Business EthicsLaajuus (2 ECTS)

Objective

Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Give an account of the concept of ethics in an international, global, multicultural business context
- Recognize and identify, discuss and analyze ethical issues that arise from international business and globalisation
- Apply relevant ethical theories to ethical issues in international business
devise and justify approaches for responding to the ethical issues and dilemmas
- Increase awareness of the ethical challenges both individual and corporate - that arise from international business and globalisation

Content

Business ethics
- Involve the efforts business organizations undertake to meet their responsibilities both as economic, social and environmental agent
- Social and moral responsibilities through pressure exerted by their stakeholders, customers, stockholders and employees
- Responsibility of managers for the integration of business ethics into organizational decision-making

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Students have achieved the course objectives fairly. Students will be able to identify, define and use the course subject area’s concepts and models. The student understands the criteria and principles of the expertise development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Students have achieved the course objectives well, even though the knowledge and skills need improvement on some areas. Students are able to define the course concepts and models and are able to justify the analysis. The student is able to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. The student understands the importance of expertise in the field of business and is able to analyze his/her own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Students have achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks. Students master commendably the course subject area’s concepts and models. Students are able to make justified and fluent analysis and to present concrete development measures. The students are well prepared to apply their knowledge in leisure, study and work situations. Students are able to analyze the business sector expertise and the evolvement of their own expertise.