Teaching Methodologies
The curricular unit will be based on theoretical-practical classes. Classes will include the following teaching methodologies (TM):
TM1 – presentation of the theoretical material by the lecturer and discussion with the students
TM2 – analysis by students, in groups, of cases illustrating the subject and subsequent discussion with the lecturer and the other groups;
TM3 – The presence in class of invited human resources professionals who will present the ethical challenges they face and the initiatives
undertaken to overcome them, and the social responsibility, diversity and sustainability practices they promote and implement.
Learning Results
The aim is to encourage reflection on ethical issues in HRM and to highlight the importance of people-centered social responsibility.
Learning objectives (LO):
LO1) Recognize the importance of ethics, social responsibility and sustainability in today’s society.
LO2) Identify ethical dilemmas in management practices and in the work context, discussing their implications.
LO3) Analyse the ethical decision-making process, considering individual and organizational factors.
LO4) Apply ethical theories to the organizational context.
LO5) Highlight the advantages of formalizing ethics through codes of ethics and conduct.
LO6) Recognize the benefits of socially responsible and sustainable practices for the organization and society.
LO7) Identify the instruments related to the social responsibility of organizations, including sustainability, diversity and inclusion.
LO8) Understand the role of the HR Manager in promoting socially responsible and inclusive practices
Program
Ethics in business and its importance in organizations
1.1 Business scandals and their consequences
1.2 Ethical crisis in organizations
1.3 Ethics, morals and values
2 -Ethical problems and dilemmas
2.1 Ethical decisions in organizations
2.2 The ethical decision-making process
2.3 Analysis of cases
3 -Ethical theories
4 -Organizational ethical culture: Codes of ethics and conduct
5 -The company as an ethically responsible organization
5.1 Historical evolution of the concept of Social Responsibility
5.2 Conceptions and objections to Social Responsibility
5.3 Dimensions of Social Responsibility
6 -Social Responsibility certifications and standards
7 -Socially responsible management practices
7.1 Implementing management practices that promote social responsibility and sustainability
7.2 Diversity and inclusion
7.3 Sustainability
7.3.1 Principles of corporate sustainability and their practical applications
7.3.2 Development and management of sustainable initiatives
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Bibliografia principal:
Carroll, A., Brown, J., & Buchholtz, A. (2018). Business & Society: Ethics, Sustainability, and Stakeholder Management. Cengage Learning.
Sullivan, C., & Hersch, J. (2018). Sustainability, Diversity, and Inclusion in Human Resources Management. Routledge.
Bibliografia complementar:
Chandler, H. (2022). Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility: Sustainable Value Creation. Sage Publications
Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L. (2018). Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making and Cases. Cengage Learning
Jackson, S. E., & Renwick, D. W. S. (2018). The Handbook of Human Resource Management and Sustainability. Wiley. Neves, J. C.
(2014). Introdução à Ética Empresarial. Principia Editora
Rego, A., Cunha, M. P., Guimarães, N., Gonçalves, H., & Cabral-Cardoso, C. (2007). Gestão Ética e Socialmente Responsável. RH Editora
Treviño, L., K., & Nelson, K.?A. (2021). Managing Business Ethics: Straight Talk About How to Do It Right (8?? ed.). John Wiley & Sons.