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TOPIC TITLE: SUSTAINABILITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the topic session, the students should be able to:

LO1: Explain the pillars of sustainability; LO2: Identify the sustainable business practices of global companies;

and LO3: Assess the corporate governance initiatives of organizations in the

context of business cases.

MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT:

o Computer with speakers o LCD projector o Files (03 Sustainability and Corporate Governance)

• 03 LCD Slides 1.ppsx • 03 Handout 1.pdf • 03 Activity 1.pdf • 03 Activity 1 Answer Key.pdf • 03 Video 1.mp4

o Software requirements • MS PowerPoint • Windows/VLC Media Player

TOPIC PREPARATION:

o The instructor is encouraged to research for materials that will help supplement the topics in this session.

O The instructor must review the slide presentation and handout to ensure that the topics will be discussed properly.

O The instructor must provide all the topic requirements (eLMS activities, topic review, skills checklist, handout, etc.) before proceeding to the next topic.

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PRESENTATION OVERVIEW:

A. Introduction 20 min B. Instructional Input

Definition and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of Sustainability 25 min a. Explain the pillars of sustainability.

Sustainable Business Practices 30 min a. Identify the sustainable business practices of

global companies. Corporate Governance 30 min a. Assess the corporate governance initiatives of

organizations in the context of business cases. C. Generalization 30 min D. Application 30 min E. Homework 5 min F. Task Performance 5 min G. Learning Management System 5 min Total duration 180 min

TOPIC PRESENTATION:

A. Introduction

1. Start the session with a video presentation. Present Slide 1 of 03 LCD Slides 1 and click the play icon on the upper right hand of the slide to watch 03 Video 1.

2. After the presentation, ask students the following guide questions:

• What is the primary goal of any business undertaking?

POSSIBLE ANSWER: The primary goal of any business undertaking is to gain a significant market share to earn maximum profit.

• Do you think that the business responsibility ends after gaining profit or a large market share?

POSSIBLE ANSWER: No. Corporations or businesses regardless of their size must consider their social and environmental responsibilities.

• Based on the video presentation, what is the concept of sustainability?

POSSIBLE ANSWER: The concept of sustainability involves creating a balance in the society, environment, and economy. Businesses must consider their impact on the

Slide 1

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What is the primary goal of any business undertaking?

Do you think that the business responsibility ends after gaining profit or a large market share?What is sustainability?


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environment and influence on society in line with their goal for financial success to remain sustainable.

3. Acknowledge students’ participation. After the sharing of ideas, explain to the class that sustainability includes much more than just ecological and environmental concerns. The scope of sustainability has broadened to include economic, social, as well as environmental concerns. Explain to the class that it is sometimes impossible to address the sustainability of the natural environment without considering the social and economic aspects of relevant communities and their activities.

4. Then, present Slide 2 to provide an outline of the new topics to be discussed.

B. Instructional Input

Definition of Sustainability

1. Flash Slide 3. Explain to the class that a classic example of sustainability involves a situation wherein environmentalists oppose industrialization and road building programs of the government because of their effect on wildlife and conservation efforts. While others point to the benefits to local communities of less traffic congestion and more jobs brought by the idea of industrialization.

2. Discuss the definition and the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) of sustainability. Refer to Page 1 of 03 Handout 1.

Sustainable Business Practices

1. For Slides 4-13. Tell the class that a business practice which is economically viable, socially responsible, and environmentally friendly is usually regarded as being sustainable. Corporations that include socially responsible and environmentally sound policies as core elements in their growth strategy often create sustainable economic values.

Slide 2

SUSTAINABILITY AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Definition and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of Sustainability Sustainable Business Practices Corporate Governance Generalization, Application, Homework, and eLMS

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Definition and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) of SustainabilityThe following describes the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) of sustainability:

The Economic Pillarensures economic efficiency and income for businesses.

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The Social Pillarensures quality of life, safety, and services for citizens.

The Environmental Pillarensures the availability and quality of natural resources.

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Sustainable Business PracticesThe following are the sustainable business practices of global companies:

Phase 1Stakeholder engagement

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Employee engagement

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Phase 1Water stewardship

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2. Explain and give examples of the sustainable business practices of global companies. Refer to Pages 1-2 of the handout.

Corporate Governance

Steps 1-3 Activity: Think-Ink-Pair-Share Learning Objective(s): LO1

1. Flash Slide 14. Ask the students to answer the following item on a ½ sheet of paper:

• Explain the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) of sustainability.

2. Then, allow the students to pick a partner from the class to discuss their answers.

3. Afterwards, ask the students to share their answers to the class.

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Supply chain management

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Innovation

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Management accountability

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Executive compensation

https://www.exelonpowerlabs.com/exelon-generation-rgb-vertical-positive-small2/ Slide 11



Biodiversity

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Investor dialogue

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Disclosure

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Think-Ink-Pair-Share

Answer the following on a ½ sheet of paper:

Explain the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) of sustainability.


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4. After the activity, display Slide 15. Tell the class that a firm must set defined goals and objectives through the people behind its operation to establish a balance of interests among the stakeholder of the business. Explain that a balance of interests increases the long-term value of a company and its potential for growth. It reduces risk and strengthens company reputation which makes it an important aspect in the success of an organization.

5. Discuss the definition and functions of corporate governance. Refer to Pages 2-3 of the handout.

C. Generalization Steps 1-5 Activity: Think-Tac-Toe Learning Objective(s): LO1 and LO2

1. Flash Slide 16. Conduct an activity called Think-Tac-Toe. Divide the class into two (2) groups and let them huddle. Ask a representative from each group to play the game.

2. Instruct the players that they must create a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal pattern on the 3x3 grid presented on the slide by identifying the sustainable business practice of each global companies displayed on each square that follows their pattern.

3. The first player to start the game will be determined through a toss coin. Then, the players will be given an alternate opportunity to answer. Each player will be given two (2) “Call-a-Friend” powers which they may use to seek help from their group members in explaining the concepts. The first player who will be able to complete a pattern will be declared the winner.

4. After the game, instruct the losing team to associate the pillars of sustainability to each identified sustainable business practice of global companies. Allow the students to explain their answers.

5. Acknowledge students’ participation and correct any misconception.

D. Application Steps 1-3 Activity: Skit Learning Objective(s): LO1, LO2, and LO3

1. Flash Slide 17. Divide the class into four (4) groups and let them huddle. Ask each group to develop a skit that demonstrates their decision-making skills by acting as board members of a multinational corporation.

2. Tell the students to formulate business solutions in solving the following key social issues using the concepts of sustainability and corporate governance:

Slide 15


Corporate GovernanceAccording to Lister (2017), the following are the functions of corporate governance:

Corporate governance through the board of directors sets the policies and procedures of a company.

Goals and Risk Management

Corporate governance functions to ensure accountability within the board of directors as well as the company's larger management structure.

Corporate AccountabilityCorporate governance requires shareholders to remain well-informed of the company’s overall standing.

Shareholder Meetings

Corporate governance ensures transparency in relation to government corporate regulations.

Government Regulations

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Think-Tac-Toe

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Skit

Develop a skit that demonstrates one (1) the following key social issues:

• Poverty

• Global warming

• Equality

• Water shortage


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• Poverty

• Global warming

• Equality

• Water shortage

3. The instructor must assign a social issue for each group. Encourage them to be creative in their presentations.

4. Allow each group to present for three (3) minutes and acknowledge students’ participation.

5. Use the rubric below in grading the presentations: CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS

Content Displayed correct and complete concept, incorporating creative solutions to given social issues

8

Organization of Ideas

Expressed the acts in clear and logical arrangement of ideas

2

TOTAL 10

E. Homework Steps 1-3 Activity: Case Analysis Learning Objective(s): LO1, LO2, and LO3

1. Flash Slide 18. Divide the class into four (4) groups and distribute 03 Activity 1. Instruct them to read and analyze the case study and submit their case analysis by next meeting.

2. Use the rubric below in grading the students’ outputs: CRITERIA PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS

Content Provided pieces of evidence, supporting details, and factual scenarios 8

Grammar Used correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization 1

Organization of ideas

Expressed the points in clear and logical arrangement of ideas in the paragraph 1

TOTAL 10

Slide 18


Homework

Answer 03 Activity 1.



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F. Task Performance Steps 1-3 Assessment: Task Performance Learning Objective(s): LO1, LO2, and LO3

1. Flash Slide 19. Ask each student to research the sustainable business practices of global companies. Tell them to identify a global or local company that employs one (1) of the discussed sustainable practices. Instruct the students that they must adhere to the following guidelines in writing their research:

• A brief explanation of the value proposition of the identified company must be written in the paper.

• An explanation that associates the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) to the sustainable practice of their selected company must be cited.

• A brief assessment of the corporate governance initiatives of the selected company must also be included.

2. Instruct the class to submit the research by next meeting and inform them that the homework will be considered as their task performance as well.

3. Use the rubric below in grading the students’ outputs:

G. Learning Management System Steps 1-2 Tool: eLMS (Neo - LMS) Learning Objective(s): LO1, LO2, and LO3

1. Present Slide 20. Instruct the students to access their eLMS and download 04 Handout 1. The instructor must also use the eLMS to access the handout.

2. Ask the students to answer the eLMS review.

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS POINTS The students were able to provide concise and complete research based on the requirement. 100

The students were able to provide concise but incomplete research based on the requirement. 80

The students were able to submit research with incomplete details. 60

The students were able to submit research but with unrelated details. 40

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Task Performance

Research and identify a global or local company that employs one (1) of the discussed sustainable practices. Incorporate the followingguidelines in your research: A brief explanation of the value proposition of the selected

company must be written in the paper. An explanation that associates the “Triple Bottom Line” (TBL) to the

sustainable practice of the selected company must be cited. A brief assessment of the corporate governance initiatives of the

selected company must also be included.


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eLMS

Download 04 Handout 1.

Answer the eLMS Activity.



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REFERENCES Bamford, C., Hoffman, A., Hunger, D., & Wheelen, T. (2018). Strategic

management and business policy: Globalization, innovation and sustainability (15th ed.). United Kingdom: Pearson Education Limited.

Beattie, A. (2017). The 3 pillars of corporate sustainability. Retrieved on January 25, 2019, from https://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100515/three-pillars-corporate-sustainability.asp

Chen, J. (2018). Corporate governance. Retrieved on January 28, 2019, fromhttps://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporategovernance.asp

Confino, J. (2014). Best practices in sustainability: Ford, starbucks and more. Retrieved on January 28, 2019, from https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/blog/best-practices-sustainability-us-corporations-ceres

Lister, J. (2017). Functions of corporate governance. Retrieved on January 28, 2019, from https://bizfluent.com/info-8044296-functions-corporate-governance.html


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