Sustainable Management and Organizational Operations: Emerging Models, Practices, and Strategies   [Archived Catalog]
2017-2018 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook
   

ORG 7078 - Sustainable Management and Organizational Operations: Emerging Models, Practices, and Strategies


In general, organizations are challenged to operate in a more equitable and sustainable manner. Then there are social entrepreneurs who focus on addressing global issues. Other establish and manage benefit corporations. This course critically examines current and emerging sustainable business and community models, and practices in light of organizational stakeholder needs, community engagement, and the future social ramifications of a business' operation. It presents models, challenges, opportunities and practices for managing sustainability inside corporate and non-profit organizations, including the product life cycle, accountability and reporting frameworks. It also explores approaches to social entrepreneurship and being a benefit corporation. It concludes by students designing a sustainable organization model and a start-up business plan. 3 credit(s)