Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Liverpool Business School
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Workshop
Module Offerings
6500WUCBW-JAN_NS-PAR
6500WUCBW-SEP-PAR
6500WUCBW-SEP_NS-PAR
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, to appreciate the impact of global business on host nations and to introduce present and potential future issues facing business, in order that students may incorporate ethical, environmental and responsible dimensions into management thinking (particularly strategic decision making) for a more responsible, sustainable and resilient future.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Explore the meaning and significance of reputation, responsibility and business ethics for an organisation. .
2.
Critically analyse the cultural, social, political, and personal dimensions of ethics within a global business environment.
3.
Evaluate major global challenges and develop examples of sustainable practices and measure taken towards improved sustainability
4.
Identify methods to help organisations strengthen their resilience in the face of current and future challenges
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Ethical theory.
Ethical reasoning.
Ethical Decision Making.
Role Conflict within Personal and Professional Ethics.
Moral and Cultural Relativism.
Definition of Corporate Social Responsibility - Legal, Financial, Societal.
Altruism; Philanthropy.
Stakeholder Management.
Models of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Definition of Sustainability.
Strategic Issues in Sustainability - Human Resource; Environmental; Safety.
Role of Multinational Corporation - Home/Host; Fair Trade.
Notion of the Social Contract
Enlightened Self Interest.
Resilience.
Module Overview:
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, to appreciate the impact of global business on host nations and to introduce present and potential future issues facing business, in order that students may incorporate ethical, environmental and responsible dimensions into management thinking (particularly strategic decision making) for a more responsible, sustainable and resilient future.
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, to appreciate the impact of global business on host nations and to introduce present and potential future issues facing business, in order that students may incorporate ethical, environmental and responsible dimensions into management thinking (particularly strategic decision making) for a more responsible, sustainable and resilient future.
Additional Information: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, to appreciate the impact of global business on host nations and to introduce present and potential future issues facing business, in order that students may incorporate ethical, environmental and responsible dimensions into management thinking (particularly strategic decision making) for a more responsible, sustainable and resilient future.
Assessments
Exam