MMM066-Ethics in International Management

Module Provider: Leadership, Organisations and Behaviour
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:7
Terms in which taught: Spring term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2020/1

Email: k.akrivou@henley.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

 This module is delivered at University of Reading UK. Students will learn about the cross-disciplinary subject of Ethics (involving philosophy, organisational behaviour, management and moral psychology) applied in the context of International Management. 

Aims:

This module aims for cross-disciplinary learning of Ethics in International Management, to develop students’ awareness of philosophical and psychological ethics foundations and the role of context. It aims to make students reflect on the moral norms of international management, and the ethical choices to which they give rise and how business and society norms differ across different cultures and context but also what is universally good practice. This module aims to develop students’ awareness and a critical understanding of key issues, and dimensions which reflect relationships in business, government and in society and help develop ethical management stances and approaches.

Assessable learning outcomes:

Understanding the basic schools of ethical theory and universal principles of ethical reasoning in the theory and which help as universal ethical tools for management; learn to apply these in business and management cases, with a sensitivity to local context and needs.

The ability to construct and present a rigorous ethical argument applied in the context of business and management with an emphasis on international ethical aspec ts of firms.

The ability to apply knowledge in case analysis from a variety of ethical theories and angles.

An awareness of and a sensitivity for ethical ways of action in business and society.

Develop confidence for oral presentation and analysis skills in the subject- matter and develop capacity to debate and present a reflective analysis on the topic as part of a team project.

Additional outcomes:

Greater insight into a variety of topics that have a social, ‘ethical’ or moral aspect of business and the intersection of business, government and society in resolving ethical challenges with an orientation to the common good. Students should be able to discuss in depth both practical and theoretical issues relating ethics in business and society and ethical decision-making reflective analysis. The module may enable and habituate students in the personal development relevant to being an ethical manager engaged in international business relations.

Outline content:

The content, taught in an interactive way. Key theories taught involve philosophical and psychological foundations and key normative theories of ethics to inform a deeper and holistic understanding to the roles of  international management and their responsibilities avoiding unethical or corrupt practice, but also to enable wider ethical management beyond the narrow focus on compliance. The content includes working in teams and conversational analysis, reflection and debates through contact hours (lectures and tutorials), team and individual work.

Global context:

The module deals with international issues in the specific subject, and utilises global case studies or speakers giving a global or overseas perspective.

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Interactive and experiential learning methods are involved in the teaching of this module.  Team work and feedback enforce the learning occurring through the contact hours, and all builds toward students’ preparation for the final assessment. Coursework based module.

Summative assessment- Examinations:

The module is 100 percent based on coursework.

Summative assessment- Coursework and in-class tests:

Coursework 1: CW 1 is a group coursework and combines two elements as per above table (each marked separately but they are based on the same case for each group). Group oral Presentation and Written report. Each of these weighs 20 percent in the overall module mark (total cw1 weight is 40 percent). Due by week 29 (W10 of the spring term).

Coursework 2: One individual essay of 3,000 words with a weight of 60% in the overall assessment of the module. A 10 percent excess of the upper word limit in the word count of this coursework is permissible. Due by Week 31 (W12 of the spring term).

Formative assessment methods:

Each student group is invited to discuss their draft group presentation plan and receive formative feedback by week 28-29 (W9-10 spring term). Also when the groups present orally coursework 1 (group presentation) rich oral formative feedback is provided.

Penalties for late submission:

Penalties for late submission on this module are in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to page 5 of the Postgraduate Guide to Assessment for further information: http://www.reading.ac.uk/internal/exams/student/exa-guidePG.aspx 

Assessment requirements for a pass:

A weighted average mark of coursework of 50%.

Reassessment arrangements:

An individual essay of 3000 words (capped at 50 percent). A ten percent excess in the word count is permissible. Topics tbc by module convener.

Additional Costs (specified where applicable):

Last updated: 4 April 2020