MGX5770

Business and government ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Ken Coghill

Offered:
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (Evening)
Caulfield Second semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore Second semester 2005 (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: Group assignment (2000 words): 20% + Individual assignment (5000 words): 50% + Individual assignment (3000 words): 30%

Contact Hours: 3-hour class per week