MGT531 Business Ethics (8)
Abstract
Ethical issues arising in business and professional life are addressed from the standpoint of western moral philosophy. Topics covered include the ethical limitations of the corporation under capitalism, appropriate conduct in the workplace, moral choices for employees, job discrimination, the crisis in the natural environment, social responsibility, and dilemmas facing professionals.
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
| Session 3 | | Distance | Wagga Wagga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: MGT531
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session | HD/FL | School of Management and Marketing |
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Enrolment restrictions|
Postgraduate students only. |
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| Incompatible subject(s) | Related subject(s) |
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| MGT557 | MGT557 Paired Subject
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to compare and contrast the various theories that underpins, values, morality and the main Western approaches to ethics;
- be able to critically examine the decision making process within business in light of recent ethical dilemmas, corportate scandals and government conduct;
- be able to appraise how leadership and decision making impacts on corporate social responsibility including sustainability; and
- be able to assess and determine the impact of business and national cultures on ethical behaviour in organisations.
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
- The Nature of Morality
- Normative Ethical Theories in the West
- Justice and Economic Distribution under Capitalism
- Workplace Ethics
- Business and Society
- Competing with integrity in International Business
- Professions and Professionalism
- Personal, Organisational and Political Morality
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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
