AGB 1207 Business Ethics and Psychology

This course explores ethical challenges in business, and presents conceptual tools to handle dilemmas and polarities in the workplace. Communication culture is a key element in working with ethics in a business community, and the students will gain knowledge about ways to enhance dialogue about ethics in the workplace.
 

Course Objectives 

• To equip learners with professional work ethics for a successful business.
• To bring out that ability of learners to make ethical decisions in a work environment.
• To introduce learners to some aspects involved in employee recruitment, selection and motivation.
• To equip learners with knowledge on group dynamics and how to manage diversity and changes in an organisation.
• To introduce learners to aspects surrounding employee health and safety at workplace  

Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course learners should be able:

• Identify some ethical principles to be followed for a successful business.
• Respond appropriately to scenarios that involve decision-making.
• Identify the principles involved in recruitment, selection and managing diversity.
• Identify the key components of work stress, perception, and interpersonal communication as they relate to the workplace
• Identify the key components of group dynamics and work teams.
• Examine how change can affect an organization