BUS 304 - Seminar in Management

Credits: 3 in Fall, Winter; 4 in Spring
Planned Offering: Fall

Prerequisite: Varies with topic. At least sophomore standing. Preference to BSADM or JOURF(JMCB) majors during the first round of registration. Topics vary by term. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

Spring 2015 topic:

BUS 304: Money, Power, and Lies (4). Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. Preference to BSADM or JOURF(JMCB) majors during the first round of registration. Can we design and lead organizations that foster ethical behavior? This course integrates the disciplines of business ethics and organizational behavior to address this question. It examines the impact of organizational forces on the ability of individuals to act ethically in large, complex organizations. Beginning with the era of the ENRON and Arthur Anderson scandals and continuing through the recent financial crisis, the issue of unethical behavior in large organizations has grown more disturbing. The 2008 financial meltdown is addressed as the major case study. The issue is not confined to the financial industry, and cases from a variety of industries, including health care and aerospace, are also studied. Herbert. Spring 2015