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BEX3150 Sustainability practice and organisations Winter semester (extended), 2020 

We acknowledge and pay respects to the Traditional Owners and Elders -past, present and emerging - of the lands and waters on whichMonash Universityoperates.   Handbook link: http://monash.edu.au/pubs/2020handbooks/units/BEX3150.html The information contained in this unit guide is correct at time of publication. The University has the right to change any of the elements contained in this document at any time.

Last updated:09 Jun 2020

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Table of contents Unit handbook information

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Synopsis

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Mode of delivery

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Class Timetable

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Workload requirements

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Unit relationships

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Prerequisites

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Prohibitions

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Co-requisites

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Enrolment rules

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Chief Examiner

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Unit Coordinator(s)

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Campus Lecturer(s)

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Academic overview

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Course outcomes

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Unit learning outcomes

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Teaching approach

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Recording of lectures Unit schedule Assessment summary

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Second marking

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Return of final marks

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Exam viewing

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Assessment criteria

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Assessment requirements

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Hurdle requirement

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Participation

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Assessment tasks

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Extension and penalties

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Returning assignments

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Referencing requirements

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Feedback

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Bring your own device

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Learning resources

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Required resources

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Technological requirements Q Manual Prescribed text and readings Other information

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Policies

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Student Academic Integrity Policy

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Special Consideration

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Graduate Attributes Policy

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Student Charter

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Student Services

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Monash University Library

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Disability Support Services

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Unit handbook information Synopsis Organisations are increasingly required to take into consideration and effectively manage the environmental, social and ethical (sustainability) impacts of their business. Through the integration of sustainability business practice, organisations are better prepared to manage risk and costs, engage stakeholders, attract and retain personnel, enhance brand value and trust, and create innovative solutions. Opportunities to positively impact an organisation's sustainability journey reside at every level of an organisation and often require multi-disciplinary, collaborative approaches to problem solve and innovate. This unit provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate a broad knowledge of global sustainable development challenges and understand the role organisations play in contributing to innovation solutions. Students will demonstrate an understanding of organisational drivers and collaboratively apply practical skills and approaches to support organisational change towards sustainability. Students will develop and demonstrate their career-readiness through the application to real world challenges, knowledge and skills such as; undertaking an environmental and social impact assessment on an organisation, communicating the business case for sustainability, stakeholder engagement, researching and identifying sustainability innovations, cross cultural awareness and teamwork.

Mode of delivery Caulfield (On-campus block of classes) The total time commitment expected for this unit is 144 hours (including online ‘class’ time) typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities, group activity and independent study. Scheduled learning activities will include; a combination of synchronous (live) teacher directed online workshops (webinars), and asynchronous self-paced online learning. This unit is delivered in intensive ‘block’ mode requiring five live face-to-face online sessions and a number of selfpaced online sessions over five weeks. Students will undertake individual and group project work of approximately 40 hours with approved organisations. Independent study will include associated readings, preparation for individual group projects and assessment. Students enrolled in this program in the Faculty of Business and Economics are required to participate in all five live face-to-face sessions for the unit as well as complete the asynchronous sessions. If students do not commit to complete all synchronous and asynchronous sessions, your enrolment could be compromised.This is a 6 point capstone unit in Faculty of Business and Economics. Students must have completed 72 credit points before taking this unit. Enrolment into this unit is via a competitive application process for limited places where final approval is given by the unit coordinator. It is expected that students will possess strong written and spoken English language competencies and a WAM of 60 or greater. Contact the Business School for more details on how to apply.

Class Timetable Follow thislinkto view the scheduled times for your unit's learning activities for this teaching period.

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Workload requirements Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Unit relationships 

Prerequisites None

Prohibitions None

Co-requisites None

Enrolment rules Students must have completed 72 credit pointsof study prior to enroling in this unit. Students must be enrolled in course B2000, B2001, B2007 or associated double degree program. Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this process is available here.

Chief Examiner Name:MsGitanjaliBedi Campus:Clayton Phone:+61 3 990 24221 Email:[email protected]

Unit Coordinator(s) Name:MsGitanjaliBedi Campus:Clayton Email:[email protected] Phone:+61 3 990 24221

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Name:MrSimonRobinson Campus:Clayton Phone: Email:[email protected]  Name:DrElizabethSidiropoulos Campus:Clayton Phone: Email:[email protected] 

Academic overview Course outcomes Courseoutcomes associated with this unit are that graduates will: 1. be critical and creative scholars who: - produce innovative solutions to problems - apply research skills to business challenges - communicates effectively and perceptively 2. be responsible and effective global citizens who: - engages in an internationalised world - exhibit cross cultural competence - demonstrate ethical values 3. demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of business, commerce or course specialisation and be able to provide discipline based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities that we serve.

Unit learning outcomes On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to: 1. demonstrate a broad knowledge of global sustainable development challenges

2. acquire practical skills and knowledge for supporting change within an organisation towards sustainable practice 3. apply a sustainability impact assessment framework with an organisation and evaluate the findings

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4. critically reflect on the role of organisations in contributing to sustainable development solutions

5. research and identify innovative solutions to sustainable development challenges 6. evaluate personal learning and personal development in contributing to the sustainability practice and organisational change process.

Teaching approach Scheduled learning activities will include; a combination of synchronous (live) teacher directed online workshops (webinars), and asynchronous self-paced online learning. This unit is delivered in intensive ‘block’ mode requiring five live face-to-face online sessions and a number of selfpaced online sessions over five weeks. Students will undertake individual and group project work of approximately 40 hours with approved organisations. Independent study will include associated readings, preparation for individual group projects and assessment. 

Recording of lectures This unit will have lectures (or seminars in the absence of lectures) recorded. These recordings will be available to current students. If there is more than one seminar or lecture stream, the Chief Examiner may decide not to record each stream. In the event that there is an equipment failure and the lecture is not recorded in part or in full, no alternative recording will be provided. The Chief Examiner may determine a part or parts of lectures (or seminars) unsuitable for recording.

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Unit schedule For units with on-campus classes, teaching activities are normally scheduled to start on the hour (teaching will commence on the hour and conclude 10 minutes prior to the scheduled end time). Students should note that the program outlined below is a guide to the material to be covered in this unit and not a definitive statement of when that material will be covered. Specific details relating to the timing will be discussed in class. Unit start and end dates: 22 June – 29 July 2020.

Week / Dates

Sessions

Self paced study / Webinar

Week 1 nd Monday 22 – th Sunday 28 June 2020

Session 1: Global Challenges, Sustainable Development and Role of Business (A)

Students complete self-paced online learning via Moodle.

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Introduction to the unit ●

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21 century global challenges and Age of the Anthropocene ●

Emergence of Sustainable Development ●

Sustainability and Business ●

‘Using Business as a Force for Good’

Week 2 th Monday 29 – th Sunday 5 July 2020

Live online workshop via Zoom: Monday 29th June, 13:00 – 17:00 hrs Session 2: Global Challenges, Sustainable Development and Role of Business (B) WHY is sustainable development important to business? WHAT have been the business responses to the SD agenda?

Students participate in live online workshop

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Welcome, introductions, learning outcomes, unit overview, assessment ●

Recap – Sustainable development and 21 st century challenges, Global challenges, emergence of sustainable development ●

Role and response of business in addressing sustainability challenges

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Sustainable business: from ‘bolt-on’ to purpose driven business ●

Revisiting B Corps (A Davies video) ●

Activity: B Corp impact assessment framework ●

Assessment Task 2 review

Session 3: Understanding Business Impacts and Sustainable Value Creation (A)

Students complete self-paced online learning via Moodle

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‘5 Capitals’ & Sustainable Value Creation ●

Business impacts and materiality ●

Transforming risk into opportunity

Live online workshop via Zoom: Thursday 2nd July, 13:00 – 17:00 hrs Session 4: Understanding Business Impacts and Sustainable Value Creation (B) WHAT are material impacts of / on business? WHAT can business do to manage risk and create value?

Students participate in live online workshop

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How does business create value? Identifying risks and opportunities ●

Materiality and business ●

Managing risk and transforming opportunity for sustainable value creation

Session 5: Influencing Stakeholders (A) ●

Students complete self-paced online learning via Moodle

Engaging your stakeholders ●

Principles of effective communication and developing the business case for change

Week 3 Monday 6th – Sunday 12th July 2020

Live online workshop via Zoom: Monday 6thJuly, 13:00 – 17:00 hrs Session 6: Influencing stakeholders (B) WHO needs to be involved? HOW to communicate effectively to decision makers?

Students participate in live online workshop

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Stakeholder engagement recap and mapping activity ●

Understanding drivers for change ●

Principles of effective communication and developing the business case

Session 7: Embracing Responsible Business Practice (A)

Students complete self-paced online learning via Moodle.

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Transitioning business to zero carbon ●

Addressing modern slavery in the supply chain

Live online workshop via Zoom: Thursday 9thJuly, 13:00 – 17:00 hrs Session 8: Embracing Responsible Business Practice (B) HOW is business demonstrating sustainability leadership?

Students participate in live online workshop

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Guest presenter: Jess Fritze (ClimateWorks Australia) – Climate change, Net Zero and Business ●

Guest presenter: tbc, Modern Slavery and Supply Chains ●

Discussion ●

Optional zoom drop-in tutorial tbc

Week 4 Monday 13th – Sunday 19th July 2020

Optional Zoom Drop-In Tutorial Thursday 16 th July: tbc

Students can participate in an optional online dropin tutorial

Week 5 Monday 20 th – Sunday 26th July 2020

Optional Zoom Drop-In Tutorial Monday 20 th July: tbc

Students can participate in an optional online dropin tutorial

Live online workshop via Zoom: Thursday 23rd July, 13:00 – 17:00 hrs Session 9: Student Presentations, Review & Wrap Up

Students participate in live online workshop

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Student Group Presentations ●

Unit review, wrap up

Assessment summary Within semester assessment: 100% Assessment task

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Due date

Individual Critical Thinking submission

15%

11:59 pm, 28 June 2020,

Individual sustainable business innovation critique

35%

11.59 pm, 12 July 2020

B Corp Impact Assessment Group Project Presentation & Written Report

35%

11:59 pm, 23 July 2020

Individual learning reflection

15%

11:59 pm, 29 July 2020

A student’s final mark is normally the sum of the marks obtained in all of the individual assessment items in the unit.

Second marking In the Faculty of Business and Economics, all of the following assessment items graded as a fail by the first marker are blind marked by a second marker: ● ●

examination papers in-semester assessment items worth 20% or more

Return of final marks Faculty policy states that 'the final mark that a student receives for a unit will be determined by the Board of Examiners taking into account all aspects of assessment'. The final mark for this unit will be released by the Board of Examiners on the date nominated in the Faculty Calendar. Student results will be accessible through the my.monash portal.

Exam viewing Feedback on student performance in examinations and other end-of-semester assessment is required. The feedback should be in accordance with the University's procedures on Unit Assessment. Details of the examination script viewing arrangements set down by the Faculty of Business and Economics are available athttps://www.monash.edu/business/current-students /forms-and-guidelines/policies-and-procedures/examination-feedback-procedure

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Assessment criteria Assessment Criteria Grading Descriptors available at: https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/801690/Assessment-in-Coursework-UnitsGrading-and-Marking-Procedures.pdf

Assessment requirements Hurdle requirement There is no hurdle in this unit.

Participation Students enrolled in this program in the Faculty of Business and Economics are required to participate in all five online workshopsfor the unit. If you do not attend the required number of live online workshops, your enrolment could be compromised.

Assessment tasks Assessment task title:Individual Critical Thinking submission Due Date: Date:11:59 pm, 28 June 2020, Weighting/Value: Weighting/Value:15% Details of Task: Within Moodle, read the pre-workshop short module ‘Business and the Sustainable Development Goals’. Reflect on what you have read and think critically about the following question: How relevant (if at all) are the UN Sustainable Development Goals to the future of business? Why or why not? Briefly share your thoughts.

Release date: 22 June 2020 Word limit: 400 words Presentation requirements: Individual Critical Thinking submission via Moodle. Assessment Task One and Twoand Four are to be completed on an individual basis . Your submission should be well-presented and clearly structured. You may use subheadings but these are not compulsory. Submit via Moodle with a coversheet.

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Estimated return date: Within 7 days Criteria for marking: High Distinction 80%+

Distinction 70-79%

Credit 60-69%

Pass 50-59%

Fail...