AGRI404-18B (HAM)

Advanced New Zealand Agribusiness

20 Points

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Waikato Management School
Te Raupapa
School of Accounting, Finance and Economics

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Convenor(s)

Graeme Doole

Graeme Doole
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MSB.2.19
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Zack Dorner

Zack Dorner
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MSB.2.04
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zack.dorner@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper focuses on the governance and management of New Zealand agribusinesses. It centres around the core theme of governance, both inside and outside of agribusiness firms. The paper draws on current topics to explore the opportunities and threats facing New Zealand agribusiness.

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Paper Structure

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This paper is taught through lectures, workshops and discussion.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • compare and contrast alternative governance structures, with a focus on agribusinesses.
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  • highlight the key features and requirements of a strategic governance framework.
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  • discuss the important of process and compliance to governance in an agribusiness context.
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  • describe an integrated approach to governance, process, and compliance management.
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  • demonstrate the principles of good governance, both individually and in groups.
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  • analyse complex systems using the principles of system dynamics.
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  • discuss how value-chain governance impacts food security, with a focus on multi-national companies.
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  • discuss governance of agribusiness within the context of the policy cycle.
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  • explain key contemporary issues related to the governance of food systems, from a local to a global level.
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  • describe the impact of free-trade agreements and regulatory regimes on agribusinesses.
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  • represent different stakeholders in a participatory process, both individually and in groups.
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 50% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 50:50 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 50% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Design-thinking assessment
31 Jul 2018
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test
13 Aug 2018
4:00 PM
10
  • In Class: In Lecture
3. Biosecurity report
18 Sep 2018
5:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Group Report
5 Oct 2018
5:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Group Presentation
8 Oct 2018
2:00 PM
5
  • In Class: In Lecture
6. Exam
50
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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These will be advised in class.
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Other Resources

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Students will be advised during the semester of any additional material that may be useful to their study
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Online Support

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Material will be posted on Moodle.
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Workload

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This is a 20 point paper, and expected to involve 200 hours of work
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: AGRI304

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