Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LI Responsible Business: Theory and Practice
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Management
Module Code	07 31699
Module Lead
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	None
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Description	Irresponsible businesses exploit marginalised communities, damage our ecosystems, unfairly distributing benefits, costs, risks and harm. However, not all businesses are inherently bad and or intentionally irresponsible. There are many examples where responsible businesses have made positive contributions and a growing recognition that responsible business is associated with business excellence. Feasible alternatives to business irresponsibility exist and are successful in different contexts. Pragmatic responsible business solutions are available that would allow businesses to transcend the limitations imposed by the hidden logic of business irresponsibility. There is a growing movement for change, driven by the growing visibility of the cumulative impact of the consequences of irresponsible actions and the benefits accruing from responsible businesses. This module will allow students to understand the challenges associated with responsible business transformation and to develop a conceptual and pragmatic set of responsible business competences to assist in this transformation.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module, students should be able to: Demonstrate a theoretically informed analysis of the reasons why businesses may choose to act irresponsibly. Identify and justify a range of responsible business solutions. Evaluate different business processes and practices from a responsible business perspective. Diagnose problems in a range of business cases and design effective solutions. Understand the importance of effective communication and collaboration in responsible business transformation Articulate the risks and opportunities associated with responsible and irresponsible businesses
Assessment	31699-01 : Individual Assignment : Coursework (50%) 31699-02 : Group Report : Coursework (25%) 31699-03 : Individual Video : Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: a) 2,000 word individual essay assignment - 50% b) 2,500 words group report 25% c) 5 minute individual video 25% Reassessment: Students to complete the failed assessment component(s)
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