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Introduction to Corporate Responsibility

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: TLTP0802
Curriculum: LT 2020
Level: Bachelor of Business Administration
Year of Study: 2 (2021-2022)
Semester: Autumn
Credits: 4 cr
Responsible Teacher: Launonen, Tarja
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2021-2022

Impl.Group(s)Study TimeTeacher(s)LanguageEnrolment
3004LT2020-2K2021-08-23 – 2021-12-19Päivi AuranenFinnish2021-08-01 – 2021-09-06
3005LT2020-2M2022-01-03 – 2022-05-01Päivi AuranenFinnish2021-12-01 – 2022-01-10
3006LT2020-2O, LT2020-2T2021-08-23 – 2021-12-19Päivi AuranenFinnish2021-08-01 – 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.

Student's Workload

Total work load 108 h
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Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No prerequisites.

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

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
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. e-kirja.

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 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% , team work 50%


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