Responsible Management: Principles and Challenges

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11 weeks, 1 hour a week
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The SAGE Handbook: Responsible Management Education

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Explore the foundational principles and global perspectives shaping responsible management education, with a focus on sustainability, ethics, and the evolving role of management in society. This course examines key frameworks, stakeholder voices, and critical issues influencing the future of management learning. This course introduces learners to the core concepts and global initiatives driving responsible management education. It covers the United Nations-backed PRME framework, student and non-Western perspectives, and the integration of sustainability, ethics, and green economics into management curricula. Learners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities in advancing responsible management education worldwide, preparing them to engage with contemporary debates and implement innovative approaches in their own contexts. Through a blend of expert insights, theoretical analysis, and real-world examples, this course encourages critical reflection on the evolution of management education. Learners will engage with diverse perspectives and frameworks to build a solid foundation for responsible management practice. This course is part one of a three-course Specialization designed to build a complete and cohesive understanding of the subject. While it offers valuable skills on its own, you'll gain the most benefit by progressing through all three courses as a structured learning journey. This course is based on The Sage Handbook of Responsible Management Learning and Education, by Dirk C. Moosmayer, Oliver Laasch and Carole Parkes. Copyright ©2020 by Sage Publications Limited. All rights reserved, including rights for text and data mining and training of artificial technologies or similar technologies. Published by Sage Publications Limited, London. Used by arrangement with Sage Publications Limited.

Syllabus

Management Education Today and Tomorrow: Voices from the Contributing Authors
- This module explores the evolution of management education through the insights of leading scholars. It examines personal experiences, current challenges, and potential improvements in responsible management practices. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of how educational approaches can shape ethical leadership and societal impact.
The United Nations-Backed Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME): A Principles-Based Global Engagement Platform for Higher Education Institutions to Advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- This module explores the UN-backed PRME framework and its role in integrating sustainability and ethics into management education. Learners will understand how higher education institutions align with global SDGs and contribute to responsible leadership. The content covers PRME's structure, community impact, and strategic priorities.
Responsible Management Education: The Voice and Perspective of Students
- This module explores how students contribute to shaping responsible management education and the significance of their perspectives in fostering ethical leadership. It covers key themes such as sustainable value creation, student-led initiatives, and the role of student organizations in driving change. Learners will gain insights into the practical and theoretical dimensions of student involvement in management education.
Non-Western Responsible Management Education: A Critical View and Directions for the Future
- This module explores how Responsible Management Education (RME) is adapted in non-Western contexts, analyzing macro, meso, and micro-level research trends. It highlights the need for culturally sensitive curriculum development and offers practical recommendations for educators. Learners will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of global RME implementation.
Green Economics: Rethinking Economics for Responsible Management Education
- This module explores the limitations of traditional economic models and introduces green economics as a framework for sustainable and equitable resource management. It covers how economic theories shape real-world decisions and the need for a paradigm shift in economic thinking. Learners will gain insights into alternative economic systems that prioritize environmental and social well-being.
Responsible Management Education: The Role of CSR Evolution and Traditions
- This module explores the historical development of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and responsible management (RM), highlighting key conceptual frameworks, educational approaches, and future directions. Learners will gain insights into the evolution of ethical business practices and how they are integrated into management education globally. The module also covers the role of stakeholders and the impact of CSR on modern business strategies.
Ethics, Sustainability and Management Leadership
- This module explores the development of ethics in higher education and its influence on business practices, sustainability, and leadership. It emphasizes the role of ethical decision-making, corporate responsibility, and collaborative efforts in driving sustainable change. Learners will gain insights into balancing ethical principles with practical business strategies.
Critical Responsible Management Education for Sustainable Development
- This module explores the principles and applications of critical pedagogy in the context of responsible management education for sustainable development. Learners will gain an understanding of how reflective practices and transformative education can drive meaningful change in business and society. It provides insights into the theoretical and practical dimensions of sustainable learning frameworks.
Time to Look Beyond the Business Case: Why Responsible Management Education Needs to Give More Time to Other Voices
- This module explores the limitations of traditional corporate social responsibility (CSR) approaches in management education, emphasizing the need for diverse perspectives and more inclusive stakeholder engagement. Learners will gain an understanding of how to critically assess CSR frameworks and their implications for responsible management education. The module also highlights the role of sustainable development goals in shaping modern corporate responsibility strategies.
Poverty and Responsible Management Education
- This module explores the concept of poverty as a critical element in responsible management education. It examines how poverty has evolved in academic discourse, its integration into business school curricula, and the role of faculty attitudes in shaping learning experiences. Learners will gain insights into the practical and pedagogical challenges of embedding poverty awareness in management education.
Tackling Climate Change through Management Education
- This module explores climate risk reporting, governance structures, and the role of business in addressing climate change. It covers the economic impacts of climate inaction, the importance of climate literacy in management education, and case studies of carbon literacy training in businesses. Learners will gain insights into sustainable business practices and strategies for integrating climate awareness into management curricula.