Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

Paper Code: 
MBBA101
Credits: 
2
Contact Hours: 
30.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course aims to acquaint the students with an understanding of social responsibilities and ethical practices of corporates.

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

25MBBA101

 

Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility

(Theory)

 

 

CO: Explain the best practices of business ethics.

CO: Design and ensure various corporate social responsibility practices.

CO: Explain good governance practices and examine various corporate disclosures.

CO: Determine the composition of Board.

CO: Examine the effectiveness of whistle blowing mechanism and the role of auditors in corporate governance.

CO: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction.

 

Approach in

teaching:

Interactive sessions, Case Study Discussions, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities

for the students:

Self-learning assignments, Classroom

presentations, Project tasks

Continuous Assessment Test, Semester End Examinations, Quiz, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

6.00
Unit I: 
Business Ethics

Concept of ethics, features of business ethics, Importance of business ethics, reasons for ethical problems in business, Utilitarianism: social cost and benefits.

6.00
Unit II: 
Corporate Social Responsibility

Concept, Evolution of corporate social responsibility in India. Freidman’s Traditional vs. Carroll’s Modern View of CSR, Concept of Sustainability.

6.00
Unit III: 
Corporate Governance

Concept, Features of good governance, corporate disclosure (statutory and non-statutory), Insider trading.

6.00
Unit IV: 
The Board

Composition of Board (independent, executive and non-executive director, woman director, shadow director and resident director) roles of board in enhancing corporate governance, CEO Duality.

6.00
Unit V: 
Role of auditors in enhancing corporate governance

Role of internal and external auditors in enhancing corporate governance. Whistle blowing: Kinds of whistle blowing, need for whistle blowing mechanism

Essential Readings: 

1. Manuel G Velasquez: Business ethics- concepts and cases Pearson.
2. Luthans Hodgetts and Thompson: Social issues in business, Macmillan USA
3. A.C. Fernando: Business Ethics Pearson Education.
4. A.C. Fernando: Corporate Governance Pearson Education.
5. Adrian Davies: Strategic approach to corporate governance Gower Pub Co

References: 

1. N. Gopalswamy: Corporate governance a new paradigm A H Wheeler Publishing Co Ltd.
2. Marianne M Jennings: Cases in Business Ethics Indian South-Western College Publishing
3. Kevin Gibson: Ethics and Business, An Introduction, Cambridge Applied Ethics Cambridge
4. University Press
5. Bhanu Murthy K V: Ethics and Social Responsibility of Business, Pearson Education India.

E-Resources:
1. Social Responsibility of Business | Corporate Social Responsibility | Business Ethics - YouTube
2. MP105.pdf (vmou.ac.in)
3. BECG -5-UNITS-PDF.pdf (bimkadapa.in)

Academic Year: 
2025-2026
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