Ethical Decision-Making in Global Business
Master ethical decision-making frameworks for global managers dealing with complex political and governmental issues in international business operations.
Master ethical decision-making frameworks for global managers dealing with complex political and governmental issues in international business operations.
This comprehensive course explores the ethical challenges faced by global managers in today's interconnected world. Students learn to navigate complex ethical dilemmas through multiple decision-making frameworks, focusing on both rules-based and results-based approaches. Through practical case studies examining mineral extraction and racial discrimination, participants develop critical skills in applying ethical principles to real-world business scenarios. The course emphasizes the intersection of corporate influence with political, economic, and sociocultural factors, preparing managers to make sound ethical decisions that consider human rights, government legitimacy, and societal impact.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of applied ethics and their impact on society
Master both rules-based and results-based approaches to ethical decision-making
Apply ethical frameworks to complex human rights scenarios
Evaluate corporate political involvement and government legitimacy
Analyze global business practices in relation to censorship and privacy
Skills you'll gain
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of ethical decision-making in the context of global business and government relations. It addresses the growing influence of international corporations in political, economic, and sociocultural spheres, focusing on how global managers can navigate complex ethical challenges. The curriculum covers applied ethics principles, contrasting rules-based and results-based approaches to ethical decision-making. Through case studies on mineral extraction and racial discrimination, students learn to apply theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios. The course emphasizes the balance between human rights considerations and government legitimacy, while also exploring modern challenges like internet censorship, privacy, and public safety in global business practices.
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6 Courses
Expert in International Business Ethics and Investment Strategy
John M. Kline served as Professor of International Business Diplomacy at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service, where he directed both the Master of Science in Foreign Service program and the Karl F. Landegger Program in International Business Diplomacy. His distinguished career focused on international business-government relations, investment strategies, negotiations, and business ethics. He authored five influential books, including his widely-used textbook "Ethics for International Business," which was translated into Chinese by China Renmin University Press. His academic contributions extended to visiting scholar positions, including at Fudan University's Dr. Seaker Chan Center for Comparative Political Development Studies in Shanghai. Before joining Georgetown's faculty, he served as director of international economic policy at the National Association of Manufacturers. His consulting work with international organizations and multinational corporations focused on developing methods for governments to evaluate foreign direct investment proposals using sustainable economic, environmental, social, and governance criteria. His expertise in analyzing policy challenges related to corporate nationality in global enterprises has significantly influenced the field of international business diplomacy
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