The Purpose of Business (1004GBS)

This course introduces students to a perspective of the purpose of business that embeds values such as responsible leadership, integrity and ethical behaviour, respect for others, trust, and sustainable enterprise. The relevance of these values and their impact on behaviour and outcomes in a business context is demonstrated to students through case studies, real world examples, and testimonials from industry partners. Following from the discussion of values, the course then looks at how businesses develop solutions to respond to increasing demand for sustainability, transparency and good governance. The framework of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is introduced and used to examine the alignment between business practices and sustainable solutions to real life problems faced by a business. The course also considers the role and responsibility (including legal) of professionals and professional standards in today's society. Prerequisites: Nil Co-requisites: Nil Incompatible and co-taught: GBS104 The Purpose of Business Course offered: Gold Coast, Nathan and Online in Trimester 1. Gold Coast and Online (in odd years) Trimester 3. Nathan and Online (in even years) Trimester 3.

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