| Year Level: 2 | ||
This course is designed to investigate the broad spectrum of business and society as well as sustainability issues that individuals have to face today and will face in the future. It will also provide students with the broad functions and role of business in society, and knowledge in balancing economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities to the variety of stakeholder groups with which businesses interact with the society. This course will explain the nature of business, its purpose and contribution to society as well as management’s role in business and the overlapping influence of business, economy, and society. It involves discussion on these issues and debate that pertain to these relationships. Within the context of business, the course focuses on entrepreneurial behaviors which include social and business entrepreneurship (i.e. new venture creation and management), creativity, and innovation. Within its relationship to society, it will consider citizenship behaviors through topics as stakeholder management and corporate social responsibility.