Business, Governance and Ethics in Asia

Subject BUSA90031 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 30 hours
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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Subject Overview:

This inter-disciplinary subject focuses on the Asian business environment, with a particular emphasis on Southeast Asia. It uses economic, cultural, political and legal lenses to view and discuss key aspects of doing business in that region, touching on issues such as globalisation, corporate governance, the role of the state in business, the concept of “Asian values”, ethics and corruption. Seminars will rely on case studies of Asian companies and business events. Throughout the course, participants are expected to evaluate critically how companies in that region are managing their relationships with governments, the private sector and other key stakeholders.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Describe how key institutions, rules and players interact in the Southeast Asian business environment;
  • Outline how Asian family-controlled companies and government-linked and state-owned corporations operate and are governed;
  • Analyse the way culture affects business in Asia;
  • Identify key governance issues faced by institutions and governments in the region;
  • Demonstrate greater awareness of ethical decision-making in business;
  • Provide practical strategies for avoiding corruption in business.
Assessment:
  • Contribution to class learning (10%)
    • Throughout subject
  • 2 Case preparations and discussions (10%)
    • 700 words each
    • Week 3 & 6
  • Syndicate Project
    • Report (equivalent of individual 2,000 word assessment) (15%)
    • Presentation (equivalent of individual 1,500 word assessment) (15%)
    • Week 8-9
  • Final Examination (50%)
    • Hurdle requirement
    • 2 hours
    • End of subject
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Related Course(s): Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration

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