Voyage: SPRING 2017 Discipline: Management Course Number and Title: MGT 360 Social & Sustainable Venturing
Division: Upper Faculty Name: Claudia G. Green, Ph.D. RD
Semester Credit Hours: 3 Prerequisites: Junior standing or higher
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The notion of social entrepreneurship is undergoing a significant change in the last
few years. Combining the passion of a social mission with the techniques of the
discipline of business, innovation, creativity and rugged determination most
associate with for profit enterprises the discipline is coming into its own. The social
entrepreneur applies practical solutions to social problems. The result may be a new
product, new service, or new approach to a social problem. It is critical that the
solutions be sustainable- economically, environmentally, as well as socio-culturally.
Entrepreneurial skill and energy can be brought to bear on social problems and
unmet needs, transforming them into authentic opportunities to create social value.
We parallel our study of social entrepreneurship with the countries that we visit on
the voyage. You will learn about social entrepreneurs in each of these countries. In
teams, you will propose an idea for a sustainable, social venture and follow through
with concept development, presentation and written plan.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
You will be asked to come prepared to each class having completed the
assignments for that day and to be ready to engage in a discussion about each
topic.
One of the most effective ways for you to experience entrepreneurship is to experience it through a hands-on approach. In this course you are expected to interact with members of the ship community and take advantage of opportunities
to learn from the people you will meet in each of the ports about social issues and challenges they fact. Of course, SAS faculty and other resources will be available
on board to help you complete your business plan. You will also be expected to work effectively in teams and be active in classroom participations.
Strong written and oral skills are required to successfully navigate this class.
Individuals who can persuasively express their ideas will have a distinct advantage
over those who do not. Accordingly, assignments in this class will require attention
to both.
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS:
AUTHOR: Brooks, Arthur C. TITLE: Social entrepreneurship: A Modern Approach to Social Value Creation
PUBLISHER: Pearson ISBN-13: 978-013233076
DATE/EDITION: 2009
METHODS OF EVALUATION / GRADING SCALE
GRADING SCALE
Field work
Field study -
presentation/research paper on Morocco social entrepreneurs
10%
Field assignments (Debrief in the
form of discussion and blog reflection 200-400 words plus 2-4
photos following departure from each port)
10%
Exams
Midterm exam 10%
Final exam 10%
Attendance
Class participation/teamwork/attendance 10%
Social venture plan (team)
Development and presentation
Idea presentation 10%
Concept presentation 10%
Plan presentation 15%
Written plan
Written plan 15%
Total 100%
Midterm Exam: given half way through class, the exam will emphasize material covered in the first half of the semester.
Class Participation/teamwork/attendance: You must participate and interact in class discussions and debriefings to show your knowledge of the material. In evaluating the quality of participation in class discussions and assigned cases, I will
consider your preparedness, logical reasoning, and the ability to apply general concepts to the specific situations under discussion. It goes without saying that you
must be present to participate, so attendance is expected.
Final Exam: The final will cover material discussed in class since the midterm.
Social Venture Business Plan Assignment
1. Social venture plan idea: Within the first two (2) weeks of the term you will organize a team that will identify and present your idea for a social business
venture to the class.
2. Concept Presentation: After Chapter 3, you will make this presentation of your idea.
3. Written plan & presentation: The plan is a carefully prepared, cohesive
document that contains a comprehensive analysis of the social venture that reflects the considerations of all stakeholders as well as the viewpoints of the funding sources and the entrepreneur.
The plan should provide a framework for the systematic and comprehensive
evaluation of the social venture concept that will enable the founder/manager to take an objective and critical view of the entire organization.
The plan should help the founder/manager deal with uncertainties, evaluate
risks, and prepare contingencies enabling them to anticipate events, rather than react to them. There must also be a compelling view towards justifying the social
value to the endeavor.
The final plan will be presented to the class for assessment and voting. The Final Written Plan will be posted to our class website.
Rubric for Social Venture Presentation and Paper
Criteria Outstanding Above
average
Average Below
average
Did not complete
Presentation
was informative,
interesting, and contained critical
information and analysis.
Presentation was 20-30 minutes long.
Students were prepared for
the presentation.
95-100% 90-94% 80-89% 70-79 0
Written description was
informative, well written,
and contained interesting, relevant, and
critical analysis.
Written description met criteria
and was turned in at
least 30 minutes
before class on the due date.
95-100% 90-94% 80-89% 70-79 0
TOPICAL OUTLINE OF COURSE
Class topics and materials Assignment
A1 Jan7
Introduction Overview of course material, assignments,
field class, field assignments Video
Foundations of social entrepreneurship and team formation
Who cares? (trailer) https://youtu.be/0IDaeTk0gCA
Video An interview with Bill Drayton, CEO and
the founder of Ashoka https://youtu.be/4mSriZQ8Vhs
Read ”Knowing the history of
Ashoka”.pdf
A2
Jan 9
Chapter 1 Introduction to social
entrepreneurship
Video ”Who Cares” full documentary
Read Chapter 1
A 3
Jan 11
Chapter 2 Ideas and
opportunities/Techniques to generate new ideas workshop
Team time How to work in teams more effectively
Video
Highway Inn Mural https://youtu.be/5EwkmuAINes
Read Chapter 2
Be prepared to discuss end of chapter questions
and cases. Read article below
Seelos, C. & J. Mair. (2005). Social
entrepreneurship: Creating new business
models to serve the poor. Business Horizon. 48, 241-246. pdf
Jan 12 Hawaii Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues
facing people in this country? What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives
that are addressing these issues? Or what are some ideas that might
address these social issues?
A 4
Jan 14
Hawaii
De brief Field Assignment Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with
2-4 photos posted on Moodle website. Brainstorming social venture ideas-
presenting, identifying potential road blocks to success
Team time
A 5
Jan 17
Chapter 3 Developing the social enterprise
concept
Video How to be a social entrepreneur: Andy Stoll at TEDxUIowa https://youtu.be/N8LVa9pb-n8 Team time
Read Chapter 3
Be prepared to discuss end of chapter questions
and cases. Idea presentation due
A6 Jan 20
Social venture concepts- presenting, identifying potential road blocks to success Concept presentation
Team time
Concept presentation due by teams
A7 Jan 22
Videos and discussion- Social entrepreneurship in Japan
Video Ashoka Japan- the 5th We are the Change
https://youtu.be/_9baDR7LLWc
Read article below:
Liu G, Teck-Yong E, Sachiko T. (2015). An Investigation of
Marketing Capabilities and Social Enterprise
Performance in the UK & Japan. Entrepreneurship: Theory & Practice.
39(2):267-298.
Jan 24- Japan
28 Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
A 8 Jan 29
Japan De brief Field Assignment
Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Videos and discussion- Social entrepreneurship in China
Read articles below: Chen, P. J., Barber, N. A., Chan, W., Dr. Legrand, W., & Okumus, F. (2016). Social entrepreneurship in hospitality. International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 28(6).
Read chapter in book: Li, D. (2016). 8 Public-private partnership in the development of social entrepreneurship in mainland China. Social Entrepreneurship in the Greater China Region: Policy and Cases, 147, 126.
Jan 31- Feb 5
China Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
A 9 Feb 6
China De brief Field Assignment
Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Midterm exam Chapters 1-3 and all
material discussed and viewed in class.
A 10 Feb 8
Videos and discussion- Social entrepreneurship in Vietnam
What some of the social issues facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the social entrepreneurship initiatives that are
addressing these issues?
Skim this report and be able to discuss in class.
Social Enterprise In Vietnam Concept,
Context And Policies.pdf https://www.britishcounc
il.org/sites/default/files/vietnam_report.pdf
Feb 10 – Feb 14
Vietnam Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues
facing people in this country? What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues? Or what are some ideas that might
address these social issues?
A 11 Feb 15
Vietnam De brief Field Assignment
Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Chapter 4 Social enterprise business plans
Read Chapter 4 Be prepared to discuss
end of chapter questions and cases.
A 12 Feb 18
Chapter 5 Measuring social value Video and discussion – Social
entrepreneurship in Myanmar Video
British Council Research Launch Myanmar Experts on Myanmar, at the launch of the Social Enterprise Mapping study in Yangon. The experts were asked to discuss the respective roles of business, government and civil society in growing the Social Enterprise sector in Myanmar
https://youtu.be/F_c9eNW6tPw
Read Chapter 5 Be prepared to discuss
end of chapter questions and cases.
Feb 20- Feb 24
Myanmar Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
A 13
Feb 25
Myanmar
De brief Field Assignment Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Midterm
Chapters 1-5, plus
videos, class discussion, and articles.
A 14
Feb 27
Videos and discussion- Social
entrepreneurship in India What some of the social issues facing
people in this country? What are examples of some of the social
entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Ramji Raghavan: Sparking Creativity and Curiosity in Rural India
https://youtu.be/wjtnEAa822s Pradip Sarmah: Reinventing the Rickshaw
to Drive Social Impact https://youtu.be/ksAixZvM1oA
Read before class Book 1- Bornstein, D. How to Change the World (On Reserve in Library) Ten-Nine-Eight- Childline! Jeroo Billimoria India: Child Protection pp 68-89. Something needed to be done Veronica Khosa, South Africa: Care for AIDS Patients pp 183-208. This Country has to Change Javed Abidi India: Disability Rights pp 209-232. Book 2 Littrell, M.A. & M.A. Dickson Social Responsibility in the Global Market: Fair Trade of Cultural Products Chapter “ Marketplace Handwork of India” pp 143.
March
1- March 6
India
Field Assignment Questions to Answer What some of the social issues
facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the social entrepreneurship initiatives
that are addressing these issues? Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
A 15
March 7
India
De brief Field Assignment Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with
2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Chapter 6 Earned income
Read Chapter 6 and read article below: Song, A., Lee, H. I., Ko, M., & Lee, U. (2015, April). Every Little Helps: Understanding Donor Behavior in a Crowdfunding Platform for Non-profits. InProceedings of the 33rd Annual ACM Conference Extended Abstracts on Human Factors in Computing Systems (pp. 1103-1108). ACM.
A 16
March 10
Videos and discussion- Social
entrepreneurship in Mauritius Inspiring profiles of the Mauritian Entrepreneur Spirit http://www.lemauricien.com/article/inspiring-profiles-mauritian-entrepreneur-spirit Training on social entrepreneurship http://www.macoss.mu/training-social-entrepreneurship-dcp/
Read before class
Mishra, S. K. (2015). Mobilizing Diaspora Entrepreneurship for International Development Initiatives. Available at SSRN 2654543.
March 12
Mauritius Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
A 17
March 13
Mauritius
De brief Field Assignment Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Chapter 7 Donations and government income
Read Chapter 7 Be prepared to discuss end of chapter questions
and cases. Brooks, A. C. (2000). Is There a
Dark Side to Government Support for Nonprofits?. Public Administration Review, 60(3), 211-218. Anheier, H. K., Toepler, S., & Wojciech Sokolowski, S. (1997). The implications of government funding for non-profit organizations: three propositions. International Journal of Public Sector Management, 10(3), 190-213.
A 18 March 16
Chapter 8 Entrepreneurial fund raising and marketing
12 Things you need to know about fund raising for your social entrepreneurship
http://plusacumen.org/blog/fundraising-for-your-social-enterprise/
Read Chapter 8 Be prepared to discuss end of chapter questions
and cases.
Read article below: Ordanini, A., Miceli, L., Pizzetti, M., & Parasuraman, A. (2011). Crowd-funding: transforming customers into investors through innovative service platforms. Journal of service management, 22(4), 443-470.
A 19 March
18
Videos and discussion- Social entrepreneurship in South Africa
Solar Cooker in South Africa https://youtu.be/dsrUyxrBSCY
State of Entrepreneurship in South Africa
(tourism) https://youtu.be/uPGm36tGwCM
Read articles below: Kiggundu, M. N. (2002). Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in Africa: What is known and what needs to be done. Journal of developmental entrepreneurship, 7(3), 239.
March 19- March
24
South Africa Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues
facing people in this country? What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues? Or what are some ideas that might
address these social issues?
A 20 March
26
South Africa De brief Field Assignment
Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
From Social Venturing book Chapter 5 Environmental marketing and
the green customer
Chapter 9 Launch, growth and goal
attainment
Embedded Sustainability https://youtu.be/Uj-xPYDndbM Based on his book, Embedded Sustainability (2011, Stanford University Press), author and Case Western Associate Professor Chris Laszlo shares examples of how mainstream companies are creating competitive advantage by embedding sustainability in to the core of their business strategy to produce solutions that are unique and authentic to the business.
Read the article below:
Aulakh, D. Green Marketing: Think before you act
www.sustainabilityconsulting.com
Read Chapter 9
Be prepared to discuss end of chapter questions
and cases.
Listen to podcast on embedded sustainability
Embedded Sustainability Podcast
https://www.2degreesnetwork.com/groups/2degrees-
community/resources/podcast-53-embedding-
sustainability-challenge/
A 21
March 28
Videos and discussion- Social
entrepreneurship in Ghana What some of the social issues facing
people in this country? What are examples of some of the social
entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Review
Social Entrepreneurship Landscape in Ghana British Council.pdf
March 31- April 3
Ghana Field Assignment Questions to Answer
What some of the social issues
facing people in this country? What are examples of some of the
social entrepreneurship initiatives that are addressing these issues?
Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
A 22 Ghana
April 4
De brief Field Assignment
Class discussion & 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos posted on Moodle website.
Team time to work on social venture
presentation and plan
A 23 April 6
Final exam on textbook materials, class, discussion,
A 24 April 8
Videos and discussion- Social entrepreneurship in Morocco
What some of the social issues facing
people in this country? What are examples of some of the social entrepreneurship initiatives that are
addressing these issues?
Social enterprise Morocco https://youtu.be/Pc_zI_l785k
Morocco Lighting the way report.pdf Social Enterprise In Vietnam Concept, Context And Policies.pdf https://www.britishcouncil.org/sites/default/files/vietnam_report.pdf
April 11- April14
Morocco Field class
“Five social entrepreneurs”
Field Assignment Questions to Answer What some of the social issues
facing people in this country?
What are examples of some of the social entrepreneurship initiatives
that are addressing these issues? Or what are some ideas that might address these social issues?
Final
exams
A 25 April 15
Reflection and discussion of Field Study
Morocco with five social entrepreneurs Field class.
Submit the Field Class Reflection 3-5 pages before class and make an informal presentation of your Reflection to the
class. No Field Assignment for this destination
FIELD WORK-Field Class and Field Assignments
Semester at Sea field experiences allow for an unparalleled opportunity to compare,
contrast, and synthesize the different cultures and countries encountered over the course of the voyage. In addition to the one field class, students will complete
independent field assignments that span multiple countries.
Field class
Field Class attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in this course. Do not book individual travel plans or a Semester at Sea sponsored trip on the day of your
field class. Field Classes constitute at least 20% of the contact hours for each course, and are developed and led by the instructor.
Upon the completion of the Field Class on Social Entrepreneurship in Morocco, students will be able to compare and contrast the various social entrepreneurs whom
we met and interviewed. (Expectation 3-5 pages font 12, 1 inch margins, double spaced at a minimum. Basically, minimum of 3/4 page per each social entrepreneur. Be sure to ask
questions and take notes in their interviews/presentations to us.)
1. Give a brief profile of each of the social entrepreneurs met in Morocco. 2. What was the motivation of each to start the social entrepreneurship? 3. How long have the social entrepreneurships been operating?
4. What are some of the challenges faced at the beginning of the process? During the process? Currently? How are these challenges being addressed?
5. Have each of these social entrepreneurships been successful in meeting the mission and goals originally defined?
6. Based on our Field Class with social entrepreneurs in Morocco, can you identify
any unmet need that could be addressed by a social entrepreneur?
Independent Field Assignments In each city that you visit in our voyage, identify social issues. Identify ways these social issues might be improved through an entrepreneurial project. In each country,
student observe and collect information on how a social entrepreneurship idea that would satisfy the needs.
Submit a 200-400 word blog with 2-4 photos. Each and every student will be called
upon to report out on his/her experience while in port in the Debrief session. Also note that while taking any of the other Faculty Led Tours or other tours, you
may identify social issues and social entrepreneurs who may be addressing the issues. Be prepared to share your experiences in the Debriefs after each port.
GRADE SCALE The following Grading Scale is utilized for student evaluation. Pass/Fail is not an
option for Semester at Sea coursework. Note that C-, D+ and D- grades are also not assigned on Semester at Sea in accordance with the grading system at Colorado
State University (the SAS partner institution).
Pluses and minuses are awarded as follows on a 100% scale:
Excellent Good Satisfactory/Poor Failing 97-100%: A+
93-96%: A 90-92%: A-
87-89%: B+
83-86%: B 80-82%: B-
77-79%: C+
70-76%: C 60-69%: D
Less than 60%:
F
ATTENDANCE/ENGAGEMENT IN THE ACADEMIC PROGRAM
Attendance in all Semester at Sea classes, including the Field Class, is mandatory. Students must inform their instructors prior to any unanticipated absence and take
the initiative to make up missed work in a timely fashion. Instructors must make reasonable efforts to enable students to make up work which must be accomplished
under the instructor’s supervision (e.g., examinations, laboratories). In the event of a conflict in regard to this policy, individuals may appeal using established CSU procedures.
LEARNING ACCOMMODATIONS
Semester at Sea provides academic accommodations for students with diagnosed learning disabilities, in accordance with ADA guidelines. Students who will need accommodations in a class, should contact ISE to discuss their individual needs. Any
accommodation must be discussed in a timely manner prior to implementation.
A memo from the student’s home institution verifying the accommodations received on their home campus is required before any accommodation is provided on the ship. Students must submit this verification of accommodations to
[email protected] as soon as possible, but no later than two months prior to the voyage.
STUDENT CONDUCT CODE
The foundation of a university is truth and knowledge, each of which relies in a
fundamental manner upon academic integrity and is diminished significantly by academic misconduct. Academic integrity is conceptualized as doing and taking credit
for one’s own work. A pervasive attitude promoting academic integrity enhances the sense of community and adds value to the educational process. All within the University are affected by the cooperative commitment to academic integrity. All
Semester at Sea courses adhere to this Academic Integrity Policy and Student Conduct Code.
Depending on the nature of the assignment or exam, the faculty member may require a written declaration of the following honor pledge: “I have not given,
received, or used any unauthorized assistance on this exam/assignment.”
RESERVE BOOKS AND VIDEOS FOR THE LIBRARY
AUTHOR:Dean, T.J.
TITLE: Sustainable Venturing: Entrepreneurial Opportunity in the Transition to a Sustainable Economy
PUBLISHER: Pearson ISBN #:13-978-0-13-604
DATE/EDITION: 2014 AUTHOR:Laszio, C. & N. Zhexembayeva
TITLE: Embedded Sustainability: The next big competitive advantage PUBLISHER: Stanford Business Books
ISBN#: 13:978-0-8947-7554-0 DATE/EDITION: 2011
AUTHOR: Bornstein, D. TITLE: How to change the world: Social entrepreneurs and the power of new ideas
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press ISBN#: 0-19-513805-8 DATE/EDITION: 2004
ELECTRONIC COURSE MATERIALS
Listed above in course schedule.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Do you anticipate that students will be expected to locate and employ resources
beyond required texts, reserve library readings, DVDs, or intranet resources (e.g.,
specialized software, art supplies)? If yes, please identify them.
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