Access: Business and Society
Authors: Johnson, Jennifer; Scully, Maureen
Source: The Aspen Institute Center for Business Education
Year: 2009
Number of pages: 5
Abstract:
WHAT IS A TEACHING MODULE?
A teaching module allows faculty to add a topic to an existing course with relative ease. Teaching modules include case studies and background readings, and may include framing questions or a teaching note for use in leading classroom discussion.
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Business and Society
How does access make a difference when it comes to corporate social responsibility or to the social and environmental costs of globalization, and how are businesses affected by increased connectivity to communities, to nonprofits, or to stakeholders? Companies have realized that their needs often mesh with those of their communities, and are working in partnership with other stakeholders to address problems such as climate change, sustainable supply chains, and poverty.
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