Kursübersicht "Ethical Leadership"

Lecturer:

Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH) Georg Reifferscheid

Objectives

Develop an awareness of ethical challenges in your everyday lives
Examine the foundations and context of moral choice, the moral implication of decision making within public organizations and the impact upon staff, morale, personal integrity and citizens
Develop critical and reflective thinking, as well as writing and articulation abilities

This course will challenge students to craft their own ethical perspective strengthened through critical examination of ethics theory utilizing case studies, workshop and readings. Furthermore the objective is to have a clear sense of the purpose of leadership, the ethical dimensions of leadership, and the relationship between leaders and followers in a free society.

Contents of the course

General aspects of Leadership and different leadership styles
Discussion of ethical dilemmas and challenges from a micro- and macro-perspective
Discussion of moral solutions and the process of ethical decision-making

Methods

Individual and group assignments, teaching interaction during class, case studies, discussions, and simulations.

Prerequisites

Formal: Full-time student in the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences (B.A. Programme).

Academic: Students must be able to function in an English-speaking environment.

Assessment

Individual written assignment & self-assessment/reflection (50%)
Active participation and discussion during the seminar and in the presentations (50%)

Art	Datum der Leistungserbringung	Prüfungsanmeldung
		Ende 1. HS*	Ende 2. HS*	individuelles Datum
Hausarbeit	2.7.17			3.6.17

* Prüfungsamt Termine

Literature

Will be announced through myStudy.