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ETHICS & THE 21ST CENTURY BUSINESS LEADER FALL 2017
Accommodations
Exemplary Example: Early in the semester, you will be asked
to research and find an example of an instance in which a If you require an accommodation due
business or business person has displayed exemplary ethical to religious requirements or a disability
behavior. You may do the assignment as an individual or you of any kind, please see me. I am
may pair up with one other person. The assignment is worth 5% happy to provide appropriate
of your total grade and will be due Friday, September 1. More accommodations pursuant to Indiana
information about the assignment will be provided in class and University policies, which can be found
on Canvas. at: https://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/
disability-services-students and http://
Group “Presentations”: You will be placed in groups and will
enrollmentbulletin.indiana.edu/pages/
provide presentations in a unique “expert witness” format. The
presentations will take place throughout the semester. More relo.php.
information will be provided in class and on Canvas. The group
“presentation” will be worth 20% of your grade.
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SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE — the following schedule is tentative. This means that it may change during the course of
the semester. Life, current events, and your particular interest in a given topic are just a few of the things that
could result in this schedule changing. You will be responsible for knowing about any changes to the
schedule, which will be announced in class and on Canvas. (Note RP = Reading Packet)
Listen to:
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/01/151764534/psychology-of-fraud-why-good-people-do-bad-
things
Thurs. Aug. 31 Ethical Decision Making Read H. Jeff Smith, “The Shareholder vs.
Stakeholder Debate” (in RP, p. 17)
Shareholder vs. Stakeholder
theories Read Leon Neyfakh, “Is ‘shareholder value’ bad
for business?” at https://www.bostonglobe.com/
ideas/2014/08/02/shareholder-value-bad-for-
business/3O4MYxjWgmJ2DOPwkeYxyN/
story.html)
Tues. Sept. 5 Research Tips Read excerpt from John R. Boatright and Jeffery
Introduction to Philosophical Smith, Ethics and the Conduct of Business (will
Theories of Ethics be posted on Canvas)
Thurs. Sept. 7 Philosophical Theories of Read “Making Ethics Personal: Character and
Ethics Continued Your Personal Vision” (RP p. 37)
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Date Topic Assignment
Tues. Sept. 12 Ethical Rules Read excerpt from John Hasnas, “Teaching
Business Ethics: The Principles
Approach” (posted on Canvas)
Watch/read either:
— Watch http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/
mcwane/
OR
— Read McWane Case Study (posted on
Canvas)
Thurs. Sept. 14 Ethical Rules continued Read “How (un)ethical are you” (RP, p. 59)
Thurs. Sept. 21 Creating an Ethical Culture Read Jordi Canals, “Transforming Companies into
Respected Institutions” (RP, p. 71)
Tues. Oct. 10 Moral Courage Read “Case Study: Follow Dubious Orders or
Speak up?” (RP, p. 105)
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Date Topic Assignment
Thurs. Oct. 26 Class Wrap up Read "How will you measure your life” (RP, p.
127)
Friday, Oct. 27 FINAL MEMO DUE
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APPENDIX
2. Ethical Reasoning
Recognize ethical issues, describe various frameworks for ethical reasoning, and discern the
tradeoffs and implications of applying various ethical frameworks when making business decisions.
• SLO 2.1: Identify the ethical dimension(s) of a business decision.
• SLO 2.2: Recognize the tradeoffs created by application of competing ethical theories and perspectives.
• SLO 2.3: Formulate and defend a well-supported recommendation for the resolution of an ethical issue.
• SLO 3.1: Recognize the implications of a proposed decision from a variety of diverse stakeholder perspectives.
• SLO 3.2: Evaluate the integrity of the supporting evidence and data for a given decision.
• SLO 3.3: Analyze a given decision using critical techniques, structures, or frameworks.
Goal 4: Communication and Leadership
Communicate effectively in a wide variety of business settings employing multiple media of
communications.
• SLO 4.1: Deliver clear, concise, and audience-centered individual and team presentations.
• SLO 4.2: Write clear, concise, and audience-centered business documents.
• SLO 4.3: Effectively participate in informational and employment interviews.
• SLO 4.4: Articulate one’s unique value proposition to a given audience.
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Goal 5: Quantitative Analysis and Modeling
Systematically apply tools of quantitative analysis and modeling to make recommendations and
business decisions.
• SLO 5.1: Use appropriate technology to solve a given business problem.
• SLO 5.2: Analyze business problems using appropriate mathematical theories and techniques.
• SLO 5.3: Explain the role of technologies in business decision making analysis, or modeling.
• SLO 5.4: Structure logic and frame quantitative analysis to solve business problems.
• SLO 7.1: Identify the risks and opportunities associated with determining and implementing optimal global business
strategies.
• SLO 7.2: Integrate international, regional, and local non-market forces into strategic decisions of multinational
corporations.
• SLO 7.3: Analyze obstacles resulting from cultural differences and recommend leadership approaches that leverage
diversity to enhance business performance.
• SLO 7.4: Identify the personal and contrasting attitudes, values, and beliefs that shape business relationships.
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