Unit rationale, description and aim
The unit analyses the nature of First Peoples’ organizations, including the ‘types’ of community based and representative organizations in the for profit and not for profit sector and the role of service organisations. This unit also provides students with a sound foundation that will aid in their understanding of the role and value of economic, social and cultural development; the statutory requirements of First Peoples’ organisations; stewardship, subsidiarity and ethical issues in economic, social and cultural development and the tools to enable the successful development. It will also examine the complexities faced by First Nations organisations in balancing family, community and business responsibilities to achieve the common good.
Learning outcomes
To successfully complete this unit you will be able to demonstrate you have achieved the learning outcomes (LO) detailed in the below table.
Each outcome is informed by a number of graduate capabilities (GC) to ensure your work in this, and every unit, is part of a larger goal of graduating from ACU with the attributes of insight, empathy, imagination and impact.
Explore the graduate capabilities.
Appraise the nature and role of First Nations orga...
Learning Outcome 01
Synthesize and appraise the changing roles and str...
Learning Outcome 02
Evaluate the impact of family, community and indig...
Learning Outcome 03
Critically and collectively analyse the role of ec...
Learning Outcome 04
Analyse the statutory requirements that govern Aus...
Learning Outcome 05
Content
Topics will include:
- Indigenous Sustainable Development
- Organisational Structures - Fit for Purpose
- Human, Cultural, Social & Economic: The role of capital in Indigenous business and development
- Native Title Representative Bodies/ Prescribed Bodies Corporate
- Indigenous Land & Sea Councils
- Urban Planning in Community Business Development
- Indigenous Service Organisations as business models
- Corporate Governance Legislation
- Indigenous Local Government; Missions & Reserves
- Indigenous Regional Authorities and the common good
- Role of Natural Resource Management and Environment Protection in First Nations Business
- Corporate Social Responsibility
Assessment strategy and rationale
A range of assessment procedures will be used to meet the unit learning outcomes and develop graduate attributes consistent with University assessment requirements. Such procedures may include, but are not limited to: essays, reports, examinations, student presentations or case studies.
In order to pass this unit, students are required to: submit all assessment pieces and obtain 50% overall. The assessment tasks for this unit are designed for students to demonstrate their achievement of each learning outcome.
Overview of assessments
Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection This ass...
Assessment Task 1: Critical Reflection
This assessment task consists of a 1000-word written journal entailing the reflection and evaluation of the role of cultural influences in governance of First Nations business organisations. This task requires students to work autonomously to synthesise knowledge gained in the unit (W1-5) in order to demonstrate an understanding of the influence of culture on organisations.
Submission Type: Individual
Assessment Method: Reflective Journal
Artefact: Written journal
25%
Assessment Task 2: Group Case Study This assess...
Assessment Task 2: Group Case Study
This assessment consist of 1500 words.
Students are required to work collaboratively to undertake an analysis of a First Nations organisation as to its foundation, purpose, representativeness, advocacy role, and its structural effectiveness for the business environment in which it operates. The study of the chosen organisation should be within the content covered in this unit.
Submission Type: Group
Assessment Method: Case Study
Artefact: Written report
35%
Assessment Task 3: Major Essay This assessment ...
Assessment Task 3: Major Essay
This assessment consist of 1500 words. Students are required to Analyse the rise of First Nations business organisations as to the diversification of their purpose and provide an appraisal of their contributions to the common good and the advancement of Australia’s First Nations Peoples.
Submission Type: Individual
Assessment Method: Essay
Artefact: Written report
40%
Learning and teaching strategy and rationale
This unit will be taught in multi-modal program using a variety of delivery strategies including online delivery to the equivalent of 150 hours student workload. Where face to face contact is included this may involve intensive away from base delivery.