mgt2bex business ethics
BUSINESS ETHICS
MGT2BEX
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will be introduced to a number of moral frameworks that you will use to analyse ethical issues for management. You will participate in innovative and challenging learning experiences / processes via the completion of online tasks. You will adopt relevant roles to participate in a high-level, ethics and rights discussion and debate, to consider issues relating to organisations, global trade, advertising, the environment, politics, corruption and governance and the person as an individual. Working individually and in teams, within a collaborative learning environment, you will explore and analyse relevant literatures to develop moral reasoning, in order to present an ethically based case to their peers and/or external parties.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT2BET
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Moral Issues in Business | Recommended | Shaw, Barry, Issa and Catley (2013), 2nd Asia Pacific Edition | Cengage Learning |
| Readings | Business Ethics Learner Resource | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2017 | Didasko Group |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe, compare, contrast and critique four moral frames (using discipline-specific language and concepts within a business ethics context) in written and oral forms (individually and as a team) through the location and management of relevant information.
- Activities:
- Case studies, working in groups, critical reflection.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Propose a moral stance in relation to a complex issue in a business ethics context through the location and management of relevant information.
- Activities:
- Case studies, working in groups, critical reflection.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Analyse and apply moral frames (in written and oral forms) to support/reject a specific moral position as it applies to a business ethics dilemma.
- Activities:
- Case studies, working in groups, critical reflection.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Argue a stance on a moral dilemma in a business ethics context in a written case study.
- Activities:
- Individual case study
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Online, 2018, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 43
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 47
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 47 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 41 to week 52 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 45 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorGreg Jamieson
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 49
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 49 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 13
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 13 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 06 - 17
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 06 to week 17 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 15 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 19 to week 30 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 23 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |
Online, 2018, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJane Hamilton
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group case study report and presentation | 750-words + 10 min presentation per student. Please note the group report is worth 15% and the group presentation is worth 15%. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Critical reflection exercises (1,000-words) | To be submitted via Turnitin in the LMS link provided | 15 | 01, 02, 03 |
| 3 x online activities | Equivalent to 500-750 words | 15 | 02, 04 |
| Individual analysis of an ethical scenario | 2,000-words | 40 | 04 |