Module Descriptors
MANAGING PEOPLE FOR PLANET AND PROFIT
BUSS30001
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 3
20 credits
Contact
Leader: Victoria Gilbert
Email: V.Gilbert@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 164
Total Learning Hours: 200
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence D, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence E, CECOS College - Birmingham, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence F, CECOS College London, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence G, CECOS College London, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence H, CECOS College - Birmingham, UG Semester 3
- Occurrence I, British University Vietnam, UG Semester 1
Sites
- British University Vietnam
- CECOS College - Birmingham
- CECOS College London
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- Written Exam - Initial Assessment – MCQs weighted at 15%
- Practical - Oral presentation with Narrative weighted at 25%
- Coursework - An individual essay weighted at 60%
Module Details
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis
1. Compare and contrast a range of sustainability models.
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of a sustainability model in adopting a responsible management strategy.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
3. Discuss the possible influences on the level of corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment of a medium-sized company.
Analysis
1. Compare and contrast a range of sustainability models.
Knowledge and Understanding
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the value of a sustainability model in adopting a responsible management strategy.
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning
3. Discuss the possible influences on the level of corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment of a medium-sized company.
Additional Assessment Details
1. Initial Assessment – MCQs (15%) (0.5hr) (LO3)
2. Oral presentation with Narrative (25%) (10 mins) (LO1)
3. An individual essay. (1,000 words) (60%) (LO2)
2. Oral presentation with Narrative (25%) (10 mins) (LO1)
3. An individual essay. (1,000 words) (60%) (LO2)
Indicative Content
In this module, you will develop your understanding of sustainable management practices in the workplace and in the wider context of organisations. A common model of sustainability is made up of a triad of; economic, social and environment and sustainability.
In this module you will examine that three simultaneous goals must be achieved: economic profitability, social responsibility and environmental conservation, known as the Triple-Bottom line. You will explore a range of sustainability models alongside the topic of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR can be simply and broadly defined as the ethical role of the corporation in society. You will investigate such themes as corporate philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.
In this module you will examine that three simultaneous goals must be achieved: economic profitability, social responsibility and environmental conservation, known as the Triple-Bottom line. You will explore a range of sustainability models alongside the topic of corporate social responsibility (CSR). CSR can be simply and broadly defined as the ethical role of the corporation in society. You will investigate such themes as corporate philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.
Web Descriptor
In this module, you will develop your understanding of sustainable management practices in the workplace and in the wider context of organisations.
Learning Strategies
The module comprises a combination of lectures, seminars, and networking events together with student led assessed tutorials, and web-based review sessions. Tutorials will require you to study collaboratively and apply the contents of particular lectures and seminars to case studies, application exercises and role play in a variety of contexts.
You will undertake ‘formative’ assessments during the module to help you monitor your learning and provide you and us with ongoing feedback on your progress, that helps you prepare for the ‘summative’ assessment(s) during or at the end of the module.
You will undertake ‘formative’ assessments during the module to help you monitor your learning and provide you and us with ongoing feedback on your progress, that helps you prepare for the ‘summative’ assessment(s) during or at the end of the module.
Reference Texts
Blowfield, M. & Murray, A. (2019) Corporate Social Responsibility. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Molthan-Hill, P. (2017) The Business Student's Guide to Sustainable Management – Principles and Practice. 2nd edn. Abingdon: Routledge
Business Ethics Quarterly. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Journal)
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons (Journal)
Molthan-Hill, P. (2017) The Business Student's Guide to Sustainable Management – Principles and Practice. 2nd edn. Abingdon: Routledge
Business Ethics Quarterly. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (Journal)
Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons (Journal)
Resources
VLE
Internet Resources
Specialist Texts
Case Studies
Internet Resources
Specialist Texts
Case Studies
Special Admissions Requirements
N/A