As the world adapts to social and environmental change, sustainability has become more important than ever, both to business and society. To be a future business leader, you need to provide better leadership, and redefine the role of the business in the fight for a sustainable tomorrow. Through exploring sustainable thinking, environmental awareness and ethical behaviour you will gain crucial context, and by developing your problem-solving skills in this context, you'll be equipped to tackle the biggest challenges we face in business, and beyond. So, you won't just be ready to be a leader in business, you’ll be prepared to lead society towards a sustainable future.
Private Study: 128
Contact Hours: 22
Total: 150
Main assessment methods:
Group presentation (20%)
Individual Essay (4000 words) (80%).
Reassessment method:
100% Coursework
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The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
- Critically analyse the role of business in society.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the main ethical, economic, social and environmental challenges faced by contemporary organisations.
- Compare and contrast different theoretical perspectives behind the motivations for engaging, or not engaging, in responsible behaviour and sustainability.
- Show an comprehensive understanding of ethical theory, and be able to apply theory to a range of contemporary ethical and sustainable issues associated with managing an international business.
- Display in-depth knowledge of the relationship between sustainability, corporate responsibility and firm performance, behaviour, reporting and governance.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Negotiate and work with peers.
- Work under own initiative.
- Work with others.
- Take a synoptic view of business.
- Address complex problems.
- Present a logical case/argument.
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