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BUS201 - Business Ethics

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Business

(BCO201)

Unit Description

This undergraduate unit outlines the theoretical pillars of morality and ethics while considering the impacts of internal and external environments. The unit focuses on decision-making that is informed by ethics and most importantly how ethical and non-ethical judgements are made. The importance of corporate social responsibility and governance is also covered as an integral activity for organisations operating in an ethical and moral framework.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Identify and describe the theoretical pillars of business ethics.
2.	Describe the role of ethics in organisational life.
3.	Describe and critically discuss the interplay between ethics and morals relative to an organisation's internal and external environments and stakeholders.
4.	Discuss the role and influence of ethics in leadership.
5.	Analyse and interpret the role of ethical theory in decision making.
6.	Apply contemporary and detailed business knowledge to complex ethical business problems.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Two Online Tests (30-40 multiple choice questions per test)	10%	1,2
2.	Essay (2500- 3000 words)	40%	1,2,3,4
3.	Case Study Analysis (3500-4000 words)	50%	1,2,3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2023	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Waterfront Darwin	OLR
2023	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR

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