VAMK

Change language: Suomi

Front Page > Current Education > Business Economics (LT) > 2018 > Year 2 > Introduction to Corporate Responsibility (TLTP0802)

Introduction to Corporate Responsibility

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TLTP0802
Type: Compulsory
Curriculum: LT 2018
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2019-2020)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Launonen, Tarja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2019-2020

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
4T-LT-2K2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Tarja LaunonenFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09
5T-LT-2M, T-LT-2O2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Tarja LaunonenFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09
6T-LT-2T2019-09-02 – 2019-12-22Tarja LaunonenFinnish2019-08-19 – 2019-09-09

Still need to take the course? See the courses during the academic year 2021-2022.

Learning Outcomes

The student knows central theories on ethics and corporate responsibility and is able to use them to evaluate the responsibility of business. The student is able to evaluate the economic, ecological and social impacts of business and provide tools for development.

Student's Workload

Total work load 108 h
.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites.

Contents

Central ethical theories, ethical thinking, role of ethics in business. Individual and organizational values. Central theoretical models in corporate responsibility. Sustainable Development and its new Goals. Interconnection between business and society. Causes and consequences of environmental problems. Circular economy

Regional Impact

Responsibility in Companies of Finland, Business and Social Interaction

Internationality

Global responsibility, Sustainable Development Goals. International Business study materials

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Juutinen, S. 2016. Strategisen yritysvastuun käsikirja. Helsinki. Talentum Pro
Aaltonen, T. 2004. Vastuullinen johtaminen. Helsinki. WSOY.
Autio, S. & Lettenmeier, M. 2002. Ekotehokkuus – Business as Future. Hämeenlinna. TKK Koulutuskeskus Dipoli.
Ketola, T. 2005. Vastuullinen liiketoiminta Sanoista teoiksi. Helsinki. Edita.
Juutinen, S. 2010. Strateginen yritysvastuu. Helsinki. WSOY.
Joutsenvirta, M., Halme, M., Jalas, M. & Mäkinen, J. 2011. Vastuullinen liiketoiminta kansainvälisessä maailmassa. Gaudeamus. E-kirja.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, exercises and
assignment

Assessment Criteria

5 The student knows exceptionally well the central theories in ethics and corporate responsibility and is able to apply them in practical situations within his/her own field critically from different points of view. The student is able to evaluate the responsibility and environmental impacts of business critically and variedly. He /she is also able to propose justifiable means for development.
3 The student knows the central theories in ethics and corporate responsibility and is able to apply them in practical situations within his/her own field. The student is able to evaluate the responsibility and environmental impacts of business. He /she is also able to propose means for development.
1 The student knows some central theories in ethics and corporate responsibility. He/she understands the importance of ethics and responsibility in the practice of his/her own field. The student is able to evaluate the responsibility and environmental impacts of business.

Assessment Methods

Exam 50% , group work 50%


Back