Introduction to Corporate Responsibility
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TL00BE45 |
| Curriculum: | LT 2021 / 2021V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2021-2022) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Launonen, Tarja |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2021-2022
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3001 | LT2021-1A, LT2021-1B | 2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01 | Päivi Auranen | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 |
| 3002 | LT2021-1C, LT2021-1D | 2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01 | Päivi Auranen | Finnish | 2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10 |
| 3003 | LT2021V-1K | 2021-09-01 – 2021-12-19 | Tarja Launonen | Finnish | 2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06 |
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 knows the business models of the circular economy and is able to apply them in practice.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 135 h
- of which scheduled studies 45 h
- of which autonomuos studies 90 h
The assesment of student's own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Previous studies/knowledge not required.
Contents
Central ethical theories. Individual and organizational values. Strategic responsibility and value creation. Interconnection between business and society. Sustainable development and its promotion. The ecological and social impacts of business. Sustainable development and its promotion. Circular economy and its application to business
Regional Impact
Responsibility in Companies of Finland, Business and Social Interaction
Internationality
Global responsibility, Sustainable Development Goals (Agenda 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
Lectures, exercises and team work
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 understands circular economy business models and the main goal of sustainable development and he /she can also propose justified ways to promote the circular economy and sustainable development.
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 understands circular economy business models and the main goal of sustainable development and he /she can also propose ways to promote the circular economy and sustainable development.
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 the main goal of sustainable development and he/she is able to identify them in practice.
Assessment Methods
Teamwork is presented (50%) and excercises (50%). Numerical (0-5).