Evolution of concepts, theories, and principles relevant to sustainability and social responsibility of organizations.
Policies and goals stemming from research and analyses conducted by UN Agencies and the European Union. Position documents and guidelines issued by international organizations such as OECD. Italy and the report on equitable and sustainable well-being.
Governance of organizations and stakeholders. Accountability and reporting systems for sustainability and social responsibility: international standards and guidelines. Italian rules and regulations for listed companies and not-for-profit organizations.
Organizational implications of sustainability and social responibility. Consequences stemming from different degrees of articulation of organizational structures and of decision-making power: from multinational companies to SMEs and non-profit organizations. Issues in technology and organizing. ICTs role as possible enablers of intra and inter organizational relationships. Change management, organizational learning and stakeholder involvment. Human resources management and sustainability.

A) Libro di testo per studenti NON frequentanti: F. Ballucchi e K. Furlotti (a cura di), La responsabilità sociale delle imprese – Un percorso verso lo sviluppo sostenibile, profili di governance e di accountability, seconda edizione, Giappichelli Editore 2019
B) Principali articoli di riferimento per studenti FREQUENTANTI:
Adams, R., Jeanrenaud, S., Bessant, J., Denyer, D., & Overy, P. (2016). Sustainability‐oriented innovation: A systematic review. International Journal of Management Reviews, 18(2), 180-205.
Commissione Europea (2001), Libro verde. Promuovere un quadro europeo per la responsabilità sociale delle imprese
Depaoli, P., D’Atri, A., & De Marco, M. (2011). Innovating IS management by enhancing knowledge intensive service activities (KISA): the study of two cases in the banking sector. International journal of networking and virtual organisations, 8(3-4), 323-337.
Depaoli, P. (2016). Organizing e-Services Co-production in Multiple Contexts: Implications for Designers and Policymakers. In Blurring the Boundaries Through Digital Innovation (pp. 231-245). Springer, Cham.
Geissdoerfer, M., Savaget, P., Bocken, N. M., & Hultink, E. J. (2017). The Circular Economy–A new sustainability paradigm? Journal of cleaner production, 143, 757-768.
GRI standards, GRI 101: principi di rendicontazione 2016
Interface (2019), Lessons for the Future - The Interface guide to changing your business to change the world.
OECD (2018), OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct (pp 9-37 + Questions 14-18)
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2006). Strategy and society: the link between corporate social responsibility and competitive advantage. Harvard business review, 84(12), 78-92
Porter, M., & Kramer, M. (2011). Creating Shared Value, Harvard business review, January-February,
Ruggie, J. (2008). Protect, respect and remedy: A framework for business and human rights. Innovations: Technology, Governance, Globalization, 3(2), 189-212.