Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Workshop

Module Offerings

6403NATSCI-JAN-MTP

Aims

The aims of this module are for students to develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of ethical decision making in a global business environment and to appreciate the impact of global business on host nations. It aims to introduce contemporary issues facing business in order that students may incorporate ethical, environmental and socially responsible dimensions into management thinking - particularly strategic decision making.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Prepare the responsibility profile of a specific corporation.
2.
Critically analyse the cultural, social, political, and personal dimensions of ethics within a global business environment.
3.
Outline a strategy for organisational change towards a CSR approach.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Altruism; Philanthropy Moral and Cultural Relativism Ethical theory Ethical Decision Making Role Conflict within personal and professional ethics Definition of Environmental and Social Responsibility Models of Environmental and Social Responsibility Stakeholder Management Enlightened Self Interest Sustainability Strategic Issues in Social Responsibility – Workplace, Community, Marketplace, Environment Role of Multinational Corporation - Home/Host; Fair Trade. Notion of the Social Contract
Module Overview:
This module enables you to develop an understanding of the philosophical underpinnings of ethical decision making in a global business environment and to appreciate the impact of global business on host nations. It introduces you to contemporary issues facing business in order that you may incorporate ethical, environmental and socially responsible dimensions into management thinking - particularly strategic decision making.
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