GSBS6484
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility examines how corporations respond to ethical dilemmas whilst considering the needs of their various stakeholders. This requires an understanding of the social responsibilities of business in a global environment. Expectations of corporate behaviour by stakeholders changes constantly and must be viewed through the lens of corporate governance, risk management and the legal requirements made of company executives and directors.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Trimester 1 - 2024
- Trimester 3 - 2024
Singapore PSB
- Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore)
- Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)
Singapore NAIHE
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Newcastle City Precinct
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Sydney Elizabeth Street
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Distinguish the various expectations and demands that emanate from stakeholders on organisations;
2. Practice appropriate business responses and management approaches for dealing with social, political, environmental, technological and global issues;
3. Describe ethical theories and practices and the influence of these issues on society, management decision making, behaviour and policies;
4. Define governance in business and discus the legitimacy of business as an institution in a global society; and
5. Evaluate the extent to which social, ethical, public and global issues be considered by organisations from an accountability perspective in contrast to purely commercial interests.
Content
The content of this course includes, but is not limited, to the following topics:
- Business, Society and Stakeholders
- Corporate Governance, Risk and Strategic Management
- Business Ethics and Management
- Internal and External Stakeholder Issues
- Social legitimacy
- the role of accountability and accounting in managing morally
Assumed knowledge
Students should complete 40 units of postgraduate courses before enrolling in this course.
Assessment items
Project: Project
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Individual Case Study
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Contact hours
Trimester 1 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Trimester 2 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Singapore NAIHE
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Sydney Elizabeth Street
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Self-Directed 6 hour(s) per term
- For Face to face mode - 6 hrs of online content per term provided for self directed learning
Trimester 3 - 2024 - Online
Online Activity-1
- Online 30 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- GSBS6484 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Online) (PDF, 223.6 KB)
- GSBS6484 - Trimester 3, 2023 (Singapore) (PDF, 232.9 KB)
- GSBS6484 - Trimester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 225.5 KB)
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