Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Spring Semester Year 2025	343210	Business Ethics & Sustainability Management	1	2.0	2	▲	Honga Chen	GIFM	49	0

Course Plan：

Instructor	Honga Chen　Office Hours
Email	honga.chen@mail.ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2024-12-18 16:25:11
Course Objective	This course aims to introduce the concept of corporate ethics and its differences from general ethics, as well as to explore ethical issues and cases related to Taiwan and the international community in depth. Through discussions and interactive exchanges, students will develop moral judgment skills and an international perspective to address the challenges faced by corporate ethics. 1. Introduction Understand the basic concepts of ethics, morality, corporate ethics, and general ethics. Explore the importance of corporate ethics in modern society. 2. Ethics Education and Moral Development Investigate the implementation of corporate ethics education and the process of moral development. Discuss related issues such as campus ethics education, ethical awareness, decision-making, and judgment. 3. Ethical Judgment and Teaching Practices Explore teaching methods and practices for ethical judgment. Analyze related issues such as administrative ethics, non-governmental ethics, and workplace ethics. 4. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Protection Understand the concept and practice of corporate social responsibility. Explore the ethical issues of environmental protection and the importance of corporate citizenship responsibilities. 5. Ethical Challenges for Multinational Corporations Analyze the ethical issues and challenges faced by multinational corporations. Discuss related topics such as sustainable development and socially responsible investing. The course structure corresponds to the chapters outlined in the syllabus, with relevant ethical cases and discussion questions arranged in each chapter to promote student learning and critical thinking. Additionally, the course concludes with multiple-choice questions and discussion topics for students to conduct self-assessments and engage in Q&A sessions to reinforce their knowledge.
Course Schedule	Week 1: Course Introduction Week 2: Ethics and Corporate Ethics - Course introduction and goal setting - Understand the concepts of ethics, morality, and corporate ethics Week 3: Implementation of Corporate Ethics Education - Discuss the importance and methods of corporate ethics education - Understand the concepts of moral development and measurement Week 4: Implementation of Campus Ethics Education - Analyze the goals and strategies of campus ethics education - Foster campus ethical awareness and values Week 5: Moral Development and Moral Measurement - Explore theories and stages of moral development - Understand moral scales and methods of moral measurement Week 6: Ethical Awareness, Decision-Making, and Judgment - Discuss the impact of ethical awareness on decision-making and judgment - Cultivate ethical awareness through case analysis Week 7: Teaching Practices for Ethical Judgment - Learn the steps and methods for ethical judgment - Engage in practical applications of ethical judgment Week 8: Administrative Ethics and Non-Governmental Ethics - Analyze the ethical challenges in administrative ethics and non-governmental organizations - Explore the application of ethical judgment in administrative and non-governmental fields Week 9: Midterm Exam Week 10: Workplace Ethics and Professional Ethics - Understand the importance of workplace ethics and professional ethics - Discuss the impact of professional ethics on individuals and organizations Week 11: Ethical Leadership and Business Ethics (Midterm Exam) - Understand the principles and characteristics of ethical leadership - Explore business ethics and social responsibility Week 12: Ethical Issues in Environmental Protection - Discuss the ethical challenges of environmental protection and sustainable development - Analyze the roles and responsibilities of businesses in environmental protection Week 13: The Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility - Understand the definition and background of corporate social responsibility - Explore the value and significance of corporate social responsibility Week 14: The Practice of Corporate Social Responsibility - Analyze how businesses practice social responsibility - Discuss corporate social responsibility reporting and assessment Week 15: Sustainable and Socially Responsible Investment - Understand the concepts of sustainable development and socially responsible investment - Analyze the impacts and challenges of socially responsible investment Week 16: The Concept of Corporate Citizenship Responsibility - Explore the meaning and value of corporate citizenship responsibility - Analyze the impact of corporate citizenship responsibility on society Week 17: Ethical Issues for Multinational Corporations - Understand the ethical challenges faced by multinational corporations - Discuss ethical issues in a multicultural environment Week 18: Final Exam
Evaluation and grading policy	Course Participation and Attendance: 10% of total grade Report Grade: 30% of total grade Midterm Exam Grade: 30% of total grade Final Exam Grade: 30% of total grade Competition Grade: Adjusted based on proportion
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:No Corporate Ethics - Ethics Education and Social Responsibility (Fourth Edition) Author: Yang Zheng-Hsueh Publication Date: December 11, 2019 Book Number: 0807703 ISBN: 9789864636952
The access to curricular consultation	email: honga.chen@ntut.edu.tw
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities） SDG17：夥伴關係（Partnerships for the Goals）
Note	The teaching methods and content will be adjusted in accordance with school policies, industry changes, and market demands.