James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2015

LB5228 - The Changing Business Environment

Credit points: 03
Year: 2015
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

This subject looks at the pattern of industrial change from the Industrial Revolution to present day. It looks at recent industry changes and what creative destruction has done to business models. It also looks at industries under stress and presents a frame from which to examine change.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
LB5214

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 27-Aug-2015
Coord/Lect: Dr Stephane Le Queux.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

    External, Study Period 2
    Census Date 27-Aug-2015
    Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU and Other
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
      Census Date 27-Aug-2015
      Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

        JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
        Census Date 09-Apr-2015
        Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).
          Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
          Census Date 30-Jul-2015
          Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

            JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
            Census Date 26-Nov-2015
            Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
            Contact hours:
            • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
              Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

              JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
              Census Date 13-Aug-2015
              Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
              Contact hours:
              • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
                Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

                JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                Census Date 10-Dec-2015
                Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
                Contact hours:
                • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

                  JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
                  Census Date 02-Apr-2015
                  Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
                  Contact hours:
                  • 36 hours - Combined lectures, tutorial/workshops; lecturer directed activities
                    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); essays (30%); case study analysis (20%).

                    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.