Tiziana Priede Bergamini

Desarrollo competencial del alumno: el espíritu emprendedor y la responsabilidad social

In order to achieve a business framework in which companies are able to respond adequately to the economic, social and environmental challenges; it is necessary to take a step further in higher education. Accordingly, the university teaching staff must assume the commitment to contribute to the development of competences, not only linked with entrepreneurial spirit, but also with social responsibility and ethical commitment at work. All those proposals that aim to bring students to responsible, sustainable and committed business initiatives with the community acquire a special relevance today. For this reason, this paper presents an interesting teaching experience for university students trying to stimulate their curiosity for social entrepreneurship, and at the same time, bringing them closer to the business reality.

The state of CSR in Spain

This chapter looks at the state of CSR in Spain. The first part deals with the implementation of CSR in Spanish business, the role of the Spanish government in promoting CSR, the teaching of CSR in Spanish universities and scientific output on the topic. The second part explains how CSR is incorporated into academic programs in the Universidad Europea de Madrid (UEM). The final part explains a survey carried out amongst 208 UEM students, and presents some conclusions on their perceptions of how a responsible business should act, and why CSR polices are important.