Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business

Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Business

The outline of the learning log: Part 1 (approx. 2200 words)

 Introduction

 Theoretical section

 the context of CSR e.g. definition, debates around the concept or definition

 the theory of CSR e.g. stakeholder theory, institutional theory or Carroll CSR framework

 Application section

 The application and management of CSR in the ‘real’ world (Here, you have to select two companies from two different industries.

You will then apply your theoretical learning to examine and compare the CSR practices of these two companies. You can focus on areas such as how they define CSR and manage stakeholders, the nature of CSR (Philanthropic vs Strategic CSR) and what is their strategic intent (legal compliance, business case or market creation). Sources such as corporate website and annual reports can provide essential information on CSR practices

 Conclusion Part 2 (approx. 300 words)

 Reflection: A couple of concluding paragraphs, using your reflective diary material, in which you reflect on your experience of the learning set and what you have learned from the module as a whole. Here, you can also include key feedbacks you received and given

SEMESTER 2 2018/19 Part 3

 A copy of your individual learning programme (Appendix) The marking assessment criteria are:  Shows knowledge and understanding of theory and concepts (30%)

 Ability to show strategic thinking and evidences of how CSR can be applied within a business context (35%)  Well-structured with appropriate introduction and conclusions (10%)  Ability to reflect on your learning set (15%)  Referencing and use English language (10%)