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Understanding Ethical Blindness in Organizations

Learn why good people make unethical decisions in organizations and how to prevent ethical blindness through practical frameworks and case studies.

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₹ 2,699

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17 Hours

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This comprehensive course explores the psychological and organizational factors that lead to unethical decision-making in professional settings. Led by experts from the University of Lausanne, it examines how strong organizational contexts can push well-intentioned individuals towards unethical choices. Students learn through analysis of major corporate scandals, psychological research, and practical frameworks. The course combines insights from management, psychology, sociology, and philosophy to help participants understand and prevent ethical blindness in themselves and their organizations. Special emphasis is placed on practical defense strategies and the development of ethical decision-making skills.

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26,338 Enrolled

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Ulrich Hoffrage

Ulrich Hoffrage

Guido Palazzo

Guido Palazzo

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4.8

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English

Ulrich Hoffrage

Ulrich Hoffrage

Guido Palazzo

Guido Palazzo

What you'll learn

  • Understand how social context impacts individual decision making

  • Analyze major organizational scandals using various theoretical frameworks

  • Assess risks of ethical blindness in organizational contexts

  • Design interventions to reduce ethical risks in organizations

  • Master practical tools for ethical decision-making

  • Develop strategies for maintaining ethical awareness

  • Learn to implement organizational safeguards against unethical behavior

Skills you'll gain

ethical decision making
organizational behavior
business ethics
corporate scandal analysis
mindfulness
psychological principles
moral reasoning
leadership ethics

This course includes:

353 Minutes PreRecorded video

5 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 7 modules in this course

This course examines how organizational contexts influence ethical decision-making, focusing on the phenomenon of ethical blindness. Through seven comprehensive modules, students explore the psychological, social, and institutional factors that lead to unethical behavior in organizations. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies of major corporate scandals, providing practical insights into preventing ethical failures. Topics include the power of frames, routines, and strong situations, as well as defensive strategies against ethical blindness. The course emphasizes both individual and organizational approaches to maintaining ethical awareness.

Ethical and unethical decision making

Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete

Introduction to unethical decisions in organizations

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

The power of frames

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

The power of routines

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

The power of strong situations

Module 5 · 49 Minutes to complete

The power of institutions

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

The wind of change

Module 7 · 5 Hours to complete

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These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Ulrich Hoffrage
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Dr. Ulrich Hoffrage serves as Professor of Decision Theory at the University of Lausanne, bringing extensive expertise in behavioral science and organizational decision-making. His academic background includes psychology studies at the University of Konstanz (Germany) and a Ph.D. from the University of Salzburg (Austria). His research focuses on bounded rationality, simple heuristics in social contexts, cognitive illusions, risk communication, and consumer decision-making. Through his Coursera course "Unethical Decision Making in Organizations," he explores how organizational contexts influence ethical behavior, examining the complex forces that push good people toward unethical decisions. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Judgment and Decision Making, Managerial Decision Making, and Risk Management. His work investigates the intricate relationship between individuals and their environments, particularly focusing on how societal contexts impact organizational behavior and ethical decision-making
Guido Palazzo
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4.8

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Dr. Guido Palazzo serves as Professor of Business Ethics at HEC Lausanne and Vice Dean for programs and student affairs. His academic credentials include studies in business administration and philosophy at the University of Bamberg and a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of Marburg. His research focuses on corporate responsibility in global supply chains, unethical decision-making in organizations, and the impact of organized crime on business. Through his Coursera course "Unethical Decision Making in Organizations," which has attracted over 35,000 participants, he helps students understand the mechanisms behind unethical behavior in organizations. His work has earned him recognition as one of the world's most cited business ethics scholars, and he received the Max Weber Award from the German president for his research on multinational corporations. He currently directs a training program on sustainable leadership for Chinese Communist Party senior officials while consulting for major corporations including Siemens, Daimler, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His research combines philosophical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly focusing on ethical blindness and corporate responsibility in global contexts.
Understanding Ethical Blindness in Organizations

Beginner

Skill Level

17 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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