Philosophy and Ethics of Business

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Philosophy and Ethics of Business
Leerdoelen	Upon completion of the course the student is able to: 1. Identify philosophically, morally and legally relevant aspects of decisions as well as one's moral responsibilities. 2. Explain and apply main theories, arguments and concepts from philosophy and ethics of business to sustainable development. 3. Cope successfully with moral dilemmas in business economics and international business. 4. Distinguish philosophical and moral issues concerning capitalism, theory of the firm, individual and social choice and corporate social responsibility. 5. Report orally and in written form on moral decision making and sustainable development in business. 6. Discuss and debate moral issues in business.
Omschrijving	Organizations play a crucial role in shaping a more sustainable society. This course takes a practical approach to the societal, socio-cultural and legal environment in which business operates. Ethical frameworks for decision making will be examined and students will construct the debates surrounding contemporary corporate responsibility and sustainable development as they impact on organisations in their local and global contexts. We examine the main theories in the philosophy of business, business ethics, and moral psychology; we consider specific issues concerning capitalism and the theory of the firm, employees, consumers and other stakeholders; and we look at ways in which business interacts with NGOs, governments and civil society in a context of globalisation and focused on sustainability. Emphasis will be on how new pressures on businesses arise, and how effective the various models that structure organisational responses are to these dynamic and emergent challenges. Students will understand the importance of various United Nations Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) relating to governance, operations and culture through evidence-based research, case analysis, and evaluation, in understanding the importance of the SDGs.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	-gastcollege ,  -hoorcollege ,  -werkcollege
Toetsvorm	-groepsopdracht,  -groepspresentatie,  -individuele opdracht
Vaksoort	bachelor
Coördinator	J.A.M. de Grefte
Docent(en)	J.A.M. de Grefte , T. Grohmann, MA. ,dr. R.O.S. Zaal
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases, 7th edition, Pearson, 2013 Velasquez, M.G. 9780205867912 €  48,99 Additional freely available reading materials will be announced on Nestor
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	Secretary: Grietje Pol, room 5411.0836, phone: +31 (0)50 3633685, e-mail: g.pol@rug.nl
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Economics and Business Economics/E&BE  (Economic Development and Globalization/ED&G) 2 semester II b verplicht BSc Economics and Business Economics/E&BE  ( Business Economics) 2 semester II b verplicht