Teaching

International Business Ethics: Legal Studies 220 involves a multi-disciplinary, interactive study of business ethics within a global framework. Alternative theories about how to act ethically in global environments are presented. The process of managing global business ethics is emphasized. Critical current issues are introduced and analyzed. Examples include bribery, global sourcing, environmental sustainability, social reports, intellectual property and e-commerce in a global context, and dealing with conflicting standards and values across cultures. Views of business ethics in China, Japan, Russia, Africa, Europe, and South America are considered. Perspectives include professional and applied ethics, law, public policy, organizational design, strategy, and organizational behavior. 

 

Corporate Responsibility and Ethics: LGST 210 is a multi-disciplinary, interactive study of business ethics and the social responsibility of business organizations. Perspectives include professional and applied ethics, law and organizational behavior. Business context is emphasized with a focus on individual and managerial decision making in response to ethics issues.