PHILO218-23G (NET)

Ethics at Work

15 Points

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The University of Waikato
Academic Divisions
Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences Office
Philosophy

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Stephanie Gibbons

Stephanie Gibbons
6062
J.3.18
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stephanie.gibbons@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: monique.mulder@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

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: em.pooley@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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This paper investigates key issues in business ethics. By studying, assessing, and constructing moral arguments students will examine a range of ethical issues in the workplace. Examples include whether sweatshops can be justified, the ethics of advertising to vulnerable people, and what responsibilities corporations have to society.
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How this paper will be taught

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This paper is taught entirely online.

Students have some flexibility about when online activities and assessments are completed, within the time frames provided.

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Required Readings

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In this paper you will use electronic resources available through Moodle and the University Library. All material will be available online.

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You will need to have

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This paper is taught entirely online. You will need access to a computer (or equivalent device), and reliable internet access throughout the paper.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Articulate and defend original arguments in support of contentious theses
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  • Be proficient in the distinctive questions and arguments associated with the application of ethics to work-related contexts
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  • Communicate information, arguments, and analyses effectively in writing
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  • Elucidate and analyse complex problems and concepts arising in the application of ethics to work-related contexts
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  • Make ethical decisions in professional contexts
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  • Think critically about ethical issues in a wide variety of professional settings
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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Each week there will be online activities to complete in the form of lessons, reading exercises and forum discussion contributions. Due dates for these activities will be posted on Moodle: they are to be completed in the week in which they occur.

Marks for lessons will be released upon completion. Marks for reading exercises will be released as soon as any manual grading is completed. Forum post marks will appear within a few days. Marks for the essay and the final test will be returned within a week of the assessment.

Students are expected to be aware of their obligations while completing these assessments, and to engage in good faith to promote their learning. All assessments are expected to be completed independently. Students may not share questions or answers with one another or through third parties, or use AI tools for the assessments. You may be asked to meet with the lecturer to explain your answers for any assessment.

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Gateway Quiz
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Lessons
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Reading exercises
12.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Discussion forums
15
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
5. Essay
6 Dec 2023
11:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Final Test
15 Dec 2023
No set time
27.5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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