Behaviour, Society and Economy (S)

Description

This course evaluates the following learning outcomes: The student 4.a        Has a functional multidisciplinary knowledge to identify social phenomena and to reflect on them, also from a philosophical-ethical perspective, and link them with the corporate and market reality in a reasoned way. 4.b        Explains current (business) economic facts and events according to their historical development. 4.c        Analyses the functioning of organisations and markets in relation to society and its actors. 4.d        Uses disciplinary scientific knowledge to solve business economic problems. 8.b        Takes into consideration alternative explanations and methods when analysing and solving a (business) economic problem with practical relevance. 8.g        Shows interest in current affairs and broadens his background knowledge. 12.a      Estimates the impact of business operations on various stakeholders and society. 12.b      Connects the psycho-social and ethical insights with the business economic reality in a reasoned way. 12.c      Reflects on business and economic thinking and behaviour from a social and ethical point of view. Explanation: In this course, students are introduced to the social sciences and how these disciplines influence business economic decisions. Students become familiar with the theoretical frameworks and research methods commonly used in each of these disciplines. They learn to analyze and address business economic problems using insights into individual and social behavior, as well as societal processes and phenomena. Throughout the course, ethical (and sustainability-related) aspects of business operations are addressed. The course unit is structured around a number of business economic issues that are approached in an integrated manner from various social science disciplines. This course is working on the following objectives related to ERS: Understanding the evolution, mutual interdependence, and embedding of behavior, economy, and society. Understanding the functioning of and changes in the interaction between various economic institutions and their impact on social outcomes.