James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

MG3738 - Business and Society

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
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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 Outcomes

Prerequisites:36 units of level 1 and level 2 Business subjects
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Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
Lecturer: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 12 hours
    Assessment: (20%); (30%); (30%); (20%).

    , , Study Period 25
    Census Date 30-Jun-2006
    Face to face teaching 21-May-2006 to 30-Jun-2006
    Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 12 hours
      Assessment: (30%); (20%); (20%); (30%).

      , , Study Period 32
      Census Date 05-May-2006
      Face to face teaching 27-Mar-2006 to 05-May-2006
      Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
      Contact hours:
      • 26 hours
      • 12 hours
        Assessment: (30%); (20%); (20%); (30%).

        , , Study Period 23
        Census Date 22-Dec-2006
        Coordinator: Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours
        • 12 hours
          Assessment: (30%); (20%); (20%); (30%).

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.