cse1spx sustainability practices
SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES
CSE1SPX
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject,students are introduced to developing and implementing a workplace sustainability policy in line with a current theoretical framework and modifying it to suit the interconnections between the economy, society and the environment. Students identify, analyse and evaluate information to develop and modify organisational policies in accordance with organisational goals and changing business circumstances. During this process, they are required to communicate and consult with internal and external stakeholders. The subject also introduces students to the prospective role organisations play in generating social value for global communities. This includes environmental,social, cultural and economic sustainability and has a focus on the use ofdigital technologies to enhance sustainability outcomes. This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affects the natural, economic,social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SBAIO or SBACTO or LAAB or LBAB or LBABK or LBABL or LDAB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects CSE1STX
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Rethinking corporate social responsibility in the age of climate change: a communication perspective. | Recommended | Allen. M, W, & Craig. C, A. 2016 | Springer Open |
Readings | Carroll's pyramid of CSR: taking another look | Recommended | Carroll. A, B. 2016 | Springer Open |
Readings | Sustainability Practices Subject Learner Guide | Prescribed | Didasko Digital, 2018 | Didasko Digital |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Scope and develop organisational policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legislative requirements and support the organisations sustainability goals.
- Activities:
- Online practical activities including a workplace simulation exercise reviewing a company's policy and procedure.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Explain policy development processes, practices and current sustainability theoretical frameworks.
- Activities:
- Webinars and discussion forums about sustainable practices in IT.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Consult and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to generate engagement with development of the sustainability policy and provide feedback to key personnel.
- Activities:
- Teamwork workplace simulation exercise (mock company intranet) supported via webinars and discussion forums are used to encourage interaction between students and the academic staff for peer group learning.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Cultural Literacy)
04. Explain the corporate social responsibility (CSR) required by business and the degree of responsibility they must take for their actions.
- Activities:
- Teamwork workplace simulation exercise (mock company intranet) supported via webinars and discussion forums.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
05. Use research skills and digital technologies to plan, develop and implement a sustainability policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability and global corporate citizenship.
- Activities:
- A workplace simulation exercise involving reviewing a company's current situation and developing a policy report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 12, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
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* |
---|---|---|---|
Research essay (1,000-words equivalent) | Research a sustainability framework. Identify the key parts of the framework, explain why you chose this framework and how it is used to develop workplace policy | 30 | 02, 04 |
Sustainability Policy report (2,500-words equivalent) | Develop, a sustainability policy, along with supporting procedures for a mock company. The policy report is designed to reflect the key action plans and policies appropriate for a socially conscious global organisation. The policy report focusses on applying skills to design and communicate to key stakeholders, using digital technologies to achieve strategies that align the business with contemporary corpor | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent) | 20 question multiple-choice test conducted online | 10 | 01, 02 |
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent) | Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change. | 10 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 11, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
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* |
---|---|---|---|
Research essay (1,000-words equivalent) | Research a sustainability framework. Identify the key parts of the framework, explain why you chose this framework and how it is used to develop workplace policy | 30 | 02, 04 |
Sustainability Policy report (2,500-words equivalent) | Develop, a sustainability policy, along with supporting procedures for a mock company. The policy report is designed to reflect the key action plans and policies appropriate for a socially conscious global organisation. The policy report focusses on applying skills to design and communicate to key stakeholders, using digital technologies to achieve strategies that align the business with contemporary corpor | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent) | 20 question multiple-choice test conducted online | 10 | 01, 02 |
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent) | Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change. | 10 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 10, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
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* |
---|---|---|---|
Research essay (1,000-words equivalent) | Research a sustainability framework. Identify the key parts of the framework, explain why you chose this framework and how it is used to develop workplace policy | 30 | 02, 04 |
Sustainability Policy report (2,500-words equivalent) | Develop, a sustainability policy, along with supporting procedures for a mock company. The policy report is designed to reflect the key action plans and policies appropriate for a socially conscious global organisation. The policy report focusses on applying skills to design and communicate to key stakeholders, using digital technologies to achieve strategies that align the business with contemporary corpor | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent) | 20 question multiple-choice test conducted online | 10 | 01, 02 |
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent) | Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change. | 10 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 9, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
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* |
---|---|---|---|
Research essay (1,000-words equivalent) | Research a sustainability framework. Identify the key parts of the framework, explain why you chose this framework and how it is used to develop workplace policy | 30 | 02, 04 |
Sustainability Policy report (2,500-words equivalent) | Develop, a sustainability policy, along with supporting procedures for a mock company. The policy report is designed to reflect the key action plans and policies appropriate for a socially conscious global organisation. The policy report focusses on applying skills to design and communicate to key stakeholders, using digital technologies to achieve strategies that align the business with contemporary corpor | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent) | 20 question multiple-choice test conducted online | 10 | 01, 02 |
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent) | Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change. | 10 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 8, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 39
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 32 to week 39 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Research essay (1,000-words equivalent) | Research a sustainability framework. Identify the key parts of the framework, explain why you chose this framework and how it is used to develop workplace policy | 30 | 02, 04 |
Sustainability Policy report (2,500-words equivalent) | Develop, a sustainability policy, along with supporting procedures for a mock company. The policy report is designed to reflect the key action plans and policies appropriate for a socially conscious global organisation. The policy report focusses on applying skills to design and communicate to key stakeholders, using digital technologies to achieve strategies that align the business with contemporary corpor | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent) | 20 question multiple-choice test conducted online | 10 | 01, 02 |
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent) | Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change. | 10 | 04 |
Online (Didasko), 2019, Study Block 7, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRabei Alhadad
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 27 - 38
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Research essay (1,000-words equivalent) | Research a sustainability framework. Identify the key parts of the framework, explain why you chose this framework and how it is used to develop workplace policy | 30 | 02, 04 |
Sustainability Policy report (2,500-words equivalent) | Develop, a sustainability policy, along with supporting procedures for a mock company. The policy report is designed to reflect the key action plans and policies appropriate for a socially conscious global organisation. The policy report focusses on applying skills to design and communicate to key stakeholders, using digital technologies to achieve strategies that align the business with contemporary corpor | 50 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent) | 20 question multiple-choice test conducted online | 10 | 01, 02 |
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent) | Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change. | 10 | 04 |