MGC2320 - Business and government

Leader: Dr Ramanie Samartunge

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit examines the relationship between government and business with a focus on contemporary issues. Topics include: international paradigms in business/government relations; regulation; competition policy; globalisation; trade; protection; and competitiveness.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• describe and compare the range and variety of interactions between governments and businesses;
• identify and analyse institutions and processes that support markets and regulate business activity;
• identify and explain trends and controversies in economic governance in Australia;
• identify and explain trends and controversies in corporate governance and corporate social responsibility in Australia;
• explain the significance of the blurring of the boundaries between private, public and community sectors.

Assessment

Individual assignment: 1500 words (15%)+ Individual assignment: 2500 words (25%)+ 3 hours: 60%

Contact hours

Three hours of class contact

Prerequisites

MGC1010