Permit me to do two things: (1) to announce/promote this special project,
and (2) to invite the comments of colleagues on the approach revealed (a
practitioner-oriented but conceptually challenging intro. to org. ethics).
So . . .
Announcing an online workshop/course for grad. credit.
Practical and thought-provoking. Well-tested with three prior groups.
Presented by Lesley School of Management, Cambridge, Mass. USA
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE -- a challenging subject.
It's much more than
* cutting down on "shrinkage" and vandalism, eliminating harassment;
* keeping the company out of the courtroom;
* reducing grievances and improving morale;
Ethics in the workplace (esp. ethical dilemmas or conflicts) requires
serious THOUGHT.
But DOING ethics in the workplace requires readiness for ACTION.
So, this is a MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP -- online -- designed to help people to
be more ready to anticipate ethical traps, to prevent ethical dilemmas, and
to help build ETHICS-FRIENDLY ORGANIZATIONS.
Course starts next on Oct. 26 and runs 8 weeks. One graduate credit or CEUs.
Check our Web site.
http://www.lesley.edu/faculty/sugarman/ethics.htm
"ETHICS ONLINE" is the street-name of this unique course.
Officially it is "Ethics and Managerial Choices", a graduate course for one
credit (fully accredited by the New England Assoc.).
* ETHICAL DILEMMAS are broken down. Methods are developed.
* The structure of the "ETHICS-FRIENDLY ORGANIZATION" is studied.
* Students' own problem situations are analysed in working groups.
* The vast resources of the web in ethics are tapped into.
All this we do online, asynchronously, at your convenience, but there is
plenty of 2-way interaction to churn up everyone's thinking processes.
All online courses are not equal. This one has been polished over three
prior runs (not counting pilot projects) and has earned student applause.
We developed it at an institution known for its expertise with adult
learners and all kinds of learning-teaching methods (Lesley College in
Cambridge, Mass).
THIS COURSE IS INTENDED FOR:
* anyone interested in ethics in the workplace -- including the chance to
consult others on tough problems;
* anyone who wants to experience a fine example of learning via Internet;
* anyone looking for a management elective of 1 - 3 credits (1 cr. for the
course plus optional add-ons by indep. study);
The web site includes links to many great ethics resources on the web --
as well as much info. about the course, including cost and registration
details. Please take a look and tell a friend.
http://www.lesley.edu/faculty/sugarman/ethics.htm
Fell free to contact me by phone or E-mail.
BARRY SUGARMAN, Ph.D.
Professor of Management
Lesley College
Cambridge, MA 02138-2790
phone: 617 349 8347
e-mail:
sugarman@mail.lesley.edu
http://www.lesley.edu/faculty/sugarman/index.htm