MBAD614

Businesses operate in an environment of increased expectations, changing environmental constraints, and regulatory upheaval. By investigating the complex set of interrelationships among business, government and other interest groups, this course will explore the challenges of leading a business in a manner that generates competitive advantage, while maintaining responsible practices. Throughout this course, students will explore strategies that lead to opportunity, sound corporate governance, and sustainability through socially responsible activities. Students will learn best practices used by globaly recognized organizations to engage in responsible practices; mechanisms for the assessment of cost and benefits of these practices for the company and for its major stakeholders; and the consequences of mismanaged stakeholder relations.