Republic of the Philippines

Region XI
Commission on Higher Education
COURSE SYLLABUS IN SP CORE 4 – CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCES, AND TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

VISION PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY

The Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology (STCAST) is a Public Administration is a degree program that prepares people for careers in public
premier local institution in Southeast Asia. administration and governance for the public interest. It is also a formation course for students
who want to devote themselves to public service in government and civil society
MISSION organizations.

1. Infuse wholesome values (Core Values) into the teaching and non-teaching staff GOALS
of STCAST.
2. Equip graduates with knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward global This program aims to provide its graduates with the following:
competitiveness.
1. Adequate knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of good governance;
VALUES 2. High appreciation for the demands and challenges of public service;
3. High ethical values for public service, accountability, nationalism, and sustainability;
EFFICIENCY, EXCELLENCE, PERSEVERANCE, HUMANENESS, INTEGRITY 4. Strong sense of duty to promote and protect the public interest, especially for the
depressed and marginalized communities;
INSTITUTIONAL GOALS 5. Adequate skills in management including planning, implementation, monitoring,
material and resource management for government and civil society organizations;
The Santo Tomas College of Agriculture, Sciences, and Technology commits to: and
1. Provide a quality, industry-needed, and tailor-fit educational program; 6. Adequate ability to engage in scientific research and national decision-making.
2. Espousing Educational and cultural excellence;
3. Instituting sufficient human and financial resources and compliant facilities;
4. Institutionalizing research culture across disciplines;
5. Establish collaboration among stakeholders and members where respect, values,
and support are paramount; and
6. Implement programs for community improvement and development.

SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCES, AND TECHNOLOGY

Feeder Road 4, Brgy. Tibal-Og, Santo Tomas, Davao del Norte, 8112, Philippines

PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)

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 Ref. CMOs: CMO No. 6, s.2010, CMO 4, s.2018, and CMO 20, s. 2013

POE A Develop competencies needed to become effective and service-oriented public officers and employees.
POE B keep abreast of the developments to cope with national and global challenges affecting Philippine public administration.
POE C Develop effective oral and written skills in communication and information technology in the fields of public governance, business, and related industries.
POE D Inculcate professional, social, and ethical values in the conduct of public service and business for nation-building.
POE E Develop the ability to work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams with an appreciation of Filipino historical and cultural heritage.
POE F Produce research on public administration and governance to participate in the generation of new knowledge or in research and development projects.
Participate in community extension activities to promote cooperation in the development and provision of world-class public service and education capacity building to develop the full role of public
POE G
administration and governance.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) Performance Indicators

Upon completion of the program, the BPA students will be able to:
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of public administration and good
PO a Explain through interactive discussion, written output, and oral presentation
governance.
PO b Respond to the imperatives and challenges of public service in the context of Philippine global. Articulate a comprehensive and contextualized situational analysis
Exhibit ethical values for public service, and adherence to the principles of accountability, responsiveness, and Apply the appropriate communication and ethical values in their internship
PO c
nationalism. training
Manifest sense of duty to promote and protect the public interest, especially for the depressed and the
PO d Explain through interactive discussion, written output, and oral presentation
marginalized.
Utilize effective and efficient tools in management including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling human,
PO e Explain through interactive discussion, written output, and oral presentation
material, and resource management for government and civil society.
PO f Engage in scientific, multidisciplinary, and policy research and decision-making initiatives. Produce a well-documented policy paper/research paper/thesis

Course Outcomes (CO) POs aligned to:

Upon completion of the course, the students will be able to:
Create an understanding of the language, basic concepts, and discourse of public administration and its
CO 1 PO a, PO b
development as a specialized field of study.
CO 2 Demonstrate an understanding of these principles: transparency, accountability, responsibility, and fairness; PO a
CO 3 Develop their own personal standards of ethics and professionalism PO b
CO 4 Describe and handle ethical and social responsibility concerns when they emerge. PO a, PO b

Course Information
Course Title Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility Workload of Students
Course Description Principles of good corporate governance and its functional This course consists of 54 hours for a semester that is divided into 3 hours

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 elements, specifically: strategic management; risk per week of hybrid instruction (onsite and online) as appropriate; assessment
management; audit, controls, and compliance; nomination; tasks, classroom and online discussions, oral recitation, and written exams.
compensation; performance evaluation; and capability building Students are encouraged to participate in scheduled synchronous sessions
(CMO-No.06-s2010) and to complete assignments, projects, quizzes, and topic reporting.

Course Credits 3 units

Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Course/ Year 2nd Year
Semester/ Year 2nd Semester

Faculty Information
Name:
E-mail Address:
Contact Information:
Office:
Consultation Schedule:

***Students are advised to refer to the schedule of Academic Consultation of the subject instructor.

LEARNING EVIDENCE: As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student must do and submit the following:
LE 1 Course Portfolio Students must create and submit a course portfolio that presents and indicates the mode of verifications of both online
and onsite classes, quizzes, examinations, oral recitations, discussions, and reporting conducted on the subject
throughout the semester.

MEASUREMENT SYSTEM Learning Evidence (LE) to Assess: student output: exams, quizzes, assignments, presentations, portfolio, and class attendance

LE 1: Course Portfolio Scoring Rubrics

Highest Possible Score: 50 Points
Contents
Based on the portfolio required
items
Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1
10 points – Exemplary work at the 9 points – Good work, meets all 8 points – Adequate work, lacking in 6 points – Unsatisfactory, work is inadequate and
highest level of ability criteria some areas of poor quality
All necessary contents are included Missed one piece of content from Missed two contents from the Missed three contents from the portfolio
(quizzes, assignments, quizzes, the portfolio portfolio
examinations, oral recitations,

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Statements
A written statement about the
topic/lesson
Presentation
Neat and creative presentation
Use of time and effort
Amount of time and effort expended
on the portfolio
Growth
Based on the planning put into the
pieces of work as well as the growth
from the early pieces
discussions, and reporting)
The portfolio includes well-written
and thoughtful statements about the
lesson/topic
The portfolio shows ingenuity and
creativity; care was taken when
photographing work; pictures are
cropped and high quality.
The exemplary effort to complete
the portfolio to the best of quality;
made excellent use of time
There is excellent growth seen from
the early pieces to the final product
The portfolio includes a thoughtful The portfolio includes a statement The portfolio does not include a statement of the
statement of the lesson/topic of the lesson/topic lesson/topic
The portfolio shows some
The portfolio shows some
imagination and creativity; care was
imagination or creativity; some care The portfolio is lacking creativity; poor-quality
taken when photographing work;
was taken when photographing pictures were used in the portfolio
pictures need to be cropped and
work
high quality.
Good effort to complete required
The minimal effort used to create a Little or no effort to create a portfolio; poor use of
elements of the portfolio; adequate
portfolio; time was not used well time
use of class time
There is a significant amount of
Some growth was seen between
growth from the early pieces to the Little or no growth apparent
pieces of work
finished product

OTHER REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES (AA)

Assessment Activity Description and Other Details

AA1 Oral Recitation Questions are being asked and aligned with the synchronous conversation to ensure that students are on the same page.

AA2 Short Quiz This is a short quiz given in the asynchronous activity aligning with synchronous discussion.

AA3 Examinations These are written examinations that are designed to test students’ understanding in every grading period.

Grading System (Student Handbook)

Examination 40%
Quizzes and Assignments 30%
Attendance 10%
Projects 20%
100%

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 Article 35. Every subject instructor shall submit a composite two (2) days after the end of the term to the Program Head, to closely monitor
the performance and standing of the students.

Article 36. Students with failing grades are subject to the internal retention policies of a program.

Article 37. The College implements the general rule of computation of grades which are as follows:
The grading System shall be 30 based throughout the four programs.
Below is the computation:
The grade is equal to the score/item multiplied by 70 plus 30. (Revised 2021)

DETAILED COURSE OUTLINE

LEARNING PLAN

Intended Learning Outcome Course Time Frame Topics Teaching and Assessment Task Required Reading Learning Evidence
(ILO) Outcomes Learning Activities (AT)
(TLA)
Students must be able to: Week 1  STCAST VMG Getting to Know You Individual active Course Syllabus
 Discuss STCAST (3 hours)  Course Outline (Introduction of participation during
VMG;  Course Syllabus Oneself) group discussion and Oral Recitation
 Familiarize the presentation.
students with the Interactive Students Handbook
course description, Discussion about the
objectives, outline, VMG to integrate the
requirements, and values of a
grading system; STCASTian.

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 Collaborative
Learning on the
Performance Task

Interactive
discussion on the
processing questions
for every activity.
To understand and appreciate CO 1 Week 2-3  Strategic Public Discuss the Group Presentation Social Responsibility
the Corporate Social (6 hours) Policy Vision for definitions and and Corporate
Responsibility (CSR) Corporate Social applications of Governance; Mulej, Long Quiz
Framework Responsibility corporate social Matjaž; O’Sullivan,
responsibility. Written Quiz Grazyna; Štrukelj,
Values Integration: Tjaša
Responsibility and decision- Activity: Review Springer
making problems and International
Exercises Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 1-28)

To learn the important Week 4 Corporate Governance and Discuss the Oral recitation Social Responsibility
approaches to the action of CO 2 (3 hours) Social Responsibility (CGSR): government and its and Corporate Group Activity
governments in the framework Context Aim and Perspectives role in the public Written Quiz Governance; Mulej,
of promoting and developing sector about Matjaž; O’Sullivan,
Corporate Social Responsibility Values Integration: Corporate Social Grazyna; Štrukelj,
(CSR).  Accepts Responsibility (CSR) Tjaša
responsibility when Springer
it comes to social Activity: Review International
and environmental problems and Publishing, 2020
concerns Exercises
Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 29-48)
To understand the Week 5-7  Integration of Public Discuss and describe Group presentation Social Responsibility
interdisciplinary analytical (9 hours) Policies on the analytical and Corporate
framework from transversal Corporate Social framework of the Written Quiz Governance; Mulej,

BACHELOR OF BACHELOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION SP Core 4 – Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
theoretical elements of political CO 4 Responsibility different profiles of Matjaž; O’Sullivan, Group writing activity
science, public administration, (CSR) the governments to Oral Quiz Grazyna; Štrukelj,
and CSR. promote and develop Tjaša
Values Integration: CSR. Springer
Understanding and International
Recognition Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 49-82)
PRELIM EXAM
To learn the definitions and Week - 8  The Corporate Explained how and Oral Recitation Social Responsibility
applications of corporate social Image: An why corporate and Corporate
responsibility; and, (3 Hours) Expression of responsibility Written Quiz Governance; Mulej, Graded oral recitation
Changing extends to local Matjaž; O’Sullivan,
To understand and appreciate CO 1 Responsibilities communities. Grazyna; Štrukelj,
the CSR framework. Tjaša
Values Integration: Activity: Review Springer
Understanding & Appreciation Problems and International
Exercises Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 83-114)
To understand the relevance of Week 9  Ethics and Discuss and explain Group Presentation Social Responsibility
ethics and corporate social Corporate Social the relevance of and Corporate
responsibility (CSR) for (3 Hours) Responsibility for ethics and corporate Written Quiz Governance; Mulej,
business; and, learn the Business in Global social responsibility Matjaž; O’Sullivan,
similarities, differences, and CO 2 Business Place (CSR) for business. Grazyna; Štrukelj, Long Quiz
associations of morality, ethics, Tjaša
and responsibility. Values Integration: Activity: Review Springer
Appreciation and Recognition Problems and International
Exercises Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 115-140)

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To understand and evaluate Week 10-11  The Global Discuss the concept Social Responsibility
economic globalization; and, Business Place as of economic Group Presentation and Corporate
appreciate the need for CO 3 (6 Hours) a Field of Applied globalization and the Governance; Mulej, Group Activity
corporate reporting in economic Ethics global business Oral Recitation Matjaž; O’Sullivan,
social, and environmental place; Determine the Grazyna; Štrukelj,
terms. Values Integration: strengths and Written Quiz Tjaša
Understanding and embracing weaknesses of the Springer
change market. International
Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 141-156)
MIDTERM EXAM
To learn the relationship Week 12  Good Governance Discuss the Group Presentation Social Responsibility
between shareholders, corporate and Corporate
bondholders, bankers, and ( 3 Hours) Values Integration: governance Written Quiz Governance; Mulej,
directors, the potential for Understanding and regulations and cite Matjaž; O’Sullivan, Long Quiz
conflicts of interests, and the CO 3 Appreciation the government Grazyna; Štrukelj,
effect of the agency theory on agencies and their Tjaša
concepts of governance; and, practices. Springer
understand and appreciate the International
SEC requirements on Publishing, 2020
Corporate Social Responsibility.
Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 157-194)
To explain the importance of an Week 13-14  The Organization’s Explained the Group Presentation Social Responsibility
organization’s culture and Culture and Values importance of the and Corporate
values; critique the (6 Hours) organization’s Oral recitation Governance; Mulej,
organization’s core values and mission, vision Matjaž; O’Sullivan, Group Activity
beliefs; and, formulate and CO 2 Values Integration: statement, goal, and Written Quiz Grazyna; Štrukelj,
improve the Organization’s Appreciation and Recognition values as the Tjaša Short Quiz
Values-and-Beliefs Statement. bedrock of corporate Springer
culture and the International
essence of an Publishing, 2020
organization’s
philosophy. Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;

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 Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 195-244)
To acquire knowledge on the Week 15  Articulating the Discuss how the Oral Recitation Social Responsibility
importance of aligning in the Vision, Mission, and mission, vision, and and Corporate
workplace; explain the (3 Hours) Values values are translated Written Quiz Governance; Mulej,
importance of building and CO1 into action: Matjaž; O’Sullivan, Graded oral recitation
enhancing commitment, and Values Integration: alignment, Grazyna; Štrukelj,
apply to establish a sense of  Understanding, commitment, and Tjaša
belongingness in the Appreciation, and empowerment. Springer
workplace. Recognition International
Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 245-262)
To learn and develop a Week 16  The Power of Explained how Group Presentation/ Social Responsibility
formulation of vision, purpose, Vision, Purpose, vision, purpose, and Discussion and Corporate
and mission statement; and CO 3 (3 Hours) and Mission mission motivate Governance; Mulej, Short Quiz
improve the organization’s Statement individuals in the Written Quiz Matjaž; O’Sullivan,
vision, purpose, and mission organization Grazyna; Štrukelj,
statements. Values Integration: Tjaša
Self-Motivation and Springer
awareness International
Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social
Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 263-286)
To explain the importance of Week 17-18  Leadership Discuss the Group Presentation Social Responsibility
having a good vision, purpose, Effectiveness difference between and Corporate
and mission statement (6 Hours) leadership and Oral Quiz Governance; Mulej,
Values Integration: management and Matjaž; O’Sullivan, Long Quiz
Recognition and Acceptance how a person called Written Quiz Grazyna; Štrukelj,
or recognized a good Tjaša
leader. Springer
International
Publishing, 2020

Corporate Social

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 Responsibility and
Good Governance;
Samuel Mejia
Salvador, 2015

(Pages 287-310)
FINAL EXAM

BASIC REFERENCES
Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance; Mulej, Matjaž; O’Sullivan, Grazyna; Štrukelj, TjašaSpringer International Publishing, 2020
Corporate Social Responsibility and Good Governance by Samuel Mejia Salvador, Gloria J. Tolentino-Baysa, and Ellinor C. Fua-Geronimo Copyright 2015

SUGGESTED READINGS
Social Responsibility and Good Governance by Atty. Alden Reuben B. Luna, Ph.L. Copyright, 2016

CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. An online classroom is still a classroom.
2. Success in this course is dependent on the student’s active participation and engagement throughout the course. As such, students are required to complete
all deliverables and actively participate in online class discussions. If a student is unable to attend, participate in, or complete an assignment on time, it is the
student’s responsibility to inform the instructor.
3. Attendance: Students are expected to log on at least twice a week on different days to complete assignments, assessments, and other weekly deliverables as
directed by the instructor and outlined in the syllabus.
4. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism and Violating the Rules of an Assignment: The program expects that students abide by the highest standards of intellectual
honesty in all academic work. Furthermore, the program assumes that all students do their work and credit all work or thought by others.
5. Avoid using acronyms such as LOL (laugh out loud) and TTYL (talk to you later) since not all users are as familiar with these abbreviations. Spell things out to
avoid confusion and misunderstandings.
6. Courtesy goes a long way in any setting, including online school classrooms. Online courtesy would mean:
-
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Students should use their real names.
- Know how to raise “virtual hands” and wait to be recognized when responding to a question or comment.
- Do not forget to say “please” and “thank you.”
- Always address the teacher and other virtual school students respectfully, even when disagreeing.
- Avoid using all uppercase letters; this is often considered the equivalent of shouting.
- Cameras should always be turned on and make sure the microphone is turned off.
7. Before an online session begins, eliminate environmental distractions that may divert your attention away from the class. This includes finding a conducive
and comfortable place in the house, minimizing background noise by turning off the TV and radio, and turning off cell phones. (No multitasking during class!)
8. It is important that virtual school students be prepared before class! They should download any necessary software and connect and test devices like
microphones or video cameras before the lesson begins. Students should also exit other applications on their computers before launching the classroom
software.
9. Pay close attention to the classroom discussion and activities. You may take notes on the information presented and ask relevant questions to clarify the
material covered or assignments given. Do not join sideline chats with classmates when the teacher is speaking.
10. If you’re confused or stuck on an assignment, your first instinct may be to immediately ask a question. But before you ask, take the time to try to figure it out
on your own.
11. Adhere to the file format when submitting your online work.

Prepared and modified by: Checked by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

HANNAH R. MARIANO, MBA CHARITO M. ESCUZAR, MPA HAZEL C. MONTEPIO, EdD DIOBEIN C. FLORES, EdD., DPA
RHEA MAE PALMARES
Instructor Program Head Vice President for Academic Affairs College President

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