MGT 300 - Ethics for Business

Institution:

Salve Regina University

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Description:

This course is designed to explore the influence of personal ethics and social values on the decision-making process of business decision-makers. Course participants develop and use an ethical matrix based on concepts inherent in ethical frameworks based on justice, rights, duty, utility and normative ethics to evaluate the consequences of business decisions on a variety of stakeholders. The interaction between the parties to the U.S. Constitution and the pattern of attempts to curb the unethical actions of business through legal constraints is examined in depth. Emphasis is placed on research, case study analysis, critical thinking and the strengthening of individual accountability and responsibility for maintaining ethical standards based on justice, respect for the rights of others and honesty in the emerging global business environment. Prerequisite: MGT212 or permission of instructor. 3 credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.salve.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 847-6650

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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