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Course Syllabus

BUS608: Ethical and Strategic Management

Course Introduction

Course Syllabus

Unit 1: Integrating Ethics into Business Strategy

1.1: Ethics

1.2: Business Ethics

1.3: Business Strategy

1.4: Innovation

1.5: Markets

1.6: Diversification

1.7: Ethics, Corporate Culture, and Compliance

1.8: Ethical Leadership Models

1.9: Deontology, Utilitarianism, Rights, and Virtues

1.10: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

Unit 1 Discussion

Unit 1 Study Resources

Unit 1 Assessment

Unit 2: Management Strategies Analysis

2.1: Overview of External Factors

2.2: Competition

2.3: Driving Forces in Industry

2.4: Life-Cycle Considerations

2.5: Overview of Internal Factors

2.6: Resources and Capabilities

2.7: Resource Allocation and Planning

2.8: Merger and Acquisition Opportunities

2.9: Globalization

2.10: Establishing a Mission and Vision

Unit 2 Discussion

Unit 2 Study Resources

Unit 2 Assessment

Unit 3: Managerial Strategy Formation

3.1: Porter's Generic Strategies

3.2: Business Strategy Tools

3.3: Selecting Organizational Structure

3.4: Ethics in Strategic Planning

Unit 3 Discussion

Unit 3 Study Resources

Unit 3 Assessment

Unit 4: Integrating Ethics into Business Strategy

4.1: Steps to Implement Business Strategy

4.2: Determining Needed Resources

4.3: Securing Financial Resources

4.4: Implementing Marketing Strategies

4.5: Implementing Ethical Human Resources Strategies

4.6: Operational Resources

4.7: The Role of Culture in Strategy Implementation

4.8: Entrepreneurial Orientation

4.9: Learning Organizations

4.10: Rewarding Ethical Behaviors

4.11: Strategy and Employee Communication

4.12: Motivating People

4.13: Empowerment

4.14: Pay for Performance Systems

4.15: Measurement Strategy

Unit 4 Discussion

Unit 4 Study Resources

Unit 4 Assessment

Study Guide

Course Feedback Survey

Final Exam

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