Ethics, Integrity and Transparency in Social Sector Organizations

Base Knowledge

N/A

Teaching Methodologies

The syllabus will be developed through the use of: i) theoretical-practical sessions, with an initial expository component and incident analysis in the discussion of the syllabus as well as its strategic application in the context of social sector organizations; ii) applied discussion sessions with the possibility of discussing the acquired concepts, namely in terms of the development of practical application and planning skills, using case studies.

Continuous evaluation:

2 Individual or group assignments (to be defined at the beginning of the semester) with a weight of 50% each.

Minimum grade of 7.5/20 in each assignment.

By Exam:

Individual written test to be scheduled during the scheduled time for exams (100%) Valid for all exam times.

Learning Results

This curricular unit aims to deepen knowledge (theoretical and practical) about 1. the different dimensions of ethical behavior by/in in the social sector organizations, 2. in relation to different stakeholders, 3. stressing the importance of adopting procedures aimed at socially responsible action, 4. guided by values of collaboration, mutual help, respect for human dignity and promoting a culture of accountability

Program

Chapter I – Ethics Applied to Social Sector Organizations

Chapter II – Guidelines for sustainable performance

Chapter III – Organizational social responsibility of the social sector organizations and in partnership with private entities

Grading Methods

Continuous Evaluation

- Team Work - 50.0%
- Individual Work - 50.0%

Final Exam

- Exam - 100.0%

Internship(s)

NAO

Bibliography

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Eiró-Gomes, M. [org.](2017). Comunicação e Organizações da Sociedade Civil: conhecimento e reconhecimento. Plataforma Portuguesa das ONGD e ESCS-IPL.

Kunsch, M. [ed.] (2017). Comunicação, relações públicas comunitárias e terceiro setor. Revista Brasileira de Comunicação Organizacional e Relações Públicas, 14(26).

Lin-Hi, N., Hörisch, J., & Blumberg, I. (2015). Does CSR Matter for Nonprofit Organizations? Testing the Link Between CSR Performance and Trustworthiness in the Nonprofit Versus For-Profit. Voluntas, 26, 1944-1974. DOI 10.1007/s11266-014-9506-6

Williams, A., & Taylor, J. (2013). Resolving Accountability Ambiguity in Nonprofit Organizations. Voluntas, 24, 559-580. DOI 10.1007/s11266-012-9266-0