...conceptual discussions, case studies, presentation and group assignments. Each group of students will consist of 5-6 students. The assignments / case studies involve library assignments and may be having some small practical studies. The guidelines for the same will be provided in class. Text: The recommended text used for the course is “ Business Ethics and Indian perspective ” by AC Fernando, Pearson VI Impression 2011 . Objective : The objective of the course is to help the students understand the nature of business ethics and issues in corporate governance and its application to the Indian corporate scene. It aims at introducing ethical concepts useful in resolving moral issues in business. It sensitize first year MBA students on ethical principles and developing reasoning and analytical skills needed to build firm foundation and grooming them to apply the ethical concepts to business decisions. The course is specifically planned with a lot of case studies, more specifically Indian scenarios making it relevant for Indian work environment. Sessions cover ethical theories underlying business, application of ethics in day-to-day business, ethics and the environment and ethics in consumer protection. I intend to cover ethical issues in various managerial functions such as finance, human resource and marketing. Evaluation Scheme: Sr. No | Component | Weightage | 1 | Class Participation-Individual | 15% | 2 | assignment-Individual | 15% | 3 | Case Analysis-Group...
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...Business Ethics is standards of guiding behavior of both an individual and the business. They are principles of acting ethically. When a company or an individual is acting morally, it means that they can make the right choice. Only by making a distinction between what is wrong and what is right (Carroll & Buchholtz, 2003). Business ethics is, therefore, meant to guide controversial issues in a company environment. These issues include corporate social responsibility, discrimination, unlawful practices, corporate governance, bribery or corruption, insider trading and other irresponsible business behaviors. Ethics is at times guided by local frameworks chosen by different companies. These structures act as a way of enhancing their image and public trust, but it is a requirement that values is guided by a duly constituted legal framework (Paliwal, 2006). This paper, therefore, discusses business ethics in an organizational context and also delves into ethical dilemmas, moral leadership, interpersonal skills and teamwork in an enterprise environment. Appendix A- The Ethical Leadership Debate Ethical leadership incorporates two key aspects. The first point refers to the way the leader treats and works with the subordinates in his behavior in public, and also in his actions and statements. The second point lies in the decision-making process.In the leader’s mindset, in character, in values and the leader’s ability to make right decisions when faced with ethical dilemmas...
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...between legal and ethical issues. 1.2 Identify major ethical theories and principles. 1.3 Describe problem-solving methodologies. Readings Read Ch. 1 of Health Care Ethics. Read Ch. 1 & 2 of Medical Law and Ethics. Read this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings. Read the Week One Read Me First. Participation Participate in class discussion. 4/10/2014 1 Discussion Questions Respond to weekly discussion questions. 4/10/2014 1 Nongraded Activities and Preparation Ethics Case Study Begin working on the Ethics Case Study due in Week Two. Learning Team Instructions Begin working on the Code of Ethics Paper due in Week Three. Review the Week One objectives and discuss additional insights and questions that may have arisen Individual Health Care Ethics Matching Exercise Complete the Health Care Ethics Matching Exercise, located on your student website. Match keywords commonly used in health care ethics to the definitions on the page. Discuss the exercise in class and turn in your answer sheet to your facilitator. 4/10/2014 15 Week Two: Application of Ethics Within Individual Organizations Details Due Points Objectives 2.1 Describe ethical principles used in health care organizations. 2.2 Explain the relationship between an organization’s culture and ethical decision-making. 2.3 Recognize the role and importance of ethical values within an organization. Readings Read Ch. 3 & 5 of Health Care Ethics. Read Ch. 8 of Medical Law and Ethics. Read this...
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...Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing NUR/391 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing As nurses, it is our duty to advocate for our patients. At times, we are faced with personal and professional challenges that impact how and when we chose to advocate. It is imperative we have a healthy awareness of these potential challenges. Improvements in health care technology have provided patients with an array of treatment options as well as assumed or possible increased chance of survival. As a result, nurses are met with a rise in ethical decision making. This paper will discuss the legal, ethical, social, and personal factors that can impact our decision making process, with the focus on two specific case studies. American Nurses Association Code of Nursing Ethics Role in Practice The American Nursing Association (ANA) has created a set of ethical standards for the profession of nursing to abide by, which is entitled the ANA Nursing Code of Ethics. The ANA Code of Ethics states that collaboration is central to the care nurses deliver and to their ethical commitment to the patient (Garity, 2005). In the end-of-life case study, the nurse (she) has an unwritten obligation to the patient; the family appears to be in conflict with how to proceed with the patient's medical treatment. The medical team has an obligation to give the family all of their options and possible outcomes. If the family remains in conflict, it would then be appropriate for her to refer the family to...
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...Unit Name: Business & Finance Ethics Unit Code: BBC1001 Year: 2015 Semester: 2 Location: City Flinders Prepared by: Dr Michelle Fong Welcome Welcome to this unit of study. This Unit Guide provides important information and should be kept as a reference to assist with your studies. This Guide includes information about your reading and resources, independent learning, class activities and assessment tasks. It is recommended that you read this Guide carefully: you will be expected to manage your learning as you work towards successful study. Detailed information and learning resources for this unit have also been provided on the Unit website on WebCT/VU Collaborate which can be reached via the Student Portal at vu.edu.au/student-tools/myvu-student-portal It is important that you access your Unit website regularly. Please also refer to information provided on the Student Portal that supports studying at VU. Acknowledgement of Country We respectfully acknowledge and recognise the traditional owners, their Elders past and present, their descendants and kin as the custodians of this land. Contents Welcome Acknowledgement of Country Introduction to the unit ............................................................................................................................................3 Key staff ............................................................................................................................................................3 Required readings...
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...Weiyuan (A0086030R) Pham Thi Cam Nguyen (A0074425H) Reymond Edlin (A0083418A) EG2401 Engineering Professionalism Group 3 Final Report EG2401 Engineering Professionalism Group 3 Final Report Contents Abstract I. Introduction/Background II. Method III. Discussion 1. Bribe or Gifts? Ethical or Unethical? 2. Case Studies and the Scenario Case Study # 1 Case Study # 2 Case Study # 3 3. Limitation IV. Conclusion References EG2401 Engineering Professionalism Group 3 Final Report Abstract Gift receiving has long been a problem in evaluating the ethicality of engineers. In this study, we analyse the ethical boundaries of gift receiving. The foreground for this analysis will be based on several factors, including the value of the gifts and the behaviour (or intention) of engineers after receiving the gifts. These criteria will underpin the discussion for the scenario on whether it is ethical for engineers A, B and C to receive gifts from contractors and suppliers, given that they are involved in the bidding process to select the from the same contractors and suppliers. This report will also evaluate various ethical concerns by comparing the scenario against three different case studies, which will act as the three different extents of moral lines that are set in place. These comparisons would be used to derive a conclusion for the scenario, being that it is unethical for the engineers to accept the gifts given to them. I. Introduction/Background “I have often noticed...
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...|Ethics Case Studies—Learning Application of the 2009 ADA/CDR Code of |[pic] | |Ethics for the Profession of Dietetics | | |Case Study #1: A registered dietitian (RD) is newly employed as part of a treatment team in an ambulatory care setting. After several | |counseling sessions, one of the clients he is counseling for obesity discloses that she is being physically abused by her spouse and is | |experiencing depression. The RD continues to have the client come in for nutrition counseling sessions in an attempt to better understand | |the relationships among her current domestic situation, psychological state and weight issues. During a treatment team meeting, the RD | |reports on the client and is questioned by one of the team members about why he did not refer the client to the mental health professional. | |What should be done in this situation? | |Questions for Discussion | |Is the situation described an ethical issue? Or, is it a business dispute? It is an ethical issue. | |What principle(s) of the Code of Ethics does it...
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...Business Ethics in Leadership Corey C Calhoun Sr. Liberty University 05/03/2016 Business Ethics in Leadership Recent corporate scandals, such as Enron, Parlamat, and WorldCom, have generated significant attention in the field of business ethics. Whereas the interest in this subject pre-dates these scandals, they have undoubtedly raised the profile of ethical concerns in business among scholars, practitioners, and governments (Knights & O’Leary, 2006). Additionally, there is a growing concern on what role leadership plays in perpetuating ethical values in an organization. Consequently, scholars are concerned with discerning leadership qualities that would ensure moral and effective practices in a company. What is the relationship between leadership and ethics? One of the key questions (or in some cases assumptions) in the literature on leadership is regarding the nature of the relationship between leadership and ethics. The definition question in leadership studies is not really about the question ‘‘What is leadership?’’ It is about the question ‘‘What is good leadership?’’ By good, I mean morally good and effective. This is why I think it is fair to say that ethics lies at the heart of leadership studies. Leaders worthy of the name, whether they are university presidents or senators, corporation executives or newspaper editors, school superintendents or governors, contribute to the continuing definition and articulation of the most cherished...
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...MBA 6301, Business Ethics Course Syllabus Course Description Explores the role of individual, business, and government activities related to ethically responsible commerce and socially beneficial business activity. Prerequisites None Course Textbook Stanwick, P. A., & Stanwick, S. D. (2014). Understanding business ethics (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. Course Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Analyze the concepts of business ethics from a personal and an organizational perspective. Assess the ethical issues facing business leaders. Evaluate and distinguish between the concepts of social responsibility, integrity, and business ethics. Explain the framework required to make ethical decisions in today's business environment and how it improves the business climate. Summarize how moral philosophies, on a corporate and individual level, influence ethical decision-making in business. Analyze the influence of corporate culture, including leadership, power, and motivation, on business ethics in the workplace. Explain the pressures that influence ethical decision making in the organization. Evaluate the need for ethical standards, codes of ethics and practices in business. Assess the auditing process to assure ethical practices are being followed. Analyze the role that culture plays in global business ethics. Credits Upon completion of this course, the students...
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...Q 1: Discuss and analyze the ethical issues reflected in the case. The case is about British American Tobacco (BAT), London-based tobacco firm, which is involved in doing unethical activities and hence breaking their marketing code in Africa. BBC had investigated and found BAT is trying to attract more young African buyers of its product by adjusting marketing strategy to meet young people's needs. They are actually promoting and selling cigarettes in form of “single sticks”, which is attractive to young people of poor African countries like Nigeria, Malawi and Mauritius, who cannot afford to buy a whole packet of cigarettes. Now, there is nothing wrong with marketing one's product to target an audience of possible consumers. However, in this case, BAT allegedly targeted African children as young as 11 by aggressively marketing single sticks' to them. The company also hosted events that targeted young people despite their publicly stated commitments. Now, we know that most ethical issues concerning business consumer relations refer to the ‘marketing mix’, ethical issues in product policy, marketing communications, pricing and marketing strategy. Ethical Issues in marketing management – Product Policy At the most basic level, manufacturers should exercise due care in establishing that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that their products are free from defects and safe to use as well as effective and fit for the purpose. Cigarette may be effective as they claim...
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...Ethical and Legal issues in Nursing The nursing profession is very complex. Every day nurses deal with patients and medical care. There are some days when ethics and legal issues play a role. We were given examples of the legal complexities of nursing through two case studies we were to evaluate. For this paper we will discuss the legal responsibilities of nursing, how personal and societal values can influence ethical decision-making and how the ANA’s Code of Nursing Ethics would influence the final decisions. Legal Responsibilities of Nurses Nursing boards are governmental state agencies responsible for regulating the nursing practice. A nursing license obtained through state nursing boards validates that nurses have met standards for providing high quality care. Nurses are legally held accountable for administering medications accurately, educating patients and public on health issues, advocating for the patient regarding health care, and serving as a liaison between the patient and the physician. Professional standards are determined by Standards of Practice Acts and the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics. As professionals, nurses must also be familiar with ethical responsibilities and protect the rights of their patients and families. As the definition of liability has continued to expand through the judicial system, courts of laws have placed higher standards on the profession of nursing. Many times professional...
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...Management Business Ethics HM 04/28 Module Handbook 2011-2012 Module Leader: Rakesh Katyayani Email: rakesh.katyayani@tajhotels.com rakesh.katyayani @ihma.ac.in HM 04 / 28 Business Ethics Introduction: This module examines the values and value conflicts inherent in the modern practices of the business world, investigates the major philosophical issues that challenge the conduct of ethics as a rational enterprise, exposes students to major traditions in philosophical normative ethics and applies those traditions to specific value conflicts in the business world. A critical thinking component is included in the course. Specific problems relating to topics such as corporate responsibility, employee rights, and the nature of the free enterprise system, environmental concern and ethical business practices. In deciding how to act, managers reveal their inner values, test their commitment to those values, and ultimately shape their characters. In general, Ethics is both an academic “subject” and a thoughtful way of doing things. Theoretical Ethics is that branch of Philosophy concerned with determining what is right (with regard to principles and actions) and what is good (what ends or ideals are worth pursuing and what values are worth holding). Practical Ethics is the art or techne (know-how) of figuring out how to make things better rather than worse with regard to concrete or actual situations. Business Ethics is a type of applied ethics. As such, it is concerned...
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...&Unit Title: | BB219 Management Ethics | 2. | Course of Study: | Bachelor of Business (Hons) Business Administration | 3. | Year of Study: | Year 2, Semester 2 | 4. | Year and Semester: | Semester May, 2015 | 5. | Credit Hour & Contact Hours: | 3 credit hours Lecture: 21 Hours Tutorial: 21 Hours Practical: | 6. | Lecturer: | Associate Professor Dr Intan Osman Email: Intan@ucsiuniversity.edu.my | 7. | Tutor: | Associate Professor Dr Intan Osman | 8. | Mode of Delivery: | LectureTutorial | 9. | Objectives: | * To provide students with a valuable source of reference on issues surrounding corporate misconducts and ethical principles and theories * To provide an understanding of how ethical theories can be applied in everyday individual and corporate undertaking. * To develop students’ appreciation of how an ethical manager may influence or drive a company towards being a responsible corporate entity. | 10. | Learning Outcomes: | Knowledge * To gain the background information on ethical principles and theories * To link the day-to- day events and issues faced by corporate to ethical dilemmas * To develop a strong appreciation of a range of significant issues, and case studies which demonstrate ethical dilemmas faced by large and small corporations * To select and apply theories effectively in resolving social responsibility problems and ethical dilemmas * To develop an awareness...
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...Ethics Case Study HCS478 January 6, 2010 Barbara Scheibe, RNC, MSN Ethics Case Study Healthcare professionals are faced with ethical dilemmas and issues on a regular basis especially in the emergency department. The purpose of this paper is to identify ethical issues within a case study. This case study involves an eight month old infant who presents to the emergency department with injuries. After arriving at the emergency department it is noted that the infant has bilateral fractured femurs. The ethical issue identified within this case study is the possibility of child abuse by either the mother or a worker at the daycare facility. The nurse makes notes of her concerns within the patients chart as well as verbalizes concern to the emergency room physician regarding the injuries to the infant. It appears to be a lack of follow-up with these concerns so this presents an ethical issue. There are eight ethical principles that a nurse should learn to apply to each situation that he or she feels there is an ethical decision that needs to be made. The eight principles to apply are autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, veracity, fidelity, justice, paternalism, and respect for others (Guido, 2010). Within the nursing field advocacy plays a critical role in keeping the patients safe throughout their encounters with the health care system (Beyea, 2005). One of the conflicts noted in the situation listed is, more research should have been conducted to investigate...
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...Undergraduates in Discussions about Ethics in Computing Brian R. von Konsky Jim Ivins Susan J. Gribble Curtin University of Technology Department of Computing Software Engineering Education Research Group GPO Box U1987, PERTH WA Australia bvk@cs.curtin.edu.au Abstract o Third-year computing students enrolled in a software engineering subject were introduced to the Australian Computer Society (ACS) Code of Ethics in the context of a computing professional’s obligation to manage quality, safety and reliability. Following an introductory lecture, case study scenarios were interactively discussed during class. Immediately afterwards, students were surveyed to assess their self-perceived and actual ability to apply the ACS Code to another similar scenario. Of the 68 students who gave their informed consent to participate in the study, 34% reported being fully comfortable with applying the ACS Code of Ethics, while 63% were somewhat comfortable. In justifying multiple-choice options for dealing with a new case study scenario, 37% provided a good justification for their choice, 48% provided a poor justification, and 15% provided no justification. A further qualitative analysis of the responses suggests the need for formal assessment of ethics in computing education, and highlights the importance of improving the perceived relevance of ethics to students and the need for in-depth treatment of ethical issues. Keywords: Ethics, Teaching and Learning, Engagement ...
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