This course will train students in critical thinking about the claims of various stakeholders over business practices. Ethical reasoning will be taught so that students can distinguish factual reports from opinions, recognize breaches of 'Hume’s Law' or examples of the Naturalistic Fallacy and of ethical relativism. The theory and evidence of Kohlberg & Gilligan proportions concerning ethical evolution will be reviewed. The ethical issues of most general concern are analyzed: Piracy, sweatshops, misrepresentation, whistle-blowing, corruption, dumping, pollution, arbitrary abuse of executive power and financial scandals. Cases are used sparingly to illustrate general principles. The emphasis is on acquiring the thinking skills necessary to recognize and resolve difficult ethical problems in the workplace.

CILO-1: Describe the ethical dimensions of common business practices. CILO-2: Demonstrate understanding of the complex nature of ethical dilemmas CILO-3: Understand the role of individuals, leaders and companies in creating ethical, successful and sustainable enterprise. CILO-4: Apply appropriate frameworks in the analysis and solution of ethical problems CILO-5: Evaluate policies and procedures that encourage ethical behaviour in organizations. CILO-6: All of these outcomes are designed to help you make more ethical decisions in future, to the benefit of your own career and to the organizations you serve in the wider community.