IGNOU MCO-24 Assignment 2026-27
Business Ethics and CSR
Last updated by IGNOU: 07 Aug 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 23 Oct 2026, 10:26 am.
| Course code | MCO-24 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Business Ethics and CSR |
| Programme | Master of Commerce (M.Com)MCOMOL, MCOM |
| School | School of Management Studies |
| Assignment code | MCO-024/TMA/2026-2027 |
| Session |
About the MCO-24 assignment
The MCO-24 assignment covers all blocks of Business Ethics and CSR. It asks students to examine ethical theories, approaches to CSR strategy, public-sector CSR guidelines, CSR auditing, sustainable development and perspectives on business ethics.
This tutor-marked assignment has five compulsory questions worth 100 marks in total. Each question carries 20 marks, with Question 4 divided into two parts of 10 marks each. The assignment contributes 30% to the final assessment.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Discuss ethical theories across traditional, contemporary and post-modern schools of thought. |
| Q2 | 20 | Explain approaches to incorporating CSR into business strategy, using suitable examples. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe the CSR guidelines issued by DPE in 2010 for central public sector enterprises. |
| Q4 (a) | 10 | Explain why CSR auditing is needed and what its scope includes. |
| Q4 (b) | 10 | Explain the responsibilities of corporations in supporting sustainable development. |
| Q5 | 20 | Discuss different viewpoints on business ethics along with theories of ethics. |
This is a summary of each question. Download the official PDF above for the exact questions and word limits.
How to write and submit it
- Answer all five questions, including both parts of Question 4.
- Read the assignment instructions in the Programme Guide before preparing your responses.
- Complete the tutor-marked assignment for this course; submitting assignments on schedule is compulsory for term-end examination eligibility.
- Submit the assignment to the Coordinator of your Study Centre by the applicable deadline.
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