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Ethics and Business OperationsLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: LT00CY99

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Enrollment

11.11.2024 - 15.01.2025

Timing

20.01.2025 - 25.05.2025

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 15. Open UAS: 15.)
Student groups
  • LITA22B
  • LITA22C
  • VVO
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100 %

Enrollment

15.04.2024 - 24.11.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 18.12.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Scheduling groups
  • Avoin AMK (Ei koske tutkinto-opiskelijaa) (Size: 80. Open UAS: 80.)
  • Ristiinopiskelu (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Student groups
  • LITA22D
  • LITA22A
  • VVO
Education groups
  • Open UAS (Doesn't apply to degree student)
  • Cross studies

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100 %

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 29.02.2024

Timing

15.03.2024 - 26.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • MPK24
    Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100 %

Enrollment

13.11.2023 - 30.04.2024

Timing

08.01.2024 - 26.05.2024

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • LITA21C
  • LITA21B
  • VVO

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100 %

Enrollment

17.04.2023 - 12.11.2023

Timing

14.08.2023 - 08.12.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • VVO

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course

Teaching methods

The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative format

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100%

Enrollment

09.01.2023 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 26.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • MPK23

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Enrollment

28.11.2022 - 14.05.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 26.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100 %

Enrollment

14.11.2022 - 15.01.2023

Timing

16.01.2023 - 26.05.2023

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • VVO

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 27.11.2022

Timing

15.08.2022 - 09.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course. Other materials announced on the course.

Teaching methods

The course consists of independent study of relevant materials, and completing online assignments.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100 %

Enrollment

16.04.2022 - 07.09.2022

Timing

15.08.2022 - 09.12.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • VVO

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Enrollment

15.10.2021 - 31.01.2022

Timing

12.02.2022 - 25.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • MPK22

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course

Teaching methods

The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats.

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100%

Enrollment

03.01.2022 - 24.04.2022

Timing

10.01.2022 - 25.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Enrollment

22.11.2021 - 26.12.2021

Timing

10.01.2022 - 25.05.2022

Credits

3 op

Virtual proportion (cr)

3 op

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor of Business Administration, SME Business Management
Teachers
  • Anmari Viljamaa
Student groups
  • VVO

Objective

The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student is familiar with basics of rational egoism and can apply them. The student can analyse his/her ethical choices and give reasoned arguments in defense of them. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics, ethics, and business
- rational egoism and its virtues
- behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Materials

The course is based on Woiceshyn, J. 2013. Tulos ja moraali: eettinen tie menestykseen. Kauppakamari.
The book is highly recommended but not mandatory for completing the course

Teaching methods

The course consists independent study of relevant materials, completing online assignments and participation in online discussion.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats.

Student workload

Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts mostly correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices and the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly. The student recognises almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts correctly. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with insight and ethical sensitivity. The student's output demonstrates the ability to think deeply about one's own moral code.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the given assignments thoroughly and with care. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse and argue for ethical choices with an ethical sensitivity and multiple perspectives. The student's output demonstrates the ability to independently, critically and in-depth analyze his / her moral code .

Assessment methods and criteria

Online assignments 100%