A well-executed corporate social responsibility strategy can enhance a company's reputation and brand image. By studying socially responsible management you’ll make sense of societal changes and what it means for you and your future in business. Key components of corporate social responsibility and ethical theory are applied in the context of social issues. You’ll gain a strong understanding of the ethical concerns in business through the study of example cases involving key issues such as shareholder activism, employee discrimination, working conditions, ethical issues in marketing, accountability and collaboration with civil society organisations. You’ll begin to see the importance of a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholder groups as you apply key concepts, theories and frameworks related to social responsibility in different contexts.
Private Study: 128
Contact Hours: 22
Total: 150
Main assessment methods:
Individual reflective assignment (1000 words) (40%)
Individual report (2000 words) (60%)
Reassessment method:
100% coursework
Crane, A. and Matten, D. (2016) Business Ethics 4th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Crane, A., Matten, D. and Spence, L. J. (2013) Corporate Social Responsibility: Readings and Cases in a Global Context. 2nd edn. Routledge: London.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Understand systematically the concept of corporate social responsibility, sustainability, business ethics and their increasing significance for organisations
2. Apply key concepts, theories and frameworks related to social responsibility in different contexts
3. Critically assess the suitability and applicability of contemporary business and societal responses to environmental, social and economic challenges for sustainable development
4. Critically understand the key issues that organisations face in the design and implementation of socially responsible programmes
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility in working and studying independently
2. Demonstrate competence in time and project management through independent research that demonstrates transferable skills of independent learning
3. Critically evaluate problems relating to conflicting interests by developing accountable priorities to address concerns of multiple stakeholders
4. Demonstrate critical reflection in developing a deeper appreciation of social issues and proposed solutions
5. Demonstrate ability to communicate information, ideas and solutions effectively
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