This course reviews the theories and practice of corporate social responsibility and business ethics. It provides an introduction to the scientific evidence regarding CSR practices and ethical issues businesses have to face. Cases and examples will be presented during the lectures and for team discussion.

Bae, K. H., El Ghoul, S., Gong, Z. J., & Guedhami, O. (2021). Does CSR matter in times of crisis? Evidence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Corporate Finance, 67, 101876.
De George, R. T. (2005, February). A history of business ethics. In Paper delivered at the third biennial global business ethics conference. Santa Clara, CA: Markkula Center for Applied Ethics.
Hong, H., & Liskovich, I. (2015). Crime, punishment and the halo effect of corporate social responsibility (No. w21215). National Bureau of Economic Research.
Lee, K. H., & Shin, D. (2010). Consumers’ responses to CSR activities: The linkage between increased awareness and purchase intention. Public Relations Review, 36(2), 193-195.
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2006). The link between competitive advantage and corporate social responsibility. Harvard business review, 84(12), 78-92.
Russo, A., & Perrini, F. (2010). Investigating stakeholder theory and social capital: CSR in large firms and SMEs. Journal of Business ethics, 91(2), 207-221.
Yoon, Y., Gürhan‐Canli, Z., & Schwarz, N. (2006). The effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities on companies with bad reputations. Journal of consumer psychology, 16(4), 377-390.