Module Descriptors
CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT ISSUES
MKTG60105
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Dobson
Email: Paul.Dobson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
2500 word assignment.
(Tests All Learning Outcomes)
(Tests All Learning Outcomes)
Module Texts
Crane A & Matten D. (2003) Business Ethics: A European Perspective. Oxford University Press Oxford.
Fisher C & Lovell A. (2003) Business Ethics and Values. Financial Times/Prentice Hall Harlow
McIntosh M, Leipzigger D, Jones K & Coleman G. (1998) Corporate Citizenship: Successful Strategies for Responsible Companies. Financial Times/Pitman London
Fisher C & Lovell A. (2003) Business Ethics and Values. Financial Times/Prentice Hall Harlow
McIntosh M, Leipzigger D, Jones K & Coleman G. (1998) Corporate Citizenship: Successful Strategies for Responsible Companies. Financial Times/Pitman London
Module Resources
Library
Internet
Internet
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment) of this there will be 24 hours of class support and 126 hours of independent and self directed study. Support will also be given by access to Scheduled Tutor Office Hours to support the module.
Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The lecture/tutorial pattern will vary with some tutorial activities taking place in small sized work groups.
Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The lecture/tutorial pattern will vary with some tutorial activities taking place in small sized work groups.
Module Indicative Content
AIMS
The aims of the module are to encourage students to engage with the application of ethical reasoning to specific issues or areas of practical concern faced by management today. To determine the extent to which the issues are amenable to ethical reasoning. To introduce the student to arguments, concepts and abstract ideas needed to solve problems at hand.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Clear explanation of the issues and language of the current discussion about the social and environmental responsibilities of business. Whether private, public, governmental or non-governmental organisations not only need to increase value and reputation but also to protect against lasting damage to the organisation's reputation. This is considered through risk avoidance, reinforcing relationships between individuals, organisations and communities managing in a global economy. Consideration of the global standards of social accountability: SA8000 and environmental protection ISO14001 through which organisations assess, monitor and influence social accountability of the supply chain.
The aims of the module are to encourage students to engage with the application of ethical reasoning to specific issues or areas of practical concern faced by management today. To determine the extent to which the issues are amenable to ethical reasoning. To introduce the student to arguments, concepts and abstract ideas needed to solve problems at hand.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
Clear explanation of the issues and language of the current discussion about the social and environmental responsibilities of business. Whether private, public, governmental or non-governmental organisations not only need to increase value and reputation but also to protect against lasting damage to the organisation's reputation. This is considered through risk avoidance, reinforcing relationships between individuals, organisations and communities managing in a global economy. Consideration of the global standards of social accountability: SA8000 and environmental protection ISO14001 through which organisations assess, monitor and influence social accountability of the supply chain.