ETH 301 - Ethical Decision Making and Social Responsibility of Organizations

Credit Hours: 3
This course will introduce students to theories of ethics that provide the foundation for ethical decision-making and actions of social responsibility, including Deontology, Virtue ethics, and Utilitarianism. Students will critically assess what is meant by social responsibility and current arguments for and against this approach. Students will also examine ethical theories and their own ethical standards; and identify possible implications of the violation of such standards. This course will utilize a variety of learning strategies, including but not limited to assigned readings, videos, case studies, lectures, research and writing, group discussions, and group activities.