Managerial Ethics in Business and Leadership Theory
Identify the role that business ethics plays within a working environment with Dublin City University.
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4 hours
Managerial Ethics in Business and Leadership Theory
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Get an introduction to the study of business ethics within a working environment.
This informative course will take you through the main themes and concepts of ethics within a business context. You’ll take a look at the role of managers and leaders within a business organisation and will reflect on different theories on what the purpose of a business is. You’ll gain an insight into the decision-making process of a business, and will finish the week by looking at leadership theories which will include a fascinating journey of discovering the virtues of a business leader.
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to;
- Reflect on the purpose of business according to different approaches
- Describe the decision-making process
- Reflect on leadership and moral character
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On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is suited to those who want to see how ethics are an integral part of any business.
This could be students aged 16+ who want to study business and management or business and ethics at university, as well as those who are already working and are wanting to understand more about the subject.
Who developed the course?
Dublin City University
Dublin City University is a young, dynamic and ambitious Irish university with a distinctive mission to transform lives and societies through education, research and innovation.
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