INNO 2414 — The Social Impact of Business
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springtypical days: M/WBostonTraditional
Studies business profitability for investors while sustainably serving its other stakeholders including customers, employees, communities, and the planet. Reviews stakeholder theory as a more sustainable alternative to the traditional focus on maximizing shareholder value. Topics covered include purpose or mission-driven business models (for example, certified B corporations and public benefit corporations); values-based corporate cultures and systems; transparent and accountable governance systems and practices; authentic leadership and moral decision making; sustainable business strategies and practices; and fair compensation structures including profit sharing, broad employee stock ownership, and thriving employee pay and benefits. Studies the impact businesses can have on reducing economic injustice and inequality. Course is based in innovative and entrepreneurial thinking that includes diverse subjects such as strategy, management, finance, law, philosophy, sociology, and psychology.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 1 | 12 | 40 | 30% | 28.0 |
| Spring 2024 | 1 | 30 | 40 | 75% | 10.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 1 | 31 | 40 | 78% | 9.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 1 | 33 | 40 | 83% | 7.0 |
| Fall 2025 | 1 | 30 | 40 | 75% | 10.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 55% · T 23% · W 55% · Th 9% · F 22%
Common patterns: MW (46% of sections), T (23% of sections), F (22% of sections), MWR (9% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Dennis Shaughnessy (59% of students) · reviews
- Nicole James (41% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Dennis Shaughnessy (100% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Links
Official catalog (INNO course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All INNO courses · Plan it at numap.app