1. GE 2204 Business Ethics & Society Dr. Rebecca Lau

2. What Happened to These Companies?

3. Who is This Guy? Why is He So Influential in the World?

4. Why Are These Firms So Involved in Societal Activities?

5. To Get the Answers… We are going to use a different perspective – an ethics perspective; And we do so by 1) learning modern theories; 2) linking these theories to various moral and ethical issues in business

6. CILOs 1.Explain the origins of modern ethical theory, its relation with classical thoughts in moral philosophy, the significance of deontology and utilitarianism, as well as the basis of these concepts in individual conscience, individual rights

7. CILOs (continued) 2.Explain the relevance of modern ethical theory to business in serving stakeholders, and apply ethical theory to a range of issues having to do with managing the workforce, the physical environment, confidential and privileged information, problems of industrial safety and miscellaneous issues of investment and industrial development, and business ethics and international business.

8. CILOs (continued) 3.Employ moral reasoning and code of ethical conduct on a range of ethical dilemmas which they might encounter at work, such as responding to unfair and unreasonable demands, whistle- blowing, transparency, accountability and the right to dissent. 4.Develop a code of business ethics, take responsibility for the ethical component of their decisions and, where appropriate, exercise moral leadership.

9. Assessment Tasks CILO no.TasksWeight 1-3Class Presentation Will test students’ ability to apply ethical theory to a range of business issues and employ moral reasoning and code of ethical conduct on ethical dilemmas in a business context. 20% 3, 4Written Assignment Will test students’ ability to apply ethical theory to a range of business issues and employ moral reasoning and code of ethical conduct on ethical dilemmas in the business context; tasks include developing a personal code of business ethics and writing reflective. 30% 1-4End-of-course Examination Will test students’ understanding of the origins and relevance of modern ethical theory together with their ability to think critically and analytically in applying ethical theory and moral reasoning to given business situations. 50%