation models (like RepTrak, Corporate Character Scale, and RELATE). Here’s how to enhance each of the five suggested topics:
Explore how stakeholder perceptions influence Tsebo’s reputation, especially with clients and suppliers. Use the **Corporate Character Scale** to assess how different stakeholder groups perceive the company’s character (e.g., agreeableness, competence). You can also apply **Mitchell et al.’s stakeholder mapping** to differentiate between urgent stakeholders (e.g., clients) and dormant ones (e.g., regulators). This topic can involve **gap analysis** between how leadership views the company’s reputation versus customer expectations.
Leverage the **Triple Bottom Line (Elkington, 1997)** to address how labor relations impact Tsebo’s social and environmental responsibilities. Applying **Carroll’s Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)** could help illustrate where Tsebo’s obligations—legal, ethical, and discretionary—lie regarding wage increases and unionized labor. Focus on the importance of **trust and integrity** in employee relations, and examine how breaches of trust could affect labor unrest and reputation.
Use the **Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)** to assess Tsebo’s environmental efforts and align them with broader societal expectations. Applying the **RELATE model**, you can investigate how stakeholder perceptions of sustainability translate into positive business behaviors (e.g., eco-efficiency, market expansion). By examining **universalism** (Schwartz’s values dimensions), you can explore how sustainability initiatives impact stakeholder trust and organizational integrity.
Use the **Reputation Quotient (RepTrak)** to measure how Tsebo’s supplier relationships (like AngelShack and CHEP) influence reputational capital. Investigate the **drivers of trust and risk-taking** (Mayer et al.’s trust model), especially in terms of pricing, rebates, and service reliability. Applying **stakeholder categorization** could help you explore how different suppliers contribute to or detract from Tsebo’s overall risk profile and reputation.
Apply **corporate governance models** to evaluate how the Deloitte audit findings affect Tsebo’s governance and reputation with internal and external stakeholders. Using the **RELATE framework**, you can map stakeholder concerns post-audit, and identify strategic actions that the board should take to strengthen transparency, accountability, and trust. Additionally, you can measure governance-related **stakeholder perceptions** using the **Corporate Character Scale** to assess leadership credibility.
By integrating these frameworks and models, you can provide deeper analysis of how reputation and responsibility are managed in complex business scenarios【13†source】【14†source】.