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2020/2021 KAN-CSOLO1019U Organizations and Society
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| Language | English |
| Course ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
| Type | Mandatory |
| Level | Full Degree Master |
| Duration | One Quarter |
| Start time of the course | Spring, Third Quarter |
| Timetable | Course schedule will be posted at calendar.cbs.dk |
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Study Board for MSc in Economics and Business
Administration
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| Last updated on 26-06-2020 | |
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This course focuses on organizations and society, through the lens of corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Topics 1 – 4 deal with the framing of CSR, opening with an introduction to the concept of CSR and some core criticisms (topic 1). This is followed by an investigation of the roles of society and government in the framing of CSR (topic 2). Topic 3 examines the institutional foundations of CSR, focusing both on the continuities of national business systems as well as the dynamics of contemporary change. Topic 4 considers strategic approaches to CSR, focusing particularly on the concept of ‘Shared Value’.
Topics 5 – 6 focus on the new institutions of CSR, particularly new forms of organization (MSIs, standards, partnerships) and new practices (transparency and reporting).
Topics 7 – 9 address specific CSR issues and in each case, we examine issues of ethics, institutions and strategy, in the context of business-society-government relations. The topics are labour rights (topic 7 led by Erin Leitheiser
Topic 10 brings a case study from Novo Nordisk (details to follow).
We wrap the course up in Topic 11 with consideration of the significance for business, society and government of the political roles of corporations in CSR.
The course assignment will enable students to investigate CSR in the context of their chosen organization, particularly to identify the roles and interactions of ethics, institutions and strategy, and their implications for the relationships of business with government and society.
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| Lectures consist of different balances of formal
presentation of material, class discussion and group work
(including peer feedback).
Students will review course literature and on-line materials (e.g. videos of lectures and ‘positioning presentations’ concerning CSR issues, modes and rationales; CSR policies and approaches of specific organizations). This will inform class discussion and group work. A company case study will be introduced and co-facilitated by a company representative. Another short practitioner presentation will be made. Lectures (including class discussion and group work; guest presentations) |
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| Each lecture opens with the opportunity for
students to ask questions about their understanding of previous
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Usually the class is given short group-work exercises on topics related to the assignment. Feedback is provided on this. Students are invited to discuss with me their choice of assignment, in person or by Email. Where students raise questions about the assignment relevant to the whole class, the question (anonymized) and my feedback are posted on CANVAS. The last class includes a course review enables students to get feedback on their understandings and on their questions. |
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Please see 'Business of Society' blog for a lively commentary on issues addressed in this course. http://www.bos-cbscsr.dk/ |
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This list is indicative and a final reading list will be published in early 2017.
Preliminary reading
Moon, J (2014) Corporate Social Responsibility: A Very Short Introduction Oxford University Press
Recommended text
Rasche, A, Morsing, M and Moon, J (2017) Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategy, Communications, Governance Cambridge University Press (especially chapters 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 17, 18)
Journal articles
Friedman, M (1970) ‘The social responsibility of business is to increase its profits’ New York Times Magazine (13 September 1970)
Garriga, E and Melé, D. (2004) ‘Corporate social responsibility theories: Mapping the territory’ Journal of Business Ethics 53: 51 - 71
Knudsen, JS, J Moon and R Slager (2015) ‘Government Policies for Corporate Social Responsibility in Europe: Institutionalisation and Structured Convergence?’ Policy and Politics 43: 1 81 – 99
Maignon, I and D Ralston (2002) ‘CSR in Europe and the US: Insights from business self-presentations Journal of International Business 33 (3)
Matten, D. & J. Moon (2008) “Implicit” and “Explicit” CSR: A conceptual framework for a comparative understanding of corporate social responsibility. Academy of Management Review. 33(2): 404-424.
Porter, M. and M. Kramer (2011) ‘Creating Shared Value’ Harvard Business Review Jan - Feb 2011
Rasche, A., F. G. A. de Bakker and J. Moon. 2013. ’Complete and Partial Organizing for Corporate Social Responsibility’ Journal of Business Ethics, 115: 651-663
Scherer, A and Palazzo, G (2011) ‘The New Political Role of Business in a globalized World: A Review of a New Perspective on CSR and its Implications for the Firm, Governance, and Democracy’ Journal of Management Studies 48:4
Whelan, G. (2017) ‘Political CSR: The corporation as a political actor’ in Rasche, A., M Morsing and J Moon eds (2017) Corporate Social Responsibility: Strategy, Communication and Governance Cambridge University Press
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