The course seeks to expand our horizons in thinking about business and society. Global corporations have all introduced codes-of-conducts and ethical guidelines in their strategies and their CEOs make bold statements about the importance of respecting human rights in business, but at the same time we are overwhelmed with news about corporate human right abuses, unethical behavior and misconduct. This course analyzes both theoretically and empirically the factors driving ethical behavior in the business sector and discusses the normative solutions that have so far been implemented to reduce corporate malfeasance.

The course seeks to expand our horizons in thinking about business and society. Global corporations have all introduced codes-of-conducts and ethical guidelines in their strategies and their CEOs make bold statements about the importance of respecting human rights in business, but at the same time we are overwhelmed with news about corporate human right abuses, unethical behavior and misconduct. This course analyzes both theoretically and empirically the factors driving ethical behavior in the business sector and discusses the normative solutions that have so far been implemented to reduce corporate malfeasance.

The course seeks to expand our horizons in thinking about business and society. Global corporations have all introduced codes-of-conducts and ethical guidelines in their strategies and their CEOs make bold statements about the importance of respecting human rights in business, but at the same time we are overwhelmed with news about corporate human right abuses, unethical behavior and misconduct. This course analyzes both theoretically and empirically the factors driving ethical behavior in the business sector and discusses the normative solutions that have so far been implemented to reduce corporate malfeasance.

The exam consists of multiple-choice questions. The case and presentation (in teams) (group work): Each team will write a case dealing with a particular problem of business and society, distribute the case to the class in advance of the presentation day, and present a discussion of the case for 25 minutes to the class. Students who cannot attend the lectures will be assessed through a written exam only. Group work are not compulsory. Students who do not do the group work can do the full final exam, which will count as 100% of the final grade.

Methods:

• Final written exam

Further information:
Written Exam: 60% Case and Presentation (in teams): 40%