Universität Wien

040180 SE Global Corporate Citizenship and Sustainibility (MA) (2024W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 4 - Wirtschaftswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Tu 14.01. 13:15-14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

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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. 24 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Tuesday 08.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 15.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.11. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.12. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.01. 13:15 - 16:30 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 28.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 15 Oskar-Morgenstern-Platz 1 2.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course aims to familiarize students with corporate sustainability and citizenship and analyze the key drivers and challenges influencing MNEs' adoption of sustainable business practices and performance. To this end, the course explores the role of multinational enterprises (MNEs) in fostering sustainable development and global citizenship within contemporary global business practices and challenges. Students will learn about the growing responsibilities of international firms towards society and the environment, considering the interconnectedness of ethical, environmental, social, and governance challenges on a global scale.
Through case studies, discussions, and interactive learning activities, students will analyze the nonmarket strategies and practices adopted by MNEs to address sustainability issues and contribute to positive social and environmental impact worldwide. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the complexities of corporate citizenship, stakeholder engagement, ethical decision-making, and integrating sustainability principles into core business operations across various industries and geographical contexts. The course adopts a learning method based on lectures, active student interaction, case study analysis, guest speakers, and assignments.

https://international-business.univie.ac.at/studies/master-courses/

Assessment and permitted materials

Attending the first session is mandatory.
• Active class participation (10%)
• Mid-term quiz (20%)
• Group case study project (30%)
• Final written exam (40%)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1 ≥ 88%
2 ≥ 75%
3 ≥ 63%
4 ≥ 50%

Examination topics

All the discussed topics during lectures.

Reading list

- Rasche, A., Morsing, M., Moon, J., & Kourula, A. (Eds.). (2023). Corporate Sustainability: Managing Responsible Business in a Globalised World. Cambridge University Press.
- Carroll, A. B., Brown, J., & Buchholtz, A. K. (2017). Business & society: Ethics, sustainability & stakeholder management. Cengage Learning; 10th Edition.
- Selected academic articles such as:
•Bridoux, F., & Stoelhorst, J. W. (2022). Stakeholder governance: Solving the collective action problems in joint value creation. Academy of Management Review, 47(2), 214-236.
•Ciulli, F., & Kolk, A. (2023). International Business, digital technologies and sustainable development: Connecting the dots. Journal of World Business, 58(4), 101445.
•George, G., Howard-Grenville, J., Joshi, A., & Tihanyi, L. (2016). Understanding and tackling societal grand challenges through management research. Academy of Management Journal, 59(6), 1880-1895.
•Kolk, A. (2016). The social responsibility of international business: From ethics and the environment to CSR and sustainable development. Journal of World Business, 51(1), 23-34.
•Saka-Helmhout, A., Álamos-Concha, P., Polo-Barceló, C., Edwards, T., & Murray, G. (2024). Corporate social innovation by multinationals: A framework for future research. International Business Review, 102273.
•Wood, G., Pereira, V., Temouri, Y., & Wilkinson, A. (2021). Exploring and investigating sustainable international business practices by MNEs in emerging markets. International Business Review, 30(5), 101899.

Association in the course directory

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