James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

LB5236 - Comparative Global Business Systems

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

Students will explore the differences in the ways that business and the political economy are interrelated in some of the major trading economies. The post-World War II transformations of these economies are discussed, particular as it relates to the differential outcomes for each economy. In particular, business/government relations and the political economic choices made since Bretton Woods are a core of the class.

Learning Outcomes

Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
BU5104

Availabilities

External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2016
Coord/Lect: Mr Dwight Lemke.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
    Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coord/Lect: Mr Dwight Lemke.
    Contact hours:
    • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
      Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

      Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
      Lecturer: Dr Chris Leggett.
      Contact hours:
      • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

        Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 25-Aug-2016
        Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
        Lecturer: Dr Chris Leggett.
        Contact hours:
        • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

          Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
          Census Date 24-Mar-2016
          Coord/Lect: Mr Dwight Lemke.
          Contact hours:
          • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
            Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

            Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
            Census Date 25-Aug-2016
            Coord/Lect: Mr Dwight Lemke.
            Contact hours:
            • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.
              Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

              JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
              Census Date 07-Apr-2016
              Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
              Contact hours:
              • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
                Census Date 11-Aug-2016
                Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
                Contact hours:
                • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                  Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                  JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
                  Census Date 08-Dec-2016
                  Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
                  Contact hours:
                  • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                    JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 22
                    Census Date 11-Aug-2016
                    Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
                    Contact hours:
                    • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                      JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 21
                      Census Date 07-Apr-2016
                      Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
                      Contact hours:
                      • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (20%).

                        JCU Brisbane, Internal, Study Period 23
                        Census Date 08-Dec-2016
                        Coordinator: Mr Dwight Lemke
                        Contact hours:
                        • 36 hours - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops
                          Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); assignments (40%); individual presentation (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.