Iqra University

(Gulshan Campus)

EDP Course Code:

BUSINESS ETHICS

Course Study Guide

Academic Semester Spring 2011

BBA-H

Department of Business Administration

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Introduction

Beyond obedience to the law, what responsibility do corporations have to act ethically or in the
social interest? This is what we study in Business Ethics. We learn about ethical dilemmas in
business and develop a decision making process for dealing with them.
After completing this course, we will know how to: - define business ethics, balance personal
values and organizational ethics, and follow a process for making good decisions when ethical
dilemmas arise. - Identify criteria for whistle blowing, the risks associated with it, and when and
how to blow the whistle. - Identify the characteristics of ethical management, handle common
human resource issues, and address ethical dilemmas raised by subordinates. - Recognize and
prevent unethical behavior, conduct an intervention meeting, and promote ethical behavior in the
workplace. - Identify the types of ethical issues that arise in various functional areas, promote
and maintain ethical principles, develop a corporate code of ethics, execute an internal audit, and
identify and balance corporate social responsibilities.

Delivery Methods/ Learning Activities

In class lecture, class discussions, assignments, case study analysis, group
projects & presentations.

Course Facilitator:

Mudassir Jalal
(Assistant Professor) Contact No. 34800670-4 Ext:
E-mail Address:

There is a considerable reading(s) to do to support the broad scope of this module. A selection
of key readings is given for each session. Remember! this is your one of the core
responsibilities to read these materials to foster their learning. Should you have any course-
related queries, do not hesitate to email.

Assessment (Marks distribution):

At least five activities (quizzes & assignments) = 25%

Term Report (in APA format) & Presentation = 10%

Mid-term examination = 25%

Final Examination = 40% (Total = 100%)

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 MODULE CONTENTS

Prescribed Books 1- Business Ethics (4th Edition)

By Marianne M. Jennings

2- Business Ethics (6th Edition)

Manuel G. Velasquez

Course Outline

Week #1 Defining business ethics, resolution of business ethics dilemma

Week #2 The role of business in society

Week #3 Personal values in business decisions, personal honesty

Week #4 Trust and employment, taking advantage

Week #5 Individual rights and the business organization (Employee screening,

employee privacy)

Week #6 Individual rights and the business organization (Gender issues, diversity,

equal employment and affirmative action)

Week #7 Individual rights and the business organization (Whistle-blowing,

employee rights)

Week #8 Midterm Exam

Week #9 Business operations (Earnings, transparency and management)

Week #10 Business operations (Work place safety, environmental issues)

Week #11 Business operations (Plant closure and downsizing, purchasing: conflicts

and bribery)

Week #12 Business and its competition (advertising content, appropriation of others’

ideas)

Week #13 Presentation

Week #14 Business and its product (product safety, product social issues)

Week #15 Business and its competition (pricing, competitors, the playing field)

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 Week #16 Ethical marketing

OUTLINE OF SESSIONS AND PREPARATORY READINGS

(Students will find lecture slides of the sessions on teachers’ temp folder / fileserver)

Week# 1: Defining business ethics, resolution of business ethics dilemma

Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Foundations of Business Ethics (Unit 1 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 2: The role of business in society

Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Foundations of Business Ethics (Unit 2 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 3: Personal values in business decisions, personal honesty

Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Individual values and the business organization (Unit 3 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 4: Trust and employment, taking advantage

Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Individual values and the business organization (Unit 3 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class.

Week# 5: Individual rights and the business organization (Employee screening, employee
privacy)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Individual rights and the business organization (Unit 4 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 6: Individual rights and the business organization (Gender issues, diversity, equal
employment and affirmative action)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Individual rights and the business organization (Unit 4 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 7: Individual rights and the business organization (Whistle-blowing, employee

rights)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Individual rights and the business organization (Unit 4 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

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Session# 8: Midterm Exam
Week# 9: Business operations (Earnings, transparency and management)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Business operations (Unit 5 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 10: Business operations (Work place safety, environmental issues)

Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Business operations (Unit 5 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 11: Business operations (Plant closure and downsizing, purchasing: conflicts
and bribery)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Business operations (Unit 5 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 12: Business and its competition (advertising content, appropriation of others’
ideas)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Business and its competition (Unit 6 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 13: Students’ Presentation

Week# 14: Business and its product (product safety, product social issues)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Business and its product (Unit 7 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 15: Business and its competition (pricing, competitors, the playing field)
Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Business and its competition (Unit 6 of Business Ethics by M. M. Jennings)
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Week# 16: Ethical marketing

Key readings (in addition to lecture slides)
Handout will be provided
Case study related with the topic will be discussed in the class

Final Exam

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Good Luck