Short Paper (8-10 double spaced pages)
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES
1. Each student is required to complete a paper that demonstrates effective communication skills, research competence, and technology fluency. Research for the paper can be conducted using the School online library as a primary source, as well as industry and trade references.
2. The paper should link concepts studied in the course to real-world organizations and the environments in which they operate. Research competency is evidenced by the student’s ability to formulate a viable project or relevant research topic.
3. Avoid plagiarisms as it results in serious penalty including expulsion from College. Select scholarly references and resources, and using sources in an ethical way to support of refute research.
4. Using this article, A Case Study on Corporate Governance & Business Ethics Commonwealth Games 2010 Management of Manipulation your topic should cover CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & ETHICS as issue that has significant impact on the financial decisions of managers.
5. In addition to the article, the student needs to perform additional research to support the analysis/critical evaluation portion of the paper. At least three sources should be included in the references of your paper.
6. The paper should be 8-10 pages, plus any appendices, exhibits, and references, and prepared using word processing software.
IN TERMS OF PAPER CONTENT, THE PAPER SHOULD INCLUDE THESE BELOW
• Clearly state the issues being addressed. ?For example, the student could address the recent changes in corporate governance driven by Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and new regulations promulgated by the SEC, NYSE, etc. What is the intended impact on corporate behavior and ethics and what are the prospects for success? ??
• Evaluate the position(s) taken in the article. Are there particular strengths or weaknesses in the accompanying arguments?
• What is your assessment, given the views in the article and other research conducted? Conclusions need to be supported by solid analysis and logical reasoning.
PAPER FORMAT GUIDELINES
• Appendices, exhibits, graphs, and other references may take the form of spreadsheet and/ or PowerPoint inserts that demonstrate an understanding of technology tools used in financial management and demonstrate student use of technology-enhanced presentations.
• Properly cited reference sources are required. These may include course material, information from magazines, journals, and online sources. All reference sources must have a publication date no earlier than 2009. Contact the instructor for permission to use sources published prior to 2009. Note: When using online references, abstracts should not be used. Use full-text articles. The PDF version typically prints out in the same format (e.g., exact page numbers) as the article appeared in the journal.
• The writing style must follow the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th edition (APA citation). Citations for online sources should include the online address (URL) and access date as well as the citation for the specific reference.
