BUSN7045 Corporate Governance  
Semester 2 2022  
FINAL EXAM INFORMATION  

This exam is in the form of an on-line non-Wattle exam, and it accounts for 60% of the overall course mark. You  
will access the exam on the course Wattle page. The exam is invigilated via Zoom. The Zoom link and password  
will be available on the course Wattle site. Please ensure you sign into the Zoom session 10 minutes before the  
start of the exam and before accessing the exam questions. You will need to have your ANU student card so that  
we can verify your identity during the exam. Students will be pulled individually into a breakout room for the  
identification check.  

When is the exam and how long is it for?  
• Students should check the ANU examination timetable for the exam date and time. Note that the exam  
time stipulated on the timetable website is Canberra time.  
• The time allowed for the exam is 4 hours. This includes time for you to download the exam paper from  
Wattle and upload your answer document through Turnitin. Please make sure you allow for this when  
managing your time. It is your responsibility to manage your time and facilities to ensure you can access  
the exam paper and upload your answers (in a single document) within the exam times scheduled for this  
course.  

What tools or equipment do I need?  
• Software: Microsoft Word or any compatible word processing software. Zoom with video and audio  
enabled.  
• Hardware: It is recommended that you use a desktop or a laptop. You will need your camera switched on  
for the ENTIRE period of the exam (including uploading). Your camera should show your face and your  
hands/desk as much as possible.  
• Internet: You need to have a reliable internet connection. You may wish to consider having a backup  
internet connection. This could take the form of using your phone as a hotspot in the event of internet  
failure on your computer. It is your responsibility to ensure you have appropriate reliable facilities.  
• Permitted materials: All material.  

What is the format of the exam and what does the exam cover?  
• Format: 4 questions that are equally weighted. Each of the 4 questions will be based on a different case  
description. Each of the 4 questions may be differently comprised of subparts, for which the weighting will  
be specified.  
• Coverage: Entire syllabus. Any one question might require you to draw on more than one part of the  
course.  

How do I save and submit my work?  
• Remember to frequently save your answer document while you are working. It is recommended that you  
also frequently save a back-up copy of your work on a different device, such as cloud storage or a USB  
device.  
• Allow yourself sufficient time to upload your document on Turnitin.  
• Your submitted file must contain only text. Image files or images imbedded in a document are not  
acceptable for this exam.  
• You must carefully check that your document is complete and that you are submitting the intended version  
of your document.  

What do I do if I encounter any problems during the exam?  
• Clarification of exam questions: During the first 30 minutes of the exam, Marvin and Greg will be available  
on Zoom to clarify any questions. For the duration of the exam, you can use the chat function to  
communicate with the invigilator if you have any questions but note that the invigilator will not assist you  
with interpreting the requirements of a question. If there is a need for us to communicate with the class  
during the exam, this will be done verbally in the Zoom session. It is your responsibility to ensure the Zoom  
session remains active and that you can hear any announcements made.  
• Technical issues: If technical difficulties (e.g., internet connectivity issues) prevent you from completing  
the exam, make sure you provide sufficient evidence (e.g., time-stamped screenshots, photos and videos)  
in any special consideration or deferred examination application that you may submit.  

What rules should I be aware of?  
• Special consideration (for sickness or other personal issues that affect your performance in the exam)  
• Deferred examination (for exam clashes, health related issues, etc that stops you from being able to attend  
the exam)  

ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT - IMPORTANT REMINDERS  

You must work by yourself. You cannot discuss the questions with anyone else.  

You are required to provide in-text citation or references in the final exam. Per the ANU Academic  
Misconduct Rule, if a student cheats, engages in plagiarism, improperly shares material with another person,  
or engages in contract cheating or improperly engages another person to prepare, or assist in preparing,  
work for the student, this is academic misconduct in relation to an assessment.  
A person engages in plagiarism if the person uses another person’s work as though it were the person’s own  
work. This includes excessive copying from lecture slides, tutorial notes and textbooks.  

Students submitting a take-home exam, an assignment, or a timed Wattle exam work do so under a  
declaration that the work is their own. You are expected to have read and understood the ANU's Academic  
Misconduct Rule.  

Instances of alleged breaches of academic integrity will be investigated. Candidates found to have  
participated in any activity which could amount to a breach of academic integrity in this examination will  
have their marks withdrawn and disciplinary action initiated on a complaint from the Course Convenor.  
As a further academic integrity control, students may be selected for a 15-minute individual oral examination  
of their final exam submission.  


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  
Q: What are the types of questions included in the exam?  
A: Please see the sample exam paper on Wattle. Note that these examples do not indicate the topics that might  
be covered in the exam. Remember that the entire syllabus is examinable.  

Q: How do I prepare for the exam? Do I have to read everything in the chapters that are assigned as you have  
not covered everything?  
A: You do not have to read everything but you are encouraged to. You should use the lecture slides and  
workshop questions as a guide as to the areas you should focus on. You should not expect to be able to look  
up answers to questions.  

Q: When are the consult hours?  
A: Please refer to Wattle for times and Zoom links.  

Q: Will you be posting the solutions to the workshop questions on Wattle?  
A: No – you should have the answers if you have attended the workshops.  

Q: Will you provide the solutions to the workshop questions during the consult?  
A: No – you should formulate your answers. We will be happy to help answer any clarification questions.  

Q: Can I email you with questions about the slides and textbook if I do not understand them?  
A: You are encouraged to post your questions on the Wattle Discussion Forum where other students may be able  
to help you with your queries. Greg and Marvin will periodically check the Forum postings and clarify any  
misunderstandings. If you need to consult with Greg or Marvin, it is best that you approach them during their  
scheduled Zoom consultation times. If you are prevented from accessing the Zoom consultation times, please  
email Greg/Marvin to make a later appointment.  

Q: Can I email you about the examination?  
A: If the email is not about a personal issue, please post your query on the Wattle Discussion Forum.