COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Course Code Course Good Governance and Social Responsibility Pre- None Credit 3
Information Title requisite Units
BAC214

Course This course shall be tackling topics that revolves around governance and social responsibility which entails maintaining a balance
Description between governance and social objectives, as well as individual and communal objectives specifically applicable in the corporate sector.
The relationship between good governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) shall be thoroughly discussed in this program. It
starts with a look at how corporate governance contributes to shareholder value creation. It focuses on how the corporation and its
board of directors interact with its shareholders and other stakeholders, i.e. how corporate governance serves or fails to serve their
interests. It discusses the assumptions that underpin corporate governance theories, as well as the predicted effects of different board
structures and makeup. It then looks at the situation of corporate democracy, the question of accountability, and significant corporate
governance legislation. Good governance is important not only for corporations, but also for society; there is a growing recognition that
corporate governance and social responsibility are intertwined.

University Vision Mission Core Values

Vision/Missi A leading Higher Education Institution that prepares Universidad de Manila is committed to
on/Core visionary and ethical leaders who shall create a provide equal opportunities by
positive impact to society. developing the learners’ knowledge, skills
Values and values through quality education and
dynamic technology driven systems, in
diverse yet inclusive environment for
learning, research and community.
E- Ethics and Integrity
Q- Quality and Excellence
U- Unity and Collaboration
A- Achievement and Passion
L- Leadership and Innovation
College Vision Mission Core Values
Vision/Missi To be a premier free business college in the The College of Business Committed
on/Core country, transforming the Youth of Manila to be Administration creates added value Business-oriented
Values leaders in the field of business through our for students, businesses, and the
programs anchored on innovation, values, Action-oriented
people of the City of Manila through
empathy and extraordinary experiences.
nurturing research and extension
activities that lead towards career Team player
success and the advancement of Excellence
knowledge; Achiever
Motivated
A catalyst of change in uplifting
industry disruption through
innovative learning engagement and
modernized methodologies;

A beacon of empowerment through

quality education, competent faculty,
revolutionary management in
fostering globally competitive
professionals towards the
transformation and development of
the people.

All for the love and glory of the

Almighty, City of Manila and our
country.

Institutional UDM Graduate Attributes (GA) Institutional Graduate Attributes and Learning Outcomes (IGALO)
A UDM Graduate Shall:
Graduate
Attributes 1. Enterprising, Innovative, and Employable Apply the concept of governance and social responsibility not only in a business
and Learning setup but also in their social environment
2. Competence and confidence
Outcomes Apply the basic concepts that underlie each of the functional areas of business
(IGALO) 3. Good Governance and employ these concepts in various business situations
 4. Application of Corporate Best Practices Analyze the business environment and apply the concept of social and ethical
responsibility

5. Globally competitive Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace

6. Social and ethical responsibility To strive to be socially responsible through various life activities

Program
PILO 1. Demonstrate corporate citizenship and social responsibility
Intended
PILO 2. Perform the basic functions of management such as planning, organizing, staffing, directing, leading and controlling
Learning PILO 3. Apply information and communication technology (ICT) effectively and efficiently
Outcomes/Le PILO 4. Work effectively with other stakeholders and manage conflict in the workplace
vel Outcomes PILO 5. Select the proper decision tools to critically, analytically, and creatively solve problems and drive results
(PILO) PILO 6. Analyze the business environment for strategic direction
PILO 7. Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability
PILO 8. Innovate business ideas based on emerging industry
PILO 9. Prepare operational plans

Course Co1: Consider the breadth and depth of good governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Co2: Demonstrate an understanding of CSR concerns from a multi-stakeholder approach.
Intended
Co3: Examine the relationship between corporate strategy and CSR, as well as the impact on core organizational values like mission
Learning and vision.
Outcomes Co4: Compare and contrast the various perspectives and tradeoffs in the field of good governance and CSR.
Co5: Analyze the difficult difficulties that organizational executives face as they build CSR programs.
(CILO) Co6: Evaluate various firms' commitment to CSR and explain how it can be a source of competitive advantage.
Co7: Examine the impact of CSR on business culture, especially as it pertains to social issues.

Learning Outcomes Content Teaching-Learning Strategies Assessment Tasks

Asynchronous Synchronous

Physical Virtual

Week 1-4 1. Describe the concept of I. Class Orientation about Moodle – activity Lessons G - meet Group work:
• Introduction governance and corporate Good Governance and
of social responsibility Social Responsibility FB group Lectures Multimedia
Governance instruction
and Corporate Governance Group chat
Corporate Introduction
 Social 2. Discussion of Corporate Yahoo Interactive Reporting per group and per
Responsibilit Governance Concepts and ➢ Introduction discussion topic. Question and answers
y Theories ➢ What is corporate G-drive after discussion.
• Corporate governance?
Governance ➢ History of
Concepts and Corporate
Theories Governance Homework:
• Corporate ➢ Application of
governance Corporate
reform Governance on
• The role of Different Countries Subject for research based
boards in on the topic at hand.
corporate Corporate Governance
governance Concepts and Theories

➢ Stewardship
Theory
➢ Agency theory
➢ Transaction cost
theory
➢ Resource
3. Discuss implantation of dependency theory
corporate governance and social ➢ Stakeholder theory
➢ The evolving
responsibility in the Philippines
framework of
corporate
governance

• Corporate Governance
4. Discuss the role of regulatory Reform
framework ➢ Why is good
corporate
governance
important?
➢ Corporate
governance
and corporate
performance
➢ A risk
perspective on
corporate

Role of regulatory framework

 ➢ Legislation
➢ Financial reporting
➢ Audit
➢ Voluntary codes

The Role of Boards in

Corporate Governance

Introduction: enhancing
board effectiveness Unitary
and two-tier board structures

Splitting the role of chairman

and chief executive

The role of non-executive

directors in corporate
governance Remuneration

Other factor contributing to

board effectiveness Ethical
health of boards

Week 5-9 1. Discuss the role of The role of institutional Moodle – activity Lessons G - meet Activity:
institutional investors in investors in corporate
The role of corporate governance governance FB group Lectures Multimedia Reporting per group and per
institutional investors instruction topic. Question and answers
in corporate 2. Discuss the role of ➢ Introduction Group chat Group after discussion.
governance transparency in corporate ➢ Institutional presentation Interactive
ownership Yahoo discussion
governance
The role of ➢ Institutional investor
voting G-drive Homework:
transparency in
➢ Institutional investor
corporate governance
engagement and
power
Subject for research based
on the topic at hand.
The role of transparency in
corporate governance

➢ Introduction
➢ Disclosure and
corporate governance
 ➢ Corporate disclosure
and executive
remuneration
Corporate disclosure
and non-executive
directors
➢ The role of internal
control, internal audit,
external audit and
audit committees in
effective corporate
governance
➢ Corporate governance
and risk in the banking
sector
Week 10-14 1. Consider the breadth and Introduction Corporate Social Moodle – activity Lessons G - meet Activity:
depth of good governance Responsibility
Introduction to and corporate social FB group Lectures Multimedia Reporting per group and per
Corporate Social responsibility (CSR). ➢ Introduction instruction topic. Question and answers
Responsibility ➢ Early roots of Group chat after discussion.
corporate social Interactive
2. Discussion about social responsibility Yahoo
Social Responsible responsible investments discussion
Investments ➢ Does corporate
social responsibility G-drive Homework:
3. Discuss about the role of improve financial
Role of regulatory regulatory framework performance?
framework
Sustainability and a
stakeholder Subject for research based
perspective on the topic at hand.
➢ Sustainability
reporting
Stakeholder
engagement

Socially responsible
investments

➢ Introduction
➢ Socially responsible
investment
strategies
➢ Private social and
environmental
reporting:
institutional
investor
engagement
 ➢ Socially responsible
investment in a
international
context

Role of Stakeholders in CSR

➢ Stakeholders’
advocacy
➢ The role of business
in society
➢ Consumer’s
awareness and
willingness to pay for
socially responsible
corporate
➢ behavior
➢ Globalization and
CSR
➢ Different
stakeholder’s
different perspective
➢ Success and failure
with CSR initiatives
➢ Corporate response
to citizen demands
via CSR
➢ The five stages of
organizational
growth with CSR

Week 15-18 1. Analyze the strategic Strategic Importance of CSR Moodle – activity Lessons G - meet Activity:
importance of CSR and Implementation
understand the methods of FB group Lectures Reporting per group and per
how it is implemented. ➢ CSR a balance topic. Question and answers
Strategic Importance between Group chat Group Multimedia after discussion.
of CSR 2. Discuss the applicability of organizational means presentation instruction
Implementation and end Yahoo
CSR and its practical
➢ The strategic lens,
implementation. vision, mission G-drive Homework:
strategy and tactics Interactive
Practical Work of ➢ Environmental and discussion
CSR other global forces
propelling CSR
 ➢ Impact of Subject for research based
globalization and on the topic at hand.
communication
technologies
➢ The strategic CSR
model
➢ The business level
CSR threshold
➢ Implementing CSR
➢ CSR as a competitive
advantage

Practical work of CSR

➢ Case studies in
organizational,
Economic and Social
CSR issues
➢ Organizational issues
:- action vs.
intentions corporate
commitment,
voluntary
➢ vs. mandatory
stakeholders activism
➢ Economic business
issues :- Branding
diversifying
sustainability, Fair
trade
➢ wages
➢ Social issues,
outsourcing,
corruption, human
right patents
Learning Environment:

Physical Classroom Virtual Hybrid

The medium of instruction is in English. The medium of instruction is in English. The medium of instruction is in English.

Raise your hand for permission to speak. Find a quiet place free of distractions. Have your device Essay, Quizzes, and Exams should be written
ready. in English.
Be respectful. (When the teacher is discussing please keep quiet).
Smoking is not allowed during class time. Be professional. (Be on time, wear proper attire, and be Students must read in advance.
attentive)
Students must read in advance. Do not copy and paste your answers.
Use your full-name when you join the class. (Plagiarism) Student will receive automatic 0.
Be professional. (Be on time, wear proper attire, and be attentive)
Mute yourself except when you have the floor. Always provide references.
Do not copy and paste your answers. (Plagiarism) Student will receive
automatic “0”. Raise your hand for permission to speak. Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and
texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of
Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting abbreviations such as “u” Wearing Sando/Undershirt is not allowed during online you.
instead of you. class.

Students can only go to the bathroom before or after the class. Lying down on your bed while attending online class is not
allowed.

Smoking is not allowed during class time.

Students must read in advance.

Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting

abbreviations such as “u” instead of you.

Class Policies :

A. Online/Face-to-Face Attendance Policies:

1. 3. incidences of tardiness(late) are equivalent to 1 absent
2. 3 Absences = (DU) Drop Unofficially = 5.0

B. Online/Face-to-Face Policy on Make-up Requirements:

1. Allowed for the following reason(s):

a. Illness or injury caused by accident evidenced by a medical certificate
b. Death of a family member (grandparent, parent, guardian, sibling, spouse, or child)
c. Force majeure -example: war, strike, riot, natural disaster.

2. Excuse letter within five (5) working days to comply via e-mail. Failure to comply means a score of 0.

Course Requirements:

• Written and Oral exam,

• Recitation, strategy and insight to exercises,

• Case study and technology presentation.

Grading System:

MIDTERM GRADE PRE FINAL GRADE GRADING SCALE

Class Standing 10% 10% 98 – 100………………4.00 83 – 85………………..2.75

Quizzes 15% 15% 95 – 97………………..3.75 79 – 82………………..2.50

MT/PFG 25% 25% 92 – 94.……………….3.50 76 – 78………………..2.25

50%(MG) 50% (PFG) 89 – 91………………..3.25 75……………………....2.00

(MG+PFG)= 100% FINAL GRADE 86 – 88………………..3.00 BELOW 75…………..1.00

*DO (Dropped Officially)/ |DU (Dropped Unofficially)/ LOA (Leave of Absence) / INC (Incomplete)

Resources: (Google Meet, Powerpoint, UDMoodle)

References:

▪ Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance Theory and Practice by Samuel O. Idowu, Claus Strue Frederiksen, Asli Yüksel Mermod, Morten Ebe Juul
Nielsen (eds.)
▪ Corporate Governance and Accountability by Jill Solomon, Aris Solomon
▪ OTHER Books

Instructor Information/Consultation Hour:

TF 12:00 PM – 1:30PM W 5:00 – 8:00 PM

Prepared By: Endorsed By: Approved By:

MARY GRACE SF. DAGUISO DR. ELENA R. CERNIAS DR. RONALD A. HERERRA
Faculty, CBA DEAN, CBA VPAA