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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:
Co-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 ڹϳ UK.Students willlearn about the cross-disciplinarysubject 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 ofEthics in International Management,to develop students’ awareness of philosophical and psychological ethics foundations and the role of context. It aims tomake students reflect onthe moral norms of international management,andthe ethical choices to which they give riseand 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 societyand help develop ethical management stances and approaches.
Assessable learning outcomes:
Understandingthe basic schools of ethical theory and universalprinciples of ethical reasoning inthe theory and which help as universal ethical tools formanagement; learnto apply thesein business and managementcases, with a sensitivity to local context and needs.
The ability to construct and present a rigorous ethical argument applied in the context ofbusiness and managementwith an emphasis on international ethical aspec ts of firms.
The ability to apply knowledge incase analysisfrom a variety of ethicaltheories and angles.
Anawareness of anda sensitivityfor ethicalways of action in business and society.
Developconfidence fororal presentation and analysis skills in the subject- matter and develop capacity to debate and presenta 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 aspectof business and the intersection of business, government and society in resolving ethical challenges with an orientation to the common good.Studentsshould be able to discuss in depth both practical and theoretical issues relatingethics in business andsociety and ethical decision-makingreflective analysis. The module may enable and habituate students in the personal development relevant tobeingan ethical manager engaged in international business relations.
Outline content:
The content,taught in an interactive way.Key theories taught involvephilosophical and psychological foundations and key normative theories of ethics to inform a deeper and holistic understanding to the rolesofinternationalmanagement andtheir responsibilities avoiding unethical or corrupt practice, but also to enable widerethical managementbeyond 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 specificsubject, andutilises 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.
| Autumn | Spring | Summer | |
| Lectures | 20 | ||
| Tutorials | 3 | ||
| Project Supervision | 2 | ||
| Demonstration | 6 | ||
| Practicals classes and workshops | 5 | ||
| Work-based learning | 10 | ||
| Guided independent study: | |||
| Wider reading (directed) | 45 | ||
| Exam revision/preparation | 35 | ||
| Peer assisted learning | 14 | ||
| Preparation for tutorials | 2 | ||
| Preparation for presentations | 8 | ||
| Preparation of practical report | 10 | ||
| Completion of formative assessment tasks | 4 | ||
| Group study tasks | 6 | ||
| Carry-out research project | 6 | ||
| Essay preparation | 10 | ||
| Reflection | 14 | ||
| Total hours by term | 0 | 200 | 0 |
| Total hours for module | 200 |
| Method | Percentage |
| Written assignment including essay | 60 |
| Report | 20 |
| Oral assessment and presentation | 20 |
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 byweek29(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 (W12of the spring term).
Formative assessment methods:
Each studentgroupis invited to discuss their draft group presentation plan and receive formative feedbackby week 28-29 (W9-10 spring term).Alsowhen 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):
Cost | Amount |
1. Required text books | All readings and referenced books are provided online via our UoR TALIS electronic online reading listing system and the TALIS and Blackboard interface. Also the University electronic databases are to be used for retrieving extra literature teams or students may need to complete their coursework. Library orders for the textbooks of this module are covering the registered student numbers. Therefore it is not normally required of students in this module to purchase textbooks. Students who wish to do so the costs of the key textbooks should be informed that the costs for each textbook ranges from £15(which is the usual cost of the OUP textbook by Crane and Matten, to £137which is the cost for the “Business & Society: Ethics, Sustainability & Stakeholder Management” textbook by Jill Brown and Archie Carroll as this latter is a new book. Students may also look for used and second hand copies via Amazon and the prices vary from £5 to up to £60. |
2. Printing and binding | All marking is done online so students in this module shouldn’t have any extra costs for printing coursework. However if students wish to print their documents at their own costs the following apply: 1. Students can bind their work for free in the Henley Business School Libraryin HBS. 2. Multifunctional devices (MFD)which can print, copy or scan are available on thesubject floors of the Library Building and on the Ground Floor of the URS Building. Send your printing from any PC and pick it up on any MFD across campus by logging in using your Campus Card. Printing costs general information can be found via /library/using/services/lib-computing.aspx: Costs for are:
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3. Computers and devices with a particular specification | The following, which are available on the Ground Floor of theURS Building: 145 PCs Printers/scanners/copiers |
Last updated: 4 April 2020
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