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Page 1: Introduction to the T-Level in Management and Administration

• T-Level Technical Qualification: An advanced qualification in Management and Administration.

• Focus: Understanding the role of organizations in society.

Page 2: Economic, Social and Environmental Impacts of Organizations

• Learning Objectives:

  • Describe organizational roles in impacting others.

  • Explain the adoption of corporate social responsibility (CSR).

  • Discuss the influence on economic, social, and environmental activities.

  • Consider impacts on local, national, and global levels.

Page 3: The Impact of Organizations

• Intentional vs. Unintentional Impacts:

  • Intentional: e.g., job creation through a new division.

  • Unintentional: e.g., overuse of local water resources.

• Types of Impacts: Organizations create both positive and negative effects on their communities and may have broader impacts.

Page 4: Types of Impacts

• Categories of Impact:

  • Social: Impact on communities and social structures.

  • Economic: Influence on local and national economies.

  • Environmental: Effects on local and global ecosystems.

• Interdependence: These impacts reflect sustainability principles influenced by the organization's operations and values.

Page 5: Corporate Social Responsibility Goals

• Setting CSR Goals:

  • Organizations must create clear objectives and hold themselves accountable.

  • Common principles: prioritize planet, prioritize people, and ensure profitability.

  • Successful social goals align with organizational objectives.

Page 6: CSR Goals - Focus on Planet

• Environmental Responsibility:

  • Recognizing and mitigating environmental impacts.

  • Implementing sustainable practices (e.g., using eco-friendly products).

  • Urgency for the planet's survival correlates with organizational practices (e.g., renewable energy sources).

Page 7: CSR Goals - Importance of People

• Stakeholder Commitments:

  • Fair treatment of employees.

  • Ensuring human rights in the workplace.

  • Community engagement through mentoring and social programs.

• Societal Reflection: How organizations treat stakeholders affects public perception and business success.

Page 8: CSR Goals - Profits

• Necessity of Profits:

  • Vital for sustainability and survival.

  • Responsibilities to shareholders and contribution to community initiatives through taxation.

  • Profits enable support for social causes aligned with the organization's goals.

Page 9: Potential Impacts by Industry

• Industry-Specific Impacts:

  • Primary Sector: Agriculture, mining, quarrying, which have significant environmental and social impacts.

  • Secondary Sector: Manufacturing, which can also lead to adverse effects on local economies and communities.

Page 10: Social Impacts - Responding to Needs

• Needs from Organizations:

  • Provide essential goods/services (food, water).

  • Cater to societal wants (luxury goods).

  • Address societal obligations (e.g., waste management).

Page 11: Social Changes Influenced by Organizations

• Adapting to Societal Changes:

  • Organizations must evolve with consumer expectations, including the demand for 24/7 service and responsiveness to cultural differences.

  • Stakeholder influences and ethical awareness affect organizational behavior.

Page 12: Organizational Influence on Society

• Influence on Consumer Choices:

  • Business organizations guide what consumers purchase and how they live.

  • Public sector organizations affect national priorities in health and education.

Page 13: Ethical Operations of Organizations

• Ethical Imperatives:

  • Organizations are driven to operate ethically due to reliance on their customers and reputational impacts.

  • Ethical behavior is essential for sustaining income and profits.

Page 14: Accountability of Organizations

• Accountability Mechanisms:

  • Within local and national contexts, organizations are held accountable by internal and external stakeholders.

  • Lobby groups play a role in bringing attention to unethical practices.

Page 15: Economic Impacts - Overview

• Economic Exchange:

  • Defined as the exchange of goods/services for monetary value.

  • Can occur in various formats: B2B, B2C, and international trade.

  • Economic impacts reflect financial effects on various stakeholders.

Page 16: Economic Contributions and Measurements

• GDP as a Measure:

  • Total market value of goods/services within a country’s borders.

  • GDP per capita provides insights into individual economic output.

  • Additional measures include employment levels and household earnings.

Page 17: Organizational Contributions to Economies

• Impact Levels:

  • Organizations can drive growth or contraction in economies.

  • Size of the organization affects its economic impact.

  • MNCs can wield influence greater than entire national economies.

Page 18: Positive Economic Contributions

• Monetary Measurements:

  • Payments to suppliers and employees support local economies.

  • Business taxes contribute to public goods and services.

Page 19: Negative Economic Consequences

• Potential Dangers:

  • MNCs may prioritize profit over local loyalty.

  • Negative impacts include competition affecting local businesses and exploitative labor practices.

Page 20: Environmental Impacts Overview

• Historical Context:

  • Many industries increased environmental problems during profit pursuits but are now increasingly aware of their ecological responsibilities.

Page 21: Direct and Indirect Environmental Impacts

• Examples of Impacts:

  • Direct: Oil spills, air quality issues from emissions.

  • Indirect: Waste from finished products and pollution from transportation.

Page 22: Environmental Targets for Organizations

• Responding to Awareness:

  • Organizations set targets to address environmental issues, focusing on reducing emissions, pollution, and increasing recycling efforts.

Page 23: Sustainability Issues for Organizations

• Definition of Sustainability: Ensuring present needs are met without compromising future generations.

• Challenges:

  • Growing population and finite resources strain sustainability efforts.

Page 24: Implementing Sustainable Practices

• Sustainable Methods:

  • Renewable energy adoption, water reuse strategies, and waste-to-energy solutions are all ways to strive towards sustainability.

Page 25: Circular Economy as a Response

• Circular Economy Model:

  • Aims to redesign consumption and production to minimize waste.

  • Principles include waste elimination, continuous material circulation, and ecosystem regeneration.

Page 26: Adoption of Circular Economy

• Global Shift:

  • Increasing adoption of circular economy practices to combat waste.

  • Notable advocates, like Dame Ellen MacArthur, promote education and resource sharing.

Page 27: Environmental Interventions

• Types of Interventions:

  • Legislation, licenses, taxation, and fines are means to ensure organizations comply with environmental regulations.

Page 28: Session Summary

• Reviewed organizational roles in societal impacts, discussed CSR motivations, and examined economic, social, and environmental influences at various levels.

Page 29: Closing Remarks

• Invitation for questions regarding the session content and understanding of T-Level qualifications.