Outline

Overview

Public expectation is shifting, with society calling upon business to contribute to solving the global challenges of our time - from environmental issues such as climate change to social problems including economic inequality and slavery. The concept of 'shared value' is gaining momentum, whereby organisations aim to solve such issues profitably, generating value for both shareholders and society. This unit of study provides students with the tools and frameworks to assist businesses of the future create long term shared value and positive impact. Through case studies, students develop perspectives on creating shared value in practice, including understanding the role of purpose, culture, governance, innovation and partnering for collective impact, and the emergence of ESG reporting and investing as a market factor reinforcing these themes. Students are exposed to international human rights principles and relatedframeworks and explore ways to develop inclusive business models and practices that create long-term shared value. Students are challenged to think creatively and expansively, incorporating and integrating learnings from a broad range of disciplines as well as theories and frameworks from other MBA units such as systems thinking, change management, effective collaboration, partnering and ethical decision making.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Management Education
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	SMBA6001
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Olivia Perks, olivia.perks@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Esty Marcu, esty.marcu@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Olivia Perks, olivia.perks@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 13 September 2024

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Materiality Assessment Undertake a materiality assmt considering negative impacts & opportunities	20%	Week 07 Due date: 18 Oct 2024 at 23:59	1000 words
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Group Assignment Review a company that has successfully created shared value	40%	Week 10 Due date: 05 Nov 2024 at 21:00	5000 words (max)
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Assignment	Individual Research Report Develop a value creation strategy for a company of your choice	40%	Week 11 Due date: 15 Nov 2024 at 23:59	3,000 words
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= group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an exceptional standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Distinction	75 - 84	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a very high standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Credit	65 - 74	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at a good standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Pass	50 - 64	Awarded when you demonstrate the learning outcomes for the unit at an acceptable standard, as defined by grade descriptors or exemplars outlined by your faculty or school.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

According to University and Business School policies.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	The case for creating shared value. In our opening session, we will provide an overview of the movement towards ‘stakeholder capitalism’, creating shared value and inclusive business models, exploring the growing public expectation of business to solve the problems of our time.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 02	Understanding organisational negative impacts and why they matter. This session will cover the negative impacts organisations can have on the environment, indigenous heritage, loss of biodiversity, people, and society, and investigate why addressing negative impacts is critical to futureproofing an organisation’s business model.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 03	The role of business in delivering positive impacts and the disclosure agenda. In this session, we will cover frameworks, tools, and benchmarks for measuring impact including UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), integrating reporting frameworks, and discuss their efficacy in measuring impact.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 04	A systems approach for addressing negative impacts and creating shared value. In this session, we will explore systems thinking and other tools for compelling communications and strategic thinking cross-disciplinary approaches to understanding both negative and positive impacts.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 05	Developing a purpose-driven vision and strategy as a mechanism for managing risks and leveraging opportunities. In this session, we will focus on building leadership buy-in – being an effective change agent and compelling communication to engage key internal stakeholders such as company executives and boards.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 06	Prioritising actions, ethical decision-making, and assessing effectiveness. In this session, we apply theories and frameworks for prioritising actions, aligning principles with decision making, and managing trade-offs with a focus on developing action plans which embrace negative and positive impacts linked to an organisation’s strategy and values (green doesn’t necessarily mean good).	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 07	Effecting change and walking the talk from within. In this session, we will cover key elements of governance structures, buy-in, perverse incentives, organisational culture, data collection infrastructure, and management controls necessary for embedding a commitment to creating shared value and addressing negative impacts.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 08	Market repositioning and communicating with the purpose (understanding the role of the customer as a stakeholder). In this session, we will discuss the role of communicating your vision and actions externally, including effective market repositioning and balancing “confessionals” with “aspirational” messaging to create a shared sense of vision and purpose.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 09	Financial Investing as a force for good. In this session, we will cover ethical Investing, including how investors use ESG performance as a driver and indicator of shareholder value.	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)
Week 10	Group Assignments - In-Class Presentations	Lecture and tutorial (3 hr)

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Describe the regulatory environment and emerging societal trends which are driving the focus on value creation.
LO2. Identify drivers, business models, and other internal and external factors which can limit value creation and can cause negative human rights and environmental impacts as well as potential remediation actions to address these impacts.
LO3. Identify inclusive business models which can positively address the problems of our time and create value for all.
LO4. Analyse how investors use ESG performance as a driver and indicator of shareholder value.
LO5. Collaboratively apply theories, frameworks and case studies to develop creative and innovative business models and strategies to achieve shared value. Persuasively communicate goals and solutions to internal and external stakeholders.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

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Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
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Teaching staff

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Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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SMBA6123: Shared Value and Inclusive Business Models

MBA Session 2, 2024 [Normal evening] - Castlereagh St, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect