SUSTAINABILITY PRACTICES

CSE1SPX

2020

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 of digital 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.

School: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Students must be admitted in one of the following courses: SBAIO, SBACTO, LAAB, LBAB, LBABK, LBABL, LDAB

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: CSE1STX

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

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

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Springer Open

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Sustainability Practices Subject Learner Guide

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Didasko Digital

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Didasko Digital

ISBN: N/A

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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

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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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 and provide feedback to key personnel.

04. Explain the corporate social responsibility (CSR required by business and the degree of responsibility they must take for their actions.

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.

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 13
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 13 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 10, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 41 - 52
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 11, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 45 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 45 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 12, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 50 - 0
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 50 to week 0 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 2, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 17
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 17 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 3, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 4, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 15 - 26
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 5, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 19 - 30
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 6, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 23 - 34
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 7, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 39
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 8, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 32 - 39
One 3.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4

Online (Didasko), 2020, Study block 9, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rabei Alhadad

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 48
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 48 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO4
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	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
15-minute online quiz (450-words equivalent)20 question multiple-choice test conducted online	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2
Critical reflection exercise (450-words equivalent)Reflect on the importance of corporate social responsibility and the potential of organisations to affect positive change.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4