SUBJECT

: Business Ethics

COURSE

: e-PGDBM

SEMESTER

: II

MARKS

: 100

BREAK-UP OF MARKS :
Sr. No. Internal Assignments Marks External (Written Exams Pattern) Solve any 3 question out of total 5 questions given. Each question carries 20 marks. (20 x 3 = 60) Marks

1.

Individual Speech on Ethical Issues Attendance Class Participation Total of Internals:

20

60

2. 3.

10 10 40

Total of Externals:

60

FINAL TOPICS FOR WRITTEN EXAMS: 1) Meaning and Definition of Ethics 2) Reasons why business organizations should be ethical 3) Ethics Vs Law 4) Decision-making in Ethics (4 possibilities) 5) Ethical issues in marketing, finance, operations and employee-related issues 6) Values and Norms for individuals

7) Corporate Social Responsibility 8) Oath on Ethics

REFERENCE BOOKS (available in library):

1] Business Ethics: C. S. V. Murthy

2] Business Ethics: Ananda Das Gupta

GUIDELINES FOR WRITTEN EXAMS:

The written examination will consist of questions which are a mixture of theoretical and practical approach. You can expect questions ONLY from the topics which are covered in the class. So, kindly refer to the final topics for exams mentioned above. To make your answers more practical, you can provide examples of real organizations which you have read about, seen, worked with or have had an experience about. There are NO case studies in the paper. There are NO objective types of questions, as well. To fetch good marks for your answers, it is not the quantity nor the quality alone; but an effective combination of both will be desirable. Please do not over-attempt the number of questions. It will affect the quality of your answers. So, if you are asked to solve any 4 out of 7 questions, please do not attempt more than 4 questions.

TIPS FOR STUDYING: When you start studying, maintain a habit of marking important points and jotting down your notes. Please do not try to memorise all the information. This will affect your conceptual understanding of the subject. Try to develop the practice of writing down your own thoughts in your own style. Gather maximum practical examples to explain your answers in detail. Your best learning happens when you are able to relate the theory part to the practical experiences in your professional as well as personal life. It is also important to get all your doubts clarified. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with your faculty on the number / email ID given below. Lastly, remember what matters the most is NOT the marks that you get; but it is the practical use of this subject for your own growth and further development.

Wishing you all the very best

Prof. Vidyanand Joshi

Behavioural Skills Trainer and Management Educator Cell # 9819131969 Email ID: vidyanandjoshi@gmail.com