This Business and Society module will provide students with an insight into and appreciation of the relationship between Business and Society in contemporary Europe, including everyday Ireland-related case studies and references. Students will gain an understanding of the social responsibilities and ethical considerations that a business needs to consider and examine the role and impact of government, regulatory structures and the influence of stakeholders. It will explore how topics such as CSR and ESG overlap, often contained within a sustainability policy, and affect an organisation’s business model. The role and impact of technology in Business and Society today, including AI-related influences, and the emerging importance of the Circular Economy, will also be examined.
Business and Society in Contemporary Europe, including everyday Ireland-related case studies.
Introduction to stakeholders and their influence – positive and negative
Issues and Concerns in Contemporary European Society, including some Ireland examples
An introduction to the transformational role and impact of technology
How sustainability and the circular economy can impact a business, its performance and society as a whole
Where the combined marks of the assessment and examination do not reach the pass mark the learner will be required to repeat the element of assessment that they failed. Reassessment materials will be published on Moodle after the Examination Board Meeting and will be aligned to the MIMLOs and learners will be capped at 40% unless there are personal mitigating circumstances.
The Business and Society module will explore key elements of this relationship, such as governance structures, regulations, and societal interests and concerns that are common in Ireland. Although the focus will largely be on the Irish context, it will also engage in some comparative exploration of these key issues in other countries.
