MAN306
GLOBALISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
Unit Guide
TRIMESTER 2 2024
About MAN306 Globalisation and Sustainability
CONTACTS
Below is a list of contacts for this unit. Please liaise directly with your unit instructor regarding
appropriate consultation times. It is usually best to make contact with the staff via email.
Unit Instructors
Dr. Dung Pham – Email: [Link]@[Link]
Student Advisor Ms. An Nguyen – Email: [Link]@[Link]
279 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Dist. 10, HCMC
Unit Coordinator Ms. Hoai Anh – Email: [Link]@[Link]
UNIT OVERVIEW
Globalisation and Sustainability introduces students to critical debates about the role of global
and national institutions of power in determining economic, environmental, social, and cultural
outcomes. Students will be introduced to opposing and controversial theoretical perspectives on
globalisation and sustainability and issues to improve policy and practice in the future. In the
process students will be encouraged to consider problems relating to ethics, rights, justice, and
democracy in society. This unit can also be taken by students who have studied social sciences,
humanities, and management.
PRE-REQUISITES
None.
Assessment Information
UNIT LEARNING OUTCOMES
The table below outlines the unit learning outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. Upon completion of this
unit, students will be able to:
1 KNOWLEDGE
Critically assess the role of global and national institutions of power in determining
CLO1.1
economic, environmental, social and cultural outcomes.
Compare and debate opposing theoretical and policy approaches to economic,
CLO1.2
environmental, social and cultural outcomes.
Make recommendations to improve policy and practice with regard to complex
CLO1.3
economic, environmental, social and cultural issues.
Demonstrate recognition of the alternative perspectives on economic and social
CLO1.4
development.
CLO1.5 Explain the interdependence of the economy, environment and sustainability.
2 SKILLS
CLO2.1 Build research skills
CLO2.2 Perform technology-related tasks
CLO2.3 Improve time management
CLO2.4 Refine presentation skill
CLO2.5 Advance teamwork skill
3 AUTONOMY AND RESPONSIBILITY
CLO3.1 Adapt and develop flexibility in a professional working environment
CLO3.2 Organise assigned tasks effectively
CLO3.3 Support team members to complete assigned tasks
ASSESSMENT SUMMARY
VALUE LEARNING
ASSESSMENT ITEM DUE DATE
(%) OUTCOMES
A. In-class Assignments 40%
1.1 Individual Quiz (Week 10) In class 15%
Team Presentation/ Debates
1.2 Pre-assigned week 25%
(5 weeks)
B. Final Assignments 60%
Team Project Report with Guest
2.1 Session 15 30%
Lecturer
2.2 Final Exam Tbc 30%
Final marks and grades are subject to confirmation by the School Assessment Committees which
may scale, modify, or otherwise amend the marks and grades for the unit, as may be required by
the University’s policies.
🛈Note: To successfully complete this unit, students must:
▪ Achieve a minimum average of 50 marks; and
▪ Achieve a minimum final exam of 50 marks (50/100); and
▪ Complete all assessment items; and
▪ Attend 80 percent of class time.
Assessment A: In-class Assignments (40%)
Overview
Five weeks will have a reading list and all teams must prepare 1 article each of five sessions to
present or debate in class.
In class, all teams will be pre-allocated to present or debate. All teams must submit their
presentation slides at midday 1 day before the session.
An individual quiz will be taken place around session 10 of the course.
Details
Weight: 40%.
Type of Collaboration: Individual/ Team
A1.2 Team Presentation and Team Debates (25%)
Presentation
Overview Each presentation will comprise five - seven (5-10) PowerPoint
slides.
- Team Name/ Slogan + Table of task allocation: 01 slide
- Case Summary: 01 slide (diagram/ mind-map)
- Analysis (theories/ concepts and external references are
recommended to justify your arguments): 03-04 slides
- Solutions & Recommendations (theories/ concepts and external
references are recommended to justify your arguments): 02
slides
- Appendix & References: 01 slide
- In-text citations (Adderley, 2023) on each slide
The presentation is no longer than 10 minutes and Q&A defence is
no longer than 10 minutes.
The visual aid can be in MS PowerPoint, Prezi, or any appropriate
software that can support your presentation. Marks will depend on
the quality of presentation (visual aids, vocal qualities, posture, and
appearance of all team members). Organisation and preparation are
critical to receive a high mark.
Due On-going (Session 2-Session 12)
The presentation is marked on the following criteria:
CRITERIA Poi Excelle F Unsatisfact Po
nt/ nt ai ory or
10 r
/3 3 2 1 0
Conceptual knowledge
and mastery
(Demonstrate strong
conceptual
understanding and
analysis of the case
study and critical
thinking skill)
Presentation quality (attention of /3 3 2 1 0
the audience, verbal and non-
verbal body language, transition,
quality of slides/ papers,
references)
Timing and teamwork /2 2 1 0.5 0
Quality of Response given /2 2 1 0.5 0
TOTAL 10
Team Debates
Debates: Detailed instruction will be guided later.
The debate is marked on the following criteria:
CRITERIA Point/ Excelle F Unsatisfact Poor
10 nt ai ory
r
Content (Conceptual /4 3-4 2 1 0
knowledge and mastery,
Team line, Arguments,
Examples and Rebuttal)
Debate quality (Delivery style, /4 3-4 2 1 0
Rapport with audience, Gestures,
Voice, quality of question asked)
Strategy (Structure of Speech, /1 1 0.5 - 0
Timing and Teamwork)
Language (Grammar, /1 1 0.5 - 0
Pronunciation, Word Selection)
TOTAL 10
A1.3 Individual Quiz (15%)
Assessment B: Final Assignment (60%)
B2.1 Team Project (30%)
Overview
Each group will write a minimum 2,000-word group report and prepare ppt slide. Students should
apply knowledge from the conceptual material covered in class to address the sustainability &
globalisation challenges for a real organisation in Vietnam. The report should give
recommendations/ solutions which are based on academic research and relevant case study
material.
The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate your: (a) understanding of the conceptual
material, (b) critical engagement with its practical implications for managers and policy makers,
and (c) the ability to offer original insights, practical solutions and recommendations, and critical
contributions. These activities are intended to focus on developing student’s critical thinking and
research skills and are an opportunity for students to showcase both their conceptual mastery of
the course materials, as well as creativity in insight and perspective.
Team project will be guided by the guest lecturers. Detail will be informed by their lectures. The
report will cover two main sections: 1) prepare an ESG report and 2) make recommendation to
achieve sustainability plan for the selected corporation. Each team will select their own
corporationf or the team project.
Details TBC
B2.2: Final Examination (30%)
Overview
Students will take a mandatory final exam which accounts for 30% of the total grade. Format of
the exam should be directly communicated in the class.
Details
Weight: 30%.
Type of Collaboration: Individual.
Due: TBA.
Submission: Paper-based examination in the exam room.
Format: TBA.
Duration: 120 minutes.
Curriculum Mode: Closed-book final examination.
Teaching Activities (11/6 – 6/8)
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
Week Session Topic Lesson content Chapter & Readings
1 1 Introduction to Globalisation 1. Overview 1. Book
& Sustainability 2. What is sustainability?
- Intro to UN SDGS Part 1: The multidimensional
- The multidimensional concept of concept of sustainability
sustainability (part 1) - Concern for a Green Future
3. Trends in Sustainability
- The Emergence of
4. Sustainability in Vietnam
5. Activity: Tragedy of the Sustainable Development
commons goals
1 2 Globalisation 1. What is Globalisation Book
(P&D) (1) 2. The relationship between Session 4. Globalisation:
Globalisation & Sustainability Technology, trade regimes, capital
3. Globalisation 4.0 4th IR flows & the global financial system
Other resources: tbc
2 3 Economic Growth & 1. What is GDP? Book
Sustainability 2. Economic Growth & Part 2: Economic Development,
Prosperity? Globalisation & Sustainability
3. Limits to Growth Session 3. Economic Development
4. Case study: Fast fashion & Prosperity: current theory &
debate
Other resources: tbc
2 4 Global economic and 1. Roles & responsibility of Book
business environment. business Session 5: Technological change,
(P&D) (2) 2. Definitions of CSR, ESG globalisation & sustainability
3. Introduce about ESG Goals
Other resources: tbc
Environment- 1st component of ESG
3 5 1st Guest Lecture
3 6 The Economic Cost of 1. What is the relationship Book
Climate Change between Climate Change and the Part 3: Industrial Policy & the role
(P&D) (3) economy? of the firm in pursuing sustainability
2. Who is most vulnerable to development
climate change?
Low-lying regions (Asian Other resources: tbc
countries)
Poor
3. What is the government's role?
4. What is the private sector’s
role?
5. Case study: Climate change
agreement: From COParis 21
onward
4 7 Resource Dependency 1. Natural Resource Curse Book
2. Core-dependency model (Asia Session 6. The importance of
(The Vital Nexus: Food, Manuf vs Africa mineral technological innovation
Energy and Water) exploitation)
3. Food Security Other resources: tbc
Topic 1: The best way to solve
global environmental problems is
to create environmental markets
such as carbon emission trading
schemes and offsets.
4 8 Pollution and Waste 1. How do pollution and waste Resources TBD
(P&D) (4) affect the business operation?
2. Why do most business
operations neglect to
minimize pollution and waste?
3. What are the intrinsic and
extrinsic motivations for
businesses to curb pollution
and waste?
4. Case study: analyze current
difficulties posed by pollution
and waste on business
operations and some of the
business initiatives taken to
address them.
Social- 2nd component of ESG
5 9 Green Innovation and 1. Introduction of Green
Sustainability Innovation
- Green Product
- Green Process
- Green Technology
- Green Management
2. Effects of Green Innovation to
different stakeholders (both sides)
3. Differences between Green
Innovation and Green washing
4. Case studies
6 10 Green Finance and 1. Introduce about UN Goals Book
Sustainability 2. Introduce about ESG Finance Session 9. Regulatory regimes to
(P&D) (5) (Concepts and Measurements) protect health, safety, and the
3. Major trends in ESG Finance environment: the United States
(e.g: green finance) experience
4. Effects of green finance on
sustainability Other resources: tbc
5. Difficulties of applying green
finance in developing and
developed countries
6 11 2nd Guest Lecture
Governance- 3rd component of ESG
7 12 Governance and 1. Definition of corporate
Sustainability government
2. 11 principles of effective
governnance
3. How does corporate
governnance affect the outcome
of sustainable development?
4. Case study
8 13 Economic Growth & 1. Defining Poverty and Inequality Book
Inequality: the situation today 2. Analysing the impacts of Session 8. Government policies to
and how to address it COVID on poverty and Inequality foster innovation, economic growth
3. How to address the increased & employment
challenges of the inequality virus
Other resources: tbc
Topic 1: How to address
Inequality? (In Income distribution
in developing
countries, In financing for
developed and developing
countries)
8 14 Review for Final Exam Online
9 15 3rd Guest Lecture Team Report Presentation
Learning Resources
ESSENTIAL READINGS
Technology, Globalization and Sustainable Development- Transforming
Prescribed
the Industrial State (revised edition)
textbook
- By Nicholas A. Ashford & Ralph P. Hall
Recommended
As assigned by the instructors.
readings
ONLINE RESOURCES
E-library [Link]
Log-in with UEH-ISB account
E-learning [Link]
REFERENCING REQUIREMENTS
Student assignments are to contain original content created by the students. Assignments will be
rejected if they include plagiarized content or contain excessive amounts of quoted/cited material
and minimal original content. Students will receive a grade of ZERO (0%) for any assignments
rejected for this reason. Written assignments WILL BE RANDOMLY checked by the lecturer with
[Link], an online plagiarism-checking tool.
Furthermore, your reference to support your statements must be from a reliable source, such as
textbooks, additional reading materials, and reference books. However, many websites are not
reliable sources. Examples are [Link], [Link], and [Link]. If you are not sure if a
reference is acceptable or not, please contact the lecturer.
The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA) 7 th ed. will serve
as the primary reference materials for all students. Therefore, all papers must be submitted in
APA format. The mechanics of student papers and work will be evaluated, as well as the content.
It is imperative that guidelines be reviewed before an assignment is begun. It is also important
that the required submission format be followed in compiling the final paper or assignment.
General Information & Policy
Submission
Assignment cover sheet
▪ All assignments are required to be submitted with an Assignment Cover Sheet.
▪ Group assignments are to be submitted with a Group Assignment Cover Sheet as well as
a Peer Evaluation Form depending on the request of the unit instructor.
Non-contributing team members can sometimes be an issue with group-work structured
assessment. Individual student group work scores may be adjusted as a result of peer
dissatisfaction with a particular student’s contribution to group work assignments, as reflected in
submissions of the evaluation form.
🛈 NOTE:
▪ Assignment cover sheets and the evaluation form can be located on ISB E-learning system
([Link]
▪ Students are advised to keep a copy of all assignments submitted for marking.
Submission style
Assignments are expected to achieve a professional standard:
▪ Be typed, one and a half spaced, on A4 paper
▪ Use a simple clear format, suitable for a report to senior management in a commercial
organization.
Submission method
Soft copy: submitted electronically via ISB E-learning system ([Link]
before the deadline (Suggested title: Student name/Team name_Unitname_Name of
Assignment).
Hard copy: submitted to your lecturer(s) on the due date if required.
Late assignment and make-up policy
All quizzes, the mid-term tests, group assignments, and final exams must be taken on the
assigned dates. No late assignments will be accepted unless prior authorization is granted by the
Unit Coordinator. In case such an authorization is not granted, grade deduction will be applied.
The Unit Coordinator may decide not to accept assignments that are not submitted within 3 days
after the assignment due date. However, if there are extenuating or unforeseen circumstances,
the Unit Coordinator must be contacted before the quiz, midterm, group assignment or final exam
dates to authorize a make-up if required.
Attendance
Class attendance is compulsory, and students should provide reasons for the failure to attend the
class on a particular lecture/workshop session. Students are required to attend a minimum of 80%
of all classes to secure class participation marks. Please let your lecturer(s) and/or ISB know AND
submit a request for absence form to the Student Advisor prior to the session if you are unable to
attend any session.
Cases equating to an absence:
▪ Arriving to class late by 15 minutes at the beginning,
▪ Arriving late by 5 minutes after the break
▪ Leaving prior to the scheduled end time without the permission of the lecturer
🛈 IMPORTANT: Students will not be allowed to sit in the final examination if violating the above
absence rule.
Electronic Device Use
▪ Cell phones will be turned off or switched to vibrate mode before class starts.
▪ No phone calls or text messaging are allowed inside the classroom during class time.
▪ Portable listening and/or music devices may not be operated in the classroom.
▪ Headphones and/or ear buds of any type may not be worn while in the classroom
whether operating or not.
▪ Laptop and other electronic devices are not permitted unless specifically authorized by
the lecturer exclusively for note taking and doing class work.
🛈 IMPORTANT: If you are in violation of these policies, you will be excused from class and an
absence will be assessed.
Email Etiquette
Your lecturers receive many emails each day. To enable them to respond to your emails
appropriately and in a timely fashion, students are asked to follow basic requirements of
professional communication.
Your emails should:
▪ Have a concise and descriptive title, including the class and name of the unit you are
enquiring about
▪ Be clear about the intention of their emails
▪ Use appropriate tone and language, proof-read what is written in the email before sending
it.
Students should also allow 3-4 working days for a response before following up. If the matter is
legitimately urgent, you may indicate “URGENT” in the email subject header.
Make an appointment: If your email request is complex and requires a lengthy response it may
be probably best to make an appointment with your lecturer/instructor to meet in person.
Disability Support Services
Students with disabilities are advised that accommodations and services are available at UEH-
ISB. It is the student's responsibility to contact the UEH-ISB office and submit appropriate
documentation prior to receiving such services.
Additional Information
This unit guide may be revised at the discretion of the Unit Coordinator with approval from
Program Academic Director and School Academic Committee where appropriate.