Business Ethics And Diversity

Henri Fayol brought a modern approach to general management theory through the management process. Dr Susan Inglis describes how Fayol developed organisation and planning to become the father of modern management. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Frederick W. Taylor was a central figure in the development of management thought. Dr Susan Inglis looks at how Taylor gave credibility to the idea of managing more efficiently while paying workers higher wages. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The formal study of management is quite new. Dr Susan Inglis looks at the history of management, exploring the early pioneers of management practise and theory. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

The foundations of management are closely linked with current management competencies and practices. Dr Susan Inglis explains how management is an evolving concept. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Is leadership just the ability to influence the group towards goals? Elizabeth Corbett looks at the differences between leading and managing, and the different type of effective leadership skills. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How is it that an organisation might set about managing business ethics? Gavin Jack talks about the direct attempts to manage ethics in a business through policy and procedure. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What are the principles underpinning different approaches to distributive justice? Dr Jeremy St John focuses in particular on Rawls's 2 principles of justice, as well as the contribution of this thought to consensus building between different perspectives and the application of these ideas to business practices. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

During our life we develop many identities, depending on the context we are in. Neville Bell explores how our identity changes and evolves. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How do you interact with the rest of the world? Neville Bell looks at metacognition and how our culture constrains us. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How does our culture underpin our values? Neville Bell looks at the attitudes that guide our behaviour. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What are the implications of epigenetics? Neville Bell looks at how culture and environment shapes who we are. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How does the neuroplasticity of our brain shape who we are? Neville Bell looks at how we learn. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Where does our diversity come from? Neville Bell looks at how we came to be the way we are. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

What are ethical challenges of followers? Professor Gavin Jack looks at the role of followers and the issues around whistle blowing. How and when do we decide to disobey or question an order? Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

How can toxic leadership affect a workplace? Professor Gavin Jack talks about interpersonal ethics in the workplace from the perspective of leaders and how to challenge destructive practices. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Virtue ethics looks at the kind of character trait an action may be indicative of, and at ways to develop the kinds of character traits that might better guarantee good actions. Ethics of care looks at the relationships we have with others and how best to care for others, ourselves, and those relationships that join us. Dr Jeremy St John looks at the approaches of Virtue Ethics and Ethics of Care, and discusses their application to organisational decision making and business practices. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Deontological ethical reasoning focuses upon the intent behind an action, and on limits to the ways in which we may acceptably treat others. Conversely, moral or ethical rights regard the limits to the ways in which we may acceptably be treated. Dr Jeremy St John looks at the theories of Deontology and Rights-based ethics, and discusses their application to organisational decision making and business practices. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Cognitive moral reasoning regards the kinds of ways we think about ethical dilemmas, and how this reasoning develops through our lives. Dr Jeremy St John discusses moral psychology, focusing in particular on the stage-based models of Cognitive Moral Development offered by Lawrence Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan, as well as James Rest's Model of Moral Action. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

Why should business and different service providers address sexual orientation, gender identity and interest status within their diversity policies? Liam Leonard explores the issues in government policy and the business sector. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.