SOCIAL CONTEXT FOR BUSINESS
BUO5VED
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will develop your ability to critically assess the role of values, ethics and diversity in contemporary organisations. You will also be provided with an opportunity to reflect on your role as a leader in terms of values, ethics and the diversity in society. Through the use of ethical theories and real-world scenarios, you will develop your abilities to re-frame organisational practices in their ethical context and to include ethical considerations in organisational decision-making. The concept of workplace inclusion is introduced and evaluated with particular regard to the most pressing demographic issues in the Australian and global contexts, and informed by theories of human rights, just distribution, respect and equality. A selection of other relevant topics (e.g., conflict within teams, the future of work) will be introduced, shaped by current research, current events and your interests.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Wildenauer
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in LMMBAO, LMMBA or LMMBAA to do this subject
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BUA5VED
Equivalent subjects: BUA5VED
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically apply theoretical understanding of ethics, organisational values and social inclusion to real-world contexts through case analysis or organisational practices.
- Activities:
- Preparatory reading, online discussion forums and real-world scenarios/cases.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of workplace inclusion and moral development, and how personal values, ethics and diversity inform organisational experience.
- Activities:
- Preparatory reading, videos and online discussion forums.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Critically analyse popular frameworks for managing business ethics and inclusion, and examine practical issues in both organisational ethics and in the most common approaches to inclusion in organisations.
- Activities:
- Analysis of case studies and online discussion forum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
04. Evaluate the relationship between values, ethics and laws in the workplace and how these in turn may affect organisational responses to issues of social inclusion.
- Activities:
- Preparatory reading, videos, analysis of case studies and online discussion forum.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Online, 2019, Online StudyPeriod 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Wildenauer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 02 - 08
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 02 to week 08 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (2000 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Individual written assignment (2000 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum participation (1 forum per week for 6 weeks; 1500 words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |