MGX5030 - Corporate and social responsibility

Leader: Dr Ken Coghill

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit analyses corporate social responsibility from a strategic management perspective. It examines how a company manages its relationships with a range of stakeholders through its operating practices and the potential sources of strategic and competitive advantage that derive from corporate social responsibility. Through case studies based on Australian and international companies, students will examine the strategic challenges within a range of industry settings that arise from the interaction of market and non-market influences and develop strategies for responsible management in turbulent environments.

Objectives

The learning goals associated with this unit are to:

• compare, contrast and understand the features of shareholder and stakeholder models of the corporation
• examine factors that impact on the strategic management of corporate social responsibility
• develop an understanding of the major corporate social responsibilities of business, particularly as affected by globalisation; appreciate the tensions between conflicting responsibilities and critically evaluate the roles and contributions
• explain how various cross-sectoral stakeholders can work together to resolve corporate responsibility issues
• develop strategic responses to corporate social responsibility issues that result in positive outcomes for both corporations and their stakeholders
• understand approaches to embedding CSR within organisational strategy.

Assessment

Individual assignment (4000 words): 40%
Individual assignment (3500 words): 40%
Group presentation
Report (2000 words): 20%

Contact hours

Three hours class contact

Prerequisites

Four 9000 level units