VALUES, ETHICS AND DIVERSITY IN ORGANISATIONS
BUO5VED
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to develop students' critical thinking and research skills to contribute to an informed analysis of the role of values, ethics and diversity in contemporary organisations. The concept of workplace diversity is introduced and evaluated with particular regard to the most pressing demographic issues in the Australian and global contexts. Through the use of ethical theories, the subject aims to develop students' abilities to re-frame organisational practices and to include ethical considerations in organisational decision-making. Frameworks and tools for managing business ethics and diversity are introduced and critically evaluated. The subject is designed to meet principles 1-4 of the PRME principles.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kate Grosser
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Available only to students enrolled in LMMBAO
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5VED
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and summarise the relationship between ethics, morals, laws, values and diversity in the workplace
- Activities:
- Preparatory reading, podcasts and online discussion forum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of workplace diversity and moral development, and how personal values, ethics and diversity inform organisational experience
- Activities:
- Preparatory reading, videos, podcasts and online discussion forum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
03. Critically apply theoretical understanding of ethics and diversity to real-world contexts through case analysis of organisational practices
- Activities:
- Analysis of case studies and online discussion forum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
04. Explain and evaluate frameworks and techniques for managing workplace diversity and Business Ethics Management (BEM)
- Activities:
- Preparatory reading, videos, analysis of case studies and online discussion forum
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Access via subject website; additional assessed online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business ethics: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Diversity: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum participation (1 forum per week; 5% per week for 6 weeks; 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business ethics: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Diversity: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum participation (1 forum per week; 5% per week for 6 weeks; 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Gavin Jack
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business ethics: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Diversity: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum participation (1 forum per week; 5% per week for 6 weeks; 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business ethics: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Diversity: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum participation (1 forum per week; 5% per week for 6 weeks; 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Online, 2015, Teaching Session 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
One 3.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Access via subject website; additional online facilitated discussions will also occur for this subject. Please refer to subject learning guide."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business ethics: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Diversity: individual written assignment (2500 words) | 35 | 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum participation (1 forum per week; 5% per week for 6 weeks; 1000 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |