GSM 512 - Corporate Social Responsibili

Institution:

Simmons University

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Description:

Prerequisites: None This is a partially on-line course introducing the broad scope of issues addressed by corporate social responsibility and the economic rationale for business to consider its social role. Students gain familiarity with two specific tools of the trade, voluntary standards adherence and stakeholder engagement/prioritization. Applying this general overview of issues and tools, individual students conduct an organizational social responsibility audit and develop a strategic recommendation. The course concludes by exploring the intra-organizational dynamics of gaining support for social responsibility initiatives.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.simmons.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 521-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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