Corporate Social Responsibility (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24 MSW 223
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to gain comprehensive understanding of corporate social responsibility and its implications for business, society, and the environment. Through theoretical learning, case studies, experiential learning opportunities, and practical exercises, students will be prepared to engage in CSR-related roles within corporations, NGOs, government agencies, and other organizations.

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Course Outcomes: 

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24 MSW 223

Corporate Social Responsibility (Theory)           

CO49: Evaluate the concepts of CSR

CO50: Critical analysis of theories and models and stakeholder engagement of CSR

CO51: Examine the history of CSR and interrelationship of csr and corporate

CO52: Examine the role of triple bottom line approach in sustainable development

CO53: Analyze the importance of CSR projects and reports inprivate and public sector

CO54:Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation,Individual and group projects
 

 

Unit I: 
Basic Concepts

Corporate Social Responsibility -Concept,  Motivators  and significance of CSR, Corporate social performance ,CSR Networking with NGO’s, Civil Societies and Government

 

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Unit II: 
Models and Theories
  • Models of CSR-Ethics and CSR,Altruistic CSR
  • Theories of CSR-Political theory,Social Contract theory,Stakeholder theory
  • Stakeholder Engagement-Concept and Practice                                                             
12.00
Unit III: 
CSR and Corporate Sector
  • CSR:A Global view, History of CSR in India, Globalization and CSR
  • CSR and Corporate-Tax breaks on CSR Expenses
  • Companies Act, 2013
12.00
Unit IV: 
Sustainability Framework
  • Triple Bottom Line Model-Concept and Importance
  • Sustainable development-International Efforts,Sustainable Financing in India
12.00
Unit V: 
CSR Projects
  • CSR Projects in public and private sector-Case Studies
  • CSR Reports-Sustainable Reporting,Global Reporting Initiative

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Anil Prasad Bandela and R.D. Sampath Kumar 2013.Corporate Social Responsibility: A Perspective : Mohit publications, New Delhi
  • Bradshaw, T.and D. Vegel. 1981.Corporations and their Critics: Issues and Answers to the problems of Corporate Social Responsibility, New York: McGraw Hill Book Company.
  • Brummer, J.J. 1991. Corporate Social Responsibility and legitimacy – An Interdisciplinary Analysis, Westport, CT:Greenwood Press.

 

References: 
  • Cannon,T.1992..CorporateSocialResponsibility(isted.)London:PitmanPublishing
  • Grace, D. and S. Cohen 2005. Business Ethics:Australian Problems and cases. Oxford: Oxford University Press Reddy, Sumati and Stefan Seuring. 2004.Corporate Social Responsibility: Sustainable Supply Chains. Hyderabad:ICFAI University Press.

 

E-resources:

https://guides.loc.gov/corporate-social-responsibility/journals

                                   

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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