James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

LB5228 - The Changing Business Environment

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
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

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Subject
Combinations:
LB5214

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
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 25-Aug-2016
    Coord/Lect: 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 25-Aug-2016
      Coordinator: Dr Stephane Le Queux
      Lecturer: Mr Robert Marat.
      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 07-Apr-2016
        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 52
          Census Date 11-Aug-2016
          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 08-Dec-2016
            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, Block, Study Period 55
              Census Date 09-Jun-2016
              Face to face teaching 04-Jun-2016 to 18-Jun-2016 (Face to Face dates are: 4, 7, 9, 12, 14, 16 and 18 June 2016. Exam scheduled for 26 June 2016.)
              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 11-Aug-2016
                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 07-Apr-2016
                  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, Limited, Study Period 21
                    Census Date 07-Apr-2016
                    Face to face teaching (Face to Face Dates are: 13, 19 and 26 March 2016.)
                    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 08-Dec-2016
                      Coordinator: Dr Paul Lynch
                      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.