ANNEX 2 UNIVERSITY OF MAURITIUS MODULE SPECIFICATION SHEET

1. GENERAL INFORMATION
Academic Year: 2012/2013 Semesters I and II

Title

Code

Duration (hrs)

No of credits

Business Ethics and Good Governance

MGT 2067Y

Lectures: 90 Practical: Seminars: Tutorials: Others (Specify): Total: 90

2.

OVERVIEW OF THE MODULE

Drawing from the ethics literature, this module focuses on the philosophies of ethics that govern decision making in the context of business. Students will be exposed to hypothetical situations

(ethical problems) likely to be experienced in a work context, to enable them apply relevant ethics concepts to find solutions to such issues. By the time they complete the module, students would have developed the knowledge base and skills required when called upon to handle ethical dilemmas in a professional context. 3. SUMMARY OF MODULE CONTENT

Compatibility between business and ethics why moral questions arise the moral law of duty philosophies of ethics (teleology, deontology, justice theories) ethical relativism individual ethics versus corporate ethics ethical decision-making stakeholder and stockholder theory

the social duty of business implications of Friedmans theory impact of poor governance on business and society.

4.

MODULE AIMS

This module aims at equipping students with the required knowledge and skills they need to handle problems of an ethical nature, as encountered in a business environment. The purpose is to get students acquainted with the major philosophies of ethics that guide decision makers, as they are expected to make ethical decisions to secure and sustain the welfare of their various stakeholders. They will learn to apply ethics concepts in a practical context where dilemmas are often experienced. 5. COORDINATORS:

Programme Coordinator Name

Module Coordinator

MR SANNEGADU

DR NAPAL

Department Building

MANAGEMENT

MANAGEMENT

New Academic Complex New Academic Complex 2.30 2.17

Room Number Phone No. E-mail address Consultation Time

r.sannegadu@uom.ac.mu vnapal@uom.ac.mu

7.

LECTURER(S)

Name Department Building Room Number Phone No. E-mail address Contact Hours Consultation Time Contact Address (For P/T)

DR NAPAL MANAGEMENT As above As above As above As above Mondays 09.30 12.30 On appointment

8.

VENUE AND HOURS/WEEK All lectures will normally be held in G5, NAC

9.

MODULE MAP

Semester I
Wk(s) Hr(s) Theme(s) Lecturer Initials L, P, S, V, T, Test

1 2-3 4-5 6-7 8 9-11 12-13

Origins of business ethics The social responsibility of business Stockholder vs. stakeholder theory Individual vs. corporate responsibility Applying moral philosophies to business Social responsibility in practice Understanding ethical decision making (EDM) in business Organisational culture and EDM Unethical conduct in business

14 15

Semester II
Wk(s) Hr(s) Theme(s) Lecturer Initials L, P, S, V, T, Test

Understanding corruption and governance issues

2-3

Governance issues in charitable organizations Governance issues pertaining to individuals Ethical issues in Business Ethical issues in Academia Ethical issues in Government

4-6

7-10

11

12-15

Abbreviations: L: Lectures, P: Practicals, T: Tutorials, V: Visits, S: Seminars

10.

RECOMMENDED BOOKS

Boatright, J. R. 2011. Ethics and the Conduct of Business, Pearson Education. De George, R. T. 2011. Business Ethics, Prentice Hall. Napal, G. 2001. Disclosing Corruption: a Move towards Transparency in Mauritius, Editions le Printemps. Velasquez, M. G. 2012. Business Ethics: Concepts and Cases, Prentice Hall.

11.

ESSAY(S)/ASSIGNMENT(S)/PRACTICAL(S)

Title
Group assignment

Maximum Marks

Last Submission Date

The social responsibility of business should be limited to its economic duty. Discuss.
Individual assignment Class test

20% of final grade

15 April 2013

10% of final grade

TBA

Please note that: Groups should consist of a minimum of 4 and maximum of 6 persons.

Word limit: 2 500

There will be a penalty for late submission and word excess of more than 10%. Please note that the following constitutes plagiarism: 1. Reproduction of any material from textbooks, journal articles or websites

2. Failure to cite authors.

12. (i)

ASSESSMENT Written Examination

Paper Structure

Sections (if any): N/A

No. of questions: TBC

Multiple Choice Questions

Compulsory Questions (if any)

Exams date: November 2013

Paper Duration: 3 hours

Weighting (%): 70%

Total Marks:

Pass Marks: 40%

(ii)

Continuous Assessment

Weighting (%) Assignment(s): Practical(s): Seminar(s): Test(s): Total Marks: AS ABOVE (SECTION 11)