bua5ved ethics
VALUES, ETHICS AND DIVERSITY IN ORGANISATIONS
BUA5VED
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is designed to develop your critical thinking, writing and research skills to contribute to an informed analysis of the role of values, ethics and diversity in contemporary organisations. The concept of workplace diversity is introduced and evaluated with particular regard to the most pressing demographic issues in the Australian and global contexts. Through the use of ethical theories, the subject aims to develop your abilities to re-frame organisational practices and to include ethical considerations in organisational decision-making. Frameworks and tools for managing diversity and business ethics are introduced and critically evaluated. The subject is designed to meet principles 1-4 of the PRME principles.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
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, 2017, Semester 1, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
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, 2017, Week 34-43, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
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, 2017, Week 47-51, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMichael Wildenauer
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 47 - 51
One 3.0 hours lecture other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 47 to week 51 and delivered via face-to-face.
"block mode teaching in VI"
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 |