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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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Description This module is designed to provide course participants with the necessary conceptual tools to analyse ethical dilemmas in the world of business at the beginning of the twenty-first century. It will train and enhance students’ skills in applying ethical theories to a wide range of business ethics topics. Course participants will examine the core concepts and methodologies of the field of study of business ethics and learn how to apply ethical decision-making models to real cases of business decisions. Additionally they will critically discuss issues such as stakeholder theory, corporate social responsibility and the nature of capitalism. The following are some of the questions that will be addressed during the course: • What are the different ethical frameworks to analyze and solve dilemmas? • What is the purpose of the firm? Shareholder or Stakeholder value creation? • What are the limits between a fair marketing strategy and consumers’ deception? • What are the boundaries of CSR in international business? Through active participation in class discussions, team-work and individual presentations, participants will improve their capacity of ethical analysis, appreciate different perspectives and practice and sharpen their writing and communication skills. Finally, students will be encouraged to examine one particular business ethics issue in depth in their final paper. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of relevant ethical principles and values in contemporary business. 2. Apply a range of appropriate ethical theories, value systems and principles in order to elucidate ethical issues in modern-day business. 3. Display a critical understanding of business organizations’ corporate social responsibility in general. 4. Critically analyze business organizations’ impact on and responsibility towards a variety of stakeholders in particular. 5. Apply and appraise appropriate ethical decision-making models to explore various resolutions to ethical problems in business. 6. Construct reasoned arguments for a justified course of action in ethically difficult cases. 7. Give evidence of an in-depth ethical analysis of one particular business ethics issue by completion of a paper | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Introduction to Business ethicsFraming business ethics: corporate responsibility, stakeholders, and citizenshipEvaluating business ethics: normative ethical theoriesMaking decisions in business ethics: descriptive ethical theoriesManaging business ethics: tools and techniques of business ethics managementShareholders and business ethicsEmployees and business ethicsConsumers and business ethicsCivil society and business ethicsGovernment, regulation, and business ethicsConclusions and future perspectives | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 30066, Webpage, 0, Student Reading, http://global.oup.com/uk/orc/busecon/business/cranebe3e/01student/reading/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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