OBA434 Ethical Management Syllabus:
OBA434 Ethical Management Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVE
To help students develop knowledge and competence in ethical management and decision making in organizational contexts.
UNIT I ETHICS AND SOCIETY
Ethical Management- Definition, Motivation, Advantages-Practical implications of ethical management. Managerial ethics, professional ethics, and social Responsibility-Role of culture and society’s expectations- Individual and organizational responsibility to society and the community.
UNIT II ETHICAL DECISION MAKING AND MANAGEMENT IN A CRISIS
Managing in an ethical crisis, the nature of a crisis, ethics in crisis management, discuss case studies, analyze real-world scenarios, develop ethical management skills, knowledge, and competencies. Proactive crisis management.
UNIT III STAKEHOLDERS IN ETHICAL MANAGEMENT
Stakeholders in ethical management, identifying internal and external stakeholders, nature of stakeholders, ethical management of various kinds of stakeholders: customers (product and service issues), employees (leadership, fairness, justice, diversity) suppliers, collaborators, business, community, the natural environment (the sustainability imperative, green management, Contemporary issues).
UNIT IV INDIVIDUAL VARIABLES IN ETHICAL MANJAGEMENT
Understanding individual variables in ethics, managerial ethics, concepts in ethical psychologyethical awareness, ethical courage, ethical judgment, ethical foundations, ethical emotions/intuitions/intensity. Utilization of these concepts and competencies for ethical decisionmaking and management.
UNIT V PRACTICAL FIELD-GUIDE, TECHNIQUES AND SKILLS
Ethical management in practice, development of techniques and skills, navigating challenges and dilemmas, resolving issues and preventing unethical management proactively. Role modelling and creating a culture of ethical management and human flourishing.
COURSE OUTCOMES
CO1: Role modelling and influencing the ethical and cultural context.
CO2: Respond to ethical crises and proactively address potential crises situations.
CO3: Understand and implement stakeholder management decisions.
CO4: Develop the ability, knowledge, and skills for ethical management.
CO5: Develop practical skills to navigate, resolve and thrive in management situations
REFERENCES
1. Brad Agle, Aaron Miller, Bill O’ Rourke, The Business Ethics Field Guide: the essential companion to leading your career and your company, 2016.
2. Steiner & Steiner, Business, Government & Society: A managerial Perspective, 2011.
3. Lawrence & Weber, Business and Society: Stakeholders, Ethics, Public Policy, 2020.