Pb503 business ethics

RESTRICTED PB503 Business Ethics

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POLYTECHNICS MINISTRY OF HIGHER EDUCATION MALAYSIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COURSE : PB503 BUSINESS ETHICS INSTRUCTIONAL DURATION : 15 WEEKS CREDIT(S) : 3 PREREQUISITE(S) : NONE SYNOPSIS BUSINESS ETHICS is about relationships, values, justice, and culture (personal,

professional, corporate, national and global). It also provides a basic framework for

examining the range of ethical issues arising from a business context. This course also

discusses on the issues of right and wrong actions or decisions from all levels of

decision making. It also explains ethical leadership, employee responsibilities, diversity

and globalization.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. write between ethic, law, value and culture in real practice

2. use holistically theories of business ethics in real situation

3. elaborate properly employer corporate social responsibility and leadership in real

world

4. analyse critically diversity and international business in real practice

5. present creatively ethical issues of given case studies via group



SUMMARY (45 LECTURE: 15 TUTORIAL) RTA 1.0 CONCEPT OF ETHICS, VALUES AND MORALITY (03 : 01)

Differences in ethics, laws, values morality and social ethics and the importance of studying business ethics

2.0 ETHICAL THEORIES IN BUSINESS (06 : 02)

Basic categories and concepts of ethical theories which consist consequential and non- consequential perspectives

3.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES (06 : 02)

Models of corporate social responsibilities based on classical model and stakeholder model

4.0 CORPORATE CULTURE, GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

(06 : 02)

Corporate culture, ethical decision making and ethical leadership, and how corporate culture affects ethical decision making in business activities

5.0 THE VALUE OF WORK AND EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES (06 : 02)

Nature and range of employee and managerial responsibilities, and conflict of interest concept

6.0 DIVERSITY AND DESCRIMINATION (06 : 02)

Concepts of diversity, equality, discrimination and the range of issues raised by a diverse workforce

7.0 MORAL CHOICE FACING EMPLOYEES (06 : 02)

Abuse of official position by employees.

8.0 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION (06 : 02)

Range of ethical issues arising from global context and application of human rights to international business.

RTA : Recommended Time Allocation



SYLLABUS 1.0 CONCEPTS OF ETHICS, VALUES AND MORALITY

1.1 Differentiate between ethic, value and morality 1.1.1 Define ethics and ethos 1.1.2 Describe value and ethics: doing good and doing well 1.1.3 Differentiate differences between business ethics and the laws 1.1.4 Explain the nature and goals of business ethics. 1.1.5 Explain why study business ethics is important 1.1.6 Determine between morality, virtues and social ethics

2.0 ETHICAL THEORIES AND BUSINESS 2.1 Understand ethical theory and business

2.1.1 Explain ethical relativism and reasoning in ethics.

2.2 Understand consequentialist perspective 2.2.1 Define egoism. 2.2.2 Discuss utilitarianism 2.2.3 Explain Kant’s ethics 2.2.4 Recommend best ethic practice.

2.3 Understand non-consequentialist perspectives.

2.3.1 Explain prima facie obligations 2.3.2 Explain assisting others 2.3.3 Discuss moral rights 2.3.4 Justify critical inquiries of non-consequentialism.

3.0 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 3.1 Learn the Concept of Corporate Social Responsibility

3.1.1 Explain the utilitarian and rights-based justifications for the classical model of corporate social responsibility

3.1.2 Generalize how classical model is extended and developed through a moral minimum

3.1.3 Elaborate the stakeholder model of corporate social responsibility

3.1.4 Elaborate the ethical foundations of the stakeholder model.

4.0 CORPORATE CULTURE, GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP 4.1 Understand corporate culture, governance & ethical leadership

4.1.1 Define corporate culture 4.1.2 Describe how corporate culture impacts ethical decision making 4.1.3 Discuss the role of corporate leadership in establishing the

culture 4.1.4 Determine between effective leaders and ethical leaders



5.0 THE VALUE OF WORK AND EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES 5.1 Understand the meaning and value of work

5.1.1 Discuss the goals and values of career and workplace decision 5.1.2 Explain the variety of meanings and values attributed to work

5.2 Understand Employee Responsibilities

5.2.1 Explain the nature and range of employee’s responsibilities. 5.2.2 Explain the agency view of employee’s responsibilities. 5.2.3 Explain managerial responsibilities. 5.2.4 Summarize responsibilities of employees

5.3 Learn about self interest and conflict of interests.

5.3.1 Define self interest and moral obligation. 5.3.2 Describe the concept of conflict of interest 5.3.3 Elaborate on the effects of conflict of interest.

6.0 DIVERSITY AND DISCRIMINATION 6.1 Understand diversity and discrimination.

6.1.1 Define diversity, equality, discrimination, affirmative action and preferential treatment.

6.1.2 Describe a range of ethical issues raised by a diverse workforce. 6.1.3 Explain workplace discrimination. 6.1.4 Evaluate the ethical basis of equal opportunity and affirmative

action. 6.1.5 Evaluate the ethical arguments for and against preferential

treatment in a work place.

7.0 MORAL CHOICE FACING EMPLOYEES 7.1 Understand moral choices facing employees.

7.1.1 Define abuse of official position, bribes, kickbacks, gifts and entertainment.

7.1.2 Discuss the obligations to third parties

7.2 Learn about Whistle blowing. 7.2.1 Define what is Whistle blowing. 7.2.2 Explain what motivates whistle blowers. 7.2.3 Evaluate when whistle blowing is justified.

8.0 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION 8.1 Understand International business and globalization.

8.1.1 Discuss the range of ethical issues arising from a global business context.

8.1.2 Describe the application of human rights to international business.

8.1.3 Explain the ethical issues involved in globalization.



ASSESSMENT TYPES OF ASSESSMENT

The course assessment is carried out in two sections:

i. Continuous Assessment - (CA) ii. Final Examination - (FE)

The percentage ratio of FE to CA should follow the guidelines stated in the Arahan-Arahan Peperiksaan dan Kaedah Penilaian which is approved by the Lembaga Peperiksaan dan Penganugerahan Sijil/Diploma Politeknik.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT (CA): [ The total score of the CA components will be converted to determined the CA percentage ] Continuous assessment is carried out throughout the semester and comprises the following:

a. Quiz (minimum 3) 20% b. Test (minimum 1) 20% c. Other Assessment Task

i. End-of Chapter (minimum 2) 15% ii. Case Study (minimum 2) 20% iii. Project (minimum 1) 10% iv. Presentation (minimum 1) 10% v. Peer Assessment 5%

FINAL EXAMINATION (FE):

Final examination is carried out at the end of the semester. Note: 1. Refer to Assessment Specification Table (AST) for the details 2. The percentage of Continuous Assessment may vary depending in courses



COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

1. write between ethic, law, value and culture in real practice.

2. use holistically theories of business ethics in real situation.

3. elaborate properly employer corporate social responsibility and leadership in real world

4. analyse critically diversity and international business in real practice.

5. present creatively ethical issues of given case studies via group

1 2 3 4 5 L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H L M H

CONCEPT OF ETHICS,

VALUES AND MORALITY

Concept of ethic, value and

morality√ 1 1 1 1

Ethical theory and business √ 1 1 1

Consequentialist theories. √ 1 1 1

Non-consequentialist perspectives. √ 1 1 1

CORPORATE SOCIAL

RESPONSIBILITIESCorporate Social Responsibility √ 2 1 1 1

CORPORATE CULTURE,

GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL

LEADERSHIP

Corporate culture, governance &

ethical leadership√ 3 2 1 1 1

Meaning and value of work √ 1 1 1

Employee Responsibilities. √ 1 1 1

Self interest and conflict of

interests√ 1 1 1 1

DIVERSITY AND

DESCRIMINATION Diversity and discrimination. √ 2 1 1 1 1

Moral choices facing employees. √ 1 1 1 1

Whistle blowing. √ 1 1 1

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

AND GLOBALIZATION

International business and

globalization.√ 1 1

TOTAL 5 3 2 3 2 1 12 8 5 5 3 2

RATIO 5 3 2 5 3 2 5 3 1 5 3 2

Legend

L - Low 5 50% of the questions can be answered correctly by more than 60% of the candidates

M - Medium 3 30% of the questions can be answered correctly by more than 40% but less than 60% of the candidates

H - High 2 20% of the questions can be answered correctly by less than 40% of the candidates

ASSESSMENT SPECIFICATION TABLE (AST)

2

RUBRIC

1

ASSESSMENT TASK

1

Quiz

1

RUBRIC

2 1

RUBRIC

1

RUBRIC

THE VALUE OF WORK AND

EMPLOYEE

RESPONSIBILITIES

ETHICAL THEORIES IN

BUSINESS

Objective EssayCase StudyCONTEXT CONSTRUCT

CLOEnd-of Chapter Presentation Peer

Assessment

1 1 1

Final ExaminationTest

MORAL CHOICE FACING

EMPLOYEES

32 2 1 1 25

Context



REFERENCES Andrew Ghillyer. (2008). Business Ethics : A Real World Approach. Mc Graw Hill, New

York Colin Fisher, Alan Lovell. (2009). Business Ethics and values : Individual, Corporate

and International Perspectives. Prentice Hall (3rd) Edition. England Joseph Desjardins. (2009). An Introduction to Business Ethics. McGraw Hill (3rd)

Edition, Singapore Shaw, William H. (2008). Business Ethics. McGraw Hill (6th) Edition. USA Steiner & Steiner. (2009) Business Goverment and Society, Managerial Perspective

McGraw Hill (12th) Edition, Singapore.



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No. CODE SLT

1 Lecture [ 3 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] L 45

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- Assessment Task

[ √ ]

2 Self Learning: Lecture [ 3 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] I 45

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3 Practical [ 0 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] P 0

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- [ ] Simulation [ ] [ ]

- [ ] Outdoors [ ] [ ]

4 Self Learning: Practical [ ] I 0

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5 Tutorial [ 1 hour(s) x 15 week(s) ] T 15

6 Other Assessment Task O 15

Capstone Project [ ] Portfolio [ ] Essay Question [ ]

(Final Project) Peer Assessment [ √ ] Observation [ ]

Presentation [ √ ] Self Assessment [ ] Discussion [ ]

Reflective Journal [ ] End-of-Chapter [ √ ] Project [√ ]

Case Study [ √ ]

Industrial Visit [ ]

120

L

P

I

T

O

Preparation before practical class/field work/survey viz. review notes,

Studio work

WorkshopPractical test

Lab work

Survey/research

DISTRIBUTION OF STUDENT LEARNING TIME

COURSE

CREDIT 3

Preparation after practical class/field work/survey viz. additional

references, discussion session and report writing.

BUSINESS ETHICS

Preparation for practical test.

Total

Lecture hours

Preparation before lecture class viz. review/download lesson notes.

Preparation for lecture test.

Preparation before studio work presentation/critique.

Lecture Test/Quiz

Activities

Preparation after lecture class viz. additional references, discussion

Field work

Lecture 45

Practical 0

Self Learning 45

Credit = SLT/40 3.00

Tutorial 15

Other Assessment Task 15

SLT (Student Learning Time) 120


TABLE OF LEARNING DOMAINS

Legend: Cognitive Domain Psychomotor Domain Affective Domain C1 : Knowledge P1 : Imitate A1 : Receiving C2 : Comprehensive P2 : Manipulate A2 : Responding to Phenomena C3 : Application P3 : Precision A3 : Valuing C4 : Analysis P4 : Articulation A4 : Organizing Values C5 : Synthesis P5 : Naturalization A5 : Internalizing Values C6 : Evaluation


No. Specific Outcome Cognitive Domain Psychomotor Domain Affective Domain

C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 A1 A2 A3 A4 A5

1 CONCEPTS OF ETHICS, VALUES AND MORALITY

1.1 Differentiate between ethic, value and morality

1.1.1 Define ethics and ethos √

1.1.2 Describe value and ethics : doing good and doing well √

1.1.3 Differentiate differences between business ethics and the laws

√

1.1.4 Explain the nature and goals of business ethics.

√

1.1.5 Explain why study business ethics is important

√

1.1.6 Determine between morality, virtue social ethics

2 ETHICAL THEORIES AND BUSINESS

2.1 Understand Ethical Theories and Business

2.1.1 Explain Ethical relativism and Reasoning in ethics √

2.2 Understand Consequentialist perspective

2.2.1 Define Egoism √

2.2.2 Discuss Utilitarianism √

2.2.3 Explain Kant’s Ethics √ √

2.2.4 Recommend best ethic practice √

2.3 Understand Non consequentialist Perspectives

2.3.1 Explain Prima facie Obligations √

2.3.2 Explain Assisting Others √

2.3.3 Discuss Moral rights √







2.3.4 Justify Critical inquiries of non consequentialism

3 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY √

3.1 Learn the concept of corporate social responsibility

3.1.1 Explain the utilitarian and rights-based justifications for the

classical model of corporate social responsibility

√

3.1.2 Generalize how classical model is extended and developed

through a moral minimum

√

3.1.3 Elaborate the ethical foundations of the stakeholder model. √

3.1.4 Elaborate the stakeholder model of corporate social

responsibility

√

4 CORPORATE CULTURAL, GOVERNANCE AND

ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

4.1 Understand Corporate Culture, Governance & Ethical

Leadership

4.1.1 Define Corporate Culture √

4.1.2 Describe how Corporate Culture Impacts Ethical Decision

Making √

4.1.3 Discuss the Role Of Corporate Leadership In establishing

The Culture

√

4.1.4 Determine between Effective leaders and Ethical Leaders √

5 THE VALUE OF WORK AND EMPLOYEE

RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Understand The Meaning and Value Of Work







5.1.1 Describe the Goals and values Of Career And Workplace

Decision √

5.1.2 Explain the variety meanings and values attributed to work √

5.2 Understand Employee Responsibilities

5.2.1 Explain the nature and range of employees responsibilities √

5.2.2 Explain the nature and range of employees responsibilities √

5.2.3 Explain managerial responsibilities √

5.2.4 Summarize responsibilities of employees √

5.3 Learn conflict of interests

5.3.1 Define self interest and moral obligation √

5.3.2 Describe the concept of conflict of interest √

5.3.3 Elaborate the effect of conflict of interest √

6 DIVERSITY AND DESCRIMINATION

6.1 Understand Diversity And Discrimination

6.1.1 Define diversity, equality, discrimination, affirmative action

and preferential treatment √

6.1.2 Describe a range of ethical issues raised by a diverse

workforce

√

6.1.3 Explain workplace discrimination √

6.1.4 Evaluate the ethical basis of equal opportunity and

affirmative action

√

6.1.5 Evaluate the ethical arguments for and against preferential

treatment in a work place

√







7 MORAL CHOICE FACING EMPLOOYEES

7.1 Understand Moral Choices Facing Employees

7.1.1 Define Abuse Of Official Position, Bribes, Kickbacks, Gifts

and Entertainment √

7.1.2 Discuss the obligations to third parties √

7.2 Learn Whistle blowing

7.2.1 Define what is Whistle blowing √

7.2.2 Describe what motivates whistle blowers √

7.2.3 Explain when is whistle blowing justified

8 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION √

8.1 Understand International business and Globalization

8.1.1 Disuss the range of ethical issues arising in a global

business context √

8.1.2 Describe the application of human right to international

business

√

8.1.3 Explain the ethical issues involved in globalization √


MATRIX OF SPECIFIC OUTCOMES Vs CLO, GSA AND LEARNING DOMAINS

Note: *Lecturers may use other teaching & learning strategies in order to achieve the learning outcomes.

Generic Student Attributes (GSA) Learning Domain (LD) GSA 1 Communications Skills LD 1 Knowledge GSA 2 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills LD 2 Technical Skills GSA 3 Teamwork Skills LD 3 Professionalism & Ethics GSA 4 Moral & Professional Ethics LD 4 Social Skills GSA 5 Leadership Skills LD 5 Communication Skills GSA 6 Information Management Skills and Continuous Learning LD 6 Critical Thinking GSA 7 Entrepreneurship Skills LD 7 Life Long Learning LD 8 Entrepreneurial Skills


COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME (CLO)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. differentiate clearly between ethic, law, value and culture in real practice. 2. understand holistically theories of business ethics in real situation. 3. elaborate properly employer corporate social responsibility and leadership in real world 4. discuss critically diversity and international business in real practice. 5. solve and present creatively in group and independently an issues in case study given.

No Specific Outcome *Recommended

Teaching & Learning Strategy

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1 CONCEPTS OF ETHICS, VALUES AND MORALITY

1.1 Differentiate between ethic, value and morality

1.1.1 Define ethics and ethos

Lecture, discussion, ice breaking, face to face

communication

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1.1.2 Describe value and ethics : doing good and doing well √ √ √

1.1.3 Differentiate differences between business ethics and the laws

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1.1.4 Explain the nature and goals of business ethics. √ √ √

1.1.5 Explain why study business ethics is important √ √ √








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1.1.6 Determine between morality , virtue social ethics Lecture, discussion √ √ √

2 ETHICAL THEORIES AND BUSINESS

2.1 Understand Ethical Theories and Business

2.1.1 Explain Ethical relativism and Reasoning in ethics Group Discussion √ √ √

2.2 Understand Consequentialist theories

2.2.1 Define Egoism Lecture, discussion, face to face

communication

√ √ √

2.2.2 Discuss Utilitarianism √ √ √

2.2.3 Explain Kant’s Ethics √ √ √

2.2.4 Recommend best ethic practice √ √ √

2.3 Understand Non consequentialist Perspectives

2.3.1 Explain Prima facie Obligations

Lecture, discussion

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2.3.2 Explain Assisting Others √ √ √

2.3.3 Discuss Moral rights √ √ √

2.3.4 Justify Critical inquiries of non consequentialism √ √ √

3 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

3.1 Learn the concept of corporate social responsibility

3.1.1 Explain the utilitarian and rights-based justifications for the classical model of corporate social responsibility

Lecture, discussion √ √ √








CLO GSA & LD

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3.1.2 Generalize how classical model is extended and developed through a moral minimum

Lecture, discussion

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3.1.3 Elaborate the ethical foundations of the stakeholder model.

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3.1.4 Elaborate the stakeholder model of corporate social responsibility

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4 CORPORATE CULTURAL, GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL LEADERSHIP

4.1 Understand Corporate Culture, Governance & Ethical Leadership

4.1.1 Define Corporate Culture

Lecture, discussion

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4.1.2 Describe how Corporate Culture Impacts Ethical Decision Making

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4.1.3 Discuss the Role Of Corporate Leadership In establishing The Culture

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4.1.4 Determine between Effective leaders and Ethical Leaders

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5 THE VALUE OF WORK AND EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 Understand The Meaning and Value Of Work








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5.1.1 Describe the Goals and values Of Career And Workplace Decision Lecture, discussion,

case study

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5.1.2 Explain the variety meanings and values attributed to work

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5.2 Understand Employee Responsibilities √ √ √

5.2.1 Explain the nature and range of employees responsibilities

Lecture, discussion

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5.2.2 Explain the nature and range of employees responsibilities

√ √ √

5.2.3 Explain managerial responsibilities √ √ √

5.2.4 Summarize responsibilities of employees √ √ √ √

5.3 Learn conflict of interests

5.3.1 Define self interest and moral obligation

Lecture, discussion,

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5.3.2 Describe the concept of conflict of interest √ √ √ √

5.3.3 Elaborate the effect of conflict of interest √ √ √ √

6 DIVERSITY AND DESCRIMINATION

6.1 Understand Diversity And Discrimination

6.1.1 Define diversity, equality, discrimination, affirmative action and preferential treatment

Lecture, discussion

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6.1.2 Describe a range of ethical issues raised by a diverse workforce

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6.1.3 Explain workplace discrimination √ √ √ √ √

6.1.4 Evaluate the ethical basis of equal opportunity and affirmative action

Lecture, discussion

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6.1.5 Evaluate the ethical arguments for and against preferential treatment in a work place

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7 MORAL CHOICE FACING EMPLOOYEES

7.1 Understand Moral Choices Facing Employees

7.1.1 Define Abuse Of Official Position, Bribes, Kickbacks, Gifts and Entertainment

Lecture, face to face communication and case study

√ √ √ √ √

7.1.2 Discuss the obligations to third parties √ √ √ √ √ √

7.2 Learn Whistle blowing

7.2.1 Define what is Whistle blowing √ √ √ √ √ √

7.2.2. Explain what motivates whistle blowers Lecture, discussion

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7.2.3 Elaborate when is whistle blowing justified √ √ √ √ √ √








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8 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND GLOBALIZATION

8.1 Understand International business and Globalization

8.1.1 Discuss the range of ethical issues arising in a global business context

Lecture, discussion, face to face

communication

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8.1.2 Describe the application of human right to international business

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8.1.3 Explain the ethical issues involved in globalization √ √ √ √ √ √

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Pb503 business ethics