COURSE SYLLABUS

Business Ethics, Social Responsibility and Management [142] Fall 2010

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Ins= tructor: Roy Scheive &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; Course Number: ORMN 408 [140]

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Phone: 219-473-4228 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; E-mail: rscheive@ccsj.edu

Course Time: Thursday Evenings, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 pm on Octo= ber 7, 14, 21, 28 and November 4

Course Location: CCSJ – Merrillville Campus, 8400 Louisiana Street, Merrillville, Indiana

Course Description:

The focus of this c= ourse is to emphasize the centrality of ethical values such honesty, trust, respect = and fairness in the context of individual and organizational effectiveness. Utilizing Kohlberg’s Theory = of Moral Development, the course explores the concept of how one develops moral reasoning and the interaction of moral judgment using three Models of Management Ethics. The intent= is to demonstrate the breadth of responsibility of the individual manager, organization, and corporation in making “ethical” decisions.

The methodology utilized focuses on analysis of case studies, role-playing, and experiential exercises designed to present the learner wi= th a wide range of topics and decision situations. Such topics include personal and organizational ethics, ethical issues in the global arena, business’ influence on government and policy making, consumerism and consumer stakeholders, the relationship between the natural environmental and busine= ss and the relationship between business and employees—including the New Social Contact and changes in the workplace related to employee rights. In addition, participants will be encouraged to challenge their own constructs around ethical values discusse= d in the course of the class and examine their actions as they relate to the mod= els presented in this course.

Learning Outcomes/ Competencies:

The intention of this course is to introduce the concepts of ethics a= nd moral development and examine the application of these concepts as they rel= ate to business and social responsibility.&nbs= p; After completing this course, each participant is expected to:<= /o:p>

Dem= onstrate and articulate competence of morality, ethics, theories of moral development, and the main concepts of Stakeholder Management Theory.
Dem= onstrate a deeper understanding of the moral choices that are implicit in virtu= ally every aspect of work life by applying the concepts to one’s own experience.
Dem= onstrate an understanding of Stakeholder Management Theory by articulating different types of ethical business dilemmas that occur on a regular b= asis and be able to recognize and analyze these situations based on the Stakeholder Management Framework. At the end of the analysis one must = be able to reach a logical, ethical, and solid business decision b= ased on these principles.
Engage in an exploration of one’s own personal value system and how that system guides her/his moral and eth= ical decision-making in the workplace.
Acknowledge an understanding of the limitatio= ns of Stakeholder Management Theory and the inherent struggles between societal and individual definitions of moral/ethical behavior.

Required Textbook: Buchholtz, A. and Carro= ll, A. (2009). Business & Society. Ethics and
Stakeholder Management.. (7^th Ed.). Mason, Ohio: South-Weste= rn.

Class Assignments: It is expected that all chapters assigned will be read prior to class discussi= ons.

You have a homework assignment due Week 1 – 5.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Please come prepared with these assignments completed. Additionally, you will need to come prepared with ha= ving read case assignments prior to coming to class. Course Schedule<= /span>

Week	Class Date	Assignments
1	October 7	Read Chapters 1, 2, 3, Assignment One Due at the beginning of Session One Read Case Study “Fe= eling Used” page 42
2	October 14	Read Chapters 7,8,10= Assignment Two Due at the beginni= ng of Session Two Read Case Study that will= be given to students during session one:
3	October 21	Read Chapters 11, 12= Assignment Three Due at t= he beginning of Session Three Read Case Study “The Waiter Rule: What Makes for a Good CEO?” page 808 to 809. <= /p>
4	October 28	Mandatory Lecture held at Calumet College’s Whiting Campus at 7:00. Rabbi Halpern will discuss tikkun olam, the universal call = to heal the world. Lecture roo= m will be announced week 3. Assignment Four Due at th= e beginning of Session Four.
5	November 4	Read Chapters 13, 14, 15<= o:p> Assignment Five Due at the beginning of Session Five Read Case Study“Mar= tha Stewart: Free Trading or Insider Trading?” pages 814 to 818

Assessment:


Class Participation/Collaboration=	25 points (5 @ 5 points
Assignment One	10 points
Assignment Two	25 points
Assignment Three	10 points
Assignment Four	25 points
Assignment Five	30
TOTAL	125 pin= ts

Class Policy for Assignments:

Late work will only be accepted with prior approval. Grades for accepted late work may = be lowered at the instructor’s discretion. An “Incomplete” grade = will only be given with prior approval; otherwise a failing grade = will be assigned.

Grading Scale:

A =3D 90 to 100 percent

B =3D 80 to 89 percent

C =3D 70 to 79 percent

D =3D 65 to 69 percent

F =3D = under 65 percent

Assignment One: = Locate an article from a business journal (such as Newsweek or Time Magazine) abou= t an organizational ethical issue. Be prepared to present for 5 to 10 minutes on:

summarizing the article

describe the ethical issue(s) invo= lved

special interest groups involved (= if any)

different stakeholders view points= of ethical issue(s)

corporate responsibility or corpor= ate citizenship needs in acting on the ethical issue

Turn a copy of the article in to instructor with name placed at top of first page

Assignment Two: Wri= te a 3 to 4 page paper on a personal or organizational ethical dilemma of your choice. Ensure that you answe= r the four questions on page 250 in analyzing the ethical dilemma. Also, apply a = few concepts found in Chapter 7 and 8 in reviewing the ethical dilemma. Examples include: ethical relativi= sm, laws versus ethics, Kohlberg’s theory on moral development, Kant̵= 7;s Categorical Imperative and Principles of Justice. Be prepared to give a 5 minute presentation on your paper during session two.

Assignment Three:&nb= sp; Bri= ng to class an article from a professional journal about an important ethical iss= ue in the Global Arena. Be prepa= red to present for 5 to 10 minutes on:

summarizing the article

describe the ethical issue(s) invo= lved

how does this issue affect U.S. Ci= tizens versus Citizens of the World

is this issue affected by cultural relativism or ethical relativism

corporate responsibility or corpor= ate citizenship needs in acting on the ethical issue

Turn a copy of the article in to instructor with name placed at top of first page

Assignment Four:&nbs= p; Wri= te a 3 to 4 page summary and analysis of an organization of your choice which coul= d be described as transforming ethically. Discuss if consumers or outside organizational stakeholders influenc= ed the transformation. Discuss the organization’s ethical values, princi= ples and practices which shape its culture as well as the challenges it must add= ress in sustaining it. Be prepared to give a 5 minute presentation on your paper during session four.

Assignment Five:&nbs= p; Wri= te a 4 to 5 page paper describing your ethical philosophy of leadership. This paper must include at least 4 sources and include key ethical principles which in= form your personal leadership decisions and describe how you as a leader encoura= ge others to act ethically and make ethical decisions. As a leader, what structures can you create to encourage&nbs= p; ethical behaviors (code of ethics). Sources may include the Bible, y= our course text and at least 2 additional sources.

In Class Case Studies:

Students will be assigned w= ork groups. Groups are to analyze= the case, identify issues and present solutions. Each team member will be graded ba= sed upon the overall performance of the team.

Class Discussion and Participation Expectations:=

When participating in class= discussions, it is expected that students will demonstrate an applied understanding of the material that is being discussed.

The following guidelines wi= ll be used to determine a student’s participation grade:<= /p>
1. Demonstrated evidence th= at you have read the assigned work.

2. Demonstrated evidence th= at you have grasped the author(s) meaning.

3. Demonstrated evidence th= at you have reflected upon and given thought to the ideas,
    topics and work.=

4. Demonstrated evidence th= at you have listened to your classmates input and
    experiences.

5. Demonstrated verbal refl= ection upon responses to interpretations.

Students are expected to attend all class sessions.   If a student must miss a cla= ss session they are expected to contact the instructor prior to the class session. If a student misses = more than one four-hour class session they will be administratively withdrawn fr= om that class.

Class Policy on Electronic Devices: Please turn off all cell ph= ones, beepers, pagers, or other electronic devices during class.

Center for Academic Excellence:=

The Tutoring Center is dedi= cated to supporting Calumet College of St. Joseph students. Students work with tutors to devel= op course competencies and study skills such as time management, test preparat= ion, and note taking. In addition, students are provided with tutoring support to help pass courses, to improve grade point average, and to promote continuing education and career advancement.

Tutors have a specific char= ge: to help students learn how to master specific subject matter and to develop effective learning skills.

Tutoring is open to all stu= dents at Calumet College of St. Joseph at no charge and is available to support m= ost introductory courses. Tutorin= g in support of some other courses is available as well.

The Tutoring Center is located in Room 413 (4^{th<=
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(219) - 473-4287 or (800)-700-9100, extension 287.

Statement of Plagiarism:

If an instructor or other Calumet College of St. Jose= ph personnel find that a student has plagiarized or been involved in another f= orm 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 acad= emic dishonesty is dismissal from the College. The procedures for judicial review are listed under the CCSJ Student handbook section that addresses student grievances.

Please note:

Calumet College of St. Joseph 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. OMN-455 students will adhere to the American Psychological Association Guidelines (APA) style for all papers.<= /o:p>

Syllabus Modifications:

Modifications to th= is syllabus may be made by the instructor to meet the needs of this specific class.

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. The Registrar must receive wri= tten request for withdrawal by the last day of classes prior to the final examination dates specified in the catalogue. Written requests may be maile= d 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, w= ho 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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