MGT5019-8 - Ethics in Business

Semester Credits: 3 Weeks: 8

Ethics and social responsibility are terms frequently applied to businesses often in the context of describing the lack of them. What are the ethical responsibilities of businesses? Using a case study methodology, students in this course will explore the responsibilities of a business and the stakeholders to whom it is responsible. The course includes case study analyses of issues pertaining to ethics, stakeholders, economics, technology, and corporate culture. Students will also investigate corporate social responsibility, government contracting, and workplace safety.