leadership
Intermediate

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

Build ethical organizations that create value for society as well as shareholders.

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About This Module

This module explores the principles and practices of ethical business conduct and corporate social responsibility. You'll learn how to make principled decisions, establish effective governance, balance stakeholder interests, and report on environmental and social impact. Through case studies and practical frameworks, you'll develop the skills to lead organizations that succeed financially while contributing positively to society.

Learning Tip

Studies show that explaining concepts to rubber ducks improves understanding by 73%. We made that up, but try it anyway!

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply ethical frameworks to complex business decisions
  • Establish effective corporate governance structures and processes
  • Identify and balance the interests of diverse stakeholders
  • Develop and implement CSR initiatives that create shared value
  • Create transparent ESG reporting that meets stakeholder expectations
  • Ability to use management jargon convincingly at dinner parties

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of business operations
  • A sense of humor (highly recommended)
  • Coffee or tea (quantities vary by module difficulty)
Module Details

Duration

4 hours

Level

Intermediate

Chapters

4

Category

leadership

Updated

6/1/2023

Difficulty

Intermediate
You should know what ROI means (not just 'Return On Ignoring' emails).
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Certificate

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What You'll Learn
  • Practical skills you can apply immediately
  • Frameworks for effective decision-making
  • Strategies to enhance team performance
  • Tools to navigate complex management challenges
  • How to look thoughtful while staring at spreadsheets