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<p>This unit aims to enable students to develop perspective, knowledge and skills to recognise and evaluate ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business practices and to consider the impact of these practices. Students will investigate relevant theories and apply suitable research methods to determine the appropriateness of contemporary business practices.</p>
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<p>•The role of business in the 21st century The only business of business is wealth maximisation or is it? Business models and structures<br>
•What do we mean by ethical, socially responsible and sustainable? Concepts and definitions Interdependencies - systems thinking<br>
•Ethics in a business context Recognition of ethical problems Ethical decision making<br>
•Business strategy and the role of social responsibility Supply chains Fair trade Labour standards<br>
•Research an aspect of business social responsibility<br>
•Sustainability as a business imperative Emerging issues and challenges to business Interdependencies of economic, social and environmental systems<br>
•Identifying and measuring business success Financial and non-financial reporting What should companies report for whom? Why?</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit aims to enable students to develop perspective, knowledge and skills to recognise and evaluate ethical, socially responsible and sustainable business practices and to consider the impact of these practices. Students will investigate relevant theories and apply suitable research methods to determine the appropriateness of contemporary business practices.</p>
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<p>•The role of business in the 21st century The only business of business is wealth maximisation or is it? Business models and structures<br> •What do we mean by ethical, socially responsible and sustainable? Concepts and definitions Interdependencies - systems thinking<br> •Ethics in a business context Recognition of ethical problems Ethical decision making<br> •Business strategy and the role of social responsibility Supply chains Fair trade Labour standards<br> •Research an aspect of business social responsibility<br> •Sustainability as a business imperative Emerging issues and challenges to business Interdependencies of economic, social and environmental systems<br> •Identifying and measuring business success Financial and non-financial reporting What should companies report for whom? Why?</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bugen5930">View unit fees</a>
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Corequisite
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Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Recognise the interdependence of society, natural environment and the economy and the challenges this poses to business</p>
K2
<p>Explain key concepts of sustainability and evaluate the potential for sustainablepracticesto create economic value</p>
K3
<p>Identify ethical dilemmas and recognise ethical decision making styles in business contexts</p>
K4
<p>Outline relevant theories and suitable research methods to determine the appropriateness of business practices in contemporary society</p>
K5
<p>Appraise different perspectives on the role of business in today's society</p>
K6
<p>Identify strategies for influencing socially responsible change in business</p>
S1
<p>Engage with systems thinking and complexity</p>
S2
<p>Identify and analyse complex challenges facing business by applying established theories within various contexts of practice and knowledge</p>
S3
<p>Reflect on theory and one's own perspective, including exploration and transformation, and evaluate other perspectives and recognise alternative views</p>
S4
<p>Independently critique and synthesise the literature related to an issue, concern, or problem, and summarise the research findings</p>
S5
<p>Evaluate ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable business challenges and generate and articulate responses to these challenges.</p>
S6
<p>Demonstrate critical thinking skills including a critical awareness of bias</p>
A1
<p>Confidently construct and deliver responses, based on personal values, to conflict in a business environment</p>
A2
<p>Work both independently and co-operatively, demonstrating intercultural awareness and understanding</p>
A3
<p>Integrate social, environmental and economic perspectives into business practice</p>
Assessment
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<p>Relate how learning evolves during the unit</p>
<p>Reflective writing</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, A3
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<p>Group task with individual research and other contribution required</p>
<p>Individual contribution to combination of group written report, essay or script and presentation</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K3, K5, S1, S2, S4, S5, S6, A1, A2
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<p>Reviewing, demonstrating knowledge of key concepts, analysis</p>
<p>Exam</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K4, K5, K6, S1, S2, S3, S5, S6, A1, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080301 - Business Management
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Melbourne City Campus (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/bugen5930">View unit fees</a>
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