James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2002

MG3738:04

Business and Society

Cairns

HECS Band 2

26 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials. Semester 1.

Staff: Mr D Lemke.

This subject provides an understanding of the critical social, political and ethical content of business decisions and emphasises that business takes place in a context that is not completely economic in nature. Topics include ethical theory, business/government relations, cross-cultural ethics and the societal context of business.

Learning Objectives:

  1. critical knowledge and application of the theories, concepts and constructs of business in a social environment.

Assessment to be advised.