Loupe Copy
Chevron Left
Back to Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia

Sustainable Vikings: Sustainability & Corporate Social Responsibility in Scandinavia , Copenhagen Business School

4.9
19 ratings
•
5 reviews

About this Course

This course gives you immediate access to the world leading sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practices. Scandinavian firms dominate the major sustainability and CSR performance indicators including the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI). In this course we explore the concepts of sustainability and CSR and focus attention on how Scandinavian firms, like Novo Nordisk, have achieved superior sustainability and CSR performances. We consider what lessons can be drawn by managers and firms irrespective of where they may be located in the world. Through this course, participants will: • Gain appreciation of the concepts of sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) and be able to situate these concepts within the broader debates about the role of business in society • Understand the sustainability and CSR approaches by leading Scandinavian companies • Describe how partnerships between companies, NGOs, and government are fundamental to the sustainability and CSR by Scandinavian companies • Be able to describe the characterization of the “Scandinavian management” and the role Scandinavian management plays in sustainability and CSR approaches by Scandinavian firms • Become familiarized with concept of “Scandinavian Cooperative Advantage” and understand how it challenges the dominant view of strategic management....
Filter by:

5 Reviews

By Aju george

•

Dec 10, 2018

loved this content, will definitely come for more

By Maria Rotunda, PMP

•

Nov 24, 2018

Scandinavian companies- like Novo Nordisk are important voices in the world of sustainability. I appreciated the courses deep dive into cultural and social values as well as institutional values of the organization. When you are trying to embed a sustainable vision in an organization, these are helpful lessons to consider.

By Nicole Nelsen

•

Mar 18, 2018

Great content and very interesting course with a lot of good examples

By Maria Belen Pons

•

Mar 01, 2018

Inspiring !

By Peter Solar

•

Feb 26, 2018

This course offers a great value for both students with general interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability as well as experienced professionals who are looking for a refreshed perspective. I particularly appreciated the structure of the course, the quality of the content and the thoughtful insights that the guests shared with the students. The course has inspired me to think about practical applications of Scandinavian management practices in my local context and left me positively energized about the future of CSR and sustainability.

Coursera provides universal access to the world’s best education, partnering with top universities and organizations to offer courses online.
© 2019 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play