Universität Wien

040165 VK Corporate Social Responsibility of the International Firm (2021W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED

service email address: opim.bda@univie.ac.at

This course familiarizes participants with the discourse on social responsibilities of private corporations. Diverse schools of thought from moral philosophy are taught in the theory-driven part of the course. Theories and concepts from the social and economic sciences regarding (im)morality of action complement this knowledge framework. Participants hone analytical abilities by identifying and articulating ethical dilemmas that arise in practice in the international business environment with the help of instructive case-studies. The aim of the course is to improve awareness of ethical principles and empower participants to critically evaluate legitimate stakeholder interests and incorporate them into ethically sound decision-making.
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Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 30 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 05.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.10. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 09.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 09.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 16.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 23.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 30.11. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.12. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 11.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 11.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Digital
    Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 18.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Digital
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
  • Tuesday 25.01. 09:45 - 11:15 Hörsaal 6 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock
    Hörsaal 9 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course will offer an introduction to theory and concepts in corporate social responsibility (CSR). The focus will be on understanding a CSR perspective towards a firm’s strategic planning so that a firm is/should be managed in the interests of a broad set of stakeholders to achieve maximum economic and social value over time.
This course aims to promote students’ analytical thinking and active learning about a sustainable business model for the twenty-first century. The course introduces students to the foundations of CSR in general, and the basics of strategic thinking towards CSR, in particular. Further, the objective is to develop students’ ability to apply CSR concepts to practical business situations.
This course combines a lecture-centered approach with a student-centered approach to learning. Thus, students are expected to actively participate in class discussions and read the provided course materials.

Assessment and permitted materials

• 10% class participation
• 40% assignments and group presentation
• 50% final written exam

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

50% of the total grade with at least 25% obtained in the final written exam. More details about the final exam are provided in the class. Additional information about assignments is also provided during the course.

Examination topics

All topics discussed during the course

Reading list

-Chandler, D., & Werther Jr, W. B. (2014; 2017). Strategic corporate social responsibility: Stakeholders,
globalization, and sustainable value creation. 3 rd and 4 the Editions. Sage Publications.
-Carroll, A. B., Brown, J., & Buchholtz, A. K. (2017). Business & society: Ethics, sustainability & stakeholder management. Cengage Learning; 10th Edition.
-Selected Articles

Association in the course directory

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