Caulfield Second semester 2008 (Day)
Business in Australia; objective; different forms; demand and cost structure; capital structure; structure-conduct-performance paradigm; industry structure; diversification and vertical integration; barriers to entry of firms; advertising; research and development; innovation; industry and trade policies; effects of policies on international markets with emphasis on Asian market; regulations of businesses and functions of regulatory bodies; the performance of public and private sector.
Within semester assessment: 30%
Examination (2 hours): 70%
3 hours per week