Business ethics and sustainable development

2022/2023

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

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Кредиты

Кто читает:

Кафедра иностранных языков (Пермь) (Факультет менеджмента (Пермь))

Статус:

Курс обязательный

Когда читается:

2-й курс, 1 модуль

Преподаватель

Сажина Александра Ильдаровна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

BUSINESS ETHICS Course Outline Business ethics course introduces how to apply ethical theory and practice to business management. It helps to develop analytical skills for permission of ethical dilemmas on a workplace. The aim of this course is to provide students with a base for reflection on topics related to both personal and business ethics. Coverage includes foundations of ethics in general, in management and in business; ethical theories and tests. Learning objectives: • Demonstrate a theoretical and critical understanding of the understanding salient theories, principles and concepts explaining ethical business environment • Critically analyse the ethical environment of an organization/industry and evaluate the ethical constraints and opportunities facing an organization/industry • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the ethical business environment • Become familiar with the benefits of corporate social responsibility in the context of globalized economic and social relations • Identify consequences of unethical business activities

Learning Objectives

• Course Objectives After this course you should be able 1. To argue about vital ethical issues using sound theory and strong logic instead of emotions and conventional moral. 2. To resist from making an error in a situation of ethical choice and persuading others from making it. 3. To explain any observable behavior of businessmen and managers in real situations of ethical choice. 4. To manage CSR behavior of your company using modern concepts and instruments (designing ethical codes, measurement and management systems for ethical conduct, preparing social reports). 5. To critically analyze the ethical environment of an organization/industry and evaluate the ethical constraints and opportunities facing an organization/industry

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Apply basic ethical concepts and approaches to solving practical problems in ethics
• To explain any observable behavior of businessmen and managers in real situations of ethical choice.
• To critically analyze the ethical environment of an organization/industry and evaluate the ethical constraints and opportunities facing an organization/industry
• To be able to design ethical codes, measurement and management systems for ethical conduct, prepare social reports

Course Contents

• Introduction to Ethics
• Utilitarianism and Deontology
• Moral issues in business
• Evolutionary Ethics and Business Behavior
• CSR &ESG

Assessment Elements

• Seminars
• Test
• Project
  a small research of a relevant business ethics topic. You should collect and analyze information on the chosen topic and present it in the form of: TEXT (ESSAY) – individual/group (max. 2) PRESENTATIONS (VIDEO) – group (max. 4 people)
• Exam

Interim Assessment

• 2022/2023 1st module
  0.3 * Exam + 0.25 * Seminars + 0.3 * Project + 0.15 * Test

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Behavioral business ethics : shaping an emerging field, , 2012
• Business ethics: managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization, Crane, A., 2016
• David M. Wasieleski, & James Weber. (2019). Business Ethics: Vol. First edition. Emerald Publishing Limited.
• Wealth, commerce, and philosophy : foundational thinkers and business ethics, , 2017

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• An introduction to ethics, Deigh, J., 2010