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FINAL Projects: A.Strategic Philanthropy Project Each individual will create a strategic philanthropy initiative for an assigned company. Strategic philanthropy is the concerted use of companies expertise or resources to address social needs and often has internal as well as external benefits. Each project will look at determining ways companies can leverage their expertise to address social causes. An example is Home Depots involvement with Habitat for Humanity, where the company donates materials and employee time to support this cause. Each student will need to first determine if his or her company currently has any strategic philanthropy initiatives to develop programs that do not conflict with its current initiatives.
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Paper: five pages (minimum) plus bibliography. APA format. Syllabus Guide
BUSINESS AND SOCIETY:
A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
ETHICS
Instructor:Martha Novy-Broderick,Esq.
Phone:2075811974
Office: 327 DP Corbett
Office hours:Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:45-2:45, and by appointment
E-mail address:marthab@maine.edu
Supplemental websites: http://college.hmco.com/business/students
Text
Thorne, Ferrell, and Ferrell, Business and Society: A Strategic Approach to Social Responsibility and
Ethics, Sixth Edition, Chicago Press,
Silent Spring, Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company; Anniversary edition (October 22, 2002)
Originally Published: September 27, 1962
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0618249060
ISBN-13: 978-0618249060
Course Philosophy and Design
This course uses the concept of social responsibility to address the role of business in society. Social
responsibility is concerned with company values, responsibilities, actions, and outcomes that affect
employees, investors, business partners, communities, and other stakeholders. We explore issues
including workplace ethics, the natural environment, government regulation, information technology,
diversity, corporate governance, philanthropy, and volunteerism to better understand the relationship
between business and society. This course is highly practical and explores organizational best practices
to improve social responsibility. We will explore organizational successes and failures through in-depth
case analysis. Students will also complete a social responsibility audit of a company assigned in class.
In addition, students will complete several business and society role-play exercises. The class will be
very interactive and meshed with current organizational practice in developing successful social
responsibility programs.
Course Objectives
1.
Develop a framework for defining and studying social responsibility.
2.
Determine the relationship between social responsibility and organizational performance.
3.
Explore the strategic management of stakeholder relationships.
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4.
Analyze the role of legal, regulatory, and political forces in shaping public policy.
5.
Evaluate and discuss the effect of organizational ethics and ethics programs on stakeholders.
6.
Provide an understanding of the history and practice of corporate governance.
7.
Examine the economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities related to employees,
consumers, and the community.
8.
Provide an overview of the relationship of the natural environment to business and society.
9.
Provide an overview of the relationship of technology to business and society.
10. Identify the benefits and key factors in implementing strategic philanthropy.
11. Define and identify the benefits and activities involved in social responsibility auditing.
Teamwork Component
There are several team projects in this class. You should assume certain conditions this semester
regarding team performance and consideration. Each team member is expected to meet at the agreedupon times or virtually, if this is a mutually compatible solution. Team members are to engage equally
in all the behind-the-scenes elements of the case analysis, social responsibility audit, role-play
exercises, and other projects, including research, outlining the approach, assessment, write-up and
presentation. Students should let you know if they dont meet these assumptions, sooner rather than
later.
Class Projects and Assignments
1.
Team Case Analysis Each team will complete a detailed case analysis (ten to fifteen pages,
minimum, plus bibliography), and present its case assessment, analysis, and outside research to
the class. Presentations will run from twenty-five to thirty minutes. To successfully analyze the
case, team members must read the case in the text, gather more background information, and
conduct research to update information on the company and situation. They may also wish to
contact the organization or media sources directly for more information. Their assessment should
evaluate what led to the problem/decision issue, how the company reacted, what should have been
done to prevent the problem (if corrective measures are needed), how it should prevent such
situations in the future (or maintain its current success), and whether the company is on track
today. Written reports are due on the day of the presentation.
Presentation: twenty-five to thirty minutes
Paper: twelve to fifteen pages (minimum) plus bibliography
2.
Business and Society Role-Play Exercises Each team will participate in role-play exercises in
class. These exercises, also called behavioral simulations, deal with real-world issues such as
sexual harassment, crisis management, product liability, and information technology. During these
simulations, each team member will assume a role within an organization and deal with an
organizational dilemma from the perspective of that individual. Each team member will be given a
different role within the organization (e.g., director of research and development, district sales
manager, advertising director, etc.). The team will then collectively resolve a companywide
business and society issue and make recommendations in the form of a short managerial report
(one per team).
Team Paper: two to five pages each
3.
FINAL Projects: A.Strategic Philanthropy Project Each individual will create a strategic
philanthropy initiative for an assigned company. Strategic philanthropy is the concerted use of
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companies expertise or resources to address social needs and often has internal as well as external
benefits. Each project will look at determining ways companies can leverage their expertise to
address social causes. An example is Home Depots involvement with Habitat for Humanity,
where the company donates materials and employee time to support this cause. Each student will
need to first determine if his or her company currently has any strategic philanthropy initiatives to
develop programs that do not conflict with its current initiatives.
Paper: five pages (minimum) plus bibliography
B. SOCIAL AUDIT: This will be an in depth audit of a companys commitment to sustainable
practices as stated by the company. You will choose three major areas( technology, stakeholder
relations, environmental, etc) that the company claims they are using sustainable practices. You
will then do research and review news, cases and/or opposition to the company that proves or
disproves those claims by reviewing their actual performance.
4.
Midterm. The midterm will be a combination of multiple choice, long and short essay questions.
The exam will focus heavily upon text content and application. Students will have the entire class
period to complete each exam. Or the exam will be take home. Students cannot miss an exam
without first contacting the instructor and receiving an excused absence for the exam, indicating
that some unusual circumstance has occurred that will prevent the student from taking the exam.
If students do not receive the instructors advance okay, the missed exam will count as zero.
5.
Participation, Professionalism, and Attendance As with most upper-level courses,
participation and attendance are critical to fully understanding concepts and applications. Student
attendance alone is not sufficient to receive full credit in this category. Students must also come to
class prepared to discuss the topics and cases, and participate in the events scheduled. This
element accounts for 20 percent of students grade. The instructor will provide sign-in sheets, or
pop quizzes. Participation will be noted throughout the semester. If students miss a class period,
they are responsible for finding out what was missed from a classmate. Do not contact the
instructor for an update on what was missed or to clear the absence.
6. Journals/Blogs/Discussion board.: You will receive up to 10 points for up to 12 weeks of journal
entries . These weekly entries are reflection essays that should be at least 2 pages with references to the
text, classroom exercises and cases presented in class. There will also be different blog questions and
discussion boards that will carry points. On the discussion board your reply should be 2-3 paragraphs
and then you need to comment on at least 2 other postings. On the blog area, you can write a short or
long blog and comment on at least 1 other posting. You must submit thru the blackboard area.
Academic Integrity and Professionalism
Academic dishonesty of any type will not be tolerated. This includes, but is not limited to, plagiarism
(copying others work as your ownin part or in totalwithout the appropriate citations) and copying
others responses during exams. In addition, classroom professionalism is to be maintained at all times.
This means that when the professor is speaking or when students are presenting their work, the
classroom should be silent, with the exception of invited questions. As in any academic environment,
questions are welcome, but informal chatter or communication among class members becomes a
distraction for all those in attendance and, as such, will not be tolerated. Cellular phones should be
turned off during class, and students are expected to wear professional dress during presentations.
Course Evaluation and Grading
Midterm Exam 3/15
Journals(120)/blogs(50)/discussion(50)(weekly)
Team Case Analysis
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150 points
220 points
150 points
Business and Society Role-Play Exercises( inclass)
Strategic Philanthropy Project(100) due 3/28
Social Audit(100)=FINAL Due 4/26
Participation, Professionalism, and Attendance
TOTAL
80 points
200 points
200 points
1,000 points
Grading Scale
90100%
A
8089.9%
B
7079.9%
C
6069.9%
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