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M.S.W.: Part II Sem. IV CC No 4.1

(For All specializations) Total Credits : 4

Corporate Social Responsibility(Common

Specific Objectives:

•         Develop an understanding about the Concept of CSR and its evolution at Globallevel and in India

•         Understand CSR perspectives, guidelines, legal framework in Indian

•         Develop scientific approach to CSR project for sustainable development

•         Develop knowledge, attitudes and skills appropriate for CSR and social work practice

Lectures

Unit – I

Concept, Meaning, Evolution and approaches of CSR in India

10

A

Concept, meaning, basic elements, characteristics and scope of CSR

B

Traditional corporate philanthropy and Social Responsibility Model

C

Emerging Perspectives of CSR: Reputation capital and Eco-social perspective.

D

Rights-based perspective and Human Rights and CSR

Unit - II

Evolution of CSR Initiatives at Global level

10

A

Universal Declaration of Human Rights,

B

World Health Organization

D

World Bank

C

MDG’s and CSR

Unit - III

Indian perspectives and approaches

10

A

Corporate Governance and CSR, various models

B

CSR Policy and guidelines

C

Legal frame work, rules and regulations

D

Company Act 2013 - relevant provisions of CSR.

Unit -IV

CSR and Urban development

10

A

Urban Social issues and CSR initiatives in India

B

Urban Health, Education and CSR initiatives in India

C

Urban Unemployment and CSR initiatives in India

D

Urban infrastructure and CSR initiatives in India

Unit - V

CSR and Rural and Tribal development

10

A

Rural and Tribal Social issues and CSR initiatives in India

B

Rural and Tribal health, education and CSR initiatives in India

C

Rural and Tribal Unemployment and CSR initiatives in India

D

Rural and Tribal infrastructure and CSR initiatives in India

Unit -VI

CSR and development

10

A

CSR and social development issues and challenges,

B

Role of Corporate Sector- HR, Volunteerism, employee’s engagement in Community development and

C

social development through CSR,

D

Role of Social Workers and NGOs in CSR projects.

Recommended Readings:

References:

1.                  New Companies Act BOOKS:

A White Paper (2008): CSR-Towards a Sustainable Future by KPMG IN INDIA, & ASSOCHAM held at

1st International summit at New Delhi, 28-31, Jan’2008.

2.                  B. Sujatha (2006), Social Audit: Concepts and Practices, The ICFAI University, Press, Hyderabad

C.V. Baxi & Ajit Prasad (2005), Corporate Social Responsibility - Concepts & Cases: The Indian

Experience, Excel Books, New Delhi