This guide is designed to support students studying Ethics, a discipline that examines questions of morality, values, and human conduct. Ethics explores how individuals and societies determine what is right and wrong, just and unjust, fair and unfair. It challenges us to reflect on the principles that shape our decisions, behaviors, and responsibilities in both personal and professional life.
Through this course, you will explore:
Foundations of Ethical Theory – major traditions such as virtue ethics, deontology, utilitarianism, and relativism.
Applied Ethics – practical issues in areas such as business, medicine, technology, law, and the environment.
Moral Decision-Making – frameworks and tools for analyzing ethical dilemmas.
Contemporary Ethical Issues – challenges faced in modern societies, including social justice, human rights, and global responsibilities.
The resources in this guide—including textbooks, scholarly articles, case studies, videos, and databases—are provided to help you deepen your understanding and strengthen your ability to apply ethical reasoning to real-world issues.
GENERAL
Ethical Theory and Business (Book)
UNIT 1: IMPORTANCE OF ETHICS/THEORIES OF ETHICS
Ethics Theory and Ethics Practice (Article)
Values and the Perceived Importance of Ethics and Social Responsibility: The U.S. Versus China (Article)
The Importance of Ethics in Modern Society (Article)
Ethical Theories in Business Ethics: A Critical Review (Article)
Constructing A Role Ethics Approach Engineering Ethics Education (Article)
Eight Theories of Ethics (Book)
UNIT 2: THE EMPLOYEE AND THE FIRM
Employee Ownership And Firm Disclosure (Article)
Employee Ownership, Employee Attitudes, And Firm Performance (Article)
Wages, Employer Costs, And Employee Performance In The Firm (Article)
Employee Characteristics And Firm Size: Are There Systematic Empirical Relationships? (Article)
The Impacts Of Benefit Plan On Employee Turnover: A Firm-Level Analysis Approach On Taiwanese Manufacturing Industry (Article)
Employee Trust And Workplace Performance (Article)
UNIT 3: ETHICAL ISSUES IN MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
The Role Of Business Ethics In Merger And Acquisition Success: An Empirical Study (Article)
Ethical Dilemmas During Mergers, Acquisition, And Takeovers (Article)
Ethics Of Mergers And Acquisitions (Article)
Advances in Mergers and Acquisitions (Article)
Trends And Risks In Mergers And Acquisitions: A Review (Article)
The Impact Of Mergers And Acquisitions On Corporate Stakeholder Practices (Article)
UNIT 4: ETHICAL ISSUES IN EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Ethical Issues In Human Resources Systems (Article)
Tools For Building A Positive Relations Environment (Article)
Diversity And Ethical Issues In The Organizations (Article)
Responsible Leadership In The Manager-Employee Relationship (Article)
UNIT 5: PROTECTING CONSUMERS AND EMPLOYEES
Product Safety And Consumer Protection (Article)
Social And Political Dimensions Of Privacy (Article)
Privatization Effects On Consumers And Employees (Article)
Consumer Financial Protection (Article)
UNIT 6: THE CORPORATION AND SOCIETY
The Historical Role Of The Corporation In Society (Article)
The Benefit Corporation And Corporate Social Responsibility (Article)
Theories Of The Corporation (Article)
The Politicization Of The Corporation (Article)
Postscripts Of The Societies Of Control (Article)
UNIT 7: ETHICS AND THE JAMAICAN BUSINESS SECTOR/CARING
Sufferer's Market: Sufferation And Economic Ethics In Jamaica (Article)
Employees' Engagement Experiences In Private-Sector Companies In Urban Jamaica (Article)
Strategies For Sustaining Jamaican Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Beyond 5 Years (Article)
Jamaican Micro/Small Entrepreneurs: A Comparative Assessment Of Their Motivations And Problems (Article)
Jamaica's Development Of Women Entrepreneurship: Challenges And Opportunities (Article)