Master´s Thesis Evaluation by the Opponent
Title of the Master´s Thesis:
CSR: Aiding or abetting?
Author of the Master´s Thesis:
Andrey Smolyakov
Goals of the Master´s Thesis:
To scrutinize the ways CSR projects are being presented and to look closely for disruptions between the ways CSR projects are being presented and the impact they might actually have.
Evaluation:
Criteria Description Max.
points
Points
Content 70%
Output Quality Results are well discussed however the way the findings are presented lacks on a clarity. The presentation would benefit from a better organization of findings. The findings are relevant and substantiated with a limited practical relevance. I would expect also bit deeper discussion specifically after each case.
20 13
Goals The goals of this thesis are mostly met.
10 8
Methodology: The study draws on a critical reading of a relevant literature and a
comparison of the conflicting approaches. Methods are adequate to pre‐set goals. Better organization and some qualitative data might be useful.
20 17
Theory/
Conceptualization:
The author demonstrated well the state‐of‐the‐art in the field of CSR
20 20
Formal requirements 15% Structure: The thesis is a consistent, well‐organised logical whole.
3 3
Terminology: Meets requirements.
4 4
Formalities: Meets requirements.
4 4
Citing: In some cases, the APA standard is not met. Often, there are no sources indicated in case of figures, tables etc.
4 3
Delivery 15 % Presentation
document:
Is the presentation itself structured in a clear way? Is it appealing and easy to
follow? Does it convey the message efficiently? 5
Presentation skills:
Are you conveying the message efficiently and timely? Do you use
appropriate words, speed, tone of voice, gestures, movement etc. to express
your thoughts in a clear manner? 5
Argumentation: Are you able to readily and briskly react to questions or comments? Are you able to explain unclear parts and connect comments to relevant places in your presentation or parts of particular analyses? How well are you able to defend to your ideas and recommendations?
5
100 0
Other comments:
None
Questions or comments to be discussed during the thesis defence:
If CSR does not meet its goals should companies cancel their ongoing humanitarian/environmental programs?
Regarding the CSR, what can business/management studies learn from anthropology?
