Business

BMA291

2012  BMA291  Managerial Social Responsibility

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BMA291 H,L Distance(H,L,W,I,N,O) Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 1 H Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 H On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 I Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 L Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 L On Campus 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 N Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 O Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 Sem 1 W Distance 27-FEB-2012 23-MAR-2012 16-APR-2012 01-JUN-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

Focuses on dilemmas which arise out of the potential conflicts between the economic performance and the social performance of an organisation. The unit aims to assist students to acquire and develop the critical thinking skills required for the successful practice of management within the framework of societal values. These skills include the ability to think clearly, argue cogently, give reasons for actions and decisions, and make rational choices and recommendations in ethically sensitive situations commonly encountered by contemporary managers.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by the Head of School.

TEACHING PATTERN: Delivered over 13 weeks and may include lectures, tutorials, workshops or online activities.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L,W
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Fully online - I,N,O
This unit is taught entirely online
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H,I,L,N,O,W
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

REQUISITE INFO

Prereq	BMA101 and appropriate base-level for relevant major (eg BMA121, BMA151, BMA181) or two level 200 units in other degree
M.Excl	BMA391

TEXTS
Launceston Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)
Hobart Co-op Bookshop Website - Semester (Sem 1)

STAFF: Dr M Wickham, Mr P Dixon

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