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GE 2204 Business Ethics & Society
Dr. Rebecca Lau
What Happened to These
Companies?
Who is This Guy?
Why is He So Influential in the
World?
Why Are These Firms So
Involved in Societal Activities?
To Get the Answers…
We are going to use a different perspective – an ethics perspective;
And we do so by 1) learning modern theories; 2) linking these theories to
various moral and ethical issues in business
CILOs
1. Explain the origins of modern ethical
theory, its relation with classical thoughts
in moral philosophy, the significance of
deontology and utilitarianism, as well as
the basis of these concepts in individual
conscience, individual rights
CILOs (continued)
2. Explain the relevance of modern ethical
theory to business in serving
stakeholders, and apply ethical theory
to a range of issues having to do with
managing the workforce, the physical
environment, confidential and privileged
information, problems of industrial
safety and miscellaneous issues of
investment and industrial development,
and business ethics and international
business.
CILOs (continued)
3. Employ moral reasoning and code of
ethical conduct on a range of ethical
dilemmas which they might encounter at
work, such as responding to unfair and
unreasonable demands, whistleblowing, transparency, accountability
and the right to dissent.
4. Develop a code of business ethics, take
responsibility for the ethical component
of their decisions and, where
appropriate, exercise moral leadership.
Assessment Tasks
CILO no.
Tasks
Weight
1-3
Class Presentation
Will test students’ ability to apply ethical theory to a
range of business issues and employ moral reasoning
and code of ethical conduct on ethical dilemmas in a
business context.
20%
3, 4
Written Assignment
Will test students’ ability to apply ethical theory to a
range of business issues and employ moral reasoning
and code of ethical conduct on ethical dilemmas in the
business context; tasks include developing a personal
code of business ethics and writing reflective.
30%
1-4
End-of-course Examination
Will test students’ understanding of the origins and
relevance of modern ethical theory together with their
ability to think critically and analytically in applying
ethical theory and moral reasoning to given business
situations.
50%