CSR Beyond the Mainstream - Session 1
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Which pathway focuses on applying knowledge with purpose?

  • Know
  • Think
  • Interact
  • Act (correct)

    • What does the icon indicating relevant information from the textbook signify?

  • Learning pathways to enhance competency mastery
  • Best sources for exam preparation (correct)
  • Connection with U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
  • Concepts covered only in lectures

    • What is one of the key terms associated with CSR management in practice?

  • Short-term profits
  • Corporate sustainability (correct)
  • Individual performance
  • Traditional management

    • In the context of managerial success, which aspect is emphasized in defining competencies?

    <p>Systemic context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of activity is referenced in the structure of the course?

    <p>World Café</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT represent a pathway outlined in the course structure?

    <p>Engage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'Spheres of Influence' refer to in terms of management?

    <p>The areas where a company can exert control and impact</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about responsible leadership?

    <p>It requires understanding social-ecological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is primarily focused on fostering innovation?

    <p>Entrepreneurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the key concerns when integrating robots into daily life?

    <p>Personal information control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who plays a role in addressing challenges related to human-machine interaction?

    <p>Researchers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a goal of fostering dialogue among stakeholders?

    <p>To explore different problems and opportunities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect should be considered when supporting innovation?

    <p>Ethical implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of skills enhancement is mentioned in relation to human-machine interaction?

    <p>Individual skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential opportunity for researchers in the context of human-machine interaction?

    <p>Developing new algorithms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can personal information be best protected during human-machine interactions?

    <p>Through regulatory policies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an environmental or ecological system primarily defined by?

    <p>Life interacting with abiotic components</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes sustainable development?

    <p>Development that maintains a balance between current needs and future needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In sustainability discussions, which sectors are typically depicted?

    <p>Environmental, Social, and Economic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do environmental systems play in sustainability?

    <p>They include energy capture and movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sustainable development, what does the social component refer to?

    <p>The health and structure of societies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization is most associated with social aspects of sustainable development?

    <p>United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a social system?

    <p>Stable interactions between social actors based on shared cultural norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'social-ecological systems' refer to?

    <p>Systems that analyze the interaction between social systems and ecological processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an example of a social system?

    <p>A financial market</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary aspect does an economic system encompass?

    <p>Institutions related to production, income, and consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key feature of ecological systems discussed?

    <p>They are defined by their energy dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can individuals relate to social systems?

    <p>Individuals may simultaneously belong to multiple social systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the dynamics within social systems?

    <p>They are influenced by various motivating factors and deeper problems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of an economic system?

    <p>Developing laws that govern trade and consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do cultural norms play in social systems?

    <p>They facilitate stable interactions among social actors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which option best illustrates the elements of an economic system?

    <p>An organization implementing production rules and managing income.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Nageak using a jackhammer?

    <p>To remove ice from the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technology is the Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope working to install?

    <p>Thermosyphon refrigeration technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What resource is threatened by climate change according to the content?

    <p>Ice cellars</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of systems is described as having a two-way feedback relationship?

    <p>Social-ecological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT part of the human dimension mentioned in the content?

    <p>Water cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Marc Lester describe the capacity of ice cellars?

    <p>They are much larger than standard home freezers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining feature of the social subsystem in social-ecological systems?

    <p>Human actions and interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What challenge do ice cellars face due to climate change?

    <p>Loss of structural integrity from permafrost thaw</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do corporate sustainability issues primarily reflect?

    <p>Societal and governmental agendas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a shift in corporate sustainability issues?

    <p>Greater concern for social, economic, and environmental impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How has the organization of corporate sustainability changed historically?

    <p>It is now organized with input from other actors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a consequence of corporations addressing corporate sustainability related to consumer preferences?

    <p>Alignment with broader societal agendas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT typically associated with corporate sustainability issues?

    <p>Fragmentation of environmental quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a trend in corporate sustainability?

    <p>Engagement with global issues and stakeholder concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reflects a change in corporate sustainability related to production processes?

    <p>Enhanced focus on environmental and social impacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the current modes of corporate sustainability?

    <p>Collaboration with various actors and organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    CSR Beyond the Mainstream - Session 1

    • The course is titled "CSR Beyond the Mainstream" and focuses on managing responsibility at a foundational level.
    • The course is taught by Dr. Berill Blair.
    • The format emphasizes learning through Know, Think, Act, Interact.

    Learning Pathways

    • Know: Expanding knowledge base.
    • Think: Placing learned knowledge in context.
    • Act: Applying knowledge purposefully.
    • Interact: Connecting with others, collaborating, and co-designing.

    Visual Cues

    • Icons denote specific information sources (lectures, textbook).
    • Icons represent learning pathways (know, think, act).
    • Special Icons used to connect course content with the UN Sustainable Development goals.
    • Icons are used with the "Know" concept to avoid confusion with the learning pathways (with no specific "know" label).

    Session 1: Outline

    • Part I: Defining managerial success and competencies within a systemic context (includes an activity: World Café).
    • Part II: Introduction to CSR management in practice.
    • Key Terms: Managerial competencies, responsible leadership, social-ecological systems, sphere of influence, stakeholders, planetary boundaries, and corporate sustainability.

    What is Management?

    • Management is illustrated using the operations input-process-output model.
    • Inputs include resources (facilities, equipment, staff, customers, suppliers, materials, information).
    • Processes include managing processes (process flow, work-in-progress, process design, planning, scheduling, control, system improvement).
    • Outputs include products, customer satisfaction, profitability, and environmental impact.
    • The diagram emphasizes the efficient and effective collection and use of resources.

    Responsible Management

    • Responsible management considers efficiency, effectiveness, inputs, processes, and outputs.
    • The factors affecting ethical and responsible management are efficiency/effectiveness of the processes (inputs/outputs)
    • Understanding value creation and harm avoidance.
    • Focusing on all stakeholders.
    • Incorporating responsible management competencies.

    Competencies Needed

    • Futures Literacy: Anticipate and visualize future possibilities to inform today's decisions.
    • Social-Ecological Thinking: Viewing society and nature as connected systems that shape each other.
    • Stakeholder Innovation: Partnering with stakeholders to brainstorm and innovate shared solutions.
    • Ethical and Responsible Leadership: Leading with integrity, considering the broader consequences of decisions.

    Systems Thinking

    • Systems are interconnected wholes.
    • Elements are interconnected, subject to stabilizing and destabilizing forces.
    • Systems analysis allows understanding a system's workings.
    • A simple snapshot may mask important variables in a larger system.

    Becoming a Systems Thinker

    • Avoid blaming individuals.
    • Seek multiple perspectives, and evaluate existing theories critically.
    • Explore all variables affecting choices.
    • Evaluate and look for motives behind behaviours.
    • Focus on systems' dynamics and influences.

    Types of Systems

    • Social systems: Interactions among people guided by norms and meanings.
    • Economic systems: Institutions managing production, income, and consumption.
    • Environmental/Ecological systems: Interactions between living things and the environment.

    Sustainability

    • Sustainability seeks to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to do so.
    • The relationship between various systems (social, economic, environmental) is essential in addressing sustainability issues.

    Sustainability Versions

    • Version 1.0 represents sustainability through the intersection of social, environmental, and economic factors.
    • Version 2.0 depicts sustainability as interconnected circles (social, environmental, and economic).
    • Version 3.0 visualizes sustainability through nested circles, with the economic sphere within the social sphere, and both intersecting with the environment. Each is nested within Earth's support system.

    Social-Ecological Systems Examples

    • Ice cellars (siġļuat): Storage of traditional foods, tied to the frozen ground.
    • Mangrove social-ecological systems: How human wellbeing is embedded in the environment.

    Corporate Foresight

    • Foresight aids proactive decision-making, by providing information enabling forward thinking.
    • Used for policy, research, and business decision-making.
    • Strategic Foresight is concerned with providing the foreknowledge to enable informed decision-making.
    • Gathering knowledge, broadening the strategic focus, enhancing the decision-making mindsets are all key features of effective foresight.

    CSR Issues & Modes

    • Corporate sustainability issues stem from trends, societal changes, and governmental/industry initiatives.
    • Corporate modes used in tackling these issues can include policies, research, codes, partnerships, regulatory, and societal issues.
    • Business can be understood in relation to stakeholder interactions (relationships)
    • Various rationales exist for adopting a stakeholder perspective in business practices and strategies

    Stakeholder Theory and Management

    • Stakeholders are individuals, groups, or entities affected or affecting an organization's activities.
    • Stakeholder theory examines dynamic relationships between stakeholders.
    • Stakeholder management involves understanding the needs and interests of stakeholders to influence organizational outcomes.
    • Identifying stakeholders, understanding their objectives, and best practices for engagement is vital for successful corporate social responsibility.
    • The 'sphere of influence' and identifying different categories of stakeholders are helpful elements to consider.

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    Explore the foundational aspects of managing Corporate Social Responsibility with Dr. Berill Blair in Session 1. This session focuses on defining managerial success and competencies using a systematic approach and features interactive learning pathways. Engage with concepts like Know, Think, Act, and Interact while aligning with the UN Sustainable Development goals.

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