Ethics and Business Operations (3cr)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

Objectives The student is familiar with the key approaches to ethics. The student can describe how ethics connect to business operations. The student can apply the concept of human agency in ethical reflection and describe their values. The student can analyse their ethical choices. The student can independently analyse their moral code.

Content

- approaches to ethics - ethics and business - human agency, power and morals - behavioral ethics, ethical sensitivity, ethics and leadership

Location and time

The studies allow for completion according to your own schedule.

Materials

Material is included in Moodle. Students who choose to participate in the joint online discussion should have a headset and a webcam. Recommended reading: - Hallamaa, J. (2017). Yhdessä toimimisen etiikka. Gaudeamus. - Baggini, J. & Fosl, P. (2012). Etiikan pikkujättiläinen. Niin & näin.

Teaching methods

The study is conducted online in the Moodle learning environment. The study is carried out independently at your own pace during the implementation period. The study includes a section which can be done either by participating in a joint meeting online or by independent work. The student familiarizes themselves with the theoretical material, completes online assignments and the final essay according to the given instructions. The study requires independent work and scheduling.

Employer connections

None.

Completion alternatives

This online course has no alternative formats

Student workload

The workload of the study is designed so that one credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of student work to achieve the learning objectives. The actual time required varies individually, e.g., due to prior knowledge. Student workload is approx. 80 hours and consists entirely of independent work. Discussion assignment can be carried out either within the course or independently, according to student's choice.