COURSE OUTLINE

Course Name Corporate Leadership and Social

Responsibility (CLSR)
Course Code Prepared On
Credit Hours 1.5
Course Prereq. Principles/ Fundamentals of Management
Code
Course Type Core Course Elective Revised On February
Program MBA 2020
Semester Spring 2020
chohankh@gmail.com
Instructor: LT Col (Retd) Khalid Hussain Chohan, VF
0335-8457692
Course Description

CLSR course is aimed to focus on the basic principles of personal,

interpersonal, and corporate leadership and its linkages with social /
community responsibility. We will explore variables that relate leadership
with culture, coaching and human behavior. Emphasis will be placed on
leadership models, leadership styles, and character and traits of leadership.
In addition, we will explore a variety of other topics including developing
your personal leadership style, Organizational behavior, change, diversity,
learning organization, mentoring and vision. By the end of the course, you
would have increased your personal and interpersonal awareness,
sharpened your analytical skills, and gained a greater understanding of the
complex issues facing today's corporate leaders.
Course Learning Outcomes Program Goal
Sr. No PG1 PG2 PG3 PG4 PG5

CLO1 Knowledge and awareness about importance,

   
role, types and qualities of Leadership.
CLO2 Knowledge and awareness about importance,
  
role, Ethics and ethical behaviours
CLO3 Understanding Role/ Functions of Corporate
Leadership regarding sustainable   
performance/ productivity
CLO4 Understanding implications of CSR towards
company/ brand image & strategic   
performance
CLO5 Developing crtical thinking & inducing
leadership qualities and ethical behaviors in    
practical application.
Teaching & Learning Methodology

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  Lecture slides.
 Hand outs/ reading material/ exercises
 Group discussions.
 Journal and Magazine articles as home reading assignment.
 Case studies and their presentation.
Textbook(s)
 The Art of Leadership by Manning / Curtis, 2nd edition
 Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility By Chandler, D.B and Werther
Jr, W.B. 2014. SAGE
Reference Book(s)
 The Leadership Challenge: By Kouzes, J.M. and Posner, B.Z. (2007) 5th
Ed. John Wiley & Sons,
 Leadership, Theories and Practices. by Peter G. Northouse. SAGE
 Business and SocietybyAnne Lawrence and James Weber 2014.
McGraw-Hill
 Corporate Conscience – CSR in Pakistan – a case study by SDPI
Research Journals /Papers
 Various other readings and case studies available in the BUIC library
Magazine Articles/ Published Material
Various Articals and Case Studies will be issued in class
Grading Policy
Assessment Instruments Percentage
Quizzes 15%
Assignments + project 20%
Mid Term Exam 25%
Final Exam 40%

Class Room Conduct & Methodology:

In this class we will be using an interactive approach to learning, as well as multiple methods of
learning. Thus you must be prepared to utilize all of the studying skills you have. Some time
will be set aside in each class, either for practical problem solving in some form, inter-active
discussion. I will suggest the mandatory and recommended reading after each class, as well as
the practice questions to look at. You may also be given assignments. After a particular topic
has finished, you may get a ‘surprise’ quiz in the next class. However, we will have no quizzes
in the first 2 weeks of class. Hence the most important thing to do is to study regularly and
prepare for each class.

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Week-wise Course Outline

Activities( Critical Thinking) Learning

Week/ Contents Case Studies, Roleplays, Movie Clips, Objectives
Session Assignments, Research Papers, Addressed
Presentations
1-2  Faculty/ Student introduction
 Ice-breaking discussion on Importance of Ethical Behaviours &
Presentation skills in professional life
Lecture/ Discussion CLO-1&2, PG 1-3
 Course Outline
 Lecture 1: Intro to Corporate Leadership & CSR
3-4  Leadership and Functions of Leadership
 Types of Leaders Lecture/ Discussion
CLO-3&5, PG-2
 Role of Leadership in Success of any Business
5-6  The importance of Ethics
 Ethics Vs Law/ Rules
Lecture/ Discussion & Presentations CLO-2 & 4
 CSR- Definition, types and Necessity
 CSR & Brand/ Company Image
 Role of Corporate Leadership in CSR
7-8  CSR & Brand/ Company Image Case Study
 Role of Corporate Leadership in CSR Presentations CLO-2, 4, 5
 Case Study/ Group Presentations
9  Mid Term Exam CLO 1-5
 Responsibilities/ obligations of Corporate Leadership towards
Deprived segments of society. Case Study
10-11  Importance of Affirmative Actions, Indiscrimination and fair Group Discussion CLO-3, 4, 5
treatment and role of Corporate leadership. Presentations

 Sexual Harassment its impact on productivity of employees/
organizations and Role of Leadership. Group Presentations
12-13  Good CSR Practices. Case Study

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 14-15 Project Presentations Group Presentations CLO-5
16-17 Revision Discussion CLO 1-5
Guidelines – Final Group Projects
Final Project will be conducted in groups. Students will have to submit a formal written report and will present in class. Topics of the project and
guidlines will be issued separately in class.
MBA Program Goals
PG 1: Ethical Consideration and Behavior

PLO1: Develop professional and ethical behavior of students through team work along with ensuring contribution of the individual team
members working on diverse business projects.
PLO2: Demonstrate professional behavior including the ability to communicate and lead in ways that are ethically and socially responsible.

PG2: Leadership skills

PLO 3: Depict Leadership skills for analyzing business opportunities and prioritizing tasks to effectively achieve organizational goals.
PLO 4: To efficiently manage teams in the organization and develop innovative ways of problem solving in business.

PG3: Effective Communication

PLO 5: Emphasize on verbal and non-verbal communication and presentation skills for professional connection in a Business Environment.
PLO6: Develop skills for effective written communication along with official documentation and correspondence in organizations.

PG4: Experiential Learning

PLO7: Demonstrate understanding and analysis of specialized business issues or problems by making recommendations for improvements based
on the application of concepts, skills, knowledge and techniques acquired in various business areas.
PLO 8: Demonstrate the efficient integration of various advanced quantitative and qualitative tools for problem evaluation and solving using the
latest available technology and technology based instructional design.
PLO 9: Demonstrate self-grooming through curricular, co-curricular, and extra-curricular activities embedded in the program design.

PG 5: Critical thinking
PLO 10: develop skills that can be used to critically analyze, and evaluate theoretical and practical issues in a range of applied business situations.

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PLO 11: Demonstrate effective decision making in strategic business scenarios.