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Version No. 2.1 © University of West London 2018Module Study GuideAcademic Year 2020–2021London School of Science and Technology (LSST)MS5LB58O – Business EthicsLevel: 5Credits: 20Location: Aston Campus- BirminghamBusiness Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 2Table of contentsKey team contact details ………………………………………………………………………………………31.1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………………..41.2 Module summary content and aims……………………………………………………………..41.3 Learning outcomes to be assessed ……………………………………………………………..51.4 Indicative Contact Hours …………………………………………………………………………….52 Assessment and feedback…………………………………………………………………………………………..62.1 Summative assessment grid ……………………………………………………………………….62.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learning outcomes ……………….72.3 Learning materials…………………………………………………………………………………….113 Things you need to know…………………………………………………………………………………………..123.1 Engagement ……………………………………………………………………………………………..123.2 Need help, just ask ……………………………………………………………………………………123.3 Getting support for your studies………………………………………………………………..133.4 Student support………………………………………………………………………………………..133.5 Module evaluation – have your say! …………………………………………………………..13Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 3Key team contact details Module LeaderSajid HussainSubject Area & School/CollegeLondon School Of Science and TechnologyEmailsajid.hussain@lsst.acPhone+44 (0) 1582 729486 Extension: 107LocationLuton Campus, Luton Course LeaderEniana GobuziEmaileniana.gobuzi@lsst.acPhone+44 (0) 208 7953863 Extension: 535LocationMemo House, Park Royal Academic Support LibrarianAston LibraryEmailLibrary.aston@lsst.acPhone01216436774LocationAston Campus, Birmingham Course AdministratorLSST RegistryEmailRegistry@lsst.acPhone+44 (0) 208 7953863 Extension: 527LocationMemo House, Park Royal The Course Leader overseeing this module is Eniana Gobuzi, and can be contacted ateniana.gobuzi@lsst.acThe Module Leader responsible for this module is Sajid Hussain, and can becontacted at sajid.hussain@lsst.acThe Head of School/College/Dean of College responsible for this module is Dr. GeorgePanagiotou, and can be contacted at George.panagiotou@lsst.acBusiness Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 41.Module overviewThis module looks at the theory and practice of Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, andCorporate Social Responsibility. This module is to deepen your understanding of current debates onthe conduct of business in a challenging global environment. The module engages with ethical theoryin a business context.The module seeks to critically examine current debates on the nature of the enterprise and its role andimpact on society. The implications of creating and sustaining an ethical approach to entrepreneurialactivities are identified and examined and approaches to the management of business ethicsappraised. Different ethical theories are used to undertake this analysis.Contemporary concerns relating to the need for effective corporate citizenship and governancestructures are addressed and discussed, together with the causes of emerging calls for improvedcorporate accountability and social responsibility.To understand how organisations, formulate and implement ethical stances, it is necessary to analyseboth relevant ethical theory and contemporary frameworks for governance structures and processes.The module examines influential ideas and philosophies of ethical behaviour, current developments,governance issues, and the growth of codes and agreements guiding corporate social responsibility.This challenging and engaging subject reflects on some key contemporary business issues and todeveloping an understanding of ethical perspectives. It is hoped that you find this module useful,interesting and a source of inspiration and practical support in your business career.1.1 IntroductionWe have introduced UWLFlex – our new, online, flexible learning platform.UWLFlex has been designed to complement face-to-face learning and build on our reputation forexcellence in teaching, learning and student support. We will be able to deliver a University experiencethat is more collaborative, active, and relevant for an increasingly digital world thus enabling us toprovide you with an improved student experience. UWLFlex will provide you with an enhanced range ofonline tools, to help facilitate your learning whether this takes place primarily on site or online.1.2 Module summary content and aimsThe aims of the module are to: Critically analyse the drivers of enterprise and wealth creation from the perspective of theirethical implications. Investigate changing approaches and attitudes to sustainability and corporate socialresponsibility. Critically evaluate frameworks for the discussion of business ethical issues and the use of toolsfor managing business ethics. Examine the impact of globalisation on enterprise. Evaluate diverse ethical models and theories (normative and descriptive). Debate the role of alternative approaches: ‘values’ and “virtues” in business leaders.Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 5We will use BlackBoard (BB) to support you in the module. Documents are loaded throughout themodule to support group study and learning styles. Module Study Guide Business Ethics – Jan 2020 6Appointments with teaching staff can be arranged at mutually convenient times. Please e-mail for anappointment outside of normal class times.ExpectationsSpecific expectations students can have of tutors: Drop-in support by emailing the tutors, and if needed, drop-in support will be providedonline via email during office hours. Constructive formative feedback will be provided. See details on Section 2.1 and also onBB. Lecture slides, seminar activities and any relevant solutions, if appropriate, will be madeavailable on BB.Specific expectations tutors will have of students: Attend all classes and arrive at classes punctually. Lectures are expected to watch lectures, attend seminars and undertake further readingsattached to all the sessions and behave professionally. Actively participate and engage in class activities. Inform tutor via email in advance when not able to attend any classes.1.3 Learning outcomes to be assessedOn completion of the module you should be able to:LO1. Analyse stakeholder perspectives on business behaviour.LO2. Evaluate the importance of business ethics at an academic level and its managerialimplications.LO3. Identify and examine the most relevant normative and descriptive business ethics theories.LO4. Investigate and evaluate approaches to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.LO5. Make informed judgements of business ethics dilemmas.LO6. Access and utilise a wide variety of learning resources in the subject area.1.4 Indicative Contact Hours Teaching Contact Hours42 hoursIndependent Study Hours158 hoursTotal Learning Hours200 hours Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 62 Assessment and feedback2.1 Summative assessment grid Type ofAssessmentWord Countor equivalentThreshold(ifProfessional BodyPSRBapplies)WeightingPassMarkIndicativeSubmissionweekMethod ofSubmission& Date ofFeedback(refer to BB)CourseworkPortfolio(Task 1 &Task 2)See details3,000 intotal(500+2500)(+/- 10%)N/A100%40%Week 14Via TurnitinFeedbackwill beprovidedwithin 15workingdays ofsubmissiondeadline. AssessmentTeachingWeeks inwhichAssessmentSupportTakes PlaceOutline of Type andForm of AssessmentSupport to beProvidedStudentPreparationRequired Prior toor After theSupport SessionHow will theSupportSession to beDeliveredTask1:Week 6/7Formative feedback will beprovided soon afterstudents present.Students will presentin a group viaMicrosoft Teams.(Presentation slotsshould be booked inweek 4/5)Students will besupportedduring onlinelectures andseminars.Week 7Formative feedback will beprovided for students’individual reflections.Students will submitdrafts of theirreflections via emailto tutors to getfeedback.Online andduring seminarssupport will beavailableTask 2:Week 8Part 1: Individual feedbackStudents will submitdrafts via email totutors to get feedbackOnline andduring seminarssupport will beavailable Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 7 Week 10Part 2: IndividualfeedbackStudents will submitdrafts via email totutors to getfeedback.Online andduringseminarssupport will beavailableWeek12Part 3: IndividualfeedbackStudents will submitdrafts via email totutors to getfeedbackOnline andduringseminarssupport will beavailable For guidance on online submission of assignments, including how to submit and how to access onlinefeedback, please refer to the UWL Blackboard student-help pages at: uwl.ac.uk/blackboardhelp2.2 Assessment brief including criteria mapped to learningoutcomesThere is one summative assessment consisting of two coursework tasks:Task 1 – Individual oral assessment undertaken in a group based upon a case study.Task 2 – Individual reportThe assessment will take place over weeks 6/7 and 14 of the module.Task One – 30% discussion and 500-word reflectionFor task one, students will be provided a case study and expected to undertake individual independentresearch and participate in a pre-arranged group online discussion in weeks 6/7 (on MicrosoftTeams).You will then write an individual 500-word reflection of this group discussion based on yourperformance and submit this in week 14 along with task 2 (report) in one document.You will also include in this submission (in the appendices) your preparation and research undertakenfor this group discussion. This must be included in the appendices for you to receive a mark for thistask. Legible handwritten notes may be scanned and submitted in the appendices as a part of yourresearch. Groups will be arranged by module tutors in weeks 4/5 in class. Please note this work will beindividually graded.This task will assess your ability to: Identify and evaluate the most relevant normative and descriptive business ethics theories. Evaluate the importance of business ethics at an academic level and its managerialBusiness Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 8implications.You must be well-versed on the following: Concept of normative ethical theories. Role of ethical theories. Differences between non-consequentialist (Kantian or Locke or Rawls) and consequentialistapproach (egoism or utilitarianism) knowing the strengths and limitations, by focusing on one ofeach. All the above must be applied to the case dilemmas.The following criteria will be used to assess Task 1: Assessment CriteriaMax MarksEvidence of pre-class preparation (submitted notes and in-classperformance)5%Application of theories/concepts/models15%Quality of analysis/critical argument/use of sources to support argument10%Total Marks30% There will be opportunities in class to receive support and formative feedback on this task therefore,attendance and engagement is highly recommended if you wish to succeed in this task.Task Two – 70% (2500 words maximum)This task will assess your ability to: Analyse stakeholder perspectives on business behaviour. Evaluate the importance of business ethics at an academic level and also its managerialimplications. Identify and examine the most relevant normative and descriptive business ethics theories. Investigate and evaluate approaches to sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Make informed judgements of business ethics dilemmas. Access and utilise a wide variety of learning resources in the subject area.This is a complex task entailing a considerable research. It is best to approach it step by step. You arestrongly advised to make a draft timetable of when you expect to complete each section.You must choose ONE of the Corporate scandals contained in Fortune (2017). The 10 BiggestBusiness Scandals of 2017 [Online] https://fortune.com/2017/12/31/biggest-corporate-scandalsmisconduct-2017-pr/ [accessed on 02/02/2021].Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 9You need to adapt following structure for your report:Part 1Carefully define the concept you are investigating with reference to the chosen case.The concept could be either. Corporate Governance Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) SustainabilityPart 2Investigate and evaluate the approaches of the chosen case to one of the above concepts,from the perspective of the most relevant normative and descriptive business ethics theories.Part 3Using the same case, analyse stakeholder perspectives on the business behaviour.Note: It is important that you do not just provide standard textbook definitions, but clearly apply theethical theories to the case.Company InformationProvide evidence from the company’s annual reports and/or websites to demonstrate the approachadapted to your chosen themes. Ensure critical data is selected (e.g., from the Financial Times, otherrespected journalistic sources, NGOs).Note: the FAME database is available from the Library. This database has comprehensive informationon companies in the UK and Ireland. You can use it to research individual companies, search forcompanies with specific profiles and for analysing companies and sets of companies.You can access it from the Library Databases A-Z list: http://www.uwl.ac.uk/library/libraryeresources/databases-zIf you have any comments about the database or would like know more about how to use it, please getin touch with library staff.Corporate GovernanceYou may find it useful to use the specialist literature and Chapter 6 of Crane and Matten and to refer tothe UK Governance Code or similar guidance. You will need to research sources such as thecompany’s annual reports and website to find relevant information.If evaluating Corporate Governance, the report should critically consider whether good practice is beingfollowed using the UK current Corporate Governance Code as a guide (e.g. Director’s Contracts andremuneration, role of Chairman, Committee Structure, etc.)Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 10You may find Carroll’s pyramid model useful in framing your answer.If analysing its approach to CSR, students should look beyond the claims of the organization andappraise actual activities: are the claimed current values of the organization ‘socially responsible?’’; isthe organization acting in practice consistently with its claimed values?SustainabilityYou may find “triple bottom line” model useful to frame your answer.When analysing its approach to Sustainability, students should look beyond the claims of theorganization and appraise actual activities.The following criteria will be used to assess Task 2: Assessment CriteriaMax MarksIntroduction5%Applications of the Concept, Models and Theories20%Quality of Analysis: Understanding of the nature issue, applying theory topractice where applicable and providing supporting evidence for any claims made25%Clarity of expression: Well-presented, well-structured, clearly written, includingthe use of data and referencing (Harvard)10%Conclusion – with evidence-based findings10%Total Marks70% Marking Scheme for the Final Submission 70%+60-69%50-59%40-49%Below 40%The workproduced is ofexcellent quality,exceedingexpectations forthis level in manyaspects.The workproduced meetsall the intendedlearningoutcomes andexceeds thethresholdexpectations forthis level inseveral of them.The workproduced meetsall the intendedlearningoutcomes andexceeds thethresholdexpectations forthis level in someof them.The workproduced meetsall the intendedlearningoutcomes at, butrarely exceedingthe thresholdexpectations forthis level.The workproduced fails tomeet all theintended learningoutcome and ismarginallyinadequate forthis level. Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 112.3 Learning materialsThe reading list for this module is available on Blackboard in the module area and online by searchinguwl.rl.talis.com. This shows real-time availability of books in the library and provides direct links toonline resources, recommended by your lecturer.Remember to log into Blackboard daily to receive all the latest news and support available atyour module sites!Subject guides (subject-guides-libguides) are also available to help you find relevant information forassignments, with contact details of the Academic Support Librarian for your School.Essential ReadingCrane, A., Matten, D., and Glozer, S. (2019) “Business Ethics: Managing corporate citizenship andsustainability in the age of globalization” 5th Edit, UK: Oxford University Press.Domenec, M. (2019) “Business Ethics in Action: Seeking human excellence in organizations” 2nd Edit,Electronic Books.Crane, A., and Matten, D. (2016) “Business Ethics” 4th Edit, UK: Oxford University Press.Recommended ReadingCollins, D. (2012) “Essentials of Business Ethics: Creating an Organization of High Ingegrity andSupplior Performance” https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781118386163.Chryssides, G., and Kaler, J. (1996) “Essentials of Business Ethics” Europe, Middle East and Africa:McGraw-Hill Education.De George, R. T. (2006) “Business Ethics” 6th Edit, Pearson.Dienhart, J. W. (2000) “Business, Institutions, and Ethics” OUP.Fisher, C., and Lovell, A. (2009) “Business Ethics and Values” Prentice Hall.McGraw Hill. Mallin, C. (2004) “Corporate Governance” Oxford University Press.Mele, D. (2009) “Business Ethics in Action” Palgrave.McIntosh, M. et al (2003) “Living Corporate Citizenship” Prentice Hall.Post, J., Lawrence, A., and Weber, J. (2005) “Business and Society” McGraw Hill.Wicks, A., Freeman, R., Werhane, P., and Martin, K. (2010) “Business Ethics: A Managerial Approach”Prentice Hall.JournalsJournal of Business EthicsBusiness Ethics QuarterlyEuropean Journal of Business EthicsHarvard Business ReviewLong Range PlanningBusiness Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 123 Things you need to know3.1 EngagementTeaching at UWL during the academic year 2020-21 will be conducted using the UWLFlex model andmay involve a range of on site and online teaching and learning activities. Whether you are engagingwith teaching and learning activities on site or via the UWL Virtual Learning Environment, we expect thesame level of commitment and engagement from you. If you are unable to attend scheduled on site oronline activities or complete activities in the time frames set out, you should let your tutors know. Youshould aim to stick to assessment deadlines; if you are concerned that you will not be able to completeyour assessments on time, you should talk to your tutors. Your engagement, whether online or on site,will be tracked and if we see that you are not engaging, we will get in contact with you. However, weencourage you to let us know if you are struggling so we can work with you to find solutions and getyou back on track as soon as possible. Give yourself the best possible chance to succeed by engagingwith the full range of learning and teaching activities available to you.3.2 Need help, just askThe University recognises that there are times when you may encounter difficulties during your courseof study and provisions are made to help you. If you are struggling with meeting deadlines please talkto us, whether it’s your course/module leader, personal tutor or any member of staff, speak to them sothey can get you the support you need to succeed. You can extend your deadline if you have a goodreason why you are not able to submit a piece of coursework on time, apply online for an extensionbefore your deadline. An extension will allow you an extra 10 working days. If an extension is notsufficient and circumstances beyond your control are preventing you from completing yourassessment, then you can, apply online for mitigation.Please remember late submission without extension or mitigation will result in penalties depending onhow late it is, see University Academic Regulations.You are reminded that the University applies penalties to students who commit an academic offence, inwhich case the Academic Offences Regulations will be used to deal with any cases of academicmisconduct including examination offences, plagiarism and other means of cheating to obtain anadvantage.You are expected to behave in line with UWL expectations, irrespective of whether your interactionswith staff and other students are in person or online. As you will be engaging with others online and arange of online materials, it is important to consider how to stay safe online and ensure yourcommunications are secure and appropriate. If you have any questions about how to manage youronline UWL activities, please contact your module leader.If you have an issue about the module, you should speak to your Module Leader or Course Leaderinformally in the first instance. Your Course Representative can also raise your concerns at CourseCommittees, which take place each semester. If you are unable to resolve it informally, you shouldrefer to the Complaints Procedure which is outlined in the student handbook and consult the Students’Union about it. The University aims to ensure that issues are resolved informally as quickly as possibleto have minimum impact on your studies.Business Ethics Module Study Guide – Feb 2021 133.3 Getting support for your studiesThroughout your course of study, you will have access to a wide variety of sources of supportdepending on your individual circumstances and needs. Your first point of call for getting generalacademic support is your Personal Tutor. As well as approaching your Module Leader with anyquestions specifically related to your module and your Course Leader with questions on your Course,do contact your Personal Tutor or Apprenticeship Support Link Tutor for academic advice in relation toyour studies and your academic development.Apart from the University-wide support framework, which encompasses the Module Leaders, CourseLeader, the Subject Librarian, and your Course Administrator, you will also have at your disposal theUWL Engagement Team. The Engagement Team offers One-to-One Academic Support opportunitiesand Academic Skills Workshops throughout the year, helping you to develop skills relevant to yourdegree. Workshops include for instance Essay Planning and Writing; Critical Thinking; ReflectiveWriting; Group Work and Presentation Skills. Maths Support and English Language Supportopportunities are available too.3.4 Student supportIn addition to the support listed in the previous section, there is also more help offered by UWL StudentSupport Services. These are located in The Street at St Mary’s Road, Ealing campus, but offer drop-insessions at all UWL sites. They offer a wide range of support and advice services consisting of StudentAdvice, and Funding & Immigration advice; Careers; Counselling; Disability/Mental Health; Inter-faithAdvisor; Placement & Employment; Volunteering; Student Welfare; and Scholarships and Bursaries.For more information, contact to student support team.3.5 Module evaluation – have your say!Towards the end of the module you will be invited to provide some anonymous feedback to the ModuleLeader through an online survey. This is your opportunity to give some direct feedback about themodule through a series of questions and free text. Your constructive feedback will help the ModuleLeader and teaching team to understand the module experience from your perspective and helpsinform the development of the module. At the end of the survey period, a response to the survey will beavailable on Blackboard so that you can see exactly how your voice has been heard.