Mgt 481 Introduction-1 Introduction Emeric Solymossy –Pronounced: Shoi moshi –aka: “Dr. E ” Availability / Accessibility –Office Hours: Monday: 1:45 PM – 2:50 PM Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Wednesday 2:00 PM – 5:15 PM AND By appointment

Mgt 481 Introduction-2 Course Introduction Course Material –Syllabus –Text Book None: Assigned readings, videos, etc. –Power Point presentations: –Writing guides / writing lab

Mgt 481 Introduction-3 Ethical Decision-Making Process Identify Action, Decision, or Behavior to be Taken Articulate all dimensions of proposed Action, decision, or behavior Conventional Approach Standards Norms Personal Organizational Societal International Principles Approach Ethical Principles Justice Rights Utilitarianism Golden Rule Ethics Screening Proceed / Engage Passes Ethics Screens Do Not Proceed Identify new course of Action Care Approach Relational ontology & ideal Attentiveness Contextual Ethical Tests Approach Common Sense One ’ s Best Self Public Disclosure Ventilation Purified Idea Gag Test Fails Ethics Screens

Mgt 481 Introduction-4 Tasks for this week What’s the definition of “ethics” –If it’s tied to morals, or values, one cannot discuss ethics without first identifying values or morals. Therefore –Identify your major (and competing) values –Use the readings and checklists Begin to grapple with ideas of critical thinking and logical argumentation

Mgt 481 Introduction-5 Difference between opinion and critical thought 5-10 minutes each week –Discussion of application (through journals) Presentation of “topic” per schedule Case studies (mini and major) –Apply concepts, develop toolkit Different application, different tools –Balancing between learning and knowledge… –Co-dependence of unknown and known How we’ll proceed ….