BUSINESS ETHICS AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION

Code Cours
2324-IÉSEG-MFM1S1-HRM-MFMCI03UE
Langue d'enseignement
English
Matières
HRM
Ce cours apparaît dans les formation(s) suivante(s)
MSc in Fashion Management - Crédits ECTS: 2.00
Responsable(s)
F.RINALDI
Intervenant(s)
F.RINALDI
Niveau
-
Année de formation
Période

Présentation

Prérequis
The course is introductory Business Ethics and Sustainable Fashion and does not require any previous knowledge of CSR. A basic knowledge of strategy, management, brand management and strategic marketing is a facilitating factor.
Objectifs
Operate in an ethical and responsible mann: assess the values of the organization in which they work; solve professional dilemmas using concepts of CSR and ethics; generate sustainable solutions for organizations.

- Integrate into an international and intercultural environment: demonstrate an international mindset; successfully collaborate within a intercultural team; communicate effectively in English.

- Foster innovation and promote organizational change: breakdown complex organizational problems using the appropriate methodology; propose creative solutions within an organization; organize change management processes.
Présentation
The course provides an overview on the topic of CSR in fashion.
Fashion (apparel and accessories) is one of the largest industries in the world. Unfortunately it is also the second most polluting industry after oil, an industry that has many negative social impacts along the value chain. The need of a more sus-tainable fashion, across all its segments including fashion luxury, is linked to both supply and demand drivers:
• SUPPLY - In the last years, many large companies have been setting CSR strategies with dedicated departments and many start-ups were created having sus-tainability in their DNA;
• DEMAND - The number of LOHAS (Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability) consumers (i.e. consumers that are taking buying decisions based on aesthetics + ethics) is growing in time.
The analysis of different business practices aims at providing useful food for thoughts to consumers and managers that are willing to face the responsibility challenge in the luxury sector.

Modalités

Organisation
Type Amount of time Comment
Présentiel
Cours magistral 16,00
Autoformation
Recherche 10,00
Travail personnel
Group Project 12,00
Charge de travail personnel indicative 12,00
Overall student workload 50,00
Évaluation
The final course grade will consist of the following components and relative weight:
- class participation & attendance
- assignment
- final exam
Control type Duration Amount Weighting
Examen (final)
Examen écrit 2,00 1 40,00
Autres
Projet Collectif 2,00 1 50,00
Contrôle continu
Contrôle continu 16,00 1 10,00
TOTAL 100,00

Ressources

Bibliographie
Rinaldi, F. & Testa, S. (2014) ‘The Responsible Fashion Company: Integrating Ethics and Aesthetics in the Value Chain’ -