bua5bis business in society
BUSINESS IN SOCIETY
BUA5BIS
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will explore the evolving role of business in society, and particularly the concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Stakeholders. The subject examines the interdependence between the organisation and its wider environment. There is a growing emphasis on responsible business in many countries in the world today, creating new organizational risks and opportunities. You will be introduced to a variety of different perspectives on CSR, and investigate how CSR relates to the workplace, marketplace, community and ecological environment in which organisations operate. The subject is designed to help you understand CSR, apply that understanding in your own organisation, and gain an overview of how CSR can be effectively managed.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSwati Nagpal
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: Readings and Cases in a Global Context (2nd ed) | Prescribed | Crane, A., Matten, D., & Spence, L. J. (2013). | London: Routledge |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand and critically evaluate a range of perspectives on CSR, and articulate and explain how these are relevant to your own work and organization.
- Activities:
- Lectures, readings, class discussions, case studies and assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Explain how CSR is relevant to, and can be applied with respect to various stakeholders of the organization.
- Activities:
- Lectures, readings, class discussions, case studies and assessments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
03. Demonstrate an understanding of how CSR can be managed with respect to: organizational strategy, reporting and auditing, and partnership.
- Activities:
- Lectures, readings, class discussions, case studies, assessments and guest speaker
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Week 29-30, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
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.
"Students will attend 4 seminars, 15 - 18 July 2016 from 9am - 5pm"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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Individual and team oral presentations | Each student to deliver two short (2-3 minute) individual oral presentations, and one short (5 minute) oral presentation as part of a group presentation. Each group must also submit a 500 word written summary of their group presentation. | 30 | 01, 02 |
Individual written assignment (literature review) 2,500 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
Individual written assignment (sector report) 2,500 words | 35 | 01, 02, 03 |