Kursübersicht "Managing Ethics and Social Responsibility"
Lecturer:
Diplom-Betriebswirt (FH) Georg Reifferscheid
Objectives
- Develop an awareness of the interrelations between business and society with regard to the existence of ethical challenges in everyday lives
- Examine different approaches on a macro-level with regard to the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- 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
Contents of the course
- General aspects of ethics and business and the understanding of the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Discussion of ethical dilemmas and challenges from a micro- and macro-perspective
- Discussion of moral solutions and the process of ethical decision-making on an individual basis
- Discussion of the challenges of values-based individual decision making within the business system and different cultural settings
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 (60%)
- Active participation and discussion during the seminar and in the presentations (40%)
Prüfungsanmeldung: | |
bis Ende 1. Halbsemester: | |
bis Ende 2. Halbsemester: | |
individuelle Anmeldung bis: | 10.4.16 |
Literature
Will be announced through myStudy.