bua5ved ethics
VALUES, ETHICS AND DIVERSITY IN ORGANISATIONS
BUA5VED
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Thissubject is designed to develop students' critical thinking, writing and researchskills to contribute to an informed analysis of the role of values, ethics anddiversity in contemporary organisations. The concept of workplace diversity isintroduced and evaluated with particular regard to the most pressingdemographic issues in the Australian and global contexts. Through the use ofethical theories, the subject aims to develop students' abilities to re-frameorganisational practices and to include ethical considerations inorganisational decision-making. Frameworks and tools for managingdiversity and business ethics are introduced and critically evaluated. Thesubject is designed to meet principles 1-4 of the PRME principles.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Ordway
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be enrolled in LMMBA or HZMBHA or LMMBAH or LMMBAA or LZFABA to do this subject.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects BUO5VED
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically apply theoretical understanding of diversity and ethics to real-world contexts through case analysis of organisational practices
- Activities:
- Assessment items one and two
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
02. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of workplace diversity and moral development, and how personal values, ethics and diversity inform organisational experience
- Activities:
- Assessment items one and two
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
03. Explain and evaluate frameworks and techniques for managing workplace diversity and Business Ethics Management (BEM)
- Activities:
- Assessment items one and two
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
04. Identify and summarise the relationship between ethics, morals, laws and diversity in the workplace
- Activities:
- Assessment item two
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical Awareness(Ethical Awareness)
Subject options
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City Campus, 2016, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Ordway
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on any day including weekend at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"sessions will be video conferenced to regional campuses weekly."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (on values and diversity) (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual written assignment (on ethics) (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| In class group and individual assessments, in 3 parts throughout the subject | equivalent to 500-700 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
City Campus, 2016, Week 34-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Ordway
Class requirements
Block ModeWeek: 34 - 42
Six 8.0 hours block mode per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Sessions will be 9am-5pm 20 &21 August; 17 & 18 September and 15 & 16 October."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (on values and diversity) (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual written assignment (on ethics) (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| In class group and individual assessments, in 3 parts throughout the subject | equivalent to 500-700 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Vietnam, 2016, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment size60
Enrolment information Our agreement with Hanoi University stipulates the number 60. Cohort recruitment is capped at 60
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Ordway
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 48 - 51
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual written assignment (on values and diversity) (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Individual written assignment (on ethics) (2500 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| In class group and individual assessments, in 3 parts throughout the subject | equivalent to 500-700 words | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |