PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA

(University of the City of Manila)

PLM BUSINESS SCHOOL
ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEPARTMENT

DEGREE PROGRAM MASTER IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COURSE PRE-REQUISITE/
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE UNITS PRE-REQUISITE TO
TYPE CO-REQUISITE
MBA 610 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & GOOD GOVERNANCE 3 Lecture (ON --
LINE) &
INTERACTION

This course tackles ethical and governance principles that aim to raise professionalism underlying the performance of sustainable business
COURSE
enterprises. Students learn the nuances of social responsibility and business ethics and framework of governance and their impact in creating
DESCRIPTION
competitive advantage of enterprises. Students demonstrate application of ethical and governance principles in business through case analysis.

UNIVERSITY VISION
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila shall be the premier people’s university pursuing public interest an national development.
UNIVERSITY MISSION
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila shall form critical-minded and service-oriented leaders and innovators in various disciplines through accessible and relevant
quality education, transformative institutional research and extension services, and key linkages.
CORE VALUES
The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila shall be guided by the values of academic excellence, integrity and social responsibility, and by the principles of Karunungan, Kaunalaran and
Kadakilaan.
GOALS AND KEY RESULT AREAS

“RAISE PLM”
Provide Relevant Quality Tertiary Education
Generate Augmented Resources
Sustain Institutionalized Research and Extension
Deliver Service to the Public
Advance Employee, Faculty and Student Welfare
Promote Public Interest
Establish Linkages and Partnerships
Optimize Management of Resources

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

Graduates of Master in Business Administration are expected to:
 Develop business competencies necessary to design and implement strategies to improve overall organizational results taking into consideration the ethical and
international issues of the business environment.
 Enhance competencies in problem analysis and resolution, team management, performance management, communication and interpersonal skills and project
management.
 Equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge which can benefit tremendously in managerial and administrative jobs.
  Develop interpersonal confidence amongst student professionals related to current industry practices and develop individual sound judgment on various
circumstances affecting different scenarios.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Students of the Master in Business Administration program must demonstrate:

1. Ability to assess business environments and industry structure using different theoretical and or conceptual framework.
2. Formulation and recommendation of strategic direction, functional and operational action plans of business value creation in a sustainable socially responsible and
ethical manner considering the needs of the community and national development.
3. Effective oral and written communication through various business channels using both English and Filipino Languages to create alignment and implement strategies
for business results.
4. Analysis and evaluation of management challenges and opportunities, and justify courses of action based on professionalism and good governance.
5. Managerial and leadership skills using various decision making tools and knowledge with economic trends and issues.
6. Capacity to implement action plans effectively and efficiently in a collaborative effort.
7. Identification and development of new ideas, process and systems for a business entity.
8. Understanding and integration of technology in any business model.
9. Independent and effective work output in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.
10. Professional, ethical and socially responsible individual behaviour.
11. Strong “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” through patriotic actions and decisions.
12.Well-informed decisions and actions regarding developments in the specific field of practice.

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Module No. Of Learning Objectives Topics for Discussion Methodology Assessment/ Supplementary Resources
Hours Evaluation
The learners shall be able to:
1 1. Understand in depth values of A. Class Introductions Power point Suggested Videos for Discussion
3.5 hours Societal Ethical Standards presentation
Introduction and Week 1 1. Introduction to Business (Lecture by Prof) Essay submittal – Video Presentation –
Brian Diagle
Discussions on 2. Various Ethical practices from Ethics individual’s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Importance of Subject Various Industries 2. Ethics in the Workplace: Interactive assessment on v=CiOHT619uj0
Ethics 3.5 hours Code of Conduct/Ethics Discussion Ethical Activities Jennifer Lombardo – Educ Portal
Week 2 3. Origin of Social Responsibility for 3. The Manager and Ethics https://www.youtube.com/watch?
Synopsys on Social Private and Public Corporations 4. Global Sullivan Principles Reflection paper v=xoE8XlcDUI8
Responsibility (readings and Interaction /
3.5 hours 4. Create observation and insights 5. Ethical Dilemma movies) Reporting / Suggested Readings
Brief Discussion on Week 3 for the students in the Work Area Presentation Tips to Better Manage Cross-
Corporate Governance B. Quizzes (Mental Cultural Ethical Issues Harvard
5. Understand Policy importance 6. Competitiveness, Exercise) Business Publishing Staff
3.5 hours and Formulation of Ethical Profitability
Week 4 Standards based on Culture and Ethics Importance of Bus Ethics for
7. Cross Cultural Ethical Issues Case Writing Profitable Business
6. Understand thru Discussion on 8. Cultural & Cross-Cultural Assignment – for https://medium.com/workethics/i
3.5 hours Various Practices implemented in Influences, Sub-Culture & discussion and mportance-of-business-ethics-for-
Week 5 the Past Norms using Corporate Social Class, Reference submittal. profitable-business-3ed5de0083b
Issues as Cases. Groups & Family
McGraw-Hill/Irwin 2005
7. Incorporate Ethics & CSR in C. Ch 10 – 14
3.5 hours Corporate Operations 9. Business Case for
How Your Business Ethics Can
Week 6 Corporate
Be a Great Competitive
Social Responsibility Advantage & Profitable Sales
Tool
10 Social Responsibility as by Jan Triplett Article
Value-Added in the
Business Process

2 1. Strategic Context Suggested Readings

Distinguish hierarchy of importance Implementation: Integration of Power point
3.5 hours in relation to business operations. CSR into Strategy and Culture presentation 6 Pillars of Corporate Character
Week 7 Discussion on Various Laws Essay submittal – https://study.com/academy/lesson
applicable to Corporate Social Interactive individual’s /business-ethics-the-six-pillars-of-
Various Departmental responsibility, Responsibility. Discussion assessment on character.html
3.5 hours applying the concept of Synergy Ethical Activities
(2) Edward Freeman Video on
Week 8 2. Current Issues and Case Reflection paper Corp Ethics – Stakeholders
Studies in CSR (readings and https://slideplayer.com/slide/3719
Understand further essense of each Legal Aspects of Ethics movies) Interaction / 978/
3.5 hours Stakeholders and their roles in Environmental Ethics Reporting /
Week 9 Corporate practice. Quizzes (Mental Presentation
3. Organizational Stakeholders Exercise)
Economic Stakeholders
Societal Stakeholders
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Module No. Of Learning Objectives Topics for Discussion Methodology Assessment/ Supplementary Resources
Hours Evaluation
The learners shall be able to:

Essay submittal – Labor Standards and Labor

3.5 hours Assess participative and contributory Power point individual’s Relations - PD 442
1. Sustainability Issues
3 Week 10 importance of Each Areas in presentation assessment on https://www.chanroblesbar.com/
Corporate
Corporate Governance 2. Corporate Governance Governance Various Mercantile Laws
Principles Interactive Activities
3.5 hours Create critical understanding on Discussion Some excerpts from BP68 vis a vis
Week 11 values of Leaders and Managers in RA 11232
3. Board and Committee Functions
Corporate Governance Reflection paper Interaction /
and Structures and Behavior
3.5 hours (readings and Reporting / Assorted Videos of Prominent
Week 12 Assess individual strength in movies) Presentation Personalities
operational decision making 4. Communicating Good
Governance and Sustainability Quizzes (Mental http://curriculum.financialeducatio
3.5 hours Highlight Key Stakeholders and Exercise) n.citigroup.com
Week 13 Players in Economic Development, 5. Corporate Governance and Video Discussions / supplement
extensive discussion on roles of Social Entrepreneurship – Re
3.5 hours various personnel. Credit Doctrine Cases Assignment Manny Villar
Week 14 (for discussion and https://www.youtube.com/watch?
submittal) v=9KkXh7rVBfA&t=11s
6. Stakeholder Relations and
John Gokongwei
Community Development https://www.youtube.com/watch?
3.5 hours
v=dR7DDK3-0OY
Week 15 7. Environmental, Social and
Governance Guidelines Marketing, Ethics and Social
Responsibility in Todays
Consumer Society – Wayne D
Hoyer, Deborah MacInnis, Rik
Pieters 2nd Ed.

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 COURSE ASSESSMENT The students will be graded according to the following:
 Midterm Examination 20%
 Final Examination 20%
 Quizzes 20%
 Assignments 15%
 Reflection Papers 15%
 Attendance/Online Participation 10%

Passing: 75% (50 based)

Transmutation:
98 - 100 1.00 83 – 85 2.25
95 – 97 1.25 80 – 82 2.50
92 – 94 1.50 77 – 79 2.75
89 – 91 1.75 75 – 76 3.00
86 – 88 2.00 Below 75 5.00
TEXTBOOK/ REFERENCES
James Picket Weberry Jr. – Lecture on Good Governance & Social Responsibility (FEU Sept 2010 / UST Nov 2010)

Freeman, E. 1984, Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach. Boston: Pitman.

McGraw-Hill/Irwin – 2005 McGraw Hill Companies

Marketing, Ethics and Social Responsibility in Todays Consumer Society – Wayne D Hoyer, Deborah MacInnis, Rik
Pieters 2nd Ed.

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COURSE CODE/ TITLE EFFECTIVITY DATE REVISION DATE PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY NUMBER OF PAGES
(Faculty) (Dept Chair) (Acting Dean)

MBA 610 - SRGG 1st Semester July 7, 2020 Mr. Rufino T. Lopez,
2020 – 2021 MBA, Ll.B., MDP, LE Dr. Angelita C. Serrano

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