Identify the major contemporary human rights challenges being faced by transnational corporations in relation to their business activities and those of their business partners and suppliers in developing countries.

EMA Introduction Important information The cut-off date for the end-of-module assessment (EMA) is 19 April 2022. It needs to be submitted electronically via the online TMA/EMA service. The EMA must not be more than 3500 words in length. Words included beyond this limit will not count towards the overall score and may not be read. This word count includes a 500-word reflective question, which must be submitted with the EMA. The word count for the EMA is 3500 words. The reference list for the EMA is not included within the 3500 word count. Guidance on word count can be found on Law Postgraduate Home. This EMA has two questions. Question 1 is an essay question with a suggested word count of 3000 words, and Question 2 is a reflective question with a suggested word count of 500 words. You must answer both questions. Question 1 Suggested word limit: 3000 words Identify the major contemporary human rights challenges being faced by transnational corporations in relation to their business activities and those of their business partners and suppliers in developing countries. Critically evaluate in what ways, and to what extent, these challenges can be addressed through the use of a ‘know and show’ approach as set out in the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. (85 marks) Question 2 Suggested word limit: 500 words Applying one of the theories or concepts covered in Ramsey (2008), write a critical reflection on how you have developed and enhanced your research skills during your W822 studies. Your reflection should include: https://learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=1854192&printable=1 2/5 an identification of the key research skills you felt that you developed and enhanced during your W822 studies when working on the three TMAs and the EMA an explanation of how you have developed and improved your ability to analyse and evaluate new concepts and information in an interdisciplinary context a discussion on whether you would make any changes to your research strategy or implementation of it in the future when working on academic assignments or work-based projects. Word limit: for the reflective narrative 500 words. This will count towards the overall word count for your EMA. Words written over the word limit will not be counted towards your EMA grade. (15 marks) Learning outcomes The EMA will enable you to demonstrate the ability to synthesise your knowledge and understanding of W822 module materials as well as conduct independent research using primary and secondary sources to: identify major contemporary human rights challenges for transnational corporations in relation to their business activities and those of their business partners and suppliers in developing countries critically evaluate a ‘know and show’ approach to fostering rights protection by MNEs within the broader framework of national and international business and human rights measures present a critical discussion of the extent to which contemporary human rights challenges in developing countries can be addressed by transnational corporations and reflect on your personal experience of engaging in independent interdisciplinary learning and conducting independent interdisciplinary research develop evidence-based arguments to support your work.