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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction to 102
Welcome to the course! The business world of the 21 st Century is dynamically different
than the business world of the 1990s, the early 2000s and, even more certain, it is
different than the world of even one year ago. Much has changed, indeed, and much will
continue to change as we continue to move into 2015. So, what has changed?
Capitalism, that is the market-based, ownership and investment society, has not changed
it has only grown. Politics has not changed the struggle for power throughout the
world remains constant and thriving. What has changed is the rule book laws, rules,
regulations, guidelines, and, most importantly, the focus on ethics. The change is not the
newness of the rule book, but rather the approach societies have interpreted and
implemented the rules.
Learning Outcomes & Course Objectives
The overarching learning outcome of the course is to explore the ethics and public
policy domain of doing business in both U.S. and global markets and to prepare you
to be the most effective, competitive, and, ethical managers of tomorrow.
Let us also be mindful that you are studying ethics, law, and management during a unique
time in American and world history. The World is significantly challenged the political
economy is more dynamic than ever. Regardless of the current position of the nations
and global political and market economies, the fundamentals of law and ethics do not
change this will be the premise of the course.
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Grading Scale
A
= 94% - 100%
A= 90% - 93%
B+
= 87% - 89%
B
= 84% - 86%
B= 80% - 83%
C+
= 77% - 79%
C
= 74% - 76%
C= 70% - 73%
D+
= 67% - 69%
D
= 64% - 66%
D= 60% - 63%
F
= <59%
Contribution
You are expected to come to lecture and your discussion as though you are coming to a
business meetingon time and prepared. Please note if you are not in class, you have
not contributed and this will impact your contribution grade. If you must miss a class,
you must advise me and your TA of your intended absence with as much notice as
possible. Your attendance in discussion will be accounted.
I expect you to have completed the various readings before our meeting and be ready to
engage in a conversation with your colleagues, with your TA and with me. Business
classes are meant to be interactive, lively, and participatory from the entire group. I
encourage you to ask questions, argue with me and your classmates, and to challenge
some of the theories and concepts we will explore. You will have many opportunities to
speak your mind and I will often assist you along with the process of communicating to
the group.
Essentially, your contribution grade is evaluated on attendance, participation,
reading notes and your three journal reviews. The review criteria will be discussed in
class. My recommendation is to manage your contribution grade regularly with your TA
and with me.
Reading Notes
The aim of reading notes is to help you read critically and actively to be engaged in the
work. You will find this tool essential in graduate school so it is here we begin the habit.
The reading notes will be measured using the level-five evaluation criteria and must
contain the following:
Format:
Two-page maximum, single space, business block, justified margins, 10-point
font
APA bibliographic citation of the work as your title
Your name, course, section number and date at the upper right
Content:
Central theme identify authors main lesson/argument what is the author(s)
teaching us
Critical analysis evaluate the lesson/argument strengths/weaknesses
considering pointing to a frame of reference in your own life or your training in
the subject
Main takeaways so what and now what? How do we best apply the knowledge
from this article?
Article Reviews
The academic journal articles available on blackboard:
Hartman, Edwin (2016). Can We Teach Character? An Aristotelian Answer.
Academy of Management Learning & Education, 5(1), 6881.
Rangan, K., Chase, L., & Karim, S. (2015). The Truth About CSR. Harvard
Business Review, 93(1/2), 40-49.
Porter, Michael and Kramer, Mark. (2011) Creating Shared Value: How to
Reinvent Capitalism and Unleash a Wave of Innovation and Growth. Harvard
Business Review, (Jan/Feb), 63-77.
Article Review Guidelines
Formatting
o 3 typed pages, double spaced, 12pt font, Times New Roman, standard
formatting
Heading
o Include the bibliographic information of the article
Introduction
o Identify what your review intends to do
o Include the author & title again
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o Include a very brief overview of the article, its purpose, & your
reaction/evaluation
Background Information
o Place the article in context and discuss the criteria for judging the article
Summary
o Discuss the main points of the article, quoting & paraphrasing key ideas
from the author
Evaluation
o Your evaluation, consider the following
How well the article achieves its goal
What is the central lesson of the article
What are the articles strengths and shortcomings
What personal experiences have you related to the subject
Conclusion
o Provide a final overview
o Suggested recommendations for further research
o Why this study matters
Exams
You will take two blue-book, in-class essay exams. Generally, the exam will consist of
thematic questions from our studies and you will use the allotted time to write your
responses. The organization of your answers, the complexity of your analysis, and the
clarity of your critical thinking are the key elements of your evaluation. I will discuss the
exam details during week one. Please note, our unique three-day lecture schedule will
require us to allocate two days for each exam. See schedule.
Public Policy Analysis 1
Your capstone project in the course is an individual research assignment on a public
policy/federal law of your choice. We will call this project your Policy Paper which will
be a formal research paper aimed at introducing and/or polishing your skills in the
following:
Your Policy Paper is an independent project testing your discipline of self-directed study. You are
encouraged to start early and use your TAs office hours to gain feedback. Manage this time carefully as
your TA will need to balance his or her time as the term comes to an end. Consider this paper your final
exam and note that the paper will stand the test of safe assignment.
The Basic Structure of your Policy Analysis is the following (See Appendix One for
further detail: Policy Paper Checklist)
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Additionally, your Policy Analysis will be required to have a minimum of ten quality
references (academic journal articles, leading books, relevant websites, etc.). The paper
will be a 12-15 page narrative/report with a traditional title page, appropriate
subheadings, standard formatting (double-spaced, 12-point font, Times New Roman,
page numbers), parenthetical citations such as (Jasso, 2012, p. 35), a works cited page
(you may call it a reference page), and any necessary appendices. We will use APA
format.
Ethics Handbook
This is a great tool for you to take with you after you complete the course. This is an
individual project that is evaluated, yet not part of your total score. The content of the
book you write should apply to you, your job, and your future. Your Handbook should
consist of 50 to 100 key takeaways that highlight your journey in ethics and law. Note:
the first page of your Handbook will include your personal code of ethics.
My Philosophy and a Word on Grading
A word on the course:
This is an upper-division course this is code for critical thinking is our motto. Also, this is a
lecture course that means, I teach you material in lecture hall. Each lecture is a major
component to your learning. I do not post prefabricated lecture notes or slides I lecture (teach)
and you take notes, we engage, we challenge the material. I will post my own lecture slides
which are simply meant to provide you with the general flow of my lecture. Additionally, this is
a reading course that means your success (your learning) requires you to read the texts,
supplemental journal articles I assign you, and the research material you build toward your final
policy paper. Lastly, I do not lecture from a book, but incorporate the readings in my lecture. It
is your responsibility and in your best interest to maximize your learning to read as rigorously
and independently as possible during our swift, ten-week program.
A word on grading:
Your final grade is your ultimate evaluation of your work in this course. Take a look at the
grading scale above and know that the average grade in this course falls within the range of 2.85,
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a B-, to a 3.0, a B. This means most students perform above or at the passing level while a few
fall below and others excel above this level. Passing means you have performed all or most of
your deliverables. To pass this course means you have done the job and you are fulfilling the
requirements of the University and of the Business School.
It is understood that you are all working under different circumstances in which your personal
and professional interests and responsibilities require you to make tradeoffs while you are in
college. I understand this as I, too, was once in your shoes. Do your best this is all I expect.
Most of you, if not all of you will pass this course. This course, as you may expect, is designed
to challenge you and move your mind perhaps more than other courses you may have taken or
perhaps may ever take. The material is demanding as you will learn that ethics is everything
everything for the success of the business, for management, and for a sustainable and
competitive career. The top tier performers in the course who will reach beyond the average will
be those who make the tradeoffs, manage their time, communicate with me and with your TA,
and, most importantly, immerse themselves into their studies. I want all of you to pursue
excellence and I will give you the tools to move toward this goal.
How we will grade your work:
Most of your work will be graded with quantitative results. For example, your weekly major
exams, attendance, article reviews, reading notes, etc. will all be assigned a number or a
percentage. Even your final policy project will be graded quantitatively. Keep in touch with
your TA to manage your numbers.
We will also grade your work and make our final evaluation of your assignments as well as final
grade with a qualitative perspective using a Level 5 Excellence Scale. In its simplest form, this
is the way my TA and I think and below are characteristics of this scale:
Level 5: Excellence (superior critical thinking, outstanding, highest quality, brilliant)
Level 4: Good (strong, proficient, good quality)
Level 3: Standard (complete, acceptable quality, on time, passing)
Level 2: Poor (incomplete, late, poor quality, potentially unacceptable)
Level 1: Failing (not submitted, no effort, drop the course)
Jassos Ethics
Integrity Policy
Cheating of any kind is not tolerated. Any evidence of cheating or plagiarism in any of
your work will result in you failing the course. This is a bright line rule.
Jassos Writing Criteria
The following criteria should be used as a guideline for critical writing. The general format can
also provide help with organizing in-class essay exams, however, my advice for your exams is:
get deep, quick
An "A" essay:
1. Clearly and completely responds to the question, demonstrating sophisticated critical
analysis.
2. Contains a clear and specific thesis statement (located at the end of the introduction).
3. Reflects a strong correspondence between the thesis statement and topic sentences.
4. Uses clear focused arguments, supported by evidence, with appropriate citations.
5. May offer unique arguments or analysis that others missed.
6. Is well organized with few errors in sentence structure, spelling and mechanics.
7. Incorporates complex sentences and smooth transitions, moderate to high thought-persentence and -paragraph counts, and specific arguments from the applicable reading
assignments.
8. Contains a complete and informative reference page.
A "B" essay:
1. Adequately responds to the question but at a less sophisticated level.
2. Has a clear thesis sentence, but the thesis statement is weaker than in an "A" paper.
3. Advances solid arguments and supplies adequate evidence or examples for each.
4. Is clear and generally well written, with few errors, proper citations, and a reference page.
5. May gloss over important points or generalize where a more specific analysis is expected.
A "C" essay: Does not meet two or more of the first four criteria for a "B", but answers the
question. Often these papers are too vague or broad, or do not supply adequate evidence.
A "D" essay: Attempts to answer the question, but leaves large gaps in developing the arguments
or analyzing the reading materials.
An "F" paper: Plagiarism or failure to do the paper as assigned.
Some Notes on Writing Graduate Caliber Essays:
1) Always cite work that you paraphrase or quote (including page numbers and web addresses).
2) Never cut and paste or directly copy a phrase with three or more words from an internet or
electronic source without using quotations and citing the source.
3) Paraphrasing and using a citation to credit the original author is preferable to using direct
quotes when you are not trying to make a specific point about the quote itself. As a general
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rule, you should have at least one source cited in each supporting paragraph in the body of
your essay. (The number and breadth of specific citations is a solid indication of whether
you have brought sufficient evidence to bear on your analysismore is better.)
About Your Professor, Dr. Sean D. Jasso
Education
Ph.D., Claremont, School of Politics and Economics
MPP, Claremont, School of Politics and Economics
MBA, Pepperdine
BA, UCLA
Research Concentrations
Politics and Economics: economic development, public policy, political economy,
American politics, comparative politics, political and economic risk, war, peace,
democracy, the new economy
Business and Management: strategy, marketing, corporate governance, leadership, ethics,
globalization, entrepreneurship, small business, the new corporation
Professional
Professor, writer, consultant
Independent management and leadership consultant
Serving
industries in manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, entertainment,
construction, retail, philanthropy and wealth management
Various writing projects focusing on leadership, public policy, globalization, marketing,
strategy, and organizational design
Over 10 years in corporate consulting in the areas of strategy, general management, and
business development
Over 10 years in university teaching and research
Over 10 years in hospitality/service industries primarily with The Ritz Carlton Hotel Co.
as well as corporate healthcare marketing and administration
APPENDIX ONE
Final Policy Paper Checklist
Schedule
WEEK 1 Jan 5, 7, 9
On Ethics
Introduction to the course
Jasso Hippocratic Oath reading notes Friday Week 1
Start Justice
Start Primer
WEEK 2 Jan 12, 14, 16
On Moral Development
Justice 1st half reading notes due Fri Week 2
Library Workshop
WEEK 3 Jan 19, 21, 23
On Corporate Governance
Article Review One (Hartman)
Justice 2nd half reading notes due Fri Week 3
WEEK 4 Jan 26, 28, 30
On Corporate Governance Continued
Primer reading notes complete book due Fri Week 4
WEEK 5 Feb 2, 4, 6
Exam One
Article Review Two (Rangan, et al)
Exam One (two days)
o Feb 2, 4
WEEK 6 Feb 9, 11, 13
On Market Failure Theory
Jasso Sarbanes Oxley: Context and Theory reading notes due Fri
Week 6
See Sarbanes Oxley appendix in Primer
WEEK 7 Feb 16, 18, 20
On Public Policy & American Governance
Article Review Three (Porter/Kramer)
Selected Readings
WEEK 8 Feb 23, 25, 27
On Public Policy & the Regulatory Environment
Jasso On Corporate Preeminence readings notes
WEEK 9 Mar 2, 4, 6
On the Future of Governance and Globalization
Selected readings
Concluding lectures
WEEK 10 Mar 9, 11, 13
Exam 2 (two days)
o Mar 9, 11
Ethics Handbook
o Mar 13
WEEK 11 FINALS WEEK
Final Policy Paper Due via safe assignment
o Wed March 25
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