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MGMT3051 – Management Ethics and Social Responsibility

2023 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Grant Michelson
grant.michelson@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
150cp at 1000 level or above including (HRM317 or MGMT3017)
Corequisites Corequisites
MGMT3050 or BBA350
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

The principal aim of this unit is to provide students with an understanding of the myriad of ethical issues and dilemmas faced by managers in corporate, not-for-profit or government sectors. Issues explored will relate both to the society and environment within which organisations and their managers operate, and to individuals employed within organisations. The unit has a strong research focus and students will apply the theoretical knowledge gained in the course to real-world situations. This will equip them to engage with the complex ethical issues that will inevitably arise during the course of their careers.

Important Academic Dates

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:

  • ULO1: Analyse how Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fits into an organisation's strategy and core operations.
  • ULO2: Reflect on and integrate ethical, social & environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice in order to develop a holistic approach to CSR.
  • ULO3: Demonstrate how organisations, which are strategic about their CSR, effectively create and deliver sustainable value: financially, socially and environmentally.

General Assessment Information

Late Assessment Submission Penalty

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern. 

 For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration. 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Essay 40% No Week 6
Company Project and Presentation 30% No Week 8
Reflective Writing 30% No Week 13

Essay

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 6
Weighting: 40%

 

Essay not exceeding 2000 words

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse how Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fits into an organisation's strategy and core operations.
  • Reflect on and integrate ethical, social & environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice in order to develop a holistic approach to CSR.

Company Project and Presentation

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 40 hours
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 30%

 

Company Project comprising of a written report of 1200 words (worth 15%) and a Project Presentation of 3 -4 minutes each student (worth 15%).

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Analyse how Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) fits into an organisation's strategy and core operations.
  • Reflect on and integrate ethical, social & environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice in order to develop a holistic approach to CSR.
  • Demonstrate how organisations, which are strategic about their CSR, effectively create and deliver sustainable value: financially, socially and environmentally.

Reflective Writing

Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 30%

 

Reflective writing up to 1500 words

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Reflect on and integrate ethical, social & environmental factors into business decision-making and management practice in order to develop a holistic approach to CSR.
  • Demonstrate how organisations, which are strategic about their CSR, effectively create and deliver sustainable value: financially, socially and environmentally.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

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Unit Schedule

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Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Unit information based on version 2023.01 of the Handbook