International Business Individual Assignment

International Business Individual Assignment Order Description Case Study Please read the following news items: - �BHP Billiton hit with $US25m fine over corruption allegations� https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-21/bhp-billiton-hit-with-fine-over-corruption-allegations/6486036. - �Major concerns over Australian corporate corruption, but convictions few� https://www.smh.com.au/business/comment-and-analysis/major-concerns-over-australian- corporate-corruption-but-convictions-few-20160331-gnv8ap.html - �Australia 'failing' to tackle bribery by multinational companies: OECD� https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-06/australia-accused-of-failing-to-tackle-bribery-among- multinatio/5187070. In light of these articles, please respond to the following questions: 1. Please evaluate BHP�s ethical stand from a sustainable international business perspective. 2. Do you consider Australia losing its reputation as a result of corrupt activities by MNCs and lax legal enforcement by the Australian law enforcing agencies to combat such activities? 3. Does Australia need to overhaul its anti-corruption law to make MNCs more ethically responsible? Use wide research to gather evidence for your perspective. You must demonstrate your ability to understand and incorporate ideas from academic (i.e., peer-reviewed) journals and other information sources, and show consistent argumentation throughout ("not a mere description"!!). Use relevant theories and examples in order to substantiate your arguments. Note: You may find the following two article links useful in responding to these questions: �Lax rules boost risk of organised crime snaring government contracts� (Available at https://theconversation.com/lax-rules-boost-risk-of-organised-crime-snaring- government-contracts-44292). �The growing case for a federal anti-corruption agency� (Available at https://www.canberratimes.com.au/national/public-service/the-growing-case-for-a-federal- anticorruption-agency-20160427-gofwyo.html) a-federal-anticorruption-agency-20160427-gofwyo.html) Distribution of Length >The assignment should have an introduction and a conclusion ("maximum 250 words each"); >Response to each question should be between 500 and 800 words; >>Mandatory Referencing Requirements<< Please strict to the academic references - It is important that the assignment "reflects the student�s own understanding of relevant literature". An effective integration of these materials to the discussion is also vital that could primarily be achieved through the use of appropriate referencing. - Accordingly, "at least 5(five) academic references MUST be cited !" along with other non-academic references such as articles from periodicals, newspapers and web pages. Structure, and Formatting -The students are expected to maintain a high standard in presenting their works. -The paper must be "well-structured and well-argued." The clarity of expressions together with the appropriate use of grammar, spelling and punctuations are important to maintain. Referencing format must strictly be adhered to (Harvard System). -As mentioned above, an appropriate structure must be maintained. An introduction as well as a conclusion is needed. Headings and sub-headings could be used. Use appropriate pagination. 12 point font in Times New Roman should be used throughout. Double-spacing with appropriate margins on each side (at least 2 cm) need to be maintained.