140.034 (21S) Sociology: Business and Society
Overview
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- Lecturer
- 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
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
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
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 schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme Business Administration
(SKZ: 518, Version: 18W.1)
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Subject: Soziologie
(Compulsory subject)
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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
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6.2 Soziologie (
0.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Soziologie
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme Applied Business Administration
(SKZ: 518, Version: 14W.3)
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Subject: Soziologie einschl. Empirische Sozial- und Wirtschaftsforschung
(Compulsory subject)
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§9(1) Soziologie (
2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
- 140.034 Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
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§9(1) Soziologie (
2.0h SE / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Soziologie einschl. Empirische Sozial- und Wirtschaftsforschung
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
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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
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15.1 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 1 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
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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
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15.2 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 2 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
- Bachelor's degree programme International Business and Economics
(SKZ: 516, Version: 19W.1)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
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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
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15.3 Special Topics in International Business and Economics 3 (
0.0h VO, VI, VC / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Special Topics in International Business and Economics
(Compulsory elective)
Equivalent courses for counting the examination attempts
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Wintersemester 2023/24
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2023
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2022/23
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2022
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2021/22
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2020/21
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2020
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2019/20
- 140.034 SE Sociology: Business and Society (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2019
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2018/19
- 140.034 SE Sociology (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2018
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2017/18
- 140.034 SE Sociology (in English) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2016
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2015
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2014/15
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2014
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Wintersemester 2013/14
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
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Sommersemester 2013
- 140.034 SE Soziologie (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)