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Second term
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Prerequisites
Identical coursesResponsible Organizations: Critical Perspectives, Part I (B-KUL-D0O87A)
Cannot be taken as part of an examination contract
Janssens Maddy | Terlinden Laurianne (substitute) Aims
After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to:
- discuss the interrelationship between corporate organizations and grand challenges, while acknowledging the two-fold role of corporate entities in both contributing to and addressing these challenges;
- understand and apply critical management theories to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of (responsible) organizational practices;
- understand the significance and varieties of cross-sector partnerships as a strategy to effectively address grand challenges;
- critically analyze the approach of organizations in addressing the grand challenge of inequality and social justice.
Previous knowledge
N.A.
Is included in these courses of study
Activities
3 ects. Responsible organizations: Critical perspectives, Part I (B-KUL-D0O87a)
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First termJanssens Maddy | Terlinden Laurianne (substitute) Content
The (im)possibility of responsible organizations: A first, critical reflection on the pillars of CSR
Critical management studies: Critical theories on the role of business organizations in society
Transformation towards responsible organizations: Conditions of possibility
Responsible organizations and their involvement in cross-sector partnerships to address grand challenges
Responsible organizations and their approach to inclusion to address (in)equality and social (in)justice
Course material
PowerPoint presentations and scholarly articles are made available through Toledo
Format: more information
Group assignment - Individual assignment - Presentation
The lecture consists of a mix of lectures, interaction around research articles and the group assignment.
For each of the topics, the instructor will provide lectures based on recent articles and practical materials (case studies, film clips, company documentation). Students are expected to prepare in advance and interact with the lecturer and with each other on critical issues of concern.
One group assignment is given around the lecture topics where the groups focus on a particular theme. Details on the group assignment are communicated during lectures and through Toledo.
Is also included in other courses
Evaluation
Evaluation: Responsible Organizations: Critical Perspectives, Part I (B-KUL-D2O87a)
Explanation
* The course is assessed by the instructor, as communicated through Toledo and the examination regulations. The result is calculated and expressed with a whole number at 20.
* The final result is determined as follows: a Group Assignment accounts for 40% and the Individual Essay accounts for 60% in the final result. Passing the course is only possible when one passes the individual essay component. Possibly, peer evaluation will be applied. This will be communicated via Toledo.
* If the student does not participate in the partial evaluation, the student will receive NA (not taken) for the entire course unit.
Information about retaking exams
The second examination opportunity involves an individual essay. The result of the group assignment from the first semester still counts for 40% of the final result. Passing the course is only possible when one passes the individual essay component. If the student did not participate in the group assignment, there will be an additional individual assignment.