COMM 216 - Ethics, Business Sustainability, and Social Responsibility

The course explores the complex relationship between business and society, focusing on the role of business in protecting the planet and addressing society’s needs. Students will work with several theoretical perspectives (i.e., ethical reasoning, stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility, sustainability) to analyze real-world environmental and social dilemmas and identify courses of action for advancing sustainability and social responsibility in businesses. This course prepares students to integrate ethical and sustainable decision-making in their future professional roles.

Prerequisite

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Book:

McGraw Hill Connect Textbook: Business Ethics in Canada, Sexty, et al., 6^th Edition

Registration Information:

Concordia students must register for this course in their Student Hub. It is strongly recommended that they consult Concordia's class schedule prior to enrolling in order to be aware of any registration restrictions (see the notes). Once registered, students must then sign up for an eConcordia account to access the course material. » Visit the registration section for details.

COURSE OUTLINE

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