Course: The foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility

» List of faculties » FEK » KOD
Course title The foundations of Corporate Social Responsibility
Course code KOD/ZSOF
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Doležalová Hana, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics of lectures: 1. Content and meaning of CSR. Basic pillars of CSR 2. The concept of sustainable development 3. International and national CSR organizations. CSR standards 4. Sustainability-based organizations (principles, procedures, rules, CSR management) 5. Environmental aspects of CSR 6. Human resources and social aspects of CSR 7. Economic aspects of CSR. CSR implementation 8. Monitoring and evaluation of CSR. National Award of the Czech Republic for CSR. 9. Communication and sustainability reports 10. CSR management system (ISO 26000) + preparation for certification CSR Specialist - junior in cooperation with ČSJ (addition of selected topics in the form of a workshop)

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Excursion, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Individual tutoring
  • Semestral paper - 50 hours per semester
  • Field trip - 5 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 45 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 25 hours per semester
  • Preparation for classes - 15 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to acquaint students with csr issues, CSR activities in relation to corporate stakeholders, csr implementation processes in the corporate environment. It is also a preparation for certification specialist CSR-junior (ČSJ).
Students are well versed in CSR activities, they are able to apply them independently in the company environment. They fully understand csr's position in the management system and its long-term contribution to the sustainable success of the organization.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written examination, Seminar work

Credit requirements: Project elaboration (part of CSR-J Specialist certification) Test requirements: Passing a written test with at least 60% success
Recommended literature
  • ČSN 01 0391 Systém managementu společenské odpovědnosti organizací. Požadavky. 2016.
  • Asbury, S., & Ball, R. Practical Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility. Do the Right Thing. Abingdon-on-Thames, 2016.
  • Merhaut, M. Etika jako součást společenské odpovědnosti firem hotelového průmyslu. 2013.
  • Pásková, M., & Zelenka, J. Společensky odpovědný cestovní ruch. 2018.
  • Zadražilová, D. Společenská zodpovědnost podniků. Transparentnost a etika podnikání. Praha, 2014.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester