DRM703 Responsible Leadership and Governance (R/650/5658) Assignment Brief 2026

Unit Aim

This unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of the modern organizational necessity of governance which leads to  an examination of efficient corporate governance practice. This unit gives learners an understanding of the impact of law and global integration on organizational decisions, policies, processes and activities.

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria

 Indicative Content

• Social, cultural, ethical and moral issues: equal opportunities, diversity; disability; discrimination; racism; harassment; bullying; whistleblowing; privacy; confidentiality (upto-date legislation covering these issues must be used)
• Workforce profiling; dignity in the workplace; multi- culturalism, stereotyping; labelling; prejudice, glass ceilings; human rights; Citizen’s Charter, moral imperatives; value rigidity; empowerment; management styles; work-life balance; childcare provision; professional development; employee participation.
• Ethical standards in business activities (finance, human resources, marketing, dealing with stakeholders); affirmative action; codes of practice; organisational policies; staff training Concepts of leadership and management. • Leadership and management theories.
• Frameworks, regulations and Acts: Cadbury report;
• Rutteman guidance; Greenbury report; Hampel report; Turnbull report; Higgs report; Companies Acts (2004, 2006); the 8th Company Law Directive of the European Union (2006), Sarbanes Oxley Act (2002, US) – impact on domestic business; UK Corporate Governance Code; stock exchange listing requirements; incorporation of legal and regulatory requirements into organisational policies, practice and procedures.
• Different board structures, role of the board on governance issues, types and policies and procedures leading to best practice, requirement under company law for governance framework within companies.
• Conflicts of interest and policies e.g. bribery, compliance, data protection regulations. Rules – based versus principles approach.
• Corporate rescue and liquidations.
• Rationale of corporate rescue, role of Administrator, voluntary winding up, creditors