SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES

BUS1STX

Not currently offered

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, monitor and modify organisational policies in accordance with legislative and 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 planning, sequencing and using systematic and analytical processes to research and gather data and to evaluate outcomes of decision-making to identify improvement. 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.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Suzanne Young

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Student must be enrolled in one of the following courses: LBAB, LBABM, LBABK, LDAB, LAAB

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: BUS2SUS

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Sustainability Practices Learner Resource

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Didasko Digital

Year: 2017

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Publisher: Didasko Group

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Carroll's pyramid of CSR: taking another look

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Carroll. A, B.

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Springer Open

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Rethinking corporate social responsibility in the age of climate change: a communication perspective.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Allen. M, W, & Craig. C, A.

Year: 2016

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Publisher: Springer Open

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Scope and develop organisational policies and procedures to ensure they comply with legislative requirements and support the organisations sustainability goals.
02. Explain policy development processes, practices and current sustainability theoretical frameworks.
03. Consult and communicate with internal and external stakeholders to generate engagement with development of the sustainability policy.
04. Explain the corporate social responsibility (CSR required by business and the degree of responsibility they must take for their actions.
05. Plan, develop and implement a sustainability policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to sustainability and global citizenship.
06. Document outcomes and provide feedback to key personnel and stakeholders.
07. Develop, track and implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency and track them.
08. Use research skills to plan and prepare the sustainability policy so it is appropriate to context, organisational requirements and audience.
Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.