SYLLABUS FOR BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
Term: Fall, 2006 (2006-1) – August 28, 2006 – December 9, 2006
Course Number: BUS 375A
Instructor: Dr. Eugene Finnegan
Office Phone: 219-473-4252
E-mail: efinnegan@ccsj.edu
Home Phone: (312- 787-6703)
Cell Phone: (708-717-1736)
Office Hours: Monday and Thursday – 9:00 – 12:00 PM and 2:00 - 5:00 PM or by appointment
Instructor Background:
BA in philosophy and history - Loyola University, Chicago
MBA in marketing - Loyola University, Chicago
MA in theology - Louvain University, Belgium
STD in theology - Trier University, Germany
CCSJ - Director of Religious Studies
CCSJ - Coordinator of Philosophy
CCSJ – Associate Professor of Religious Studies
Course Time: Wednesday 7:00-10:00 PM
Course Description: This course will investigate some of the major social and ethical issues associated with business and the professions. Topics to be covered include theories of right and wrong, relativism, the justification of moral judgments, the social responsibilities of business employers, bluffing in negotiations, deception in advertising, extortion, decision-making role of the professional, and the professional responsibility.
Prerequisite: PHIL 200
Textbooks:
Ethics and the Conduct of Business
by John R. Boatright (Prentice Hall – 2003) 4th edition
Class notes
Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:
This course will:
You will:
Learning Strategies: (Lectures, reading, thinking, discussions, questions, weekly writing assignments, minute papers, quizzes, and final examination.)
Formative assessment
· Discussions
· Writings
· Minute Papers
· Quizzes
· Reflective papers
Summative assessment
Assessment:
Exams (3) 20 points each x 3= 60% of grade
Reflective papers (8) 5 points each x 8 = 40% of grade
Pick out one of the case studies assigned and write a 500 word reflective personal response to the situation described. You will be asked to read one of your responses in class.
Format Rubrics for Written Assignments
1) Name, Date, Course, and Question
2) Double spaced, New Times Roman, font 12
3) Use complete sentences in your paragraph writing
4) Be precise and answer the specific questions that is asked
5) Have a beginning, an end, and a middle
6) Be clear and coherent
7) Be grammatically correct
8) Correct length
Class Policy for Assignments:
All papers are due on the assigned day. All late papers receive an automatic deduction:
1) Papers lose 1 point;
2) Tests lose 3 points;
3) Absence lose 1 point;
4) On time - gain 1/2 point.
Grading Scale:
A - 96-100% A- - 90-95%
B+ - 87-89% B - 83-86% B- - 80-82%
C+ - 77-79% C - 73-76% C- - 70-72%
D+ - 67-69% D - 63-66% D- - 60-62%
F - 59% and below
Class Policy on Attendance:
Show up for class, listen attentively and participate. Missing a class more than three (3) times shows a lack of concern and attention. Therefore you will be dropped from this class. Please be on time as a courtesy to all your classmates.
Class Participation:
At the end of every class you will write one thing that you learned and one question that you have about that day's class in a "Minute Paper". We will begin the next class with a discussion of your questions. You may ask questions at any time. Please be respectful of someone else's opinion if it differs from yours.
Course Outline:
Class Dates: Topics/Assignments
August 30 Introduction and syllabus explanation
Chapter 1, 1-28
September 8 Chapter 2, 29-48
Question 1 due – Case 1.4 or 1.5
Chapter 3, 49-70
Chapter 5, 101-124
September 20 Test 1 – chapters 1-4 – Basic Ethical Theories
Chapter 7, 155-186
Question 3 due – Case 4.2, 4.3, 5.2 or 5.3
October 4 Chapter 8, 187-218
Chapter 9, 219-239
Question 4 due – Case 6.2, 6.3,7.2, 7.3, or7.4
October 11 Chapter 9, 240-248
Chapter 10, 249-256
Question 5 due – Case 8.2, 8.3, or 9.4
October 18 Chapter 10, 257-272
Chapter 11, 273-281
October 25 Test 2 – chapters 5-10 – Individual and Corporations
November 1 Chapter 11, 282-310
Question 6 due – Case 10.2, 10.3, 11.2, or 11.3
November 8 Chapter 12, 311-321
Chapter 12, 322-338
Question 7 due – Case 13.2, 13.3, 14.3, or 14.4
November 15 Chapter 13, 339-350
Chapter 13, 354-368
Question 8 due – Case 15.2 or 15.3
November 30 Chapter 14, 369-380
Chapter 14, 381-410
Chapter 15, 411-445
December 6 Test 3 - chapters 11-15 – Ethical Role of the Corporation
Center for Academic Excellence:
Tutoring assistance is free to all students of Calumet College of St. Joseph. Call the Center for Academic Excellence (CAE), to make an appointment at 473-4287 in Room 272. The Center has experienced and well-trained tutors in most subject areas to help students who are struggling in a course or who are doing well and would like to do better. Regular weekly tutoring sessions are likely to improve your grade.
Statement of Plagiarism:
If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Joseph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another form of academic dishonesty, the instructor or other personnel may elect to bring the matter up for judicial review. The maximum penalty for any form of academic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the section of CCSJ handbook that addresses student grievances.
PLEASE NOTE: CCSJ subscribes to Turnitin.com and all papers can and may be submitted for checks on plagiarism-from the Internet/Electronic sources/Databases.
Citation Guidelines:
Calumet College of St. Joseph adheres to citation guidelines as prescribed by the particular discipline (i.e., MLA, APA, and Chicago Manual of Style or Turabian.). All of these guidelines are available in the Calumet College of St. Joseph library or bookstore. These texts outline how to cite references from a variety of sources, including electronic media.
Withdrawal from Classes Policy:
After the last day for class changes has passed (see College calendar), students may withdraw from a course in which they are registered with permission from the faculty member conducting the course. A written request detailing the reason(s) for the withdrawal must be filed with the Registrar. Written requests for withdrawal must be received by the Registrar by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be mailed to the Registrar or faxed to the College fax number 219-473-4259. Students are to make note of the refund schedule when withdrawing from courses. The request is forwarded to the faculty member, who makes the final determination to accept or deny the request. If the request is honored, the student will receive notification of official withdrawal; if denied, the notification will indicate why the withdrawal is disallowed.
An official withdrawal is recorded as a "W" grade on the student's transcript. Dropping a course without written permission automatically incurs an "F" grade for the course (see Refund Schedule).
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