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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Academic Year: 2012/2013 Semesters I and II
Title
Code
Duration (hrs)
No of credits
MGT 2067Y
2.
Drawing from the ethics literature, this module focuses on the philosophies of ethics that govern decision making in the context of business. Students will be exposed to hypothetical situations
(ethical problems) likely to be experienced in a work context, to enable them apply relevant ethics concepts to find solutions to such issues. By the time they complete the module, students would have developed the knowledge base and skills required when called upon to handle ethical dilemmas in a professional context. 3. SUMMARY OF MODULE CONTENT
Compatibility between business and ethics why moral questions arise the moral law of duty philosophies of ethics (teleology, deontology, justice theories) ethical relativism individual ethics versus corporate ethics ethical decision-making stakeholder and stockholder theory
the social duty of business implications of Friedmans theory impact of poor governance on business and society.
4.
MODULE AIMS
This module aims at equipping students with the required knowledge and skills they need to handle problems of an ethical nature, as encountered in a business environment. The purpose is to get students acquainted with the major philosophies of ethics that guide decision makers, as they are expected to make ethical decisions to secure and sustain the welfare of their various stakeholders. They will learn to apply ethics concepts in a practical context where dilemmas are often experienced. 5. COORDINATORS:
Module Coordinator
MR SANNEGADU
DR NAPAL
Department Building
MANAGEMENT
MANAGEMENT
r.sannegadu@uom.ac.mu vnapal@uom.ac.mu
7.
LECTURER(S)
Name Department Building Room Number Phone No. E-mail address Contact Hours Consultation Time Contact Address (For P/T)
DR NAPAL MANAGEMENT As above As above As above As above Mondays 09.30 12.30 On appointment
8.
VENUE AND HOURS/WEEK All lectures will normally be held in G5, NAC
9.
MODULE MAP
Semester I
Wk(s) Hr(s) Theme(s) Lecturer Initials L, P, S, V, T, Test
Origins of business ethics The social responsibility of business Stockholder vs. stakeholder theory Individual vs. corporate responsibility Applying moral philosophies to business Social responsibility in practice Understanding ethical decision making (EDM) in business Organisational culture and EDM Unethical conduct in business
14 15
Semester II
Wk(s) Hr(s) Theme(s) Lecturer Initials L, P, S, V, T, Test
2-3
Governance issues in charitable organizations Governance issues pertaining to individuals Ethical issues in Business Ethical issues in Academia Ethical issues in Government
4-6
7-10
11
12-15
10.
RECOMMENDED BOOKS
Boatright, J. R. 2011. Ethics and the Conduct of Business, Pearson Education. De George, R. T. 2011. Business Ethics, Prentice Hall. Napal, G. 2001. Disclosing Corruption: a Move towards Transparency in Mauritius, Editions le Printemps. Velasquez, M. G. 2012. Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases, Prentice Hall.
11.
ESSAY(S)/ASSIGNMENT(S)/PRACTICAL(S)
Title
Group assignment
Maximum Marks
The social responsibility of business should be limited to its economic duty. Discuss.
Individual assignment Class test
15 April 2013
TBA
Please note that: Groups should consist of a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 persons.
There will be a penalty for late submission and word excess of more than 10%. Please note that the following constitutes plagiarism: 1. Reproduction of any material from textbooks, journal articles or websites
12. (i)
Paper Structure
Total Marks:
(ii)
Continuous Assessment
Weighting (%) Assignment(s): Practical(s): Seminar(s): Test(s): Total Marks: AS ABOVE (SECTION 11)