Overview
Corporate malpractices are taking the center stage throughout the world today with dire consequence felt by not only the affected businesses, but also every other stakeholder which include employees, customers, society at large, and the planet as well. This module is therefore intended to expose the students the severity of malpractices and the importance to appreciate and embrace the right ethical conducts in ensuring the wellbeing of both the society and planet as whole is not neglected in the pursuit of corporate profitability. Sustainability is the key here, were the businesses are to cultivate the morally right attitude in preserving the healthy environment for the future generations and move away from the idea that profit making is the uttermost importance objectives of business organizations, as traditionally believed and practiced.
What you will learn (Course Learning Outcomes)
- Explain the role of ethical frameworks and values shaping ethical conducts (C5, PLO2)
- Apply the relevant ethical frameworks in evaluating corporate misconducts and malpractices (C3, PLO3)
- Differentiate between the needs of maximizing profits and protecting the interest of the stakeholders for business sustainability (C4, PLO5)
