Social responsibility

Social responsibility

Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) — Fourth Year

Subject: International Business (MGT 251)

Unit 4: National Differences in Socio-cultural Environment

Academic Year: 2083/84

Topic Objectives

After studying this topic, students should be able to:

• Explain the scope and key elements of social responsibility.
• Apply the relevant concepts to a defined organizational or venture situation using evidence and stated assumptions.

Curriculum Scope

• Concept and implications of social responsibility

Detailed Microsyllabus

1. Social responsibility

   1. Explain responsibility toward employees, customers, communities and the environment.
   2. Distinguish legal compliance from broader ethical expectations.
   3. Identify cross-border stakeholder relationships.

2. International implications

   1. Assess supply-chain, labor, environmental and community issues.
   2. Explain accountability where expectations differ across markets.
   3. Consider transparency and responsible engagement.

3. Application

   1. Evaluate a defined international business decision.
   2. Identify evidence, affected groups and tradeoffs.
   3. Recommend actions with measurable responsibility commitments.

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Curriculum reference: Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Management, revised four-year BBS curriculum, PDF pages 115–117.

Source note: The curriculum scope above is retained from the existing TU syllabus breakdown. The numbered study subtopics are editorial elaborations for teaching and study, rather than a separately issued TU syllabus. Unit or component allocations apply at their stated level; no separate topic hours or marks are assigned here. Examples involving current laws, rates, institutional products or Nepalese status must identify the relevant period and official materials; no changing numerical or legal requirements are invented here.