IC50001 EMP1- Synthesis matrix
Instructions:
In Week 6, you will submit your complete Synthesis Matrix about our topic: Climate change and Business, Reading, understanding and making notes in your own words take time, so you need to start as soon as possible.
1. You must have FOUR reliable academic sources.
2. As you read the sources, make notes in your matrix. Use the template below.
3- Write the source citation (author, date) at the top row
4. Write the reasons for selecting each source (what, who, when, why, how, where, as discussed in Weeks 1 and 2) 5. Write the main ideas/themes for source 1 in the 1st column (vertical)
6- Identify points in common from other sources (about the same main idea) and make notes
7. Make notes in your OWN words (do not copy).
| |Source 1 | Source 2 |Source 3 |Source 4|
|Source citation | Rayner, T. (2018) | Brown, P. et al. (2020) | Gupta, J. & Ladoucuer, R. (2019) | Kolk, A. & Pinkse, J. (2016) |
|Reasons for selecting sources | Source 1 is a peer-reviewed article in a reputable scientific journal. | Source 2 is a recent report from a respected climate research organization. | Source 3 is a book on the intersection of climate change and business. | Source 4 is a scholarly article on climate change and corporate social responsibility. |
|Main ideas/themes for source 1 | Climate change is causing significant economic impacts and businesses must adapt. | Companies must align their strategies with the goals of the Paris Agreement. | Business must adapt and mitigate their impacts on climate change to remain competitive. | There is a growing necessity for corporate social responsibility in regards to climate change. |
|Points in common from other sources | Climate change presents significant economic risks to businesses. | Businesses need to adopt climate-friendly strategies to remain competitive. | There is a need for corporate responsibility in mitigating climate change. |
|Synthesis of notes in OWN words | Rayner argues that businesses will face significant economic impacts if they do not adapt to climate change. Brown et al. provide evidence for the importance of businesses aligning their strategies with the Paris Agreement. Gupta and Ladouceur emphasize the urgency of businesses adapting and mitigating their impacts on climate change. Kolk and Pinkse highlight the growing demand for corporate social responsibility in the face of climate change. All sources agree that businesses cannot afford to ignore the risks and impacts of climate change and need to take action to remain competitive and responsible.
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