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Sustainable business management_SCM36496/3095/2324/1/64
Study guide

Sustainable business management_SCM

36496/3095/2324/1/64
Academic year 2023-24
Is found in:
  • Bachelor of Business Management, programme stage 3
    Choice option within specialisation:
    • Entrepreneurship within Supply Chain Management
    • Schakel naar master Maritiem en logistiek management within Supply Chain Management
    • Schakel naar master Organisatie en management within Supply Chain Management
    • Smart logistics within Supply Chain Management
This is a single course unit.
Study load: 3 credits
Teaching staff: Van Riel Karolien
Languages: English
Scheduled for: Semester 1
This course unit is marked out of 20 (rounded to an integer).
Possible deadlines for learning account: 15.10.2023 ()
Re-sit exam: is possible.
Possibility of deliberation/tolerance: This course unit is eligible for deliberation/tolerance according to the criteria as determined by the degree programme you are enrolled in.
Total study time: 78,00 hours

Prerequisites

being enrolled for at least 60 ects credits in programme part (year) 1.

Short description

Our world is changing faster than ever and global events are happening more often and have a bigger impact on society and economy than before. The current (business) environment has made it clear that things have to change on an economic, social and environmental level to ensure that future generations will be able to live a meaningful life. In the past, ensuring social and environmental stability was seen as the sole responsibility of the government and non-profit organisations as businesses had only one reason for existence: maximising shareholder value. However, due to the impact of businesses on the social and environmental issues, and the increased scope of these issues, governments can no longer deal with these problems by themselves. The responsibility has shifted towards the business and sustainable business management has become a hot topic on the agenda of both businesses and government.

In this course we introduce you to the current state of affairs concerning the economical, social and environmental challenges humanity is facing today and offer you an introduction to different possible solutions for these challenges.

Learning outcomes (list)

OLR SCM 2.0 - The bachelor BM/SCM recognises opportunities, sets operational goals and proactively participates in reaching the (strategic) goals of a company or organisation.
You analyze the external and internal environment in which a company or organization operates using provided theories and frameworks and use these as a basis to develop and implement strategy.
Je analyseert en vergelijkt de verschillende stromingen, denkrichtingen, zienswijzen, concepten en trends in de theorie en praktijk van het strategisch management.
You will provide an overview of the key models that can help a company or organization form and articulate a strategy.
You assess the strategic policies of a company or organization, more specifically you define the strategic boundaries.
OLR SCM 7.2 - The bachelor BM/LM can communicate fluently and spontaneously, both in spoken and written English, using professionally appropriate vocabulary in a professional context.
You understand job-specific longer texts.
You express yourself correctly in most formal situations and use appropriate business terminology.
OLR SCM 9.0 - The bachelor BM/SCM operates in a way that is ethical and deontological, and with corporate social responsibility.
You will acquire general knowledge and an understanding of the principles and application of corporate social responsibility.
You are actively aware of new corporate social responsibility trends.
You assess the operation of a business from the principles of corporate social responsibility.
You reflect critically on your own consumption behavior and civic responsibility.
You develop the ability to think and act ethically and sustainably: to recognize the impact of choices, both in relation to the environment and the community.

Course content

The content of this class consists of 2 parts. In the first part, we will take a look at the new economic paradigms and discuss the economical, societal and ecological challenges which we face while doing business in logistics today. In the second part, we will discuss solutions in the areas of CSR, Social Enterpreneurship and Digital economy.

This course is a blended learning course which is a combination of online modules and classroom sessions. All information will be communicated through Digitap. The first classroom session is mandatory.

Study material (list)

Mandatory
Sustainable Business Management (2nd edition)Mandatory€ 38,50
  • Author: Karolien Van Riel

Educational organisation (list)

Learning Activities
Lectures and / or tutorials12,00 hours
Work time outside of contact hours66,00 hours

Evaluation (list)

Evaluation(s) for first exam chance
MomentForm%Remark
1st examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00Open en/of gesloten vragen
Gesloten en open boek
Evaluation(s) for re-sit exam
MomentForm%Remark
2nd examination periodKnowledge and comprehension test during the examination series100,00Open en/of gesloten vragen
Gesloten en open boek