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Stimulating ethical leadership A Student’s Perspective. Juliet Taylor, MBA Candidate 2011 1 st PRME Latin America Regional Meeting December 6, 2011. Turning Ethics into Action. At IAE, ethical decision-making and responses to corruption have been explicitly considered during 8 courses:
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Stimulating ethical leadershipA Student’s Perspective Juliet Taylor, MBA Candidate 2011 1st PRME Latin America Regional Meeting December 6, 2011
Turning Ethics into Action • At IAE, ethical decision-making and responses to corruption have been explicitly considered during 8 courses: • Analysis of Business Situations • OrganisationalBehaviour • Management Systems • Aligning the Organisation • Non-Market Strategy • Corporate Social Responsibility • Corporate Policy • Corporate Governance (Elective) • Ethical principles have been taught, developed and examined through technical notes, case-based teaching, group projects and oral examination. COMMENT: students embrace concepts where there is an opportunity to implement frameworks and assess outcomes
A Student’s Perspective • Case-based teaching and debate is an essential foundation. • Inspire through examples of good “citizenship” • Understand corporate best practice • Developing understanding of collective initiatives and decisions COMMENT: There is a need to increasestudent awareness of NGO and collective action initiatives • Moving beyond citizenship to leadership • Understand stakeholders • Identify sources of advice and assistance • Instill partnerships and collective action as a priority response • Move beyond one-off decision-making COMMENT: Simulations offer students the possibility to implement frameworks and determine their own decision parameters
Stakeholder Positions Simulating Ethical Dilemmas Immediate Decision and Justifications Simulated Outcomes “Real Life” Comparison The Corruption Dilemma External Consultation Options Preventative Initiatives Internal Consultation Options
Conclusion • Students value opportunities to implement knowledge within the MBA experience. • Computer-based simulations offer an interesting opportunity: • Practical experience for students • Increased situational pressure and realism • Statistical data for faculty and alumni • Increased emphasis on collective action opportunities