The aim of this module is to enable the student to gain an appreciation of the pertinent issues in relation to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. It will develop the student’s critical thinking ability and encourage critical self reflection in order to effectively formulate and implement corporate social responsibility strategies and policies.
The concept of social responsibility and sustainable business
The duty of care a company has to stakeholders and the environment; the consideration of the overall betterment on society in its decisions and actions; the benefits of being socially responsible and the moral case for behaving socially responsible.
Categories of socially responsible and sustainable business behaviour.
Actions to promote workforce diversity; actions to enhance employee well being; actions to protect or enhance the environment; the degree to which the company tries to employ an ethical strategy; actions to better the quality of life of the community; the role of the Government in regulating socially responsible behaviour.
Link social responsibility and sustainable business to a company's strategy
The need to match a company’s social responsibility strategy to its core values; business mission; and overall strategy.
The issues regarding the legal; moral and ethical issues in business
Ethical theory and business practice; rights and obligations of employees and employers; marketing and decisions; ethical issues in international business.
Principles of Sustainable Tourism Development
• Concepts of Sustainable tourism and development. The relationship between the environment and tourism and the subsequent development of sustainable tourism. Factors that promote and hinder sustainable tourism. The importance of sustainable tourism in an environmental, economic and socio-cultural context. Environmental threats and issues affecting the natural environment.
Group lectures, inquiry-based and applied learning, individual tutorials
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 60 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 40 |