Corporate Social Responsibility
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TLTP0401 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | LT 2019V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2020-2021) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Launonen, Tarja |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2020-2021
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | LT2019V-2K | 2021-01-04 – 2021-05-02 | Tarja Launonen | Finnish | 2020-08-17 – 2021-01-10 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will acquire a view of corporate responsibility in companies and its influence on different stakeholders. The student is able to evaluate the economic, ecological and social impacts of business and provide tools for development. The student will acquire a view of circular economy.
Student's Workload
Total work 108 h autonomous studies. Teamwork is presented in Zoom
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous studies/knowledge not required.
Contents
Central ethical theories. Individual and organizational values. Strategic responsibility and value creation. Sustainable Development and its new Goals. Interconnection between business and society. Causes and consequences of environmental problems. Circular economy and its application to business
Regional Impact
Responsibility in Companies of Finland, Business and Social Interaction
Internationality
Global responsibility, Sustainable Development Goals 2030
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Juutinen, S. 2016. Strategisen yritysvastuun käsikirja. Helsinki. Talentum Pro. Also e-book from library
Aaltonen, T. 2004. Vastuullinen johtaminen. Helsinki. WSOY.
Other current material
Read more:
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. Also e-book from library
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Virtual learning, exercises and team works
Assessment Criteria
5 The student knows exceptionally well the central theories in ethics and the importance of strategic 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 and he /she is able to propose justifiable means for development. The student is familiar with circular economy business models and he /she is also able to propose justifiable means for circular economy.
3 The student knows the central theories in ethics and the importance of strategic 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. The student is familiar with circular economy business models and he /she is also able to propose means for circular economy.
1 The student knows some central theories in ethics and the importance of strategic 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. The student is familiar with circular economy business models and he/she is able to identify them in practice.
Assessment Methods
Teamwork is presented in Zoom (50%) and excercises (50%). Numerical (0-5).
Further Information
If the presentation time of the teamwork in Zoom does not fit, it is also possible to upload the presentation video to Moodle and comment on the work of others as agreed there.