140.034 (21S) Sociology: Business and Society

Sommersemester 2021

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First course session
02.03.2021 09:00 - 10:30 Online - Moodle Course - AUU Classroom Off Campus
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Overview

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it may be necessary to make changes to courses and examinations at short notice (e.g. cancellation of attendance-based courses and switching to online examinations).

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Tutor/Tutors
Course title german Sociology: Business and Society
Type Seminar (continuous assessment course )
Course model Online course
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 4.0
Registrations 13 (20 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction English
Course begins on 02.03.2021
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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • understand important societal, cultural, and environmental issues and their relation to business
  • critically evaluate the role of business, markets, and consumption in society
  • apply multi-disciplinary knowledge to business operations in a local and global environment
  • identify and assess demographic trends, technological developments, and considerations of social stratification in business operations
  • apply the knowledge necessary for further advanced study on marketing, consumer behaviour, international management, and business in general

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

  • Lectures
  • Presentations
  • Classroom tasks
  • Discussion
  • Term paper

Course content

The world is changing tremendously. Significant economic, political, technological, cultural, and social changes prevail. What does the future hold for markets? How are societies and cultures evolving? Take this class and find out how global trends are transforming business and society so that you can adapt and cope with these changes in international management and the world.

This course provides an introduction to the relationship between society, business, markets, and consumption. It considers historical, economic, technological, social, and cultural influences on that relationship and the responsibilities of business stakeholders and market agents. Students will examine influential factors and understand their impacts on markets, the business world, and on society at large.

Aims

The principle aim of this course is to provide students with a sound knowledge and critical understanding of the sociological study of relationships between business, markets, consumption, and society. More specifically, the course aims to:

  • explore historical, social, scientific and ethical perspectives on the role of business in the world
  • study the impact of business on society and society on business
  • analyse the non-market forces that managers encounter such as regulatory, social, and environmental forces and the impact of business operations on societies and environments in which they operate
  • address major societal issues, consider trends and future implications for society and business, and discuss solutions, in light of moral and ethical concerns
  • examine the evolution of the global economy as well as major institutions that have supported it, and interpret the proliferation of global markets and consumer cultures that accompanies it
  • provide students with analytical tools necessary to study and research business and society


Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Examination methodology

  • Effective course participation (reading, active participation, presentation)
  • Seminar papers have to be provided later on

Examination topic(s)

The topics of the seminar papers are related to topics covered in the course

Assessment criteria / Standards of assessment for examinations

Presentation, seminar paper and participation

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
    • Subject: Soziologie (Compulsory subject)
      • 6.2 Soziologie ( 0.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 140.034 Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 518, Version: 14W.3)
    • Subject: Soziologie einschl. Empirische Sozial- und Wirtschaftsforschung (Compulsory subject)
      • §9(1) Soziologie ( 2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 140.034 Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics (Compulsory elective)
      • 15.1 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 1 ( 0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 140.034 Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics (Compulsory elective)
      • 15.2 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 2 ( 0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 140.034 Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
  • Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics (SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
    • Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics (Compulsory elective)
      • 15.3 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 3 ( 0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
        • 140.034 Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
          Absolvierung im 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen

Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts

Wintersemester 2023/24
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2023
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2022/23
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2022
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2021/22
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2020/21
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2019/20
  • 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2018/19
  • 140.034 SE Sociology (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2017/18
  • 140.034 SE Sociology (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2015
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2014/15
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Wintersemester 2013/14
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)