This class exists in these courses :
• IÉSEG > IESEG Degree - Programme Grande École > Semester 1 > 2,00 ECTS

Prerequisites

Students should possess a basic knowledge of organisational structures and how the stakeholders within these structures interact.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student should be able to :
To develop an understanding of the systems approach to sustainability and its contribution to the business case for corporate sustainability.
To understand how effective leaders adapt to the emerging challenges facing organisations as the impact of globalisation intensifies.
To understand and apply frameworks that measure and promote value in strategic CSR initiatives.
To understand how to apply CSR assessment matrices for competitive advantage.

Course description

Systems thinking and sustainability:
- Frameworks for engaging leaders in establishing a strategic approach to CSR and sustainability;
CSR, leadership and emerging challenges:
-Sustainability, leadership and developing economies;
-Frameworks for understanding and resolving intricate social and resource dilemmas;
The Business case:
-A customised approach to social accounting, reporting and monitoring;
-Understanding return on investment for CSR initiatives.

Class type

Class structure

Teaching methods

• Case study
• E-learning
• Interactive class
• Presentation
• Project work
• Research
• Seminar

Assessment

Industry based group assignment: 30%
Exam: 50%
Group presentation: 20%

Recommended reading

• Metcalf, L. and Benn, S. (2013). Leadership for Sustainability: An Evolution of Leadership Ability. Journal of Business Ethics. 112: 369–384 -

• Maon F., Lindgreen A. and Swaen, V. (2008), “Thinking of the Organization as a System: The Role of Managerial Perceptions in Developing a Corporate Social Responsibility Strategic Agenda”, Systems Research and Behavioural Science, 25 (3): p.p. 413-426. -

• Martin, R.L (2002) The Virtue Matrix: Calculating the Return on Corporate Responsibility. Harvard Business Review . March 2002: p.p. 5-11 -

• Porter, M.E and Kramer, M. (2006) Strategy and Society: The Link Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility. Harvard Business Review. December, 2006: p.p. 78-96 -

Internet resources

• Dow Jones Sustainability Index

• Global Reporting Initiative

• Postive Deviance initiative

• EcoMarketing Group