bua5bis business in society
BUSINESS IN SOCIETY
BUA5BIS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject explores the evolving role of the organisation in society introducing concepts of Corporate Responsibility and Stakeholders. It is based on the view of organisations as open systems and explores the interdependencies between the environment and the organisation. It introduces various perspectives of social responsibility: strategic; legal; reputation; employee relations; community relations; ethics; philanthropy; and business environment. The subject also explores the divergent concepts around shareholder and stakeholder purpose.
FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAmalia Di Iorio
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Corporate social responsibility theories: mapping the territory | Prescribed | Garriga, E. & Mele, D. (2004) | JOURNAL OF BUSINESS ETHICS VOL 53(1-2), 51-71. |
| Readings | Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises, | Prescribed | Ruggie, J - including Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights: Implementing the United Nations "Protect, Respect and Remedy" Framework | AVAILABLE ON LMS |
| Readings | The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits. | Prescribed | Friedman, M. (1970) | NEW YORK TIMES. (AVAILABLE ON LMS) |
| Readings | The stakeholders theory of the corporation: concepts, evidence and implications | Prescribed | Donaldson,T & Preston,L. (1995) | ACADEMY OF MANAGEMENT REVIEW, 20 (1), 65-91. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Week 29-31, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 29 - 30
Four 1.0 days seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 29 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Regional Block Delivery dates 18 - 21 July 2014"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-15 minute group presentation | (3 students per group), (5 minutes per student) | 10 |
| Individual written peer review of group | 10 | |
| one 4,500-word group research paper | (3 student per group) (1,500-word per student) | 40 |
| two 2,500-word individual written assignments | 40 |
City Campus, 2014, Week 11-20, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRosaria Burchielli
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 11 - 20
Six 9.0 hours seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 11 to week 20 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend 6 seminars, 15 & 16 March, 12 & 13 April, 17 & 18 May 2014."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-15 minute group presentation | (3 students per group), (5 minutes per student) | 10 |
| Individual written peer review of group | 10 | |
| one 4,500-word group research paper | (3 student per group) (1,500-word per student) | 40 |
| two 2,500-word individual written assignments | 40 |
Vietnam, 2014, Week 19-25, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Hanoi University agreement stipulates a maximum of 60 students Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAmalia Di Iorio
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 19 - 25
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 25 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 10-15 minute group presentation | (3 students per group), (5 minutes per student) | 10 |
| Individual written peer review of group | 10 | |
| one 4,500-word group research paper | (3 student per group) (1,500-word per student) | 40 |
| two 2,500-word individual written assignments | 40 |