James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

LB5231 - Corporate Responsibility and Governance

Subject Description

This subject firstly introduces students to a foundation on ethics and what ethics actually means and then, by way of practical examples and case studies, builds an appreciation and understanding of good governance practice in modern organisations

Learning Outcomes

• evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable business performance methods should be integrated and applied
• research and apply established concepts to solve business and professional practice problems
• apply independent ethical judgement and initiative in solving differing business problems creatively
• apply independent ethical judgement and initiative in solving business problems for differing audiences using clear and fluent written communication

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (55%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (15%) - Individual
• Written > Media article - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  CO5129

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