Objectives and competences
Students understand a company's credibility and the importance of a credible company to achieve the necessary company’s success. They are qualified to establish the company as a credible partner in relation to all (internal and external) stakeholders. Using different methodological approaches, they are able to implement credibility, a certain type of culture, ethics and integrity in the company.
Content (Syllabus outline)
- The definition of the culture with science, philosophy, religion, art and technique dimensions; the illustration of all dimensions on the enterprise's culture and placement of the study field in contemporary models of governance and management
- The definition of the culture as well as philosophy of the responsible enterprise by Bleicher and Kralj.
- The definition of the credible enterprise by Thommen.
- The model of the credibility and ethics implementation.
- Particularities of credibility and ethics implementation of an enterprise in different life cycle phases.
- Credibility model and its implementation in the MER Model of integral management
- Case studies.
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures
- Guided classes (practical examples and illustrations in the field)
- case studies
- individual consultation with the professor
- active individual and group work
- brainstorming
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
1. Has a comprehensive understanding of techniques / methodologies applicable to their own work (e.g. Thommen's, Morris's or Belak's model of enterprise ethics implementation) (PILO 1a, 2a).
2. Has depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in area of corporate governance and strategic manegement and can work with theoretical/research-based knowledge (e.g. interest theories, models of credibility and enterprise culture implementation) at the forefront of their academic discipline(PILO 2a).
3. Has the awareness and ability to manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions (PILO 3c, 4c).
4. With critical awareness can undertake analysis of complex, incomplete or contradictory areas of knowledge communicating the outcome effectively to the topic of culture, ethics and enterprise credibility (PILO 2c, 3b)
5. With critical awareness, can synthesise information in a manner that may be innovative, utilising knowledge from the forefront of the discipline / practice of credibility, ethics and enterprise culture (PILO 1a, 4c).
6. Can demonstrate initiative and originality in problem solving. Can act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level, making decisions in complex and unpredictable situations (PILO 4a, 4b).
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
1. Has a comprehensive understanding of techniques / methodologies applicable to their own work (e.g. Thommen's, Morris's or Belak's model of enterprise ethics implementation) (PILO 1a, 2a).
2. Has depth and systematic understanding of knowledge in area of corporate governance and strategic manegement and can work with theoretical/research-based knowledge (e.g. interest theories, models of credibility and enterprise culture implementation) at the forefront of their academic discipline(PILO 2a).
3. Has the awareness and ability to manage the implications of ethical dilemmas and work pro-actively with others to formulate solutions (PILO 3c, 4c).
4. With critical awareness can undertake analysis of complex, incomplete or contradictory areas of knowledge communicating the outcome effectively to the topic of culture, ethics and enterprise credibility (PILO 2c, 3b)
5. With critical awareness, can synthesise information in a manner that may be innovative, utilising knowledge from the forefront of the discipline / practice of credibility, ethics and enterprise culture (PILO 1a, 4c).
6. Can demonstrate initiative and originality in problem solving. Can act autonomously in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level, making decisions in complex and unpredictable situations (PILO 4a, 4b).
The PILO label (i.e., Programme Intended Learning Outcomes) defines the contribution of each listed intended learning outcome of a course towards achieving the general and/or subject-specific competencies or learning outcomes acquired through the programme
Readings
Temeljna:
• PRIMEC, Andreja, BELAK, Jernej. Sustainable CSR : Legal and Managerial demands of the new EU legislation (CSRD) for the future corporate governance practices. Sustainability. 2022, vol. 14, issue 24, str. 1-29, ilustr. ISSN 2071-1050. https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/14/24/16648, DOI: 10.3390/su142416648. [COBISS.SI-ID 136291843].
• DUH, Mojca, BELAK, Jernej, MILFELNER, Borut. The importance of culture for enterprise dynamics : the role of type and strength of culture. Ekonomska istraživanja. 2016, vol. 29, no. 1, str. 263-285. ISSN 1331-677X. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1331677X.2016.1168038, DOI: 10.1080/1331677X.2016.1168038. [COBISS.SI-ID 12284700],
• BELAK, Jernej. Management and governance : organizational culture in relation to enterprise life cycle. Kybernetes. 2016, vol. 45, no. 4, str. 680-698. ISSN 0368-492X. http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/pdfplus/10.1108/K-04-2014-0082, DOI: 10.1108/K-04-2014-0082. [COBISS.SI-ID 12244252].
• PRIMEC, Andreja, DUH, Mojca, BELAK, Jernej. Corporate integrity : just a concept or real behavior/practice. Transylvanian review. [Print ed.]. 2018, vol. 27, supplement no. 1, str. [303]-320. ISSN 1221-1249. http://www.centruldestudiitransilvane.ro/Document_Files/Review%202015%20-%202035/00000775/sd38s_PrimecBelak.pdf. [COBISS.SI-ID 13136924].
Additional information on implementation and assessment - Course paper written examination;
- Written exam or mid-term exams
Individually written course paper with presentation and oral defence; students must achieve at least 56% of all points. NOTE: Unlike the subject in a full-time study programme (value 8 ECTS), students are entitled to one chapter of the research report: planning the proposed implementation of credibility and ethics in the studied company.
Written exam or two mid-term exams with questions for examining theoretical knowledge in the field: students must achieve at least 56% of all points .
Students can achieve additional points with active participation in discussions and preparations of written paper on the case. Achieved points are added to the total number of points achieved with fulfilling previously listed obligations.
