CBA G248 - Globalization and the Ecological Debate

Institution:

Northeastern University

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Description:

Uses cases and projects, emphasizing active student participation and presentation, as we study one of the most significant business challenges of the twenty-first century-ecologically responsive and responsible management. Covers the responsibilities of business to the natural environment in a globalizing economy; whether or not it is possible to be both ecologically responsible and globally repetitive; how managers should respond to pressures from activists and governments to become more environmentally responsible; the challenges and opportunities for business posed by sustainable development; the impact of new transitional environmental protection regimes, such as the Kyoto Accord on Global Warming and the Basel Convention on Export of Toxic Wastes; and the pros and cons of genetically engineered products such as genetically modified foods.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northeastern.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 373-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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