Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) critically evaluate both agency theory and the use of stakeholder analysis, 2) analyze and apply prevailing business ethical models to decision-making (scenarios), 3) identify ethical dilemmas in business and evaluate trade-offs between different stakeholder groups, 4) engage in debate on current ethics and responsibility problems in international business and 5) understand the role of external and industry standards in promoting CSR.
Credits: 3
Schedule: 10.05.2021 - 14.05.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Sheila Killian
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the main theories, models and history of corporate responsibility and business ethics and engage them in critical thinking on contemporary debates on the role of business in society. The course themes include ethics and the market, the role of agency theory in refining the purpose of the business and stakeholder theory. Ethical models and frameworks for decision-making are also addressed and the generally accepted international standards for corporate social responsibility are introduced and evaluated. Students will become familiar with accepted/adopted CSR standards, such as the UN Global Compact and ISO 26000, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Cases will be discussed that highlight the consequences of a lack of ethics and responsibility, as well as the impact of best practice on society and the firm.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none