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CMI Unit 608 Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability are topics keenly related to organisational accountability. Definitions and approaches taken to manage and lead CSR and sustainability vary according to the type and purpose of an organisation and its governance. Approaches typically include the development of aims and objectives, policy and strategy, with the intent to address the impact of an organisation’s activity on society, the environment and a commitment to ethical and responsible conduct.

About this course

The aim of this unit is to enable professional managers and leaders to understand CSR and sustainability in an organisational context. They will assess the enablers, constraints and barriers to its success, present a case for organisational engagement, identify approaches for its implementation and ultimately, identify strategies to gain ongoing stakeholder commitment.

Learning outcomes

  1. Understand corporate social responsibility and sustainability in organisational contexts
  2. Know how corporate social responsibility and sustainability is applied in an organisational setting

Course content

1.1 Discuss organisational approaches to corporate social responsibility and sustainability

1.2 Critically assess enablers, constraints and barriers to corporate social responsibility and sustainability

1.3 Present a case for organisational commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability

2.1 Justify an approach to leading and implementing corporate social responsibility and sustainability in an organisational context

2.2 Propose a strategy to gain ongoing stakeholder commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability

Key Features

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CMI Unit 608 Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability

Course Summary

Guided Learning

20 Hours

Course / Unit Credit Value

Unit 608: 60 TUT

Qualification 1

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CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (370 TUT)

Qualification 3 Credit Value

Unit 608: 60 TUT (Group B option)
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