Handbook - Organisations in Their Environment

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Overview

COMM1900 explores some of the decisions managers need to make to keep organisations running successfully within the dynamic, and often complex, global environment. Taking the perspective of a manager, we explore the complexity of business environments from legal, political, socio-cultural and sustainability perspectives and reflect on the impact these environmental … For more content click the Read More button below.

COMM1900 explores some of the decisions managers need to make to keep organisations running successfully within the dynamic, and often complex, global environment. Taking the perspective of a manager, we explore the complexity of business environments from legal, political, socio-cultural and sustainability perspectives and reflect on the impact these environmental factors have on managerial decision-making in various industries. Looking at the environment through these different lenses also allows managers to identify the challenges and opportunities their organisation is facing.

Conditions for Enrolment

Prerequisite: (ECON1101 and ECON1102) or (DPBS1101 and DPBS1102)

Course Attributes

Introductory Course

Delivery

Multimodal - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

In-person - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)

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Type	Amount
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)	$2041
Domestic Students	$6420
International Students	$6420

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Study Level
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Undergraduate

Offering Terms
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Term 2, Term 3

Campus

Sydney

Academic Calendar

Field of Education

080300 Business And Management

Timetable

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