In this module, students will learn about managing organisations in a responsible way by focusing on the ethical and social issues which emerge in the interactions between businesses and stakeholders. This module will develop students understanding of contemporary and social issues in business by highlighting the importance of a collaborative approach with internal and external stakeholders. This module will prepare students for practising socially responsible management by embracing reflection as a core skill to make sense of societal changes.
Indicative topics covered could include:
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics
• Sustainability
• Social responsibilities of sectors and industries
• Ethical issues in the interaction with stakeholders
• Implementation of socially responsible and sustainable programmes and initiatives
• Reflective practice
Private Study: 126
Contact Hours: 24
Total: 150
Main assessment methods:
Individual Reflective Report (1000 words) (20%)
Individual Report (2000 words) (80%)
Reassessment methods:
100% coursework
See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate advanced understanding of the role of businesses in society and the key ethical, economic, social and environmental challenges faced by contemporary organisations.
- Critically apply relevant concepts, theories and framework of responsible behaviour to different contexts.
- Critically assess the suitability and applicability of contemporary business and societal responses to environmental, social and economic challenges for sustainable development.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the key issues that organisations face in the design and implementation of socially responsible programmes.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
- Demonstrate initiative and personal responsibility in working and studying independently.
- Demonstrate competence in time and project management of independent research demonstrating transferable skills of independent learning.
- Demonstrate ability to address problems relating to conflicting interests by developing accountable priorities.
- Effectively present information and formulate and deliver logical and precise arguments
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