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College of Humanities and the Arts/Philosophy Department BUS3/PHIL 186 Professional and Business Ethics, Sections 1, 2, 7, 8 Fall, 2020 Course and Contact Information Instructor:

Lisa Bernasconi

Email:

[email protected]

Class Days/Time:

Asynchronous – no specified meeting times

Prerequisites:

Completion of core GE, satisfaction of WST and Upper Division standing

GE/SJSU Studies Category:

SJSU S: Self, Society and Equality in U.S.

Course Format online Faculty Web Page and MYSJSU Messaging Course materials such as syllabus, handouts, notes, assignment instructions, etc. can be found on Canvas Learning Management System course login website at http://sjsu.instructure.com. You are responsible for regularly checking with the messaging system on Spartan App Portal http://one.sjsu.edu to learn of any updates. Course Description Interdisciplinary study of types of ethical problems which arise within the contexts of business occupations and professions. Major ethical theories, critique of economic and criminal justice. Focus is on issues of justice and equality in the U.S. Case studies GE Learning Outcomes (GELO) Upon successful completion of this GE course, GELO 1: Students will be able to describe how identities (i.e. religious, gender, ethnic, racial, class, sexual orientation, disability, and/or age) are shaped by cultural and societal influences within contexts of equality and inequality. Course will include discussion of the expectations of workers vs. the reality of civil liberties in the workplace. GELO 2: Students will be able to describe historical, social, political, and economic processes producing diversity, equality, and structured inequalities in the U.S.

Course will include discussion of the civil rights movement and the problems of working women before, during and after World War II GELO 3: Students will be able to describe social actions which have led to greater equality and social justice in the U.S. (i.e. religious, gender, ethnic, racial, class, sexual orientation, disability, and/or age). Course will include discussion of the labor movement in the U.S., as well as discussion of the concepts of protected classes under the law, affirmative action, and comparable worth GELO 4: Students will be able to recognize and appreciate constructive interactions between people from different cultural, racial, and ethnic groups within the U.S. Course will include discussion of cooperation of Pilipino-American and MexicanAmerican labor leaders in the struggle for farm worker rights. Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) After successfully completing this course, you will be able to recognize, analyze, and articulate practical strategies to respond to ethical issues that arise in business. Specifically, you will be able to: 1. comprehend the major methods of ethical reasoning, apply these methods to specific business situations, and draw conclusions for practical action. 2. identify the major stakeholders of business and understand how they may be affected by ethical or unethical behavior. 3. demonstrate familiarity with various ethical issues that arise in business, such as insider trading, misuse of corporate resources, conflicts of interest, and sexual and racial harassment. 4. distinguish among societal, organizational, and individual-level causes of unethical behavior in business. 5. know how well-managed companies structure their ethics and compliance function. Textbook All readings and video materials are linked on Canvas Course Requirements and Assignments 4 quizzes – each worth 15% of grade (40% total) 1 short essay – worth 5% of grade 1 critical response essay – worth 20% of grade 1 group project/presentation – worth 20% of grade 1 final evaluation/interview assignment – worth 15% of grade

“Success in this course is based on the expectation that students will spend, for each unit of credit, a minimum of 45 hours over the length of the course (normally three hours per unit per week) for instruction, preparation/studying, or course related activities, including but not limited to internships, labs, and clinical practica. Other course structures will have equivalent workload expectations as described in the syllabus.” Final Examination or Evaluation On or before the date and time specified on Canvas, you will submit an interview paper regarding the ethical issues faced by your interviewee at work and how those issues are resolved. More detailed information will be found on the Canvas assignments page. Grading Information Assignments will be graded based on clarity of communication and indication that you have understood and can apply the concepts discussed and read about in class. Attention should be paid to correct grammar and spelling. Plagiarism or failure to cite all sources used will result in a failing grade for the assignment. Determination of Grades A = 95% to 100% A minus = 90% to 94% B plus = 87% to 89% B = 84% to 86% B plus = 80% to 83% C plus = 77% to 79% C = 74% to 76% C minus = 70% to 73% D = 60% to 69% F = 0% to 59% There will be no extra credit. Late assignments may be penalized at the discretion of the instructor. “Passage of the Writing Skills Test (WST) or ENGL/LLD 100A with a C or better (C‐ not accepted), and completion of Core General Education are prerequisite to all SJSU Studies courses. Completion of, or co‐registration in, 100W is strongly recommended. A minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 in GE Areas R, S, & V shall be required of all students.” .University Policies Per University Policy S16-9 (Links to an external site.) (Links to an external site.) (http://www.sjsu.edu/senate/docs/S16-9.pdf), relevant information to all courses,

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