N_PH_CSR_p Ethical Management and CSR

NEWTON University
summer 2026
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
PhDr. Jiří Nesiba, LL.M., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Mgr. Alexandra Zhereb, Ph.D. (lecturer)
PhDr. Jiří Nesiba, LL.M., Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Alexandra Zhereb, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Jiří Nesiba, LL.M., Ph.D.
Centre for Humanity Studies – Academic Department – NEWTON University
Timetable
each odd Wednesday 15:10–16:40 WebinarJam, except Wed 11. 3. ; and Wed 11. 3. 15:10–16:40 WebinarJam
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
N_PH_CSR_p/01: each odd Thursday 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 01, A. Zhereb
N_PH_CSR_p/02: each odd Thursday 13:30–15:00 PH Učebna 04, except Thu 12. 2. ; and Thu 12. 2. 13:30–15:00 PH Učebna 08, A. Zhereb
N_PH_CSR_p/03: each odd Friday 9:40–11:10 PH Učebna 01, A. Zhereb
N_PH_CSR_p/04: each odd Thursday 9:40–11:10 PH Učebna 01, A. Zhereb
N_PH_CSR_p/05: each odd Friday 11:20–12:50 PH Učebna 01, A. Zhereb
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
Overview: the course introduces the role of CSR in the company. It gives a short overview of history and theoretical background of CSR, ecological sustainability and community relations practices for organizations and business. Course objectives: by completing the course students should have the ability to analyze and discuss different CSR practices in business as well as business ethics and ethical decision making.
Syllabus
  • Course structure:
  • 1st lecture – Introduction. CSR theory and background.
  • 2nd lecture – Ecological Sustainability. Scandinavian Model.
  • 3d lecture – Corporate Perspective. Corporate-Community Relations.
  • 4th lecture – Responsibility and Ethical decision Making.
  • 5th lecture - Aligning Firm Values with Firm CSR Actions & Motivation employees.
  • 6th lecture – CSR’s Effects on the Company and Stakeholders
Assessment methods
Form of course completion: 20% - active participation during seminars 40% - seminar presentation which can be prepared in groups of 3-6 people or individually during seminars 40% - final exam (in case of successful presentation – final paper based on presentation)
Language of instruction
English
The course is also listed under the following terms summer 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (recent)
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