Ethical Leadership and Corporate Social Responsibility

Catalog description

This course examines the role of ethical leadership and explores frameworks for corporate responsibility, stakeholder management, sustainable business practices, and navigating ethical dilemmas. The course emphasizes the practical application of ethical theories to real-world business scenarios, corporate governance models, and social impact initiatives. Students will explore topics such as ethical organizational cultures, balancing profitability with environmental stewardship and social responsibility, whistleblowing and transparency, and the role of purpose-driven leadership. Through case studies, interactive simulations, and applied research, students will evaluate various moral decision-making approaches and develop strategies for leading with integrity in diverse organizational contexts. Students will be equipped to become principled, purpose-driven leaders capable of making difficult decisions under complex, ambiguous conditions. Prerequisites: ORGL 527 , ORGL 535 , ORGL 537 .