IGNOU MEDS-055 Assignment 2026-27
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Last updated by IGNOU: 09 Sept 2026. Guide written from the official PDF on 19 Oct 2026, 03:59 pm.
| Course code | MEDS-055 |
|---|---|
| Course title | Corporate Governance and Ethics |
| Programme | Master of Arts in Corporate Social Responsibility (MACSR)MACSR |
| School | School of Extension and Development Studies |
| Session | July 2026 & January 2027 Sessions |
| Maximum marks | 100 |
| Weightage | 30% |
| Last date (June exam) | 31 Mar 2027 |
| Last date (December exam) | 30 Sept 2027 |
| Medium | English |
About the MEDS-055 assignment
The MEDS-055 assignment covers business ethics, common-resource governance, corporate boards and committees, EPR legislation in India, and conflicts during CSR programme implementation.
There are five compulsory questions worth 20 marks each, for a total of 100 marks. Each answer should be around 600–800 words. The assignment must be handwritten and carries 30% weightage according to the official listing.
What the assignment asks
| Question | Marks | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 20 | Explain key business ethics principles and assess how an organisational code of ethics supports ethical behaviour. |
| Q2 | 20 | Discuss the tragedy of the commons and evaluate coping strategies and governance approaches for preventing excessive use of shared resources. |
| Q3 | 20 | Describe board responsibilities and explain how functional committees help improve corporate governance. |
| Q4 | 20 | Explain EPR and discuss the legislative frameworks governing it in India. |
| Q5 | 20 | Explain conflict and discuss potential sources of conflict when implementing CSR programmes. |
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
- Submit the latest assignment uploaded on the IGNOU website, regardless of your registration year or session.
- Answer all five questions, keeping each response around 600–800 words.
- Write the assignment in your own handwriting; only handwritten submissions are accepted.
- Use plain or ruled A4 paper, write on both sides with margins, and securely tie the pages separately for each course.
- Include the question number with every answer and present your work neatly, underlining points you want to emphasise.
Assignment details and PDFs come from IGNOU's official website; the guide is a summary of the official PDF. Always check the latest instructions and last dates on ignou.ac.in or with your Regional Centre before submitting.