Class Schedule 2006:

28 September	Course Introduction Syllabus Overview
03 October	SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECT PREPARATION DAY REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Discuss the ways in which you will ensure an equitable distribution of work within your group.
05 October	The Corporation as Moral Institution Students enrolled in MGT 482 may access a VIDEO STREAMING LECTURE for this class session by logging into Blackboard and clicking on the 'Video Streaming' menu bar, then on 'Deontology/Utilitarianism' Brady's Survey of Ethical Theoretic Aptitudes - Kelman, Steven. `Cost-Benefit Analysis: An Ethical Critique' Bluebird Smelter Overview of Ethical Frameworks Diamond, Jarod. 'Easter's End.' Discover, August 1995. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
10 October	Opening Case Danger on the Highway: Bridgestone/Firestone's Tire Recall DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Was Ford to Blame in the Pinto Case?' REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Outline the deontological duties you have to both your fellow group members as well as to your beneficiary organization. Additionally, comment on the way(s) in which your group project is connected to utilitarian ideals.
12 October	The Corporation as Economic Institution Students may access a PowerPoint handout for this and the following two class sessions by clicking here 'The Tragedy of the Commons' (Hardin) Commons Game DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Social Contract Theory Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Classic Dialogue: Is Capitalism the Best Route to Human Happiness?' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECT PROPOSALS or CASE PROPOSALS DUE WRITING ASSIGNMENT 1 DUE
17 October	The Corporation as Social Institution Steinbeck on Corporate Social Responsibility For the text of Chapter 5 of Grapes of Wrath, click here DISCUSSION QUESTIONS The Corporation as Legal Institution DISCUSSION QUESTIONS Anatomy of a Hostile Takeover (The Annenberg/CPB Project Ethics in America Series) Information on key players in the video: T. Boone Pickens Sir James Goldsmith Warren Buffet Timothy E. Wirth Frederick H. Joseph Harrison J. Goldin Arthur Liman Lewis Kaden Joseph H. Flom Lester Thurow James Bere (Borg Warner) Robert E. Mercer (Goodyear Tire) REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Describe the way(s) in which the concept of social contract theory relates to either your interactions within your group or the organization(s) affiliated with your social change project or case analysis.
19 October	The Corporation as Social Institution Read a synopsis of the book 'Aiming Higher.' The President's remarks during the 1994 Business Enterprise Trust Award Ceremony can be accessed by clicking here. Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Should Corporations Adopt Policies of Corporate Social Responsibility?' 'The Social Responsibility of Business... ' (Friedman) 'Are Corporations Inherently Wicked?' (Dunn) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS CONTRACTS DUE
24 October	EXAMINATION #1 Weiss Chapter 3.1-3.11; 4.7; 6.1-6.6 plus all web schedule readings (see above) and lectures Midterm #1 Study Guide Exam Tips REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Outline the 'deliverables' you will be including within the 'scope of service' contract due next week. If taking the case option, describe the 'moral dilemma' which will be the springboard for your case analysis, and relate this 'moral dilemma' to at least two of the ethical frameworks covered in this course.
26 October	EXAM #1 DEBRIEFING EACH GROUP IS TO PROVIDE A FIVE TO TEN MINUTE UPDATE OF THEIR SOCIAL CHANGE PROJECT. Refer to discussion questions below for areas to be addressed. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 'SCOPE OF SERVICE' CONTRACTS DUE WRITING ASSIGNMENT 2 DUE (BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY)
31 October	The Corporation as Moral Institution Students enrolled in MGT 482 may access a VIDEO STREAMING LECTURE for this class session by logging into Blackboard and clicking on the 'Video Streaming' menu bar, then on 'Justice/Caring/Libertarianism/Virtue/Land Ethic' Overview of Ethical Frameworks Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Are Pharmaceutical Firms Obligated to Cut Their Prices for Poor AIDS Victims?' - Le Guin, Ursula. `The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas' - Dunn, Craig P. `The Normative Defense for Affirmative Action' REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Describe how at least one of the ethical frameworks covered in the video streaming lecture for this week relates to your social change project or case analysis.
02 November	DEADLY DECEPTION (INFACT video) The full text of DEADLY DECEPTION can be found by clicking here. For current news regarding the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, visit the Hanford Watch website. To better understand the concept of advocacy video, see the work of the Benton Foundation. Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Can Restructuring a Corporation's Rules Make a Moral Difference?' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
07 November	International Dimensions of Business Ethics Global Dumping Ground Social Accountability 8000 (click on the 'PDF' link) Amnesty International's Universal Declaration of Human Rights Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Are Multinational Corporations Free from Moral Obligations?' Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Are Sweatshops Necessarily Evil?' DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Describe how the emergence of a 'global economy' impacts the ethical considerations within your social change project or case analysis.
09 November	Sustainable Business Practices Spain: The Lawless Sea Newton & Ford's Taking Sides 'Do Environmental Restrictions Violate Basic Economic Freedoms?' Zuckerman's Dilemma: A Plea for Environmental Ethics. Ethics and the Economics Ecology Dilemma: Toward a Just, Sustainable, and Frugal Future Natural Capitalism Environmental Management Issues in Corporate Strategy Case: Chainsaws of Greed DISCUSSION QUESTIONS WRITING ASSIGNMENT 3 DUE Case (40136): Pharmacist's Fired for Denying 'morning after' Pill Pharmacies Take Up 'Morning After' Pill Debate
14 November	Ensuring Ethical Behavior Students may access a PowerPoint handout for this class session by clicking here 'The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility' (Carroll, Archie B.) Josephson Institute on Ethical Decision-Making Johnson & Johnson Credo VERIZON Code of Business Conduct: Connecting Through Integrity How Companies Can Avoid Federal Prosecution Case (40137): Dell Recall Case (40137): Scandal Rocks Boeing DISCUSSION QUESTIONS REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Offer one recommendation specifically related to ensuring ethical behavior within your social change project client or donor organization, or the organization under review within your case analysis.
16 November	EXAMINATION #2 Weiss Chapter 4.1-4.5; 5.2-5.5; 7.1-7.5 plus all web schedule readings (see above) Midterm #2 Study Guide
21 November	EXAM #2 DEBRIEFING The Meaning of Work The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., Chapter 8 Terkel, Studs. 'Working'. (Chapter titles: Donna Murray) Students enrolled in MGT 482 may access a VIDEO STREAMING LECTURE for this class session by logging into Blackboard and clicking on the 'Video Streaming' menu bar, then on 'Meaning of Work: Part 1' REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: No entry due this week
23 November	Thanksgiving Holiday
28 November	The Meaning of Work The Hungry Spirit: Beyond Capitalism..., Chapter 9 Terkel, Studs. 'Working'. (Chapter titles: Carl Murray Bates, Walter Lundquist, Nora Watson) Students enrolled in MGT 482 may access a VIDEO STREAMING LECTURE for this class session by logging into Blackboard and clicking on the 'Video Streaming' menu bar, then on 'Meaning of Work: Part 2'
30 November	The Meaning of Work What Comes Next? Taylor, Frederick. `The Principles of Scientific Management' Terkel, Studs. 'Working'. (Chapter title: Roberta Victor) The World According to Me Students enrolled in MGT 482 may access a VIDEO STREAMING LECTURE for this class session by logging into Blackboard and clicking on the 'Video Streaming' menu bar, then on 'Meaning of Work: Part 3' WRITING ASSIGNMENT 4 DUE
05 December	Social Change Project Presentations TEAM EVALUATION FORM for following groups DUE TODAY *Boarding for Breast Cancer Benefit Concert* (40136) *The Butterfly Effect* (40136) *A Kid's Revolution* (40136) *Haggen Study-Rama* (40136) *MoneySense* (40137) *American Red Cross Intern Outreach* (40137) *Helmet Hair--Why its cool to have!* (40137) *Slum Doctor Programme's Annual Appeal* (40137)
07 December	Social Change Project Presentations TEAM EVALUATION FORM for following groups DUE TODAY *Lend a Hand* (40136) *Soups On! Serving the Soup!* (40136) *Big Brothers/Big Sisters Male Mentors* (40136) *Providing for the Pets* (40137) *Operation Outreach* (40137) *Bellingham Education Enrichment* (40137) REFLECTIVE JOURNAL: Provide your final reflections regarding the 'link' between your social change project or case analysis and the content of this course.
14 December 1:00-3:00 pm (CRN 40136 & 40137) VENUE: CF-226	FINAL EXAMINATION Final Exam Study Guide

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