Overview
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Course Overview:Business Ethics and Corporate Governance is a course that explores the principles, practices, and issues related to ethics and governance in the corporate world. The course aims to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the moral and ethical dilemmas that organizations face, as well as the structures and mechanisms in place to ensure responsible and sustainable business practices. The ethical issues that arise in different business functions Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Information Technology and other contemporary issues are also covered.Effective corporate governance is crucial for maintaining investor confidence, attracting investment, and promoting long-term sustainability and success. It helps prevent corporate scandals, fraud, and mismanagement by establishing a framework of oversight and accountability. Different countries and organizations may have their own guidelines and regulations for corporate governance, but the fundamental principles remain consistent.The course also includes Corporate Social Responsibility of the business and why corporations should be conscious of their social responsibility and analyse the new trends in the backdrop of various changes for sustainability and viability of corporations."Business Ethics and Corporate Governance" is designed to equip students, faculty members and corporate members with the knowledge and tools to make ethical decisions in a corporate context and to understand the importance of responsible governance in ensuring the long-term sustainability and reputation of businesses. The course also includes a number of case studies that explore how ethical dilemmas have been resolved in real-world businesses. If you are interested in learning more about business ethics and corporate governance, we encourage you to take this course. It is an important and relevant course that can help you make a positive impact on the world.By the end of the course the learners will be able to:Outline the concepts of business ethics, corporate governance and corporateSocial responsibility.Apply theories, models and principles of business ethics, corporate governance, and corporate social responsibility in real world situations.Analyse ethical dilemmas to overcome business challenges.
Syllabus
Week 1: Business Ethics and Corporate Governance- Introduction
Week 2: Concept & Theories of Business Ethics
Week 3: Business Models & Ethical Dilemma
Week 4: Introduction to Corporate Governance
Week 5: Evolution of Corporate Governance & Board Committees
Week 6: Corporate Social Responsibility
Taught by
Dr. Sweta Banerjee