Credits: 5
Schedule: 01.01.2019 - 28.02.2019
Teaching Period (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Online course. For more information please visit www.lito.fi.
Learning Outcomes (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
- define and apply key concepts and perspectives regarding CSR
- identify relevant issues and analyze the challenges related to corporate responsibility in selected industries
- describe the role of CSR in business and in relation to wider international political and economic relations
- describe the different aspects through which organizational practices can be CSR oriented
- apply key concepts of CSR in their daily work
Content (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Definitions and historical roots
- Historical roots – sustainable development
- Definitions of CSR
- Why CSR matters – the business case
- Stakeholder salience
Regulatory aspects
- Political CSR
- CSPs and CSR
- MSIs and CSR
- CSR and human rights
- CSR – minimum wage and living wage
Human resource, supply and consumption
- HRM and CSR
- CSR and supply chain
- CSR and sustainable consumption
Relational aspects
- CSR and communication
- CSR and corruption
- CSR and leadership
CSR and responsible investment
This course is taught in English.
Assessment Methods and Criteria (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The course has individual and group assignments.
Workload (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The grade is composed of:
- Quizzes (30%)
- Two short reflections (each 15%/total 30%)
- Case analysis: Final assignment (40%)
Study Material (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
The link to primary reading materials will be provided on the learning platform.
Grading Scale (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
0-5
Further Information (valid 01.08.2018-31.07.2020):
Haku sivuaineeseen/ yksittäisille kursseille: katso ohjeet Intosta
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- Teacher: Tammenluoto Christa