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MGMT 325

Social Responsibility and Ethics in Management Online Course Syllabus

Credit Hours: 3

Delivery Method: Online (Internet /Canvas)

Required Course Materials

Carroll, A. & Buchholtz, A. (2015). Business and society: Ethics,

sustainability, and stakeholder management (9th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.

ISBN: 978-1285734293

Suggested Supplemental Materials

American Psychological Association. (2010). Publication manual of the

American Psychological Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC: Author.

ISBN: 978-1-4338-0561-5

(APA website: http://www.apastyle.org/manual/index.aspx)

Course Description The course provides a comprehensive inquiry into the major components of social responsibility and a study of moral and ethical issues that relate to problems in business. Focus will be on the economic, legal, political, ethical, and societal issues involving the interaction of business, government, and society.

Course Goals This course is designed to assist students in developing an awareness of the major ethical issues that affect business decisions, and to encourage a socially responsible consideration of those issues.

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Learning Outcomes Upon course completion, students will be able to:

1. Recognize and explain the major ethical theories that are used in the decision

making process. (BSTM PO-4). 2. Explain the basic characteristics of a profession, and provide insights to the ethical

codes that make one a professional within a specified field. (BSTM PO-4). 3. Understand basic philosophies of proponents regarding corporate social

responsibility. (BSTM PO-4). 4. Recognize the pros and cons of both sides of each moral dilemma. (BSTM PO-2, 3,

4). 5. Identify the major stakeholders and how they are affected by different ethical

philosophies used in decision-making. (BSTM PO-1, 4). 6. Identify the major ethical issues facing managers in the decision-making

process. (BSTM PO-1, 4). 7. Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using self-regulation or

government regulation to resolve social issues. (BSTM PO-1, 4). 8. Determine the necessary and appropriate steps to reach decisions that are both

ethically and socially responsible. (BSTM PO-2, 4). 9. Evaluate ethical problems that include diverse professions, backgrounds,

orientations, cultural values, and styles; and show how multidisciplinary collaboration can combine different experiences and values to reach decisions that do justice to all relevant considerations. (BSTM PO-3, 4).

Grading Grading note for all evaluation items: the following activities in this course — discussion, assignments, papers, midterm and final exam earn scores from zero to 100 points. The Grade Center then calculates and weights the scores appropriately. See the Evaluation Items and Weights chart below. This means while you earn the same score for all graded activities in the course, the weights are different. Your final grade is based on the weights of your earned scores, not the score total. If you have questions about the scoring and weights, contact your instructor. Your final grade will be based on the following evaluation items: These are the major assignments in the course and will be the basis for evaluation according to the grading scale shown in the table below.

Course Grade Scale Evaluation Items & Weights

90 – 100% A Discussions 20%

80 – 89% B Case Studies 20%

70 – 79% C Midterm Exam 15%

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Course Grade Scale Evaluation Items & Weights

60 – 69% D Research Paper 25%

0 – 59% F Final Exam 20%

Total 100%

Discussions Each module will consist of one discussion question. These discussions will be posted in the Discussion Board area of the course site. Students are expected to become actively engaged in the discussions by posting reflections and replying thoughtfully to the ideas presented by classmates. In this process, they are expected to use appropriate language and show respect for the opinions of others, recognizing that points of view can differ from their own. Guidelines to support these discussions are provided in the Start Here section and Module 1 of the course. The evaluation of each discussion will be made on the basis of participation and quality of messages and replies. In order to receive full credit, students must respond to the question and to at least two other student’s message, thus posting at least three times in each of the two discussions planned for each module. Ethical Issues Discussion Ethical Issues discussions will be in modules 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9. Students will discuss a question that focuses on one or more main issues studied in the module. Students must prepare for the discussions by completing the reading assignments and then post a thoughtful reflection using the concepts studied in the reading materials. After the initial posting, students are expected to review the messages posted by classmates and reply to at least two other students on different days. The point of this discussion requirement is to deepen the dialogue and analysis of the issues that are being studied. Students are expected to use this discussion area to seek and support clarity, understanding, and perspectives about the issues studied. Ethics in Practice Discussion Ethics in Practice discussion analysis will be in modules 2, and 6. Students will read and analyze an assigned situation from the textbook. For this discussion, students must determine the facts and assumptions of the situation, the major overriding issues or problems, sub-issues and related issues that may need consideration, the stakeholders, do a CSR analysis, and make an evaluation and a recommendation. Students are expected to post this analysis, answer the questions at the end of the case, and interact with other students by responding to at least two of their postings on different days.

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Case Studies Cases are assigned in each module. Students must first study the case. Then they are asked to thoroughly answer the questions at the end of each case. The text, at a minimum, should be listed as a reference for all case studies. However, to gain full points, at least one outside source must be consulted and listed. Midterm Exam The Midterm Exam will cover Modules 1-4 and chapters 1-9 of the textbook. It will consist of both multiple-choice and short-answer questions and be completed online. The Midterm Exam will take place during the 4th week of the session and will be worth a maximum of 100 points. Research Paper The Research Paper will involve outside reading on an ethical or social responsibility issue related to the aviation, aerospace, or airport industries. Outside sources of information can be obtained from books, magazines, newspapers, a personal interview, and the Internet. Students are expected to read, understand, and summarize issues and ideas in accordance with current APA Writing Style Guide. Students must put the information in their own words. In this course, copying large blocks of information and assembling this information into a report is unacceptable. Information that is taken or quoted directly from a reference must be followed by the appropriate citation giving credit to the author(s). Students must use a minimum of five current sources of reliable and valid information, excluding the textbook. The paper must be typed, double-spaced and be in 12-point Times New Roman type. It should be 6 to 8 pages long excluding the cover page and the reference page. Students are expected to be familiar with the sources they cite and to understand the vocabulary, concepts, and arguments they use when writing the research report. The penalty for plagiarism or citing nonexistent references is a failing grade for this course. NOTE: All reports submitted for grading in this course will be submitted to Turnitin where the text of the paper is compared against information contained in the database. Reports submitted may also be included in the database and become source documents for the purpose of detecting future plagiarism. Submitting the same research paper to more than one course is considered self-plagiarism and results in a failing grade in this course. Final Exam The Final Exam will cover the overall concepts of the course with emphasis on Chapters 10-19 of the textbook. It will consist of multiple-choice, short answer and essay questions and be completed online. The Final Exam will take place during the last week of the session and will be worth a maximum of 100 points.

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Additional Information Library Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has one of the most complete library collections of aviation-related resources in the world.

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Course Policies Academic Integrity Embry-Riddle is committed to maintaining and upholding intellectual integrity. All students, faculty, and staff have obligations to prevent violations of academic integrity and take corrective action when they occur. The adjudication process will involve imposing sanctions which may include, but are not limited to, a failing grade on the assignment, a failing grade in a course, suspension or dismissal from the University, upon students who commit the following academic violations:

1. Plagiarism: Presenting the ideas, words, or products of another as one’s own. Plagiarism

includes use of any source to complete academic assignments without proper acknowledgement of the source. Reuse or resubmission of a student’s own coursework if previously used or submitted in another course, is considered self-plagiarism, and is also not allowed under University policy.

2. Cheating: A broad term that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

a. Giving or receiving help from unauthorized persons or materials during examinations. b. The unauthorized communication of examination questions prior to, during, or

following administration of the examination. c. Collaboration on examinations or assignments expected to be, or presented as,

individual work. d. Fraud and deceit, that include knowingly furnishing false or misleading information or

failing to furnish appropriate information when requested, such as when applying for admission to the University.

Note: The Instructor reserves the right to use any form of digital method for checking

plagiarism. Several electronic systems are available and other methods may be used at the Instructor’s discretion.

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Online Learning This course is offered through Embry-Riddle Online (Canvas) and runs nine (9) weeks. The first week begins the first day of the term and ends at midnight EDT/EST (as applicable) seven days later. Success in this course requires in-depth study of each module as assigned, timely completion of assignments, and regular participation in forum discussions. Late work should be the exception and not the rule and may be downgraded at the discretion of the Instructor, if accepted at all. Unless all work is submitted, the student could receive a failing grade for the course. Extensions may be granted for extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Instructor and only for the length of time the Instructor deems appropriate. The most important element of success in an online course is to communicate with your Instructor throughout the term. Conventions of “online etiquette,” which include courtesy to all users, will be observed. Students should use the Send Message function in Canvas for private messages to the Instructor and other students. The class Discussion Board is for public messages.

It is highly recommended that students keep electronic copies of all materials submitted as assignments, discussion board posts and emails, until after the end of the term and a final grade is received. When posting responses in a discussion forum, please confirm that the responses have actually been posted after you submit them. Course Schedule

Modules Titles / Topics Activities

1 Business and Society Relationship

1.1 - Discussion: Introductions 1.2 - Readings: Chapters 1 and 2 1.3 - Case Study: New Belgium Brewery 1.4 - Discussion: Ethical Issues 1.5 - Research Paper Reminder

2 Corporate Citizenship and Stakeholder

2.1 - Readings: Chapters 3 and 4 2.2 - Case Study: What Makes for a Good CEO 2.3 - Discussion: Ethics in Practice 2.4 - Research Paper: Submit Topic

3 Strategic Management, Public Affairs, & Ethics

3.1 - Readings: Chapters 5, 6 and 7 3.2 - Case Study: Using Ex-Cons to Teach

Business Ethics 3.3 - Discussion: Ethical Issues

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Midterm Mastery, Personal, Business, Organizational, and Technology Ethics

4.1 - Readings: Chapters 8 and 9 4.2 - Case Study: Walmart's Labor Practices 4.3 - Discussion: Ethical Issues 4.4 - Midterm Exam

5 Global Ethics, Business, Government, and Regulation

5.1 - Readings: Chapters 10 and 11 5.2 - Case Study: Coke and Pepsi in India:

Issues, Ethics, and Crisis Management 5.3 - Discussion: Ethical Issues

6 Public Policy, 6.1 - Readings: Chapters 12, 13 and 14

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Modules Titles / Topics Activities

Consumer Information, Product and Service Issues

6.2 - Case Study: McDonald’s: The Coffee Spill Heard "Round the World"

6.3 - Discussion: Ethics in Practice

7 Environment, Business and Community Stakeholders

7.1 - Readings: Chapters 15 and 16 7.2 - Case Study: The Hudson River Cleanup and

GE 7.3 - Discussion: Ethical Issues

8 Workplace, Privacy, Safety, and Health Issues

8.1 - Readings: Chapters 17 and 18 8.2 - Case Study: Looksism at A&F 8.3 - Discussion: Ethical Issues 8.4 - Research Paper

9 Employment Discrimination, Affirmative Action, and Course Mastery

9.1 - Reading: Chapter 19 9.2 - Discussion: Ethical Issues - Reflection 9.3 – Review 9.4 - Final Exam