Key facts
UNE unit code: MM503
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- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- UNE Sydney Campus
- Adelaide Location
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Organisational leaders have responsibilities to uphold – toward their organisations, the environment, the community and other stakeholders. This unit will equip you with a strong theoretical and practical sense of responsible management and leadership practice to add value in your role and future proof your career as a leader.
You will engage your creative and critical thinking skills to consider issues confronting the global business environment.
Examining real-world problems from your own experiences and further afield, you will reflect on how you can lead in building more responsible enterprises by addressing those problems through the lens of sustainability, ethics and stakeholder management.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Adelaide Location |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated knowledge of organisational theory and in-depth understanding of responsible leadership processes, activities and frameworks and demonstrate the ability to apply these to a range of complex organisational contexts;
- critically evaluate and reflect on the current frameworks used in the practice of management and the shifts required in creating responsible enterprises;
- work independently and/or collaboratively to complete conduct research into activities to enhance professional knowledge and skills; and
- demonstrate the ability to identify and reflect on a range of ethical, cultural or social issues impacting on the practice of leading responsible organisations, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Report | Yes | 25% | All offerings | No. Words: 2000 |
| Take Home Exam | Yes | 35% | All offerings | No Words: 2000 |
| Written Assignment | Yes | 40% | All offerings | No. Words: 3000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
Principles of Business & Management: Practicing Ethics, Responsibility, Sustainability
ISBN: 9781529610819
Laasch, O., SAGE Publications Ltd 3rd ed. 2024
Text refers to: All offerings
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