There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

In this module, you will examine the integration of social expectations and environmental constraints within the responsible business paradigm as it relates to ethical conduct. This module will educate you on the factors that influence the interconnections among society, business, and the environment, as well as how organisations and individuals can effectively tackle social and environmental issues in line with the UN SDGs. The primary emphasis is on the strategies employed by corporations to navigate the ever more intricate and varied landscape of responsible business and corporate sustainability management. This module aims to present several frameworks that can be utilised to assess the extent to which these issues impact business activities and to inquire into the underlying motivations, design, and effectiveness of such initiatives. You will learn major Western ethical theories, such as utilitarianism and Kantianism, ethics and cultural diversity. You will be introduced to sustainability concepts such as definitions of important terms, triple bottom line (Elkington), strong sustainability (Giddings), natural resource-based view (Hart), natural capitalism (Hawken), Gaia theory (Lovelock), sustainability leadership and circular economy. Equipped with suitable resources and acquainted with local and global environmental and ethical concerns, you will be able to devise ethical and sustainable management policies through the analysis of business industry case studies. This module will equip you with a comprehensive introduction to responsible business and sustainability.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Identify the main theoretical and historical debates surrounding sustainability in business and management as well as in its broader context.

LO2: Discuss responsible management and sustainable business practices through the use of business examples.

LO3: Illustrate how sustainable development and responsible management can be integrated into business practices and guided by the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.

LO4: Apply management tools and techniques that can facilitate the operation of businesses in a sustainable, socially responsible, and ethical manner.

LO5: Recognise alternative solutions to responsible management dilemmas and promote sustainable development in business decision-making.