Study Guide

Objective

The student is familiar with key concepts relating to ethics and basis of ethics, and can apply such concepts. The student can give reasoned arguments in defense of his / her ethical judgements. The student can provide examples of ethical dilemmas in the field of business operations and comment upon such dilemmas. The student can independently analyse his / her moral code.

Content

- ethics, ethical actions, basis for ethics
- ethical sensitivity
- moral codes, especially rational egoism
- 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.

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.

Further information

The course is available through CampusOnline also for students from other universities of applied sciences.

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student carried out the given assignments. The student recognises most of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics, and applies these concepts widely. The student is able to clearly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgements. The student can give examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating good ethical judgement. The student's output demonstrates the ability to analyse his / her moral code.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the assignments thoroughly and on time. The student recognizes almost all the ethics and ethics concepts he/she has discussed and demonstrates a good ability to apply them. The student clearly justifies his/her ethical decisions. The student gives pertinent examples of ethical issues and comments with justification and ethical sensitivity showing such examples. 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 in a timely fashion. The student recognizes almost all of the discussed concepts relating to ethics and the basis of ethics and applies these concepts with excellent judgment. The student is able to clearly and aptly state his / her grounds for his / her ethical judgments. The student can give well-grounded examples of ethical dilemmas and can comment upon them demonstrating excellent ethical sensitivity. 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%