Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- analyze environmental, social and economic responsibilities in service business
- develop sustainable practises in organisations

Toteutustapa

The study unit is completed independently following a schedule for returning assignments / by a given deadline. Self-direction is required. The study unit does not include meetings. You will work online, both individually and in teams, and actively participate in online discussions and carry out assignments. You will study in a Canvas learning environment which includes learning material and assignments/tests. You will not receive individual feedback for assignments: feedback is based on checking the accuracy of the assignments and giving out model answers after the assignments have been returned.

Aika ja paikka

On students' own time, online, no contact lessons at the campus.

Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus

Given by the lecturer in Canvas.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

In student teams you will write a CSR Report where you will describe the environmental, social and economic responsibilities including circular economy of an organization of your choice.

Työelämäyhteistyö ja/tai TKI

Please, find or choose a small- or medium-sized company (SME*), interview a company representative and describe the company’s best practices in the above areas (environmental, social and economic).

Toteutuksen tärkeät päivämäärät

Orientation module will be in Canvas.
No meetings at school or in Teams.
No calendar reservations.
5 credits on students' own time.
CSR Report will be carried out in teams - student groups of max. five members.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

5 credits on students' own time. CSR Report will be carried out in teams.

Sisältö ja sen jaksotus

There are no contact lessons during this study unit. You will work online, both individually and in teams, and actively participate in online discussions and carry out assignments.

1. Our Earth, individual work

What is biodiversity? How is it influenced by my footprint? What choices do I have?

All our actions have an effect on the environment but what are the main threats the world is facing?

In the first part of our study unit you will explore the environmental challenges the world is facing.


2. Social Responsibility, individual work

Organizations around the world are becoming increasingly aware of the need for socially responsible behavior. A socially responsible organization has a good reputation, is able to attract and retain workers and customers, and is able to maintain its employees' morale and commitment.

ISO 26000 provides guidance for all types of organisations on concepts, terms, definitions, principles, and the core issues of social responsibility. GRI reporting system helps the companies to communicate the impact of business on critical sustainability issues.

3. Economic Responsibility, individual work

Organisations have economic responsibilities to their stakeholders: investors, employees and customers. Profitability is important as well as transparency in giving information about how the organisation is run.

GDP is a widely-used indicator of a nations' economic success. What are the shortcomings of this measure? Is it actually a good indicator of well-being?

What is HDI? What are externalities? You will learn to define these in this third part of the study unit.

4. CSR Report, team work

You will now summarize everything you have learned so far.

In teams you will write a report where you describe the environmental, social and economic responsibilities including circular economy of an organisation of your choice. Find / choose a small- or medium-sized company (SME*), interview a company representative and describe the company’s best practices in the above areas (environmental, social and economic).

Feel free to include photographs showing examples of innovative practices. Your final report, excluding pictures, should be 5-10 pages.

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Detailed in Canvas. F - 5.

Lisätiedot

The learning outcomes of the study unit/project are evaluated based on the requirement level 2 of Laurea's common evaluation criteria.