Study Guide

Objective

Having completed this study unit

- You know what ethical and sustainable organization culture is
- You know the importance of business ethics
- You know the theory of ethical decision-making and leadership
- You understand how ethical leadership is used to make effective decisions in organizations
- You understand the models, frameworks, and difficulties involved within ethical leadership
- You know how organization can act as a sustainable actor within society
- You know the factors that define corporate culture

Competences: Ethics Competence, Sustainable Development Competence, Responsible Management and Leadership Competence, Sustainable, Ethical and Forward-looking Business Development Competence

Content

- Ethical and sustainable organization culture
- Business ethics
- Theory of ethical decision-making and leadership
- The models, frameworks, and difficulties of ethical leadership
- Organization as sustainable actor within society
- Factors defining corporate culture

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1
Ethical and sustainable organization culture
You know key terms related to ethical and sustainable organizational culture.
You know the factors that define corporate culture and the importance of business ethics.

Level 2
Ethical and sustainable organization culture
You understand the importance of business ethics and its relevance to organizational culture.
You understand the theories of ethical decision-making and leadership, as well as the challenges involved in ethical leadership.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3
Ethical and sustainable organization culture
You are able to use examples to illustrate how ethical leadership can influence effective decision-making in organizations.
You are able to differentiate between various models and frameworks of ethical leadership, discussing their advantages and disadvantages.

Level 4
Ethical and sustainable organization culture
You are able to analyze the interconnections between business processes and their impact on ethical leadership and corporate culture.
You are able to differentiate between various models and frameworks of ethical leadership, evaluate their advantages and disadvantages.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5
Ethical and sustainable organization culture
You are able to critically analyze the effectiveness of ethical decision-making frameworks in addressing real-world business challenges.
You are able to assess the role of corporate culture in fostering an ethical and sustainable organizational environment.
You are able to critically analyze the impact of business operations on society and the environment, providing thoughtful recommendations for improvement.