Government Business Nexus: Intervening, Lobbying and Responding

• • Introduction: Why study GBR?
  • Shaping the Political and Business Environment: Constitutions, Parliaments and political parties
  • Economic Policy: How have economic policy ideas shaped GBR?
  • Government, Business and Regulation: Why does government regulate?
  • The Power of Lobby Groups: Influencing Government
  • Representing Different Business Interests
  • Case Studies 1: Government & business interaction models and GBR in Australia
  • Case Studies 2: GBR in the European Union and in the United States
  • Case Studies 3: GBR in China and in Japan
  • Globalisation, Development & First Peoples
  • Sustainability and Social Responsibility
  • Practical Strategies and Conclusions

Others

Note: Level 2 subjects normally assume an introductory level of prior knowledge in this area, e.g. from studying related Level 1 subjects or other relevant experience.

Additional requirements

• Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment

Governments in many ways create the world within which business operates, for example through regulation, taxes, policies, specialized programs. This course explores the business-government nexus, giving students comprehensive and practical insights on ways in which governments and businesses influence, respond to and engage with one another. It includes exercises and engagement designed to give students a deeper understanding of the roles that various political and business actors play in real-life business and government settings.

• Take Home Exam (40%)
• Business Submission (40%)
• Evidence of reading and class contributions (20%)

Current study term: 06 Nov 22 to 15 Jan 23