ECB1103

Ethics, economy and society

Dr Shirley Richardson

6 points · One 1-hour lecture and one 2-hour tutorial per week · First semester · Berwick

Objectives Recognising that moral reasoning is a complex task requiring in-depth practical application of theoretical ethical philosophies, the student will demonstrate knowledge and understanding through the adoption of a case study approach. Students will project attitudes and values, as expressed in the theories, on a selection of broad ethical dilemmas facing business professionals; including a recognition and appreciation of all possible outcomes, while fostering a respect for the individual differences related to the variety of roles undertaken by all society's stakeholders.

Synopsis Study guides 1-4 covering economy and society, the basis of ethics, the key concepts of ethics, methodology and theory of ethics; study guides 5-8 covering the macro approach to role morality, the role and responsibility of government, the role and responsibility of business, the sharing of roles - government and business; study guides 9-10 covering the role of professional responsibility - whistleblowing and a selection of regional case studies; any current ethical topic which may occur during the semester.

Assessment Assignments: 30% · Examination (3 hours): 70%

Prescribed texts

Ferrell O C and Fraedrich J Business ethics: Ethical decision making and cases 3rd edn, Houghton Mifflin

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