Course Purpose
The purpose of the course LRM 823/ LRM 724: Ethical and Corporate Social Responsibility (Second Semester): Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility is to instill a strong ethical foundation in students, emphasizing the importance of integrity and social responsibility in leadership roles, and preparing them to navigate ethical dilemmas in their professional lives. The course aims to develop ethical and socially responsible leaders who can navigate the complex challenges of the 21st-century business environment and examines the role of ethics in leadership and corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Course Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, the students are expected to:
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of ethical theories and frameworks (e.g., deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics).
Understand and explain the principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable business practices.
Identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in business contexts.
Apply ethical frameworks to make sound and principled decisions.
Develop a strong sense of ethical integrity and a commitment to responsible business practices.
Course Content:
This course includes:
Foundations of Ethics:
Ethical theories and frameworks (deontology, utilitarianism, virtue ethics, stakeholder theory)
Ethical decision-making models and frameworks
Ethical leadership and personal integrity
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Evolution and concepts of CSR
Stakeholder engagement and dialogue
Social justice and human rights in business
Measuring and reporting on CSR performance
Business Ethics in Practice:
Ethical issues in marketing, finance, technology, and other business areas
Corporate governance and ethical decision-making in the boardroom
The role of ethics in innovation and entrepreneurship
Leadership for Sustainability:
Creating a culture of ethical and sustainable business practices
Leading change initiatives for social and environmental impact
Research Methods in Business Ethics:
Ethical research methodologies
Data analysis and interpretation in business ethics
Reading Materials:
Carroll, A. B. (1991). The Pyramid of Corporate Social Responsibility: Toward the Moral Management of Organizational Stakeholders.  
Freeman, R. E. (1984). Strategic Management: A Stakeholder Approach.
Boatright, J. R. (2017). Ethics and the Conduct of Business.
Porter, M. E., & Kramer, M. R. (2006). Strategy & Society: The Link Between Competitive Advantage and Corporate Social Responsibility.
Elkington, J. (1997). Cannibals with Forks: The Triple Bottom Line of 21st Century Business.  
Hart, S. L. (1995). Capitalism at the Crossroads: The Business Dilemma of the 21st Century.
John W. Creswell and J. David Creswell (Sixth Edition). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches.