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Corporate Responsibility

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RBS1401
Type: Compulsory / Professional Studies
Curriculum: R-TRB 2010
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Credits: 3 cr
Responsible Teacher: Peltola, Mikko
Language of Instruction: English

Courses

Impl.Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
12011-08-29 – 2011-12-23Mikko PeltolaEnglish2011-08-19 – 2011-09-16
22012-10-29 – 2013-03-01Mikko PeltolaEnglish2012-10-08 – 2012-10-29

Learning Outcomes

The student will acquire a view of companies´corporate social responsibility and its influence on working community.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No requirements on previous studies.

Contents

The importance of corporate social responsibility for the development of business, the role and tools of leadership in these activities. Components of sustainable development, values and ethical behavior, ecological efficiency. Theory of social responsibility, work with interest groups and responsibility reporting.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Werther, W. & Chandler, D. (2011). Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Articles and cases provided by the lecturer.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, team work and project assignments.

Assessment Criteria

5 The student is able to study, compare and interpret theories related to corporate responsibility, business ethics and sustainable development from tourism point of view in a versatile, critical and well grounded manner. The student is able to interpret and explain current phenomenon within tourism responsibility based on the theory.
3 The student is able to study and criticize the core theories related to corporate responsibility, business ethics and sustainable development and connect these to current issues within tourism
1 The student knows the central theories within corporate responsibility, business ethics and sustainable development and is able to define the central terminology within responsibility.

Assessment Methods

Participation in classroom activities and case studies.
Individual course report.


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