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    Overview

    Introduction to the business environment of New Zealand, including important defining characteristics, social and environmental implications of business decisions, and an appreciation of bi- and multi-cultural frameworks as they affect business.

    BSNS 111 - Business and Society will dive into the business environment of Aotearoa New Zealand and explore its defining characteristics. You'll also learn about the social and environmental implications of business decisions and gain an appreciation for the bi- and multi-cultural frameworks that shape the way businesses operate.

    Through engaging discussions and real-world case studies, you'll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will be essential for success in any professional field. Additionally, you will gain a deeper understanding of how businesses can function in a socially responsible and sustainable manner.

    This course sets itself apart by encouraging you to explore the underlying aspects of the business world that are often hidden in plain sight. By examining your own values and perceptions, you'll be able to assess how they impact your understanding of businesses' relationship with society.

    About this paper

    Paper title Business and Society
    Subject Business Studies
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period(s) Semester 1 (On campus)
    Semester 2 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $993.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Schedule C
    Commerce
    Contact
    management@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Co-ordinator: Dr Fariba Mostafa

    Textbooks

    We will be using the Cengage Mindtap platform for the following text:
    Carroll, A. B., Brown, J., & Buchholtz, A. K. (2022). Business & Society: Ethics, Sustainability & Stakeholder Management (11th Edition). Boston, MA: Cengage Learning.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship, Communication, Cultural understanding, Ethics, Environmental literacy, Information literacy, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    Students who successfully complete the paper will:

    • Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will be essential for success in any field
    • Gain a deeper understanding of how businesses can operate in a socially responsible and sustainable way
    • Identify and apply key concepts to characterise the complex relationships between businesses, government, and society, and understand the interdependence between these
    • Gain an understanding of the assumptions that underpin these relationships and critically evaluate their relevance in our changing world
    • Explore the role of the Māori worldview in shaping Aotearoa New Zealand's business, government, and society relationships, and understand the importance of cultural diversity in our society
    • Analyse the social and environmental implications of business decisions, and develop an understanding of the ethical considerations that are involved in these decisions
    • Reflect on their own values and critically evaluate how they influence the student's perception of business, government, and society relationships.

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Monday 12:00-12:50 9-16, 18-22
    Tuesday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22
    A2 Monday 12:00-12:50 9-16, 18-22
    Tuesday 14:00-14:50 9-16, 18-22

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Tuesday 16:00-17:50 10-15, 19-22
    A2 Tuesday 10:00-11:50 10-15, 19-22
    A3 Friday 14:00-15:50 10-15, 19-22
    A4 Thursday 16:00-17:50 10-15, 19-22
    A5 Thursday 14:00-15:50 10-15, 19-22
    A6 Tuesday 08:00-09:50 10-15, 19-22
    A7 Friday 08:00-09:50 10-15, 19-22
    A8 Monday 13:00-14:50 10-15, 19-22
    A9 Friday 12:00-13:50 10-15, 19-22
    A10 Friday 12:00-13:50 10-15, 19-22
    A11 Monday 10:00-11:50 10-15, 19-22
    A12 Wednesday 16:00-17:50 10-15, 19-22
    A13 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 10-15, 19-22
    A14 Tuesday 15:00-16:50 10-15, 19-22
    A15 Monday 13:00-14:50 10-15, 19-22
    A16 Wednesday 13:00-14:50 10-15, 19-22
    A17 Monday 16:00-17:50 10-15, 19-22
    A18 Monday 10:00-11:50 10-15, 19-22

    Semester 2

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42
    Friday 10:00-10:50 29-35, 37-42

    Workshop

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Friday 12:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42
    A2 Wednesday 12:00-13:50 29-35, 37-42
    A3 Thursday 11:00-12:50 29-35, 37-42
    A4 Tuesday 16:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
    A5 Wednesday 14:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
    A6 Thursday 16:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
    A7 Tuesday 14:00-15:50 29-35, 37-42
    A8 Wednesday 08:00-09:50 29-35, 37-42
    A9 Wednesday 16:00-17:50 29-35, 37-42
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