Business and Society
| Module title | Business and Society |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEP1010 |
| Academic year | 2020/1 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr David Monciardini (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
This module is designed to help you to broaden your understanding of the relationships between business and society through a focus on responsibility. Throughout the module you will be engaging in case study work, debate and independent research. Your adaptability will be assessed through exercises that will challenge you to examine Business and Society from a variety of perspectives.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aims of this module are to:
- Develop a deeper understanding of the relationships between business and society
- Explore emerging trends in the environment in which business operates
- Consider the responsibilities of different groups and individuals in contemporary society
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. explain the complexities that characterise the relationships between business and society at different levels of governance
- 2. analyse core concepts that relate to societal responsibility, including managers' liability; corporate governance; corporate responsibility' and corporate accountability
- 3. demonstrate awareness of the different areas of responsibility, including: individual, organisational, social and environmental.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. engage with different ways of understanding
- 5. select and synthesize material from a range of sources (both academic and practitioner based) to support key ideas and recommendations
- 6. conduct research both independently and in groups
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. analyse, communicate and present ideas, principles and evidence (in both oral and written form) that support a reasoned and consistent argument
- 8. work in active learning teams
- 9. successfully participate in debates
Syllabus plan
- Introduction
- Business in society
- Case studies
- CSR in practice
- Value creation in 21 century
- Sustainable business strategy
- Markets, norms and democracy
- Responsibility and the natural environment
- Business and law
- Innovation
- Responsibility in a global age
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | 131 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 10 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 9 | Tutorials |
| Independent study | 131 | To be managed by the student to take account of group work requirements and individual study and preparation for the open book examination. |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor feedback on groups independent research, in-class debate and presentation on a case study (groups of 4-5 students) | 1-hour small group debate and 5 minutes presentation of a case study | 1-9 | Written and Verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 60 | 10 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coursework: groups independent research and in class presentation (groups of 4-5 students) | 30 | 20 minutes group presentation | 1-9 | Written and Verbal |
| Completion of a participation log. Students reflexive self-assessment | 10 | 2 A4 pages participation log | 1-9 | Written and Verbal |
| Final examination: January | 60 | 2 hours, open book with all course materials (readings, case studies, students own notes and research) allowed | 1-7 | Written and Verbal |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40% coursework | 20 minutes project presentation [possibility to have a virtual presentation]. | 1-9 | July/August assessment period |
| 60% final exam | Examination 2 hours (60%) | 1-7 | July/August assessment period |
Re-assessment notes
A student will be referred in all components if the student fails the module with a mark of below 40% overall
A student if deferred via a single component will be reassessed in that component only
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
There is no recommended textbook. Books of a general nature that cover substantial parts of the syllabus are:
D. Needle,(2015) Business in Context. An Introduction to Business and its Environment (6th Edition); Cengage
Carroll, A.. B. & A. K. Buchholtz,(2015) Business & Society. Ethics, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Management (9th Edition);Cengage
P. Kelly & A. Ashwin (2013), The Business Environment. Cengage
A more comprehensive bibliography will be available to students taking this course.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=5900
Indicative learning resources - Other resources
All students on the programme will have access to additional material in the form of a customised e-book or as recommended during classes.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/09/2014 |
| Last revision date | 17/09/2015 |
