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BHP Billiton: Ensuring sustainable global development

Ensuring sustainable global development This Case Study profiles how BHP Billiton has promoted and maintained sustainable development and socio-economic sustainability. As a result of reading this Case Study, the student should be able to: Explain the concepts of sustainable development and socio-economic sustainability and outline the relationship to corporate citizenship Describe how BHP Billiton deals with socio-economic sustainability with reference to employee relations, supply, and economic contributions to the host community Discuss the benefits to…
Associated with:
BHP Billiton
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Developing organisational culture
  • Business Environment | Stakeholders
  • Business Environment | The external environment
  • Business Environment | Types of large organisations
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Forms of ownership of large organisations
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Organisational structures:overview
  • Employee Relations | Proactive employee relations
  • Global Business | Ethical global management
  • Human Resource Management | Diversity management
  • Human Resource Management | Performance management
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From: Edition 7
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BHP Billiton: Sustainability and addressing climate change

Sustainability and addressing climate change This Case Study profiles how BHP Billiton has developed and implemented its Sustainable Development Policy and dealt with climate change issues. As a result of reading this Case Study, students should be able to: Outline the concepts of sustainability, climate change, change management, holistic business approach, and emission/carbon credit trading Identify why BHP Billiton developed its Sustainable Development Policy and addressed climate change issues Describe BHP Billiton's business case for…
Associated with:
BHP Billiton
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Aligning structure to objectives
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Forms of ownership of large organisations
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Organisational structures:overview
  • Change Management | Change issues for business
  • Change Management | Managing change effectively
  • Change Management | Sources of change
  • Employee Relations | Proactive employee relations
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Corporate governance
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Risk Management
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Socially responsible programs and approaches
  • Global Business | Ethical global management
  • Public Relations | Crisis PR management
  • Public Relations | PR Tactics and their application
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From: Edition 3
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BOC: You're in great company

You're in great company This Case Study examines the growth of a global business and the significance of effective HR strategies and processes to business success. As a result of reading this Case Study, the student should be able to: Understand the significance of HR to the success of a large global business Analyse a range of HR processes  Identify specific strategies and programs used in a best practice HR environment   Introduction {reg}Most people…
Associated with:
BOC
Resources:
From: Edition 2
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BOC: Promoting Gas & Gear through effective change management

Promoting Gas & Gear through effective change management Throughout the world, many people come into contact with BOC every day, most likely without even being aware of it. BOC is a leading supplier of gases and related products, services and solutions in the South Pacific and its services and products touch almost every area of business, industrial and domestic life. BOC recently undertook a significant change management process to revolutionalise its Gas & Gear retail…
Associated with:
BOC
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Business Environment | The role of business in the economy
  • Change Management | Change issues for business
  • Change Management | Leadership and change
  • Change Management | Managing change effectively
  • Change Management | Sources of change
  • Change Management | Strategic planning
  • Communication | Effective communication models
  • Communication | Team-based communication
  • Employee Relations | Conflict resolution and negotiation
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Fostering innovation within business
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Innovative business
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Product/service innovation
  • Human Resource Management | Human resource planning
  • Human Resource Management | Performance management
  • Human Resource Management | The human resource manager in profile
  • Human Resource Management | Training and development systems and programs
  • Management Skills | Role of leadership
  • Management and ICT | Managing technological change in the workplace
  • Management and ICT | The impact of technology on business
  • Marketing | Product development
  • Operations Management | Facilities design and layout
  • Operations Management | Quality management approaches
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From: Edition 3
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carsales.com.au: Effective business strategy for online success

carsales.com.au: Effective business strategy for online success This Case Study examines the growth and development of carsales.com, given the increasing trend of consumers using online businesses to source products and services. As a result of reading this Case Study, students should be able to: Describe the business structure of carsales.com Identify factors that are significant to the business model Outline key features of that business model Assess the current and future success of carsales.com Introduction…
Associated with:
carsales.com.au
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Developing organisational culture
  • Business Environment | Measuring business performance
  • Business Environment | Significance of business
  • Business Environment | The business life cycle
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Organisational structures:overview
  • Change Management | Change issues for business
  • Change Management | Strategic planning
  • Communication | Effective communication models
  • Communication | Technology and communication
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Fostering innovation within business
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Innovative business
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Product/service innovation
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | The role of the entrepreneur
  • Management and ICT | The impact of technology on business
  • Marketing | Market research methods/analysis
  • Marketing | Marketing analysis and segmentation
  • Marketing | Marketing evaluation including use of KPIs
  • Marketing | Product development
  • Marketing | Promotion strategies and their application
  • Small Business | Small business and entrepreneurship
  • Small Business | Starting a small business
Resources:
From: Edition 6
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Coates: Building a culture of safety

Building a culture of safety This case study investigates and highlights Coates' commitment to safety as an integrated part of its people and business strategies. Promoting a safe workplace has major benefits to all stakeholders of a business. Implementing a safety strategy requires the engagement of employees to be effective. For change to be effective at Coates, the safety strategy also needed to be embedded within the company culture and aligned closely with the company…
Associated with:
Coates
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Developing organisational culture
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Business Environment | Stakeholders
  • Business Law | Business obligations under selected legislation
  • Business Law | Impact on business
  • Business Law | Proactive business and the law
  • Change Management | Change issues for business
  • Change Management | Leadership and change
  • Change Management | Managing change effectively
  • Change Management | Sources of change
  • Communication | Team-based communication
  • Employee Relations | Proactive employee relations
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Corporate governance
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Risk Management
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Socially responsible programs and approaches
  • Human Resource Management | Human resource planning
  • Human Resource Management | Induction
  • Human Resource Management | Performance management
  • Human Resource Management | Training and development systems and programs
  • Management Skills | Managing in a team environment
  • Management Skills | Role of leadership
Resources:
From: Edition 3
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Coates: Strategic human resources to achieve company goals

Strategic human resources to achieve company goals This Case Study highlights the significance of strategic and carefully developed approaches to HR to the achievement of a company's long-term goals. As a result of reading this Case Study, the student should be able to: Understand the inter-relationship between company goals and effective HR Analyse fundamental factors in the development of employees Identify specific programs that engage and develop employees Introduction Imagine trying to plan a big…
Associated with:
Coates
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Developing organisational culture
  • Business Environment | Measuring business performance
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Change Management | Strategic planning
  • Employee Relations | Proactive employee relations
  • Human Resource Management | Employee Motivation
  • Human Resource Management | Human resource planning
  • Human Resource Management | Mission and objectives
  • Human Resource Management | Performance management
  • Human Resource Management | Training and development systems and programs
Resources:
From: Edition 7
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Coca-Cola: Make every drop matter

Make every drop matter This Case Study examines how a global business, The Coca-Cola Company, works to support the effective management and use of a precious resource - water. It focuses on initiatives used both here in Australia and across the world that aim to achieve efficient water use and management both inside the company's production systems and, externally, in the broader community. As a result of carefully reading this Case Study, students should be…
Associated with:
Coca Cola
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Developing organisational culture
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Aligning structure to objectives
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Forms of ownership of large organisations
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Organisational structures:overview
  • Change Management | Change issues for business
  • Change Management | Leadership and change
  • Change Management | Managing change effectively
  • Change Management | Sources of change
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Product/service innovation
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Corporate governance
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Risk Management
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Socially responsible programs and approaches
  • Human Resource Management | Performance management
  • Marketing | Market research methods/analysis
  • Marketing | Product development
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From: Edition 3
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Coca-Cola: Water, water everywhere...

Water, water, everywhere This Case Study focuses on the domestic market for bottled water and investigates how Coca-Cola is continuing to develop its bottled water brands in Australia. It examines the various marketing techniques used by Coca-Cola by analysing the development and positioning of its Mount Franklin and Pump brands within a socially responsible business framework. By reading this case study students should be able to: Outline the demographic characteristics of the bottled water market…
Associated with:
Coca Cola
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Risk Management
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | Socially responsible programs and approaches
  • Global Business | Ethical global management
  • Global Business | Types of global business/expansion
  • Marketing | Ethical/legal marketing decisions
  • Marketing | Market research methods/analysis
  • Marketing | Marketing analysis and segmentation
  • Marketing | Marketing evaluation including use of KPIs
  • Marketing | Promotion strategies and their application
Resources:
From: Edition 4
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CPA Australia: Contributing to business and ethical practice

Contributing to business and ethical practice This Case Study examines the role of CPA Australia in developing the technical and professional knowledge of its members while ensuring members act with integrity. It explains the role CPA Australia plays in promoting accounting standards and best practice while ensuring knowledge is applied in a fair, honest and ethical manner. As a result of reading this Case Study, students should be able to: Explain the role accountants play…
Associated with:
CPA Australia
Learning Area(s):
  • Business Environment | Mission and Objectives
  • Business Environment | Stakeholders
  • Business Environment | The role of business in the economy
  • Business Structure and Organisation | Organisational structures:overview
  • Change Management | Leadership and change
  • Change Management | Managing change effectively
  • Communication | Interpersonal communication
  • Entrepreneurship/Innovation | Innovative business
  • Financial Reports and Analysis | Analysis of financial reports and information
  • Financial Reports and Analysis | Ethical/legal accounting
  • Human Resource Management | Human resource planning
  • Human Resource Management | Training and development systems and programs
  • Management Accounting | Accounting systems in practice
  • Management Skills | Communication
  • Management Skills | Role of leadership
  • Management Skills | Role of organisation
  • Management Skills | Role of planning
Resources:
From: Edition 3
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