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Qualitative methods of research will be examined as methods
suitable to study the organisation as system. For example
observation, interviewing, field studies and action research.
Reference
Senge, I? The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning
Organizations. London, Century Business, 1992
BH~I 1 Processes of Inquiry and Research
in Organisational Behaviour, Part 4
Prerequisites: nil
Assessment: 1 report on an organisational role
analysis (managing oneself in role)
Subject aims
To explore and understand the process, risks and judgements
required in finding, making and taking an organisational role.
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2: Qualitative and 'clinical' research methods will be explored in
researching the management of oneself in a role as students
draw on their own organisational role analysis.
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BLI 10
Legal Environment of Business
No. of hours per week: three hours
r+ Prerequisites: nil
Instruction: lectureltutorial
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8, This subject introduces students to our legal system. The
general objectives are:
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to develop an understanding of the nature and function
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of law, in particular the interrelationship of law, business
and society;
to introduce students to important areas of business law
including company, contract, tort and administrative law.
After an introductory topic on the concepts, techniques and
institutions of the Australian legal system, the subject is
divided into two major themes. Two case studies on the role
of law in promoting business activity are undertaken. These
are drawn from contract and company law. Case studies on
the role of law in controlling business activity are next
undertaken. These are drawn from tort law and regulatory
legislation.
Textbook
Holland. P. and Wilson, 5. Legal Environment of Business. Swinburne
Press current edition
References
Lat~mer, F! Australian Business Law (13th edn), North Ryde, N.S.W.,
CCH Australia, 1993
Vermeesch, R.B. and Lindgren, K.E. Business Law ofAustralia. 7th
edn, Sydney, Butterworths, 1992
~u2o Contract Law
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BL110 Legal Environment of
Business
Instruction: lecture/tutorial
Assessment: to be advised
Subject aims and description
The general aim of this subject is to enable students to gain
an understanding of the law applicable to agreements, and in
particular those negotiated during the course of the
establishment, and conduct of businesses. Particular
attention is also given to the legal repercussions of
concluding an agreement (including the impact of statute)
and breaching obligations undertaken.
Textbooks
Graw, S. An Introduction to the Law of Contract. 2nd edn, Law Book
Co., 1993
Khoury, D. and Yamouni, Y.S., Understanding Contract Law 3rd edn,
Sydney, Butterworths, 1992
References
Greig, D.W. and Davis, J.L.R. The Law of Contract. Sydney, Law Book
Co., 1987, plus supplement
Sutton, K.C.T. Sales and Consumer Law in Australia and New
Zealand. 3rd edn, Sydney, Law Book Co., 1983
Tarr, A.A., Liew, M.I. and Holligan, W., Australian Insurance Law
2nd edn, Sydney, Law Book Co., 1991
Acts of Parliament
Goods Act 1958 (Victoria)
Trade Practices Act 1974 (Commonwealth)
lnsurance Contracts Act 1984 (Commonwealth)
~~221 Company Law
No. of hours per week: three hours
Prerequisite: BL110 Legal Environment of
Business
Instruction: lecture/tutorial
Assessment: to be advised
This subject is compulsory for students in the accounting
stream; optional for others
Subject aims and description
The intention here is to undertake a comparative analysis of
the form of business organisations.
This involves an introduction to partnership and company
law.
Textbook
Lipton, F! and Herzberg, A. Understanding Company Law 5th edn,
Sydney, Law Book Co, 1993
References
Ford, H.A.J. Principles of Company Law 6th edn, Sydney,
Butterworths, 1992
Lawof Conrpanies in Australia. 2nd edn, North Ryde, CCH, 1986
Guidebook to Australian Company Law 10th edn, North Ryde, CCH,
1988