MGNT407

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DE LA SALLE UNIVERSITY-DASMARINASCollege of Business Administration and Accountancy

All ied Bu sin ess Dep artment

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title Social Responsibility and Good GovernanceCourse Code MGNT405Units Earned 3Prerequisite NONEProfessorE-mail AddressConsultation Period Time Day Venue

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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

Guided by the values of faith, zeal for service and communion in mission, this course discusses ethical theories, principles and concepts as they apply tothat human activity we call business. This is achieved by helping students realize their full potentials (has passion for excellence ) as future managersand business leaders, in collaboration with the community as Gods people (God - loving ), and partners in economic and nation building ( patriotic ).Theunderlying aim of this subject is to prepare the students to make sound ethical decisions in business and become socially and morally responsiblemanagers, entrepreneurs and business leaders.

II. DESIRED LEARNING RESULTS

Expected Lasallian Graduate Att ri bu tes (EL GAs)

At t he en d of th e cou rse, the fol lowin g are ex pect ed to be reali zed:

Passionate for excellence Demonstrate the ability to analyze moral issues in business and provide appropriate ethical

solutions to them. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental ethical principles by applying them concretely in

business and organizational decision-making.

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God-loving

Exhibit conviction of a true business leader by living and contextualizing the Lasallian values offaith, zeal and communion in and out of the workplace.

Demonstrate the character of a Christian professional by animating business and organizationaltransactions with gospel values.

Patriotic Manifest a desire for the institutionalization of Corporate Social Responsibility among Filipinobusinesses.

Exhibit a strong desire to apply the principles of good governance in running and operating profitand non-profit organizations.

III. FINAL PRODUCT

The goal is to come up with a group research about the Best Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) among selected companies in theCALABARZON area, report it in class and be able to answer questions.

o The class will be divided in groups and will do a research through observation, interviews and plant visits about the programs, activities andpolicies being undertaken by different companies on CSR.( Has passion for excellence )

o You shall act as a Resource Person and report to the class your findings by way of written output and power point presentation. ( Patriotic )o Your report and presentation shall run for 30 minutes and must show the different involvement of selected companies on various CSR activities

and the impact they make to their stakeholders. Your output must also show relevant assessment of these CSR functions and activities inrelation to the principles of ethics and good governance which you have learned in our class discussions. ( God-loving )

ELGA-based rubric for the final output (adapted from Rooney and the High Plains Regional Technology in Education Consortium)

A. Patr io tic

Characteristics Advanced (4 points) Intermediate (3 points ) Elementary (2 point s) Beginner (1 point) ScoreData gathering Multiple techniques were

utilized in data gathering. Adequate techniqueswere used in datagathering.

Data gathering techniquewas not sufficient.

Data gathering was notsystematic.

Teamwork Excellent group effort Adequate group effort Not enough group effort Poor or no group effort


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B. Passionate for excellence

Characteristics Advanced (4 points) Intermediate (3 points ) Elementary (2 point s) Beginner (1 point) ScorePresentation Presentation shows

strong structure andenhances good effect

Presentation followslogical sequence

Connection in some partsof the presentation needsimprovement

Presentation is notorganized

Subject knowledgeFull subject knowledge isdemonstrated

Adequate subjectknowledge isdemonstrated

Not enough subjectknowledge is shown

No knowledge of thesubject is exhibited

Visual Visuals are creative andenhances presentation

Visuals enhancepresentation

Some parts in the visualsneed improvement

Presentation is notorganized

Quality of output Research andpresentation are excellent

Research andpresentation are good butinadequate

Research andpresentation aremediocre

Research andpresentation poorly done

Assess ment Data gathered wereadequate analyzed andsynthesized

Data gathered were notsynthesized well

Data gathered wereinsufficient

Information gathered wasnot converted intorelevant data.

C. God-loving

Characteristics Advanced (4 points) Intermediate (3 points ) Elementary (2 point s) Beginner (1 point) ScoreIntegration Application of ethical

principles were logicallymade

Application of ethicalprinciples wereinadequate

Application of ethicalprinciples were notconsistent

Application of ethicalprinciples were not made

Open forum All questions wereanswered in the light of

Christian decorum

Most questions wereanswered in the light of

Christian decorum

Some questions wereanswered in the light of

Christian decorum

Only few questions wereanswered in the light of

Christian decorum

Closing Closing clearly integratesChristian values andprinciples

Closing did notadequately integrateChristian values andprinciples

Closing was not clear asto whether or not theChristian values andprinciples were integrated

Closing clearly did notintegrate Christian valuesand principles


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IV. VALID ASSESSMENT

PreliminaryMidterm/Enabling

Criteria Final/Culminating Criteria

Major Exams 40% Final Product 30%Quizzes 20% Major Exam 30%Case Analysis 20% Quizzes 20%

Assignments 10% Assignments 10%Class Participation/Attendance 10% Class Participation/Attendance 10%Total 100% Total 100%

V. COURSE OUTLINE

Topics Hours Teaching Strategies Class Activit iesPreliminary (24 hours): Basic prin ciples of Ethics and PhilosophyEthics andBusiness

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Lecture method

Power point presentation

Establish rapport

God loving - Gospel reading and ReflectionPassionate for excellence Active class participation and submissionof assignments

PhilosophicalBackground ofBusiness Ethics

7 God loving - Gospel reading and ReflectionPassionate for excellence - Active class participation, quizzes, caseanalysis, and submission of assignments

Relationship ofEthics and OtherSciences


Critical Survey ofNormative EthicalTheories


Midterm: Ethical Issues in Business (15 hours)ContemporaryEthical Issues inBusiness andCorporate World

10 Lecture method

Power point presentation

Dialectic discussion

God loving - Gospel reading and ReflectionPassionate for excellence - Active class participation, quizzes, caseanalysis, and submission of assignments

Business andEcology

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Final: Corporate Social Responsibi lity and Work Ethic (15 hours)Corporate SocialResponsibility

10 Lecture method Research presentation/Open forum Dialectic discussion

God loving - Gospel reading and ReflectionPassionate for excellence - Active class participation, quizzes, caseanalysis, and submission of assignments, film showing

Developing GoodWork Ethic andvalues

5 Lecture Method Power point presentation

God loving - Gospel reading and Reflection Passionate for excellence -submission of business philosophy, quizzes

A. VI. COURSE POLICIES

i. Class Attendance . A significant portion of your learning is dependent on your participation in, and contribution to, the classroomcommunity. You are expected to be in class, turn in all work on time, and significantly contribute to the classroom discussion. Youshould notify me personally in advance regarding all approved absences.

You maybe absent only (due to sickness or extremely unavoidable circumstances), for a maximum of 9 hours, inclusive of tardiness. You areheld responsible for all lessons and requirements that you missed during your absence. All absences after that shall mean excessiveabsences, which merit a grade of 0.00.

ii. Ass ig nments . Assignments will be due at the beginning of class unless otherwise indicated. Assignments turned in after the duedate will not be accepted. There is no provision for make up for any missed assignment.

iii. Seatwork . There is no provision for makeup for any missed seatwork.

iv. Quizzes and Examinations . You are expected to do your own work on the examinations and are responsible to protect your workfrom being copied by your classmates. Reference materials may not be used during quizzes and examinations. Make-up quizzesare given for excused absences only. If you missed any quiz you should see me during my consultation hours on the day you reportto our class to schedule the make up quiz. You will lose the chance to take the special quiz if you fail to take such as scheduled.

v. Major Examinations . There will be two major examinations with a Comprehensive Final Examination. You may take a specialexamination only if your failure to take such is due to an approved absence, sickness, or extremely unavoidable circumstances. Youare responsible for arranging the schedule with me. Special major examination is given only within one week after the examinationschedule.

vi. Policy on Scholastic Dishonesty . Acts prohibited by the University for which discipline may be administered include scholasticdishonesty, including but not limited to, cheating on an examination or quiz, plagiarizing, and unauthorized collaboration withanother in preparing outside work. The academic work you will submit shall be the result of your thought, research, or self-expression. An academic work is defined as, but not limited to, tests, quizzes, whether taken electronically or on paper; projects,either individual or group; classroom presentations, and assignments. If you engaged yourself in an academic dishonesty you will besubjected to a range of disciplinary actions, from a failing grade on an activity in question to expulsion from the University.


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vii. Reference materials . The reference materials are essential learning tools. In order to succeed in this course. You will need tospend time reading it in advance.

viii. Proper Decorum in the Classroom . Cellular phones should always be in silent mode during class hours; the use of cellularphones is prohibited in class unless a special permission is sought. The use of walkman or similar gadgets during class hours isalso prohibited. The use of translators is strictly prohibited during quizzes and major examinations. Civility in the classroom is

expected from all members of the class.

ix. General Concerns . All written requirements should be completed on appropriate working papers with your name, date and type ofcourse requirement. Documents should have a neat, professional appearance and be stapled in correct sequential order. All writtenanswers/solutions must be prepared using correct format, grammar, punctuation and spelling. You must provide your own supplies,including a non programmable calculator, for use whenever necessary. Only black ballpoint pen is allowed.

x. Other Concerns Relative to the Class . Any concern that is relevant to the class should be brought to my attention before it iselevated to a higher authority or an outside party. This would cover, for instance, complaints directed to me (manner of teaching,grades, etc.) or to your classmates. Special arrangements requested due to certain situations (e.g., a students disabling condition)may be decided and acted on a case to case basis.

xi. Other matters . Other matters not provided in the preceding policies concerning this class maybe resolved within the bound ofUniversity policy.

VII. REFERENCES

Basic Text:

Roa, Floriano C. (2011) Business Ethics and Social Responsibility . (2 nd ed.) Quezon City: Rex Bookstore, Inc.

Other References:

Agapay, Ramon B. (2004) Ethics and the Filipino . Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore.

Articulo, Archimedes C. (2004) Moral Philosophy: an Introduction. Quezon City: Great Books Publishing.

Babor, Eddie R. (2007) Ethics: The Philosophical Discipline of Action . Quezon City: Rex Bookstore, Inc.

Maximiano, Jose Mario. (2003). Corporate Social Responsibility : Basic Principles and Best Practices . Manila: De La Salle Press

Moga, Michael. (2004). Towards Authentic Morality . Mandaluyong City: National Bookstore.


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Montemayor, Felix M. (1994) Ethics: The philosophy of Life . Manila: National Bookstore.

Peschke, Karl H. (2001) Christian Ethics . Manila: Logos Publications, Inc.

Shaw, William H. (1999) Business Ethics . New York: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Shaw, William H. (2005) Social and Personal Ethics . Canada: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Velasquez, Manuel G. (1998) Business Ethics Concepts and Cases, 4 TH EDITION. Singapore: Prentice Hall International Inc.

White, James E. (2009) Contemporary Moral Problems . USA: Wadsworth Thomson Learning Inc.


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