Study Guide

Objective

The student recognizes elements that have an impact on ethical leadership. The student can describe the process of ethical decision-making and relate the process to its antecedents and consequences. The student can analyze ethically challenging situations and suggest solutions, supporting the solutions with argumentation. The student can describe his or her moral code.

Content

Introduction to moral philosophy
Ethical decision-making
Ethical dilemmas
Values and virtues

Materials

Articles to be announced by the lecturer
Recommended general reading
Ladkin, D. (2015). Mastering the Ethical Dimensions of Organizations. Edward Elgar Publishing.
Wasieleski, D. M., & Weber, J. (2019). Business ethics. Emerald Publishing.

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminar on articles, seminar on case studies, independent study

Completion alternatives

none

Student workload

Lectures, seminars, and exam 25 h; case preparation 35 h; and independent study including article presentation preparation 75 h

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student demonstrates comprehension of the basic concepts of ethical decision-making. The student provides a basic-level analysis of an ethical dilemma. The student is able to describe his or her moral code in simple terms.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates a good comprehension of the concepts related to ethical decision-making. The student provides a multifaceted analysis of an ethical dilemma. The student is able to describe his or her moral code, grounding it in root values.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates excellent comprehension of the concepts of ethical decision-making. The student provides a systematic and multifaceted analysis of an ethical dilemma, showing ethical sensitivity. The student is able to describe and critically assess his or her moral code, grounding it in root values.

Assessment methods and criteria

seminar presentations 40 %, case study 60 %

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student demonstrates comprehension of the basic concepts of ethical decision-making. The student provides a basic-level analysis of an ethical dilemma. The student is able to describe his or her moral code in simple terms.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student demonstrates a good comprehension of the concepts related to ethical decision-making. The student provides a multifaceted analysis of an ethical dilemma. The student is able to describe his or her moral code, grounding it in root values.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student demonstrates excellent comprehension of the concepts of ethical decision-making. The student provides a systematic and multifaceted analysis of an ethical dilemma, showing ethical sensitivity. The student is able to describe and critically assess his or her moral code, grounding it in root values.