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
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- 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, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination - Assurance Task | Yes | 50% | All offerings | There is a supervised exam during the teaching period in which you are enrolled. The exam will be offered online with supervision via webcam and screen sharing technology. Coordinated by UNE Exams Unit. Students must obtain at least 50% in the examination (and at least 50% overall) to receive a pass or better in the unit. |
| Feedback, Engagement and Reflection | No | 10% | All offerings | No. words: 1000 This assessment requires students to engage in the forum discussions. There will be five forum questions posted by the unit coordinator on fortnightly basis. To pass the unit, you need to participate in at least one of the five forum questions by the due date. Late submissions are not allowed for this assessment. |
| Participation | No | 10% | All offerings | No. words: 1000 |
| Report | Yes | 30% | All offerings | No. Words: 3000 |
| Tutorial | Yes | Trimester 2, On Campus, Armidale Campus; Trimester 2, On Campus, UNE Sydney Campus | On-campus students must attend at least 8 tutorials to pass the unit. |
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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