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2020 Subject Outline – PART A Subject Name Corporate Responsibility and Governance

Subject Code LB5231

Study Period SP52, 2020

Study Mode SINGAPORE

Subject Convenor Associate Professor Adrian Kuah

Subject Lecturer Associate Professor Adrian Kuah

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Contents

1 Subject Staff Contact Details ................................................................................................................. 2

2 Subject calendar ....................................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Key dates .................................................................................................................................................. 4

3 Subject details ........................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Subject description................................................................................................................................... 4

3.2 Subject learning outcomes ....................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 Learning and teaching in this subject....................................................................................................... 5

3.4 Student participation requirements ........................................................................................................ 6

3.5 Feedback on student learning .................................................................................................................. 6

3.6 Subject resources and special requirements ........................................................................................... 6

3.7 Student Support ....................................................................................................................................... 7

4 Assessment details .................................................................................................................................. 7

4.1 Requirements for successful completion of subject ................................................................................ 7

4.2 Assessment tasks ..................................................................................................................................... 7

4.3 JCU assessment policy .............................................................................................................................. 9

4.4 JCU assessment support .......................................................................................................................... 9

5 Rubrics ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

1 Subject Staff Contact Details

Teaching team

Staff member Room Phone Email Consultation

times

Subject Convenor

Associate Professor Adrian Kuah

[email protected]

Lecturer Associate Professor Adrian Kuah

C2‐07 [email protected] Friday 2‐4pm**

** One to one consultation by appointment only, please email to make appointment

Business Online contact details:

Please email [email protected] for support and assistance with all educational technologies

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2 Subject calendar

Please note, the sequence of some topics may change due to staff availability, resourcing, or due to unforeseen circumstances.

Session and dates

Lecture (3 hrs)

(Tuesday)

Tutorial (2 hrs)

(Wednesday)

Readings/

Preparatio n

Relationshi p to Assessmen t

Assessment Due Date and Time

1 14 Jul 2020

An overview and exploration of basic company concepts

Readings and

questions are

contained in the student Workboo k or are available on line

Editorial task/ Final exam

2 21 Jul 2020

Responsibility: Ethics in Business

Ethics Essay/ Final exam

3 28 Jul 2020

Responsibility: Legal 29 Jul 2020 Assignment Support Tutorial A (1‐3pm) Tutorial B (3‐5pm)

Editorial task/ Final exam

4 4 Aug 2020

Responsibility: Financial Editorial task/ Final exam

5 11 Aug 2020

Responsibility: Discretionary

12 Aug 2020 ConsolidationTutorial Tutorial A (1‐3pm) Tutorial B (3‐5pm)

Editorial task/ Final exam

Ethics essay Due 6 pm, 15 Aug 2020

Study Week

6 25 Aug 2020

Corporate Governance

Final exam

7 1 Sep 2020

Sustainability and Accountability

2 Sep 2020 Assignment Support Tutorial A (1‐3pm) Tutorial B (3‐5pm)

Final exam

8 8 Sep 2020

Measurement and KPIs

Final exam

9 15 Sep 2020

Bringing it together Final exam Editorial task

Due 6 pm, 19 Sep 2020

10 22 Sep 2020

The Changing Business Environment

Final exam

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2.1 Key dates

Key dates Date

Census date See https://www.jcu.edu.sg/student‐life/calendars‐ and‐timetables/academic‐calendar

Last date to withdraw without academic penalty See https://www.jcu.edu.sg/student‐life/calendars‐ and‐timetables/academic‐calendar

Assessment task 1: Ethics Essay 15% Due 6 pm, 15 Aug 2020

Assessment task 2: Editorial 30% Due 6 pm, 19 Sep 2020

Assessment task 3: Final Exam 55% Due in University formal examination period

3 Subject details

3.1 Subject description

This subject introduces students to a foundation of ethics and what ethics actually means and then, by way of practical examples and case studies, builds an appreciation and understanding of good governance practice in modern organisations. Current thought considers that for long term sustainability (as in the firm continuing to exist and profit well into the future) other factors than financial considerations are to be taken into account. This addresses some of the questions around the idea of how directors must undertake a process of understanding their responsibilities, developing appropriate corporate governance, monitoring the compliance within an organisation and then reporting on the company’s alignment with the board’s responsibilities. This should produce a closed loop – understanding, processes and procedures, KPIs, monitoring and controlling, reporting.

3.2 Subject learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete this subject will be able to:

SLO1: Evaluate established ethical concepts and apply it in solving differing business problems creatively

SLO2: Analyse and apply independent ethical judgement and initiative in solving business problems for differing audiences using clear and fluent written communication

SLO3: Evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable business performance methods should be integrated and applied

SLO4: Evaluate and apply established corporate governance concepts to solve business and professional practice problems

These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement of course learning outcomes (CLO) for the MBA.

CLO1: Critically analyse complex business‐related knowledge and practice from both historical and recent perspectives;

CLO2: Evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable business performance methods should be integrated and applied;

CLO3: Evaluate sustainable economic, social and environmental practices and value systems from different disciplinary perspectives;

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CLO4: Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to apply established concepts to solve business and professional practice problems;

CLO5: Critically analyse complex contemporary business issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on multidisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence;

CLO6: Apply creative and innovative thinking effectively to business theory and practice

CLO7: Communicate complex business analyses and information appropriately to diverse audiences

CLO8: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in achieving common goals, demonstrating both collaboration and leadership

CLO9: Adapt sustainable business constructs and skills to novel theoretical or practical situations

CLO10: Exercise independent ethical judgment and initiative in solving differing business problems creatively

CLO11: Demonstrate a capacity for personal reflection and self‐development in relation to professional business learning and practice.

Your course learning outcomes can be located in the entry for your course in the electronic JCU Course and Subject Handbook 2020 (click on ‘Course Information’ bar/ select ‘Undergraduate Courses’ or ‘Postgraduate Courses’/ select relevant course/ scroll down to ‘Academic Requirements for Course Completion’, ‘Course learning outcomes’).

3.3 Learning and teaching in this subject

Directors’ responsibilities are not limited by law, but extend to the expectations of the many stakeholders in society, as a firm’s reputation can impact on long‐term survival and prosperity. Although this subject focuses on larger firms, many of the issues raised and lessons learned in this subject are relevant to the small business owner who uses a company framework for his or her business. This subject builds an understanding of the responsibilities of board members and senior managers in today’s corporate environment. This will lead to an appreciation of the need for good corporate governance and the monitoring and controlling of business activities. Ethical standards and responsible practices are the cornerstone of good governance in modern organisations.

This subject uses a combination of approaches to teaching and learning, including both student centred and teacher directed approaches. The content of the subject is disseminated using a variety of teaching strategies including case studies, videos, discussions, and readings. At the beginning of each session, you will be made aware of the expected learning outcomes, how such outcomes are relevant to the world of business, and the resources that support the learning outcomes of this subject.

You are expected to be an active participant in the learning process and are encouraged to actively participate in classes and undertake weekly readings.

Beyond the classroom, your learning experience will be greatly enhanced if you collaborate and share ideas with other students if possible. One easy way to achieve this is to form a study group with 2‐3 other students with similar needs and expectations. Your lecturer can assist with this.

You will find subject materials, such as this outline, PowerPoints for the lecture and other reading materials on LearnJCU. The reading materials are the beginning of your learning experience. You are encouraged to read widely before and after class, utilising not only the academic literature, but also other media resources which surround the case studies we will discuss. As you read, you will be expected to be able to differentiate between more reliable and less reliable sources.

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Key subject activities Time Day & Date Room/Location

Lecture (3 hour per week) Tuesday, 4 ‐ 7pm, Online

Other mandatory attendance requirements:

Tutorial (6 hours only)

Wednesday in Week 3, 5 and 7 only

1 – 3pm (2 hours)

3 ‐ 5pm (2 hours)

Refer to Subject Outline Part B for links to Class Registration and Timetable information. Subject Outline Part B is available on the subject site in the Subject Outline menu item.

3.4 Student participation requirements

The JCU Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy (4.3) indicates that, “a 3 credit point subject will require a 130 hour work load of study‐related participation including class attendance over the duration of the study period, irrespective of mode of delivery”. This work load comprises timetabled hours and other attendance requirements, as well as personal study hours, including completion of online learning activities and assessment requirements. Note that “attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of some subjects” (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Policy, 5.10); and that additional hours may be required per week for those students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support.

Full time international students enrolled in the Singapore Campus are required to be on campus for at least 3 hours per day and for 5 days a week. International students are required by ICA to have an attendance percentage of 90%. Students without valid reason and have an attendance rating below 90% will be reported to ICA monthly.

Singapore Local students are required to maintain a class attendance rate above 75% on a monthly basis. Attendance will be regularly monitored throughout each semester. Failure to maintain the required attendance will be subjected to disciplinary action. Students will be liable for associated academic penalty and financial penalty. If a student is unable to meet the attendance requirement, the student should discuss their reasons with a student counsellor and the relevant associate dean prior to falling behind the attendance requirement.

Please refer to page 40 of the James Cook University Singapore – Student Handbook ‐ https://www.jcu.edu.sg/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/4824/Handbook‐0518‐English‐small_new.pdf”

3.5 Feedback on student learning

When the assessment tasks have been marked for all students (within 21 days), you will be able to find your feedback in your Gradebook in LearnJCU. You will have access to general comments, the rubric for each task given in this subject outline and comments within your paper. The assessment tasks have been designed to increase your ability to think critically and to research business scenarios. The feedback you are given is an important part of your learning process and every effort is made to ensure that it is instructive and detailed.

3.6 Subject resources and special requirements

Readings are provided in the student workbook and various materials placed on the LearnJCU subject site. Readings consist of a variety of different levels and contexts, from books available on line through the library to articles from newspapers and web sites. Students are encouraged to read widely in each topic area, beyond the readings supplied. Reading and watching current business issues in the media is encouraged.

Additionally, you can find the most appropriate library subject resources, including dedicated discipline libguides, relevant databases and access to library services and staff through the Your Library tool, in your LearnJCU subject site.

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Students are required to follow the APA referencing style when submitting all written assessment in this subject. Failure to follow the appropriate citation and referencing in a submitted piece of assessment is considered to be plagiarism and is taken very seriously.

3.7 Student Support

Business Online responds to requests for assistance with all learning technology and associated issues. Support is provided for LearnJCU, Pebble Pad, Blackboard Collaborate, recording presentations, Respondus LockDown Browser and Monitor, online exams, and other learning technologies. Help and Support is available 7 days a week, 8.30am ‐ 8.00pm weekdays and emails checked by 3.00pm weekends. Contact: [email protected]

For more student support services and related information look for Student Support Services in the Help and Support menu item on all CBLG LearnJCU subject sites.

4 Assessment details

4.1 Requirements for successful completion of subject

 Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more;

 Submit a credible attempt at all assessment items within this subject. Students who have completed less than 100% of the assessment will be subject to review by the College Assessment Committee which could result in an ‘X’ grade (Fail (did not sit for exam/s or did not complete at least 80% of assessment requirements or deferred exam not granted))

 Demonstrate regular attendance and engagement with the content of this subject in accordance with student participation requirements as outlined above, including but not limited to any mandatory face to face attendance or online session participatory attendance.

4.2 Assessment tasks

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: ETHICS ESSAY

Aligned subject learning outcomes

SLO1: Evaluate established ethical concepts and apply it in solving differing business problems creatively

SLO2: Analyse and apply independent ethical judgement and initiative in solving business problems for differing audiences using clear and fluent written communication

CLO5: Critically analyse complex contemporary business issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on multidisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence

CLO7: Communicate complex business analyses and information appropriately to diverse audiences

CLO10: Exercise independent ethical judgment and initiative in solving differing business problems creatively

Group or individual Individual

Weighting 15%

Due date Submit Assessment 1 by 15 Aug 2020, 18:00

ASSESSMENT TASK 1: DESCRIPTION

You will be expected to critically evaluate, in essay format (maximum 1500 word limit), the ethical issues in a complex, current business problem. Ethics are based on moral decision‐making and there is not always a correct

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answer. In the essay you will explore the issue given from different viewpoints before deciding on the correct procedure. You will be required to justify your choice.

The topic for the task will be available in the Assessment folder of LearnJCU. In your essay you must identify the different stakeholders who will be affected by the decision to be made, the different decisions possible regardless of the ethical stance and then outline the decision that you consider the most appropriate and why.

Return of assessment:

The marked assessment and feedback will be available online through LearnJCU no later than 21 days after the due date.

ASSESSMENT TASK 1 RUBRIC: See Section 5 Rubrics

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ASSESSMENT TASK 2: EDITORIAL

Aligned subject learning outcomes

SLO3: Evaluate contexts within which differing sustainable business performance methods should be integrated and applied

SLO4: Evaluate and apply established corporate governance concepts to solve business and professional practice problems

CLO3: Evaluate sustainable economic, social and environmental practices and value systems from different disciplinary perspectives

CLO5: Critically analyse complex contemporary business issues using appropriate models and make reasoned recommendations based on multidisciplinary synthesis of theory and evidence

CLO7: Communicate complex business analyses and information appropriately to diverse audiences

CLO8: Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in achieving common goals, demonstrating both collaboration and leadership

Group or individual Individual

Weighting 30%

Due date Submit Assessment 2 by 19 Sep 2020, 18:00

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: DESCRIPTION

The print media are not unbiased and present different points of view. You are required to research a business issue which will be given to you by your lecturer and write two editorials (500 word limit for each editorial). Write one editorial for each of two different media outlets that have different readerships, owners and perspectives (for example, if you choose print media, your two editorials might be from The Australian newspaper and the Financial Review newspaper). Each media outlet has a different audience and should be owned by different stakeholders. The outlets therefore have different concerns and points of view. You are expected to write each editorial giving regard to these differences.

Return of assessment:

The marked assessment and feedback will be available online through LearnJCU no later than 21 days after the due date.

ASSESSMENT TASK 2 RUBRIC: See Section 5 Rubrics

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ASSESSMENT TASK 3: FINAL EXAMINATION

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