| 授業名 | Business Issues and Ethics |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Business Issues and Ethics |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Kuok Kei Law |
| コード Couse Code | NUC420_N19A |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 講義 Regular course |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 学位 Degree | BBA |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2019 UG Nisshin Term2 |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
Business Issues and Ethics is suitable for students who wish to improve their analytical skills in solving ethical dilemmas and conflicts, and to learn more about how various stakeholders address ethical issues differently. This course aims to introduce the theories and practices of business ethics. The primary function is not to change students’ personal values; rather, it is to raise students’ awareness on business ethical issues and to develop an ethical mindset so that they consider ethics when analyzing business and social cases and making business decisions. Case studies are employed in class to enable students to learn flexibly and creatively. The cases chosen involve different continents of the world and cover a wide range of industries including food and beverages, electronics, retailing, sports, etc.
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the concepts and theories of business ethics and discuss practical business issues with ethical dimensions at individual level, organizational level, and societal level.
2. Review the ethical dimensions of business decision making, identify factors that affect ethical decision-making in business.
3. Discuss and analyze ethical issues involving different stakeholders.
2. Review the ethical dimensions of business decision making, identify factors that affect ethical decision-making in business.
3. Discuss and analyze ethical issues involving different stakeholders.
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 10 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 90 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
Students are expected to study each case and prepare their own answers to the questions in this syllabus. The class is based on open discussions and students are facilitated to exchange their opinions with their classmates. During the open discussions, students are expected to think flexibly and adjust their opinions. No specific comment may be given to each student’s opinion, but students will know if their opinions are appreciated by listening to their classmates’ feedback.
“Traditional” teaching method means explanation/summary of some key concepts/theories by the lecturer prior to or after the case discussion.
The course is conducted in 7 days (classes). Each class is composed of two parts:
1. Open discussion of assigned questions – The class starts with discussions for the assigned case questions. Students volunteered or named will have a chance to share their opinions to the class. Students will also have a chance to discuss with their classmates before the class starts.
2. Open discussion of hidden questions – in the latter half of each class, the lecturer will provide the students with one or two questions that are not given in the assignment questions. Students will be divided into small groups for discussion and they will then share their opinions with their classmates.
Students do not need to submit any written reports in the usual classes. They are only expected to share their opinions verbally to the class. However, students need to submit a final report in the last class. More details about the final report will be given in due course.
“Traditional” teaching method means explanation/summary of some key concepts/theories by the lecturer prior to or after the case discussion.
The course is conducted in 7 days (classes). Each class is composed of two parts:
1. Open discussion of assigned questions – The class starts with discussions for the assigned case questions. Students volunteered or named will have a chance to share their opinions to the class. Students will also have a chance to discuss with their classmates before the class starts.
2. Open discussion of hidden questions – in the latter half of each class, the lecturer will provide the students with one or two questions that are not given in the assignment questions. Students will be divided into small groups for discussion and they will then share their opinions with their classmates.
Students do not need to submit any written reports in the usual classes. They are only expected to share their opinions verbally to the class. However, students need to submit a final report in the last class. More details about the final report will be given in due course.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Theme - Introduction to Business Issues and Ethics●使用するケース
Title - Global McEthics: Should McDonald’s Ethics be Standardized across the Globe?Questions
Source - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016) Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization (4th edition), p. 34-38. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
第2日（Day2）
Theme - Framing Business Ethics: Corporate Responsibility, Stakeholders, and Sustainability●使用するケース
Title - The Cola Kids of El SalvadorSource - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016) Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization (4th edition), p. 70-75. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
第3日（Day3）
Theme - Making Decisions in Business Ethics●使用するケース
Title - Olympus Imaging Fraud ScandalSource - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016) Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization (4th edition), p. 156-161. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
第4日（Day4）
Theme - Shareholders and Business Ethics●使用するケース
Title - Corporate Governance of Professional Football Clubs: For Profit or For Glory?Source - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016) Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization (4th edition), p. 247-253. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
第5日（Day5）
Theme - Employees and Business Ethics●使用するケース
Title - The Expendables: Migrant Labour in the Global WorkforceSource - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2016) Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability in the Age of Globalization (4th edition), p. 297-302. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
第6日（Day6）
Theme - Consumers and Business Ethics●使用するケース
Title - A Fitting Approach to Shoe SellingSource - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2010) Business Ethics (3rd edition), p. 352-353. New York, US: Oxford University Press.
第7日（Day7）
Theme - Government, Regulations, and Business Ethics●使用するケース
Title - Always Good to Have Friends in Politics?Source - Crane, A., & Matten, D. (2010) Business Ethics (3rd edition), p. 500-501. New York, US: Oxford University Press.
成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 60 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 60 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 0 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 40 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
Preparation before class and active participation in class are expected.教科書 Textbook
- Andrew Crane, Dirk Matten「Business Ethics: Managing Corporate Citizenship and sustainable in the Age of Globalization」Oxford University Press（2016）978-0-19-875596-8
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
https://openstax.org/details/books/business-ethics
Other relevant business articles/video clips/notes will be distributed/used on occasional basis.
Other relevant business articles/video clips/notes will be distributed/used on occasional basis.
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
This is the first year I take charge of this course. Hope you find this course enjoying and useful.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Dr. Law is an Associate Professor in the area of management at NUCB Business School. He gained his PhD from City University of Hong Kong. His primary research interests include knowledge management and human resource management. His work has appeared in renowned international journals such as European Management Journal, Human Resource Management Review, and Journal of Knowledge Management. Two of his research work won best-paper and research awards in 2013 and 2016 respectively. At his current university, Dr. Law received Teaching Awards for the academic years 2020/21 (Outstanding), 2021/22, and 2022/23 as well as Research Award for the academic year 2020/21.
（実務経験 Work experience）
Prior to joining NUCB, Dr Law worked at the Open University of Hong Kong, where he started his academic career and rose quickly from Assistant Lecturer to Lecturer to Assistant Professor during his nine years of tenure. He has extensive experiences in delivering business management courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels as well as supervising research and dissertations.
Refereed Articles
- (2023) What Is Next? The Longer-Term Managerial Challenges following COVID-19. Sustainability 15(18):
- (2023) The effect of short-term performance fluctuations on long-term performance: evidence from the English Premier League. Team Performance Management 29(1/2): 1352-7592
- (2022) Application of learning organization 2.0: a case study of Ricoh Ena Forest Japan. The Learning Organization
- (2021) Online or Offline? Coaching Media as Mediator of the Relationship between Coaching Style and Employee Work-related Outcomes. Australian Journal of Management
- (2020) Sustainable HRM: An extension of the paradox perspective. Human Resource Management Review
Refereed Proceedings
- (2017). Knowledge appropriation, justice climate and performance management - A theoretical framework. Proceedings of the British Academy of Management 2017 Conference .British Academy of Management 2017 Conference. 1. 3. University of Warwick
- (2016). Tacit knowledge management of firefighters: An exploratory study on the fire service department in Hong Kong. Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Innovation and Knowledge Management in Asia Pacific .The 8th International Conference on Innovation and Knowledge Management in Asia Pacific. 1. 3. Ariston Hotel, Kobe
- (2016). Exploring employees' communication behaviors in knowledge sharing: A hierarchal perspective. Proceedings of the 81st Annual Conference of the Association for Business Communication .The 81st Annual Conference of the Association for Business Communication. 1. 3. Albuquerque, New Mexico