LEADERSHIP ETHICS SEMINARY SYLLABUS TEMPLATE



Business Leadership and Human Values2 CreditsBU.131.601.XX [NOTE: Each section must have a separate syllabus.][Day & Time / ex: Monday, 6pm-9pm][Start & End Dates / ex: 3/24/15-5/12/15][Semester / ex: Fall 2016][Location / ex: Washington, DC]Instructor[Full Name]Contact Information[Email Address][Phone Number, (###) ###-#### (Optional)]Office Hours[Please specify the day and time of the 2 hours that will be dedicated to office hours each week. For evening classes, faculty may wish to hold their office hours by phone or email. While faculty are permitted to state “and by appointment,” office hours should not be held exclusively by appointment.]Required Texts & Learning MaterialsThis course is a series of thematic conversations about human values and your responsibilities as an emerging/aspiring business leader. There is no traditional textbook, but there is much reading. You will find details about required learning materials in the syllabus bibliography and on the Blackboard Theme Briefs. Dabla-Norris et al. (2015). Causes and consequences of income inequality. Washington, DC: International Monetary Fund.Grusec, J. E., Chaparro, M. P., Johnston, M., & Sherman, A. (2013). The Development of Moral Behavior from a Socialization Perspective. Handbook of Moral Development, 113-134.Harari, Y. N. (2015). Sapiens: A brief history of humankind. New York: Harper Collins. Part 1, Chapters 1-4.Heifetz, R., Grashow, A., Linsky, M. (2009).The Practice of Adaptive Leadership. Cambridge MA: Harvard Business School Press. Chapter 2. Kymlicka, W. (2010).?Introduction: The globalization of ethics (Chapter 1). In The Globalization of Ethics: Religious and Secular Perspectives. Cambridge & New York: Cambridge University Press. Martin, J.W. (2011). Unexpected Consequences: Why The Things We Trust Fail. Santa Barbara CA: ABC-CLIO. Introduction & Chapter 6.Musto, L. C., Rodney, P. A., & Vanderheide, R. (2015). Toward interventions to address moral distress Navigating structure and agency. Nursing ethics, 22(1), 91-102.Narvaez, D. (2013). Natural Morality, Moral Natures and Human Flourishing. In What Makes Us Moral? On the capacities and conditions for being moral. Springer Netherlands. 239-254Porter and Kramer. ‘Creating Shared Value” Harvard Business Review, January-February, 2011.Post, Preston, & Sachs. Redefining the Corporation: Stakeholder Management and Organizational Wealth, 2002. Chapter 1 (2 and 4 if you are ambitious)Rich, N. (2016). The lawyer who became DuPont’s worst nightmare. The New York Times. Schramm, C., Litan, R. & Baumol, W. (2003). Good, Bad Capitalism, and the Economics of Growth and Prosperity. Preface, Chapters 1 & 4.Thompson, L. Moral Wellbeing. (2017 forthcoming). Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage. (PDF) Thompson, L. Social Determinants. (2017 forthcoming). Encyclopedia of Business Ethics and Society. Thousand Oaks CA: Sage. (PDF) Thompson, L. (2012): Livable Cities: The Moral Measure of Wealth. White Paper.Thompson, L. J. (2010). The global moral compass for business leaders. Journal of Business Ethics,?93(1), 15-32.United Nations General Assembly. (1948).?The Universal Declaration of Human Rights.The United Nations General Assembly. (2015).?Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).United Nations General Assembly. (2005).?The Ten Principles of the Global Compact.United Nations Global Compact. (2007). Principles of Responsible Management EducationRecommended Reference TextsBlackburn, S. (2014). The Oxford Dictionary of Philosophy (2nd ed). Online Version: Oxford University Press.Stevenson, A. & Lindberg, C. (2011). The New Oxford American Dictionary (3rd ed). Online Version: Oxford University Press.Zalta, E., Ed. (2016). Table of Contents, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Stanford CA: The Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. about Readings and Learning ResourcesReadings, video/audio clips, websites, and other course materials are a starting point for inquiry and discussion around each theme. All of the required learning materials are available via the internet or Blackboard either in Course Documents or E-Reserves link to the Johns Hopkins libraries. Be sure that your electronic access to Blackboard, libraries, and other Johns Hopkins websites is activated from your computer and working effectively. You are expected to read at least one mainstream business news source regularly. You will rely on news sources to construct “live cases” that exemplify key ethical issues in business drawn from current events and the observations and experiences you and your learning colleagues bring to class. You should also be familiar with the range of business media, websites, and journals as a source of intelligence and insight on business leadership and values. A bibliography of these sources is listed under Course Documents on Blackboard.Course Description and OverviewThis course explores ethical leadership as a framework for enterprise value creation in a complex environment of competing value claims. Students examine the intrinsic ethical and moral challenges of business and the concept of a moral compass as a foundation for conscientious leadership, business practice, and value creation in a competitive global economy. You should read the Seminar Preparation section in Blackboard prior to the first class. It will also be useful to learn more about the learning theory underlying the design and implementation of this course. You are encouraged to read the two documents on transformational learning and constructive learning posted in the Course Documents section of Blackboard.Prerequisite(s)NoneLearning ObjectivesBy the end of this course, you will be able to:Explain the role of human values in business leadership.Develop and justify an action plan to manage an ethical challenge.Lead purposeful conversations about values and ethics.Foster personal moral wellbeing.Throughout the Seminar you will explore the architecture of human values from various dimensions: personal, organizational, societal, cultural, and cross-cultural. The Seminar provides the opportunity for you to cultivate skills and dispositions of self-awareness, critical thinking, collaborative inquiry, dialogue, discernment, and decision-making that will foster your effectiveness as a values-empowered leader. To view the complete list of Carey Business School’s general learning goals and objectives, visit the Carey website.Peer Learning and Class ParticipationYou are required to participate actively in building a peer learning community. Rather than learning about values, the Business Leadership and Human Values seminar engages you with the Carey Business School credo, Business with Humanity in Mind, challenging you to anchor value creation in human values. You will be challenged by discussing these ideas and values with your classmates to envision business leadership as a moral trust others place in you to manage assets, solve problems, and lead people in creating sustainable wealth.AssignmentsYour grade will be based on your performance in the following equally weighted areas:PERFORMANCE DELIVERABLE OR ASSIGNMENTDetails are listed for each assignment in BlackboardLEARNING OBJECTIVESPERCENTAGE OF GRADEMoral Compass EssayArticulation of a personal values framework for business leadership 1, 425%Thought and Values Discourse (Individual)Initiative, competence, and leadership in online and classroom discussions1, 2, 3, 425%Thought and Values Discourse (Team) Initiative, competence, and leadership in online and classroom discussions1, 2, 3, 425%Final Case BriefWritten plan for managing a moral challenge225%Total100%GradingThe grade of A is reserved for those who demonstrate extraordinarily excellent performance. The grade of A- is awarded only for excellent performance. The grade for good performance in this course is a B+/B. The grades of D+, D, and D- are not awarded at the graduate level. Please refer to the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook for grade appeal information. Grading RubricsYour performance in this course will be evaluated according to rubrics for each assignment. All of your work in the course is graded on a 3-point scale. To earn a “B” you must perform consistently, in every activity and on every assignment, at the level of a 2 or above. To earn an “A” you must perform, in every activity and on every assignment, at a level of 3. Rubric details for individual assignments are posted in Blackboard. 3 points = A (Exemplary)2 points = B (Proficient)1 point = C (Needs Improvement)0 points = FThe Business Leadership and Human Values Seminar experience is designed to foster personal commitment to values. Acceptable performance (B or above) requires that you: Demonstrate authentic personal commitment to exploring and understanding the role of human values in business, value creation, markets, and the economy.Prepare thoroughly and participate actively in the online discussion board and other required learning plete all deliverables fully, in proper format, and on time.Work effectively with others.Demonstrate active engagement with course themes, content, and methods.Tentative Course CalendarInstructors may alter course content and/or adjust the pace to accommodate class progress. Students are responsible for keeping up with all adjustments to the course calendar via Blackboard announcements.WeekThemeReading/PreparationActivities/Due0PreparationSyllabusBlackboard: Seminar StructureValues WorkbookBlackboard loginTeam introductions1The Carey CredoGlobal valuesValues discourseBlackboard Theme BriefGlobal Values documentsKymlicka, Globalization Ethics (Ch 1)Rich, DuPont case, NYTimesOnline and classroom discussions2Personal IntegrityEthical naturalismMoral foundationsCognitive evolutionBlackboard Theme BriefNarvaez, Natural MoralityHarari, Sapiens: Ch 1-2Thompson, Moral WellbeingMoral FoundationsSession Lead: Team 1Online and classroom discussionsSession Debrief: Team 53Social ConscienceMoral socializationMoral distressSocial determinantsWisdom traditionsBlackboard Theme BriefHarari, Sapiens, Ch 3-4Grusec, Moral BehaviorMusto, Moral DistressThompson, Social DeterminantsSession Lead: Team 2Online and classroom discussionsSession Debrief: Team 44Conscientious LeadershipAdaptive leadershipResilience leadershipBlackboard Theme BriefHeifetz, Adaptive LeadershipThompson, Global Moral CompassMartin, Unexpected Consequences, Intro & Ch 6Corkindale: BP Leadership LessonsBP accident reportSession Lead: Team 3Online and classroom discussionsSession Debrief: Team 6Moral Compass Essay due 5Corporate IntegrityStakeholder theoryShared value creationValue integrityBlackboard Theme BriefPorter, Creating Shared ValuePost, Redefining the CorporationEdelman Trust BarometerFreeman, Stakeholder theorySession Lead: Team 4Online and classroom discussionsSession Debrief: Team 16Conscientious CapitalismGood/bad capitalismHuman capitalismEconomic inequalityBlackboard Theme BriefSchramm, Good/Bad CapitalismDabla-Norris, Income inequality Capgemini Wealth reports Porter, Rethinking capitalismBrynjolfsson, The Great DecouplingNussbaum, Creating capabilitiesSession Lead: Team 5Online and classroom discussionsSession Debrief: Team 27Globalization EthicsGlobal challengesOne world solutionsBlackboard Theme BriefKymlicka, Globalization Ethics Singer, Ethics for one worldSandel, What money can’t buy Stiglitz, Sharing benefits of globalizationSession Lead: Team 6Online and classroom discussionsSession Debrief: Team 38Civic Conscience Public goodLivable citiesBlackboard Theme BriefThompson, Livable CitiesClos, New urban agendaPWC, New contract Democracy Collaborative, ClevelandOnline and classroom discussionsFinal Case Brief DUECarey Business SchoolPolicies and General InformationBlackboard SiteA Blackboard course site is set up for this course. Each student is expected to check the site throughout the semester as Blackboard will be the primary venue for outside classroom communications between the instructors and the students. Students can access the course site at . Support for Blackboard is available at 1-866-669-6138.Course EvaluationAs a research and learning community, the Carey Business School is committed to continuous improvement. The faculty strongly encourages students to provide complete and honest feedback for this course. Please take this activity seriously; we depend on your feedback to help us improve. Information on how to complete the evaluation will be provided toward the end of the course.Disability ServicesAll students with disabilities who require accommodations for this course should contact Disability Services (carey.disability@jhu.edu or 410-234-9243) at their earliest convenience to discuss their specific needs. If you have a documented disability, you must be registered with Disability Services to receive accommodations.?Please note that accommodations are not retroactive.?Therefore it is strongly encouraged that you identify your needs to Disability Services as early as possible.Honor Code/Code of ConductThe Carey community believes that honesty, integrity, and community responsibility are qualities inherent in an exemplary citizen. The objective of the Carey Business School Honor Code is to create an environment of trust among all members of the academic community while the qualities associated with success are developed in students. All students are expected to view the Carey Business School Honor Code/Code of Conduct tutorial and submit their pledge online.?Please contact the student services office at carey.students@jhu.edu if you have any questions.Students are not allowed to use any electronic devices during in-class tests. Calculators will be provided if the instructor requires them for test taking. Students must seek permission from the instructor to leave the classroom during an in-class test. Test scripts must not be removed from the classroom during the test.Student Success CenterThe Student Success Center offers free online and in-person one-on-one and group coaching in writing, presenting, and quantitative courses. The center also offers a variety of workshops and exam study sessions, and provides a list of self-guided resources. Most of the tutors are current Carey students. For more information or to book an appointment, please visit the Student Success Center website. Other Important Academic Policies and ServicesStudents are strongly encouraged to consult the Carey Business School’s Student Handbook and Academic Catalog and Student Resources for information regarding the following items:Statement of Diversity and InclusionInclement Weather PolicyCopyright StatementUnless explicitly allowed by the instructor, course materials, class discussions, and examinations are created for and expected to be used by class participants only.?The recording and rebroadcasting of such material, by any means, is forbidden. Violations are subject to sanctions under the Honor Code. ................
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