Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Business School
The course emphasises the importance of responsible management in a globalising economy. It helps students develop a critical understanding of different management and leadership styles from an ethical and socially responsible lens, with a consideration of stakeholder perspectives, legal and institutional frameworks. The course covers managing organisations in a global economy, cultural diversity, global connectivity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility. In this course, students consolidate their knowledge on leadership and management; develop a socially responsible perspective that considers the longer term sustainability of organisations as well as the society in which it operates; practice their reflective and analytic skills through active engagement with experienced organisational leaders; and develop a framework for lifelong employability.
Ethics has never been more important:ﾠWe live in a world that is fractured by conflicts and inequality and in which climate change has become an urgent and accelerating threat to mankind, edging closer to a point of no return. At the same time, and in response to the grand challenges of our time, we witness the rise of a purpose economy – better business solutions for a more inclusive and sustainable world. Managers and strategic leaders in organizations must have the ability to mirror the complexity around them while acting from a clearly articulated 'moral point of view'. Moreover, stakeholders expect from businesses to do better, and more. Thus, how and where to prioritize in a global environment of contested values becomes paramount - as well as a source of sustainable business success. This course helps student to investigate what should, and what should not be done, but more importantly whatﾠcouldﾠbe done to buildﾠinclusive and sustainable businesses for a better world.
More specifically, students gain an in-depth understanding ofﾠthe challenges of managing responsibly in a global economy, how to overcome cultural differences and ethical challenges, the role of purpose, the ethics of stake holding, modern slavery, and human rights, the role of responsible leadership, innovation, and decision-making, and the digital challenges for a global economy. Moreover, indigenous concepts of respect and responsibility will be investigated and how responsible management may help to shape sustainable futures.ﾠ The courseﾠhelps students to develop a critical understanding of different management and leadership styles from an ethical and socially responsible lens, with a consideration of stakeholder perspectives, and to form an integrative view ofﾠmanaging organisations in a global economy.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
MGTS2603 and (BISM2201 or BSAN2201)
Course contact
Tutor
Dr Caitlin Curtis
Course staff
Lecturer
Professor Thomas Maak
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Please note: Teaching staff do not have access to the timetabling system to help with class allocation. Therefore, should you need help with your timetable and/or allocation of classes, please ensure you email business.mytimetable@uq.edu.au from your UQ student email account with the following details:
Full Name
Student ID
Course Code
Aims and outcomes
This course aims at the development of a comprehensive and integrative view of responsible management for the global economy.
It addresses the main challenges of managing responsibly: how to become a responsible leader;ﾠhow to lead responsible across cultures; how to align different frameworks such as corporate social responsibility, political responsibility, business ethics, and ESG goals; the role of purpose in the global economy; how to manage stakeholder dialogue and conflicts; how to deal with human rights challenges; and how to foster responsible innovation for sustainable futures.
Students will develop a full-range view of responsible global management and build ethical awareness, develop ethical reflection skills, critical thinking about global issues pertaining to management challenges, creative problem-solving skills in the context of stakeholder conflict and ethical dilemmas, develop a global mindset, and enhance their ability to think systemically about the role of business - with a view to develop an integrative understanding of both the role and the responsibilities of leaders and organizations in the context of the global economy.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of leadership and management theory.
LO2.
Apply theoretical principles to develop a socially responsible perspective that considers the longer-term sustainability of the organisation as well as the society in which it operates.
LO3.
Demonstrate an understanding of challenges faced by leaders in a global management context.
LO4.
Show an ability to critically evaluate leadership dilemmas from an ethical perspective.
LO5.
Demonstrate an ability to work in a team environment and help contribute to collective team output.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection | Stakeholder simulation reflection (individual) | 30% |
20/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Team project presentation
|
30% |
22/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Reflection | Individual reflection paper | 40% |
8/11/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Stakeholder simulation reflection (individual)
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
20/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L04
Task description
Students reflect on the case experience in week 7 – up to one page on what were the challenges, what worked, what didn’t, what are the key learnings.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Team project presentation
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
22/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L03, L04, L05
Task description
Students team up in groups of 4 to 5. Teams will select a company case on responsible management and prepare a PPT presentation as a 5-10 minute video recording on their findings. A set of guiding questions will be provided in week 2.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Individual reflection paper
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
8/11/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
Students are asked to ‘connect the dots’ of the course by reflecting (a) on their key learnings, (b) on how the various themes of the course are connected, and (c) what this means – in their view – for a comprehensive perspective on responsible management for the global economy. 2000 words.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills, and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 29 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 30 - 46 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 47 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Grades will be allocated according to University-wide standards of criterion-based assessment.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 |
Tutorial |
No tutorial in Week One (1) |
Lecture |
Introduction: Responsible Management - How management shapes the global economy Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 2 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 2 Google & Levi s case studies Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Lecture |
The Challenge of Diversity and Inclusion -The diversity challenge Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
|
Week 3 |
Team Based Learning |
Team project sessions In week 3 teams gather to select a topic for the team presentations (MNCs). Students team up in groups of 4 to 5. Teams will select a company case on responsible management and prepare a PPT presentation as a video recording on their findings. A set of guiding questions will be provided in week 2 Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Week 4 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 4 Unilever s path to sustainability Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Responsible management of AI (Dr Caitlin Curtis) Ethics and AI - Digital stewardship - Digital governance - Trust in AI Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 5 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 5 Patagonia case study Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
The Power of purpose - Why purpose matters Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 6 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 6 Prendo stakeholder simulation Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Managing stakeholders for the global economy - Stakeholder management a comprehensive view Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 7 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 7 Shell Nigeria & modern slavery case studies Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Business and human rights - Business & human rights an ethical perspective Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 8 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 8 Anita Roddick Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Responsible leadership - The idea and foundations of responsible leadership Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 9 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 9 Challenger launch case study Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Responsible decision-making - WEIRD managers and other biases Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Mid Sem break |
No student involvement (Breaks, information) |
In-Semester Break No Tutorial this week. |
Week 10 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 10 Interface & Veja case studies Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Responsible innovation - What is responsible innovation? Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 11 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 11 Weaponized deep fakes case study Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG - The history and idea of corporate social responsibility Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 12 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 12 Case study tbd. Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Respect & responsibility an Indigenous perspective - Decolonizing management & CSR Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
|
Week 13 |
Tutorial |
Tutorial Week 13 Industry guest from Aurecon: Dr Belinda Wade Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05 |
Lecture |
Responsible management for sustainable futures - Responsible management & climate change Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.