MGX5770

Business and government (6 points)

(BUS)

Leader: Dr Ken Coghill

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2003 (OCL)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2004 (OCL)

Synopsis: Students are introduced to the complex relationships between business and government in the local, regional (State), national and international spheres, e.g. regulation of corporations and other business entities; national competition policy; other statutory provisions; government business enterprises, privatisation and the regulation of industry sectors; industry policy; political decisions affecting contractual and other matters; business input to policy; informal relationships. It examines various approaches to the issues of ethics, accountability and probity including reconciling transparency and 'commercial in confidence'.

Assessment: On-campus: Class presentation (syndicate 25 minutes): 25% + Research essay (4500 words): 45% + Final assignment (3000 words): 30% Off-CDL: Assignment (2500 words): 25% + Research essay (4500 words): 45% + Final assignment (3000 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 3-hour class per week