Critically evaluate the assumption that there is a strong link between the crisis of globalisation and the rise of populism.

Business and Society Essay Questions 2021-22

 

Percentage of overall module grade: 40%

 

For your second summative assignment on this module, you are asked to write a 1,200-word essay on one of the essay questions below. You will be assessed using the Assessment Criteria for Academic Assignments and usual word count penalties apply.

 

Your essay should demonstrate:

  • An understanding of the relevant debates, concepts and academic theories.
  • A direct response to the question with a clear position.
  • Appropriate academic arguments to support your position.
  • An ability to identify and use appropriate sources to develop and support your argument.
  • An understanding of opposing views on the topic.
  • An ability to cite and reference sources appropriately.

 

Essay questions

Welfare and Healthcare (Evolution of Capitalism, Capitalism Today, The Economic Crisis)

  1. Do we really need a new welfare state model? Give reasons.

War and Criminal Justice (Evolution of Capitalism, Capitalism Today)

  1. Would a greater role played by the state in war and/or criminal justice lead to better societal outcomes? Why (not)?

Corporate Media (Capitalism Today, Alternatives to Capitalism)

  1. There is nothing wrong with the current liberal (corporate) model of the media (e.g. as seen in the UK and US) – discuss.

Offshoring Industry and Importing Labour (Production, Evolution of Capitalism, Capitalism Today, Alternatives to Capitalism)

  1. Offshoring industry and importing labour is a win-win situation for both businesses and (all) societies – to what extent do you agree?

Globalisation to Populism (Production, Evolution of Capitalism, Capitalism Today, The Economic Crisis, Alternatives to Capitalism)

  1. Critically evaluate the assumption that there is a strong link between the crisis of globalisation and the rise of populism.

 

 

NB – please read

  • Themes for each question (including related Term 1 themes) are given in brackets for you to also gather sources, theories, opinions and information from where appropriate.
  • Try to look at your chosen question and consider what ‘business as usual’ looks like and whether this is a good thing or not. Also, consider whether alternatives to this are desirable or not. Always provide reasons.
  • There are no correct answers – just very well-argued ones. You can still get a high score even if your opinion/thesis is not something I personally agree with!
  • I am looking for you to show me that you understand the topic, can write persuasively and critically on it, incorporate other viewpoints and consider implications for business and society.

 

Rationale

 

This purpose of this assignment is to enable you to demonstrate:

 

  • critical engagement with a debate from key academic topic
  • an ability to defend a position using appropriate academic arguments
  • an ability to use sources effectively and make links between different sources
  • an ability to use and refer to source material in line with British academic conventions

 

Submitting the Assignment

 

  • The Essay must be submitted to Turnitin via KEATS by 11:00 a.m on the 13th May 2022. Submission after 10:59:59 will be considered a late submission and may result in penalties.
  • The assignment must include a completed cover sheet. This document can be found in the Submit Assignment page on KEATS.
  • You should submit this according to your chosen topic
  • It must be an MS word file.
  • Your word file should be named with your student number e.g. BS_Essay_Welfare State_2123456
  • You can find information on word limits and formatting your essays in the Student Handbook
  • Assignments are marked anonymously, and so you will need to submit using your student number.  This is the number on your student card. This number should be clearly visible on the first page of the assignment.   Please do not include your name on any part of the assignment.