Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Social Responsibility, Ethics and Sustainability

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This course introduces students to three critical components in the Business environment context: Ethics (moral philosophy), Corporate Social Responsibility and the connection to Environmental Sustainability.

Course Content

Topic 1: Introduction to Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Introduction to Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

03:21
LO1: Explain the Concepts and Interrelationships of Ethics, Morals, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

11:59
LO2: Analyze How Ethical and Social Responsibilities Influence Business Decisions and Stakeholder Relationships

12:33
LO3: Evaluate the Role of Sustainability in Addressing Long-Term Business and Societal Interests

12:52

Topic 2: Evolution of Philosophical Thoughts and CSR

Topic 3: Ethics and Moral Philosophy

Topic 4: Philosophic Foundations of Ethics

Quiz I

Topic 5: Intuitionism, Teleology, and Utilitarianism

Topic 6: Hedonism, Egoism, Deontology, Libertarianism, and Kantian Ethics

Topic 7: Principle-based Ethics

Topic 8: Introduction to CSR Concepts

Quiz II

Topic 9: Implications of CSR / Environmental Approaches and Strategies

Topic 10: Learning Organization and Environmental Sustainability / History of Environmental Concerns and Current Issues

Topic 11: Final Exam Review

Final Exam

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Course Content

Topic 1: Introduction to Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

Introduction to Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Sustainability

LO1: Explain the Concepts and Interrelationships of Ethics, Morals, Social Responsibility, and Sustainability

LO2: Analyze How Ethical and Social Responsibilities Influence Business Decisions and Stakeholder Relationships

LO3: Evaluate the Role of Sustainability in Addressing Long-Term Business and Societal Interests

Topic 2: Evolution of Philosophical Thoughts and CSR

Evolution of Philosophical Thoughts and CSR

LO1: Describe the Evolution of Philosophical Thought Underlying Contemporary Business Ethics and CSR

LO2: Analyze How Philosophical Perspectives Have Shaped the Development of Corporate Social Responsibility

LO3: Evaluate the Economic, Legal, Ethical, and Philanthropic Dimensions of CSR

Topic 3: Ethics and Moral Philosophy

Ethics and Moral Philosophy

LO1: Explain the Relationship Between Moral Philosophy and Human Decision-Making

LO2: Analyze How Moral Reasoning Influences Choices in Everyday and Business Situations

LO3: Evaluate Alternative Moral Perspectives When Addressing Complex Ethical Decisions

Topic 4: Philosophic Foundations of Ethics

Philosophic Foundations of Ethics

LO1: Explain the Philosophical Foundations Used to Develop Ethical Judgments

LO2: Analyze How Foundational Ethical Concepts Influence Moral Reasoning

LO3: Evaluate Ethical Judgments According to Their Underlying Philosophical Assumptions

Quiz I

Quiz I

Topic 5: Intuitionism, Teleology, and Utilitarianism

Intuitionism, Teleology, and Utilitarianism

LO1: Explain the Central Principles of Intuitionism, Teleology, and Utilitarianism

LO2: Analyze How these Ethical Approaches Produce Different Judgments in Moral Situations

LO3: Evaluate the Applicability and Limitations of These Approaches in Complex Ethical Decisions

Topic 6: Hedonism, Egoism, Deontology, Libertarianism, and Kantian Ethics

Hedonism, Egoism, Deontology, Libertarianism, and Kantian Ethics

LO1: Explain the Fundamental Principles of Hedonism, Egoism, Deontology, Libertarianism, and Kantian Ethics

LO2: Analyze How these Ethical Frameworks Differ in Their Treatment of Moral Responsibility and Choice

LO3: Evaluate the Strengths and Limitations of the Frameworks When Applied to Ethical Dilemmas

Topic 7: Principle-based Ethics

Principle-based Ethics

LO1: Explain the Role of Ethical Principles in Guiding Moral Decision-Making

LO2: Analyze Decisions against Relevant Principle-Based Ethical Standards

LO3: Evaluate the Consistency of Proposed Actions with Established Ethical Principles

Topic 8: Introduction to CSR Concepts

Introduction to CSR Concepts

LO1: Explain the Scope and Core Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility

LO2: Analyze How CSR Connects Organizational Responsibilities with Broader Stakeholder Interests

LO3: Evaluate the Integration of Economic, Legal, Ethical, and Philanthropic Responsibilities Within CSR

Quiz II

Quiz II

Topic 9: Implications of CSR / Environmental Approaches and Strategies

Implications of CSR / Environmental Approaches and Strategies

LO1: Analyze the Organizational and Societal Implications of Corporate Social Responsibility

LO2: Evaluate How Ethical Values are Embedded in Decisions Concerning Land and Resource Use

LO3: Develop Strategies to Mitigate Carbon Footprints Through Responsible Environmental Practices

Topic 10: Learning Organization and Environmental Sustainability / History of Environmental Concerns and Current Issues

Learning Organization and Environmental Sustainability / History of Environmental Concerns and Current Issues

LO1: Analyze the Historical Development and Contemporary Challenges of Environmental Sustainability

LO2: Evaluate Environmental Sustainability Challenges using Systems Thinking to Examine Connections Between People and the Planet

LO3: Evaluate Possible, Plausible, Probable, and Preferable Futures to Support a Societal Mindset Shift Toward Sustainable Environmental Practices

Topic 11: Final Exam Review

Final Exam

Final Exam

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