Course Title: Apply corporate social responsibility to public relations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
Course Code: MKTG7881
Course Title: Apply corporate social responsibility to public relations
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6140 - Advanced Diploma of Business (Public Relations)
Course Contact: Julia Makin
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5175
Course Contact Email: Julia.makin@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Maroun Chamoun
maroun.chamoun@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply corporate, social responsibility (CSR) to public relations (PR) policy, i.e. planning for and communicating the establishment and maintenance of resource efficient and environmentally sustainable work practices.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU21661 Apply corporate social responsibility to public relations |
Element: |
1. Explore how CSR applies to workplace PR strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify opportunities to apply CSR policy to appropriate PR strategies. 1.2 Identify and consult stakeholders as a key component of policy development process. 1.3 Incorporate strategies for minimising resource use, reductions in toxic material and hazardous chemical use, and employment of lifecycle management approaches at all stages of work. 1.4 Develop a policy that reflects the organisation's commitment to CSR as an integral part of PR business planning and as a business opportunity. 1.5 Agree on appropriate methods of implementation. |
Element: |
2. Make recommendations on CSR application to PR policy |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Make recommendations for policy options based on likely effectiveness, triple bottom line, timeframes and cost. 2.2 Promote the CSR policy and its expected outcome to key PR stakeholders. 2.3 Assign responsibilities and inform those involved in implementing the policy of expected outcomes and activities to be undertaken. |
Element: |
3. Apply the policy |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Implement strategies for continuous improvement in resource efficiency and business ethics to PR activity.
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Element: |
4. Evaluate CSR policy |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Document outcomes and provide feedback to key PR personnel and stakeholders. |
Learning Outcomes
Students have a full understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility and how to develop and implement policies and procedures to continuously support positive organisational initiatives through iactivities on the environment, consumers, employees, communities, stakeholders and all impacted members of the public sphere.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of in class activities, case studies and face to face delivery will provide a range of learning and teaching experiences for students.
Teaching Schedule
1 | Jul 04 | Course Induction |
2 | Jul11 | Apply CSR policy to PR strategies |
3 | Jul 18 | CSR – Development process |
4 | Jul 25 | Policy options - Guest Speaker |
5 | Aug 01 | Assessment 1 - Presentations |
6 | Aug 08 | Methods of implementation |
7 | Aug 15 | Recommendations & Promotion of CSR to stakeholders |
8 | Aug 22 | Delegating responsibilities |
Aug 29-Sep 02 | Mid Semester Break | |
9 | Sep 05 | Implementation of policy |
10 | Sep 12 | Review and evaluate CSR policy - Continuous improvement |
11 | Sep 19 | Assessment 2 - Major Research Project |
12 | Sep 26 | Modification of policy |
13 | Oct 03 | Revision |
14 | Oct 10 | Assessment 3 - Presentation |
15 | Oct 17 | Assessment 3 - Presentation |
16 | Oct 24 | Assessment feedback /resubmissions |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Relevant learning resources will be placed on the online learning hub (Blackboard) progressively throughout the semester. You will need to access this site on a weekly basis to ensure that you keep up to date with important information related to this course
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework, assignments, group and/or individual projects, in class exercises, written and practical assessments, problem solving exercises, presentations, direct observation of actual and simulated work practice, presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files, review of products produced through work-based or course activities.
Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met. Students will be provided with feedback throughout the course to check their progress.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1 – Case study Presentation - 25%
Due date: Week 5 August 1st
Submission procedure: This is a group assessment - 3 people maximum.
Requirements: You will be required to make a presentation based on assigned article.
Assessment Task 2 – Major research project - 50%
Due date: Week 11 - Sep 19
Submission procedure: This is a group assessment (2 students maximum per group) and it is to be printed out and uploaded to Blackboard using Turnitin.
This assessment focuses on the practical aspect of all elements of the unit and contributes to the learning objectives of this unit and will focus on the 4 elements of competency
Student will be required to interview an organisation and write a Report on their CSR policies and practices.
Requirements:
You are to complete an analysis of an organisation in reference to its Strategies and its implementation of their Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
Assessment Task 3 – Presentations - 25%
Date handed out: Week 10 - Week of September 12
Date and time due: Week 14 &15 - Week of October 12 & 19
Group or Individual: This is a pair assessment conducted in front of class audience.
Purpose:
This assessment is a follow up on assessment two.
You are, in your team to make a 10 minute presentation of your findings from assessment two.
This assessment will again focus on the all four elements of the unit and contributes to the learning objectives of this competency. It is for students to demonstrate their grasp of the concepts and techniques used to Apply Corporate Social Responsibility.
Requirements:
All students are required to attend the presentations. Pair presentation times will be assigned and participants to be prepared to answer questions from audience and instructor in reference to the contents of the presentation in order to demonstrate competency.
Detailed marking guides will be provided for all assessments during the semester.
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work. An assignment cover sheet for submission of each assessment task is available on blackboard.
• Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
Assessment Matrix
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying.
You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
Marking Guide (Grading)
After achieving competency we then grade your performance in the unit and you will achieve one of the following grades:
Final Grades table:
CHD - Competent with High Distinction
CDI - Competent with Distinction
CC - Competent with Credit
CAG - Competency Achieved – Graded
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More Information: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w (unresolved)
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/8a5dgcaqvaes1.pdf
Resubmissions (VET Programs):
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task you will be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission. The highest grade you will receive if your resubmission is successful is “CAG”.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment:
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website:
More Information: http://rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=7usdbki1fjf31
Assessment Matrix
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