MQM3CRE-Corporate Responsibility and Ethics
Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 10 [5 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Autumn / Spring / Summer module
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Current from: 2022/3
Module Convenor: Dr Filipe Morais
Email: f.morais@henley.ac.uk
Type of module:
Summary module description:
Corporate responsibility and ethics are major concerns in contemporary society, but also an area of managerial importance for organisations and their leaders. Corporate Responsibility and Ethics concerns permeate today most managerial areas such as strategy, people and organisations management. It is also a critical consideration for the leadership discipline which is addressed next in the Finding Your Leadership DNA module.
The Corporate Responsibility and Ethics module allows practising managers to 1) gain an understanding of current knowledge angles and issues, pertinent to ethics and corporate responsibility action and concepts, and reflect on their incorporation in their tools, choices and strategies, and their practice and 2) appreciate the importance of ethical conduct which ensures corporate responsibility.
Aims:
The Corporate Responsibility and Ethics module is designed for early career high potential employees who are likely to fast track into senior leadership positions, to enable them to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues and debates, and key concepts and theories, in the field of applied ethics and corporate responsibility
- Understand the principles and tools of stakeholder management, their application, and recognise the importance of positive stakeholder relationships for organisational success
- Appreciate and reflect on the importance of personal ethical character in the management and leadership
- Critically analyse the application of responsibility and ethics in varied arenas of business activity and every day ethical decision making
- Evaluate different approaches to managing ethics and corporate responsibility, demonstrate their application for and relationship with strategic management, and critically reflect on their role in long-term organisational performance
Assessable learning outcomes:
On completion of the module, programme members should be able to:
- Recognise and critically engage with contemporary issues and debates in the corporate responsibility field
- Identify and apply ethical theory and its relevance and application to wider management practice
- Explain the concepts and principles of stakeholder engagement and ethical and responsible management, and recognise the importance of positive stakeholder relationships for organisational success
- Appreciate the importance of ethical theory for virtuous ethical conduct and decision making in organisations; and key personal aspects required such as dealing ethically and transparently with the different groups inside and outside the business, and reliability, inclusivity, honesty, virtue and integrity which are necessary to create trust which instil confidence and trust in all involved.
- Critically analyse the application of corporate responsibility in varied arenas of business activity
- Apply corporate responsibility concepts, theories and tools in support of strategic management, and critically reflect on their role in the achievement of long-term organisational performance
These outcomes will be achieved through guided independent study (working through module materials e.g. the study guide, optional formative practical application exercises, Q&A sessions with the module tutor, and wider reading), and the completion of an assignment. Additional support (6 hrs in total) will be provided to groups of students by the Learning Coach before and after the workshop.
Additional outcomes:
Programme members will have the opportunity to practice their research and data gathering skills, to utilise information technology, and to develop their proficiency in written communication.
Senior Leader Apprenticeship (SLA) Learning Outcomes and Assessment criteria
This module, directly responds to the following Senior Leader Apprenticeship standard Learning Outcomes / Assessment criteria.
SLA | SLA Learning Outcome | SLA Assessment Criteria | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K1 | How to shape organisational vision, culture and values | Analyse the factors which shape organisational vision, culture and values | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K13 | The external political environment | Examine factors in the external political environment which impact on your organisation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K14 | Working with board and company structures | Evaluate working practices with board and company structures | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K17 | Crisis and Risk management strategies, environmental impact and cyber security | Assess the risks facing your organisation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K2 | Organisational structures | Analyse the impact of organisational structures on your organisation's strategy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K2 | Diversity | Analyse the impact of diversity on your organisation's strategy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K2 | Global perspectives | Analyse the impact of global perspectives on your organisation's strategy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
K2 | Governance and accountability | Examine the requirements of governance structures and the systems for accountability in your organisation Outline content: A) gain an understanding of current corporate responsibility debates and issues, and of corporate responsibility concepts, tools and strategies, and their practical application Section 1) Introducing corporate responsibility Section 2) Engaging with stakeholders & Applying corporate responsibility to engage stakeholders
2) Ethical conduct and decision making
Sections 3-4) Ethical Theory and practice. Applications Section 5) Ethical character for personal leader conduct and ethical organisations Brief description of teaching and learning methods: This module uses a guided independent study approach incorporating self-study, optional formative practical application exercises and online tutor support. Key module content is delivered through study guide materials. Programme members also complete a 2500-word assignment.
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Summative Assessment Methods:
Summative assessment- Examinations: n/a Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests: Assessment is through the completion of a 2,500 word individual assignment with an applied case and personal reflection sections. A -10% to + 20% word count tolerance margin applies.
Formative assessment methods: n/a Penalties for late submission: Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx Assessment requirements for a pass: The assignment / project / report must achieve a minimum mark of 50% to achieve a pass. Reassessment arrangements: Resubmission of the same assignment based on formative feedback. One resubmission-allowed, capped at 50%. Resubmission periods will be advised by the Examinations Manager following the relevant Programme Examiner’s Meeting. Additional Costs (specified where applicable): The cost of textbooks and study aids for apprentices are met by the University of Reading as per the Education and Skills Funding Agency Regulations. Last updated: 22 September 2022 THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MODULE DESCRIPTION DOES NOT FORM ANY PART OF A STUDENT'S CONTRACT. Things to do now |