Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students should be able to:
• Describe and understand contemporary approaches to responsible management and sustainability.
• Understand the key trends that impact the relationship between business and society.
• Display critical thinking skills in written and oral presentations, and construct an argument based on your knowledge and readings.
• Apply various theoretical approaches to morality, ethics and the law within a business context.
• Work in a collaborative team process to produce high-quality work.
Indicative Module Content:
The following questions will be discussed:
• Should firms be responsible and sustainable if it negatively impacts the bottom line?
• What role should the state play in regulating businesses and ensuring firms are more sustainable?
• What labour standards should western companies adhere to when manufacturing in developing countries?
And others.