Global Business Ethics
In essence the subject of business ethics is concerned with what is thought to be morally right and wrong in terms of the way businesses conduct their commercial practices.
The purpose of this module is to encourage students to think ethically rather than encouraging people to become more ethical.
This will involve four key elements, essentially:
- a grounding in philosophical ethics using case examples and philosophical mind experiments.
- to explore the impact using a range of cases on how modern business practices have reshaped the ethical and moral priorities of business people and the originations that they run.
- an ethical approach will also mean students will examine the consequences of individual and collective decisions.
- students will also be encouraged not only to reflect on how the world has gone wrong but also on how to put things right – a consideration of alternative futures for modern economics and business activities.
Teaching Format
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and group work, and requires a significant portion of self-study on the part of students.
The language of instruction is English.
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course.
We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course,
your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.
Coursecoodrinator: coursecoordinator@sbs.su.se
Head of course: Michael Marinetto
