VS24VP033 Společenská odpovědnost

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Summer 2025
Extent and Intensity
13/0/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Nataša Matulayová, PhD., BSBA (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Lucie Kamrádová, Ph.D.
Institute of Public Administration and Social Policy – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: Ing. Lucie Kamrádová, Ph.D.
Timetable
each odd Thursday 13:05–14:40 C306
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course introduces students to the importance of social responsibility in the private and public sectors, as well as within society as a whole. Throughout the semester, students will explore the current concept of social responsibility across various spheres and areas of activity in the Czech Republic. They will become familiar with tools and methods for measuring social responsibility in companies and organizations. The course will also provide insights into this topic from the perspective of global organizations such as the OECD, EU, and BLF. Students will gain an understanding of the key areas of social responsibility, enabling them to compare different approaches to the concept from a societal perspective. They will also learn to apply their knowledge to the principles of social responsibility from the perspectives of organizations, employees, and citizens.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the concept of social responsibility – The student will understand the basic principles of social responsibility, its key areas (economic, social, environmental), and approaches in both the Czech Republic and worldwide.
- Practical application – The student will be able to use acquired knowledge to analyze and design measures to promote social responsibility in organizations and society.
- Critical evaluation – The student will be capable of assessing the benefits and limitations of social responsibility and proposing ways to improve its implementation in practice.
Syllabus
  • 1. The Concept of Social Responsibility (global development, approaches, history, key figures).
  • 2. The Concept of Social Responsibility (development in the Czech Republic, approaches, key figures).
  • 3. Areas of Social Responsibility (economic, environmental, social).
  • 4. Implementing the Responsibility Concept in Organizations (approaches, motivation, and concept creation).
  • 5. Evaluation and Reporting of Social Responsibility.
  • 6. Criticism of the Social Responsibility Concept.
  • 7. Perspectives on Social Responsibility from Key Global Organizations (OECD, EU).
  • 8. Related Concepts and Business Ethics (corporate citizenship, work-life balance, philanthropy, sustainable development, etc.).
  • 9. Social Responsibility of Higher Education Institutions (examples of best practices).
  • 10. Expressions of Social Responsibility (initiatives, projects, and activities in the Czech Republic).
  • 11. Examples of Best Practices in the Czech Republic and Abroad.
  • 12. Summary and Discussion.
Literature
    required literature
  • KAMRÁDOVÁ, Lucie. Společenská odpovědnost jako jedna z možností zmírnění dopadů pandemie. In XVIII. Hradecké dny sociální práce – Politické, ekonomické, sociální a technologické výzvy pro sociální práci. 2021, p. 78-87. ISBN 978-80-7435-833-3. info
    recommended literature
  • TETŘEVOVÁ, L. a kol. Společenská odpovědnost firem společensky citlivých odvětví. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0285-3.
  • KAŠPAROVÁ, K., KUNZ, V. Moderní přístupy ke společenské odpovědnosti firem a CSR reportování. Praha: Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-4480-3.
  • ASBURY, S. The Practical Guide to Corporate Social Responsibility Do the Right Thing. Taylor & Francis, 2016. ISBN 9781138901841.
  • ZADRAŽILOVÁ, D. Společenská odpovědnost podniků. Transparentnosti a etika podnikání. Praha: C.H. Beck, 2010. ISBN 978-80-7400-192-5.
  • JONES, D. Společensky odpovědné chování se firmám vyplácí. Praha: Management Press, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7261-269-7.
  • KAMRÁDOVÁ, Lucie and Marie SCISKALOVÁ. Social responsibility of regional authorities with a focus on examples of good practice. Slovak Journal of Public Policy and Public Administration. 2022, vol. 9, No 1, p. 26-41. ISSN 1339-7826. URL info
  • KAMRÁDOVÁ, Lucie. Trvale udržitelný rozvoj jako šance pro CSR (Sustainable development as a chance for CSR). Košice, 2018, p. 168-175. ISBN 978-80-8152-701-2. info
Teaching methods
Interactive lectures. Discussions on specific examples from practice.
Assessment methods
The course will be completed with a credit. The condition for obtaining the credit is the successful completion of correspondence assignments as specified and successfully passing a written test with a score of at least 60%.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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