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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Business Ethics For Global Enterprises | |||
| Reference | CBM189 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| This module will enable students to develop a critical understanding of how ethical considerations are integrated into business, leadership and organisational strategies. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the need for ethical leadership in global organisations and the challenges faced. |
| 2 | Argue how authentic personal ethics is a strong leadership trait that inspires, motivates and builds employee engagement. |
| 3 | Appraise ethics and ethical behaviour in a range of international organisations. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| The module begins with an analysis of ethical behaviour in defined global organisations, both at management and employee levels. It then leads students to the development of strategic plans that integrate ethical considerations in an organisation active in international transactions. Further, the impact of ethical challenges on company brand is discussed and finally, the module concludes with a discussion on examining the possible risks in poor ethical behaviours. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and student-led activities, including a variety of case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 30 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 120 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Individual Written Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1 |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRENNAN, J., 2021. Business ethics for better behavior. New York, NY: Oxford University Press. |
| 2 | CRANE, A. and MATTEN, D., 2016. Business ethics: managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization. 4th ed. Oxford University Press. |
| 3 | DUSKA, R.F., BOWIE, N.E. and WERHANE, P.H., 2022. Contemporary reflections on business ethics. Cham: Springer. |
| 4 | FLYNN, G., 2022. Leadership and business ethics. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. |
| 5 | GEORGEN, M. 2018. Corporate governance: a global perspective. 1st ed. Pearson Publications. |
| 6 | JOHNSON, C.E., 2018. Meeting the ethical challenges of leadership: casting light or shadow. 6th ed. Thousand Oaks. New York. Sage Publications. |
| 7 | MACKINNON, B. and FIALA, A., 2018. Ethics: theory and contemporary issues. 9th ed. Pearson Publications. |
| 8 | REYNOLDS, G., 2019. Ethics in information technology. 6th ed. Pearson Publications. |