Module Details |
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Title | BUSINESS ETHICS | ||
Code | PHIL272 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof BE Bramble Philosophy B.E.Bramble@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce and explain major contemporary perspectives on corporate behaviours. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Students will be able to discuss the main theories concerning the place of ethics in business. |
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Student will be able to explain assess the main approaches to normative ethics. | |
Students will be able to state and discuss the broad ethical principles concerning costs and benefits, the challenge posed by uncertainty, professional roles, profits and the right of shareholder interests, and affirmative action. | |
Students will be able to state and discuss the broad ethical principles concerning the obligations of complex organizations with respect to loyalty and whistle-blowing, insider trading, customer responsibility, and corporate responsibility. |
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Students will be able to state and discuss the broad ethical principles concerning social justice and executive compensation. |
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Students will be able to consider an ethical approach as a basis for sustainable marketing. |
Syllabus |
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Background for Business Ethics: Is There Room for Ethics in Business? Basic Theory: Consequentialism and Deontology. Ethical Decisions, Costs and Benefits, and the Challenge Posed by Uncertainty. Professional Roles, Competition, and Adversary. Profits, What Else? The Rights and Interests of Stakeholders. Whom to Hire? The Question of Affirmative Action. Obligations in Complex Organizations: Loyalty and Whistle-Blowing. Obligations in Complex Organizations: Insider Trading. Responsibilities to Customers and Clients: Information Disclosure. Ethics in Employment: International Issues. Responsibility in the International Context: Core Values, Moral Minimums. Social Justice and Executive Compensation. < /span> |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lecture - 18 x 1 hour lectures. |
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Workshop - 2 x 2 hours. Students in small groups analyze and discuss, with the help of tutors, a chosen case study. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
18 18 x 1 hour lectures. |
4 2 x 2 hours. Students in small groups analyze and discuss, with the help of tutors, a chosen case study. |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 128 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Open Book Written Exam | 120 | Assessment deadlines are consi | 40 | Yes | Examination (based on case studies like those discussed at workshops) | |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Coursework | 1 hour (online test) | Assessment deadlines are consi | 15 | Yes | Online Test | |
Coursework | 1 hour (online test) | Assessment deadlines are consi | 15 | Yes | Online Test | |
Coursework | 1,500 words | Assessment deadlines are consi | 30 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Essay (based on workshop work). Notes (applying to all assessments) Note on online tests. Students are permitted to retake online tests as many times as they like within a one week period. It is the result of the best attempt at an online test that counts towards the student's final mark. The examination will be the equivalent of 120 minutes (1500-2000 words) but undertaken open book and submitted through Turnitin. Students will have one week to complete the task. |
Recommended Texts |
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