
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.