Ethics, Environment and BusinessLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AL00CK50
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
09.09.2024 - 06.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses taught in English: Bachelors
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLTIEX24S1
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LLTIEX24S2
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LLTIEX24S3
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LLABTO24-25EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2024-2025, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Implementation and methods of teaching
In an increasingly interconnected and socially-conscious world, corporate social responsibility (CSR) has become a fundamental aspect of business strategy. This advanced course delves into the practical application of CSR principles in contemporary business environments. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks, interactive discussions, case studies and practical exercises, students will explore various aspects of CSR implementation, including emerging trends, ethical considerations, and sustainable business practices. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to sustainable business practices globally in a real-world contexts.
The course contains 8 x 2 hours teaching sessions at the campus that include lectures, teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as practical exercises and student presentations. During the course students are expected to make 2-3 assignments depending on the case/project included in the course.
Timing and attendance
The teaching sessions are based on a detailed schedule in TimeEdit. Active participation in lectures, practical exercises and discussions, team meetings and project work is required.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
To be agreed with the teacher in advance.
Working life cooperation
The course contains either a real life company case or is a part of an ongoing RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) project of the international Erasmus+ CBHE project "Co-LIFE - Co-Creating Learning for Impact Focused Entrepreneurship" led LAB University of Applied Sciences.
Learning environment
The course will be a combination of class room activities, group work and independent learning.
Student time use and work load
5 ects is equivalent to 135 hours of students´ work: 16 hours of lectures/teaching sessions, the rest is individual or group work related to assignments and case studies.
Contents
The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- is able to reflect current topics in business from the viewpoint of both sustainability and profitability
Topics covered in this course include:
- CSR in Practice: real-world CSR initiatives undertaken by companies across different industries, case studies highlighting successful CSR programs
- New EU Directives Concerning CSR
- Ethical Decision-Making: e.g. Analysis of ethical dilemmas commonly faced by organizations, and strategies for navigating them ethically
- Sustainable Consumption: Consumer behavior and its impact on sustainability, strategies for promoting sustainable consumption patterns among individuals and communities, role of businesses in shaping consumer preferences and fostering responsible consumption practices.
- Impact Business: concepts of "impact business" and its role in driving positive social and environmental change, innovative business models that prioritize both financial returns and societal impact, case studies highlighting successful impact-driven enterprises and their strategies for creating shared value.
- Circular Economy: Introduction to the principles of the circular economy and its potential to transform traditional linear production and consumption patterns, circular economy strategies and business models, challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning to a circular economy model.
Assessment criteria
Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. Company cases and/or the project will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
-- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the multitude of CSR
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- can validate his arguments coherently
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses taught in English: Bachelors
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLABTO23-24EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
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MLABTO23H
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LLTIEX24K3
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LLTIEX24K2
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LLTIEX24K1
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HLTIEX24K
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MLTIEX24K
Small groups
- Lectures 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Implementation and methods of teaching
The study unit contains 8 x 2 hours teaching sessions that include lectures, teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as student presentations.
Timing and attendance
Active participation in lectures and discussions, team meetings and project work is needed.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
To be agreed with the teacher in advance.
Working life cooperation
The course contains either a real life company case or is a part of an ongoing RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) project of LAB University of Applied Sciences
Learning environment
The course will be a combination of class room activities, group work and independent learning.
Contents
The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- is able to reflect current topics in business from the viewpoint of both sustainability and profitability
Assessment criteria
Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. Company cases and/or the project will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
-- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the multitude of CSR
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- can validate his arguments coherently
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
11.09.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses taught in English: Bachelors
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO23-24EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
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LLTIEX23S3
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TLTIEX23S2
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TLTIEX23S1
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LLTIEX23S2
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LLTIEX23S1
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HLTIEX23S
-
MLTIEX23S
Small groups
- Lectures 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Implementation and methods of teaching
The study unit contains 8 x 2 hours teaching sessions that include lectures, teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as student presentations.
Timing and attendance
Active participation in lectures and discussions, team meetings and project work is needed.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
To be agreed with the teacher in advance.
Working life cooperation
The course contains either a real life company case or is a part of an ongoing RDI (Research, Development and Innovation) project of LAB University of Applied Sciences
Learning environment
The course will be a combination of class room activities, group work and independent learning.
Contents
The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- is able to reflect current topics in business from the viewpoint of both sustainability and profitability
Assessment criteria
Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. Company cases and/or the project will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
-- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the multitude of CSR
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- can validate his arguments coherently
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 15.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 14.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIEX23K1
-
LLABTO23H
-
LLTIEX23K2
Small groups
- Lectures 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Implementation and methods of teaching
The study unit contains 7-8 x 2 hours teaching sessions that include lectures, teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as student presentations.
Timing and attendance
The lectures take place on a weekly basis between Jan.16 - April 14. Active participation in lectures and discussions, team meetings and project work is needed.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
The students of KTH, RTU and TU can complete course completely online.
Working life cooperation
The course contains guest lecture(s) and company assignments/cases.
Learning environment
The course will be a combination of class room activities, group work and independent learning.
Contents
The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- understands the multitude of impact focused businesses and social enterprises in theory and in practice
- can assess the consequences of ideas that bring value and the effect of entrepreneurial action on the target community, the market, society, and the environment
Assessment criteria
Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. Company cases will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the basic idea of social enterprises
- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the multitude of social entrepreneurship
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- understands the aims, possibilities and challenges of social enterprises
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- can validate his arguments coherently
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental or social performance
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 02.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO22H
-
LLTIEX22S1
-
LLTIEX22K1
Small groups
- Lectures 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Implementation and methods of teaching
The study unit contains ca 7 lectures that include teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as visitor and student presentations.
Timing and attendance
Active participation in lectures and discussions, team meetings and project work is needed.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
Must be agreed with the teacher in advance.
Working life cooperation
The course will include either a real life company/organization project or be a part of a bigger ongoing R&D project in LAB.
Contents
The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- is able to resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- is able to professionally communicate CSR issues to the public
Assessment criteria
Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. The project will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations.
- can validate his arguments coherently
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental performance
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 14.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 08.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses taught in English: Bachelors
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Scheduling groups
- Luennot (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO22H
-
LLTIEX22K1
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
The student is able to:
- critically analyze and evaluate corporate responsibility and sustainable development in companies and organizations
- implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- professionally communicate CSR issues to stakeholders and the public
Implementation and methods of teaching
The study unit contains ca 7 lectures that include teaching discussions, videos/podcasts, project work as well as visitor and student presentations.
Timing and attendance
Active participation in lectures and discussions, team meetings and project work is needed.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given by the teacher in electric form via the learning platform moodle, and collected, analyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
Must be agreed with the teacher in advance.
Working life cooperation
The course will include either a real life company/organization project or be a part of a bigger ongoing R&D project in LAB.
Contents
The student
- is able to critically analyze and evaluate information in relation to corporate responsibility and sustainable development
- is able to implement ethical, social and environmental aspects into the company strategic decision-making and into practice
- is able to resolve complex social and environmental business matters
- is able to professionally communicate CSR issues to the public
Assessment criteria
Evaluation consists of self evaluation, peer evaluation and evaluation of the teacher. The project will also be evaluated by the comissioner(s).
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to deliver the given assignments on time
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for companies to improve their environmental performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations.
- can validate his arguments coherently
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for companies to improve their environmental performance