Objectives and competences
The course introduces the subject of Business ethics and its application to business and others organizational systems. Basic goals of course are: introduction of business ethics, presentation of different theoretical and practical approaches for study of business ethics in organizations, presentation of influence of business ethics on organizations, and presentation of different values starting points for ethical behavior of organizations.
In this course students: enhance their theoretical knowledge in the field of business ethics and are able to apply it, gain the ability to apply their theoretical knowledge in practice in the field of business ethics, acquire different approaches for consideration of business ethics, and acquire advanced knowledge of basic theoretical approaches in the field of business ethics.
Transferable/Key Skills and other attributes:
Communication skills, capability of application of knowledge, skills for analyzing of situation, and capacity to practical use of knowledge.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Basic areas of course are:
- Business Ethics
- Starting points for business ethics
- Ethical dilemmas in business
- Ethics of Social Responsibility of business
- Principles of ethical power for individuals
- Principles of ethical power for individuals
- Cases of business ethics from business practice
Learning and teaching methods
- lectures;
- discussion groups;
- videos and films;
- case studies;
- student presentation and independent study
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding
Students:
1. Acquire specific knowledge in the field of business ethics.
2. Have a detailed knowledge of theories in the field of business ethics.
3. Learn to recognise business ethics and its inter-connections in the field of business.
4. Develop the skills to interpret the gained results in the field of business ethics.
5. Learn how to analyse and synthesise different approaches in the field of business ethics.
6. Are able to pursue further analysis regarding business ethics.
7. Are qualified to control and supervise business ethics in different organizations.
8. Can demonstrate awareness of wider social and environmental ethical issues in areas of business ethics in different organizations.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Cognitive/Intellectual skills
Students:
1. Understand and apply critical analysis and development of business ethics theory and their usability in solving real professional problems, with minimum guidance.
2. Get the ability to search for and synthesize new information from the field of business ethics in literature and praxis.
3. Synthesize different knowledge and procedures and are aware of importance of use of professional literature about business ethics.
4. Can select appropriate techniques for problem solving and are able to evaluate the importance and significance of data.
5. Can identify key aspects of problem from different viewpoints.
Key/Transferable skills
Students:
1. Further develop skills and expertise in the use of knowledge in a specific working area.
2. Upgrade the ability to become an autonomous learner.
3. Upgrade the ability to apply information technology.
4. Upgrade the ability to work in pairs and groups.
5. Further develop their communication skills in an effective manner to effectively and professionally communicate.
Practical skills:
Students:
1. Get practical experience in the field of business ethics.
2. Are able to act autonomously with defined guidelines and certain level of supervision.
Readings
Osnovna literatura / Essential sources:
Potočan, V. (2022). Poslovna etika (zapiski predavanj). EPF, Maribor.
Izbrana poglavja iz/Some Chapters from:
Crane, A., Matten, D., Glozer, S., Spence, L. (2019). Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization. Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Dodatna literature / Additional sources:
Mullins, L., McLean, J. (2019): Organizational Behavior in the Work Place. Pearson, Harlow.
Huczynski, A., Buchanan, D. (2020): Organizational Behavior. Prentice Hall, Harlow, England.
Seznam dodatnih študijskih materialov in revij bo razdeljen študentom ob začetku predavanj.
A list of additional study materials (published studies, journals, etc.) will be distributed when the module begins.
Prerequisits
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Additional information on implementation and assessment - active work on lectures and tutorials
- final written examination
