The course examines the common perceptions of business (both positive and negative) and the role of business in a market economy by first introducing the main elements of a market economy, and then presenting opposing points of view of this economic model.The course encourages reflection upon the possibility that business can be honorable and play a role in a just and humane society.


Why Business? What is the Role of Business in a Just and Humane Society
本课程是 Ethical Leadership 专项课程 的一部分

位教师:James Otteson
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您将学到什么
Identify the main elements of a market economy Explain how a market economy is supposed to work
Evaluate the strongest arguments for supporting a market economy Evaluate the objections to the role of business in a market economy
Reflect on the role of business in a just and humane society Create a personal vision statement for an honorable professional life
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该课程共有4个模块
Many people are suspicious of business. Should they be? Can business be honorable? Is business required to “give back” to society? These are some of the questions you’ll consider during this first week of the course. I will introduce you to common perceptions of business (negative and positive) and encourage you to reflect upon the possibility that business can be honorable and play a role in a just and humane society.
涵盖的内容
7个视频22篇阅读材料6个作业
Can everything be priced in a market? Where do prices come from, and what do they do? In this second week of the course, you will examine what prices do, learn about what they are for, and consider whether or not markets can price everything.
涵盖的内容
5个视频17篇阅读材料4个作业1次同伴评审
What are the most important worries about or objections to market economies? Can markets be moral? In week 3, you will consider the social responsibilities of business. You will also consider criticisms of markets and arguments for government intervention in the economy.
涵盖的内容
5个视频16篇阅读材料5个作业1次同伴评审
Can one be fully moral and at the same time engage in business in a market economy? Can one express one’s moral values and live a virtuous life in business? In Week 4, you will come full circle to address the essential question of the course: Why business? This week, you’ll reflect on the role of business in a just and humane society. You will also consider the role of business from your own perspective, and you will have a chance to examine (question) your own moral obligations as a person engaged in or with business.
涵盖的内容
6个视频17篇阅读材料5个作业1次同伴评审
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已于 Oct 28, 2024审阅
Re-learned many things I forgot from my undergraduate years. Looking forward to taking the remaining courses!
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I absolutely love this course! Everything was engaging and well laid out. The only issue is you have to wait for peer review which holds you back from getting a certificate.
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