IB9ZC: Behavioural Ethics (2021/22)
Module Code: |
IB9ZC |
Module Name: |
Behavioural Ethics |
Module Credits (CATS): |
15 |
Module Convener |
Despoina Alempaki |
Module Teachers |
Despoina Alempaki |
Module Aims The aim of this module is to provide students with insights into human behaviour that can be easily translated into actions they can take to create more ethical environments. Building on theoretical models and empirical evidence from Philosophy, Economics and Psychology, the module will explore various methods of measuring and evaluating ethical behaviour as well as show how people are often influenced, subconsciously, by psychological biases, organizational and social pressures, and situation factors that impact decision making and can lead to unethical action. It will familiarise students with recent research developments in behavioural ethics and the possible implications for theory and policy raised by these developments. |
Learning Outcomes |
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By the end of the module, students should be able to:
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The first 3 outcomes are assessed by the class tests and essay, the last 2 by the class tests, essay, and group debate. |
Module Work Load |
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Module Length |
10 weeks |
Lectures |
10 lectures of 2 hours each |
Seminars |
7 seminars of 1 hour each |
Attendance |
Attendance at lectures and seminars is compulsory |
Module Assessment |
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Assessed work: 3000 word essay - based on an ethics-related topic Group debate - students debate a controversial ethical issue in teams |
Weighting: 50% 10% |
Exams: Class Test 1 - short-answer questions covering 4 weeks worth of content Class Test 2 - short-answer questions covering 4 weeks worth of content |
Weighting: 20% 20% |
Module Programme |
The structure of the course is likely to be:
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Module Reading List |
Much of the reading will be in the form of published papers or working papers, but several texts/collections of readings will be used: Abeler, J., Nosenzo, D., & Raymond, C. (2019). Preferences for truthâtelling. Econometrica, 87(4), 1115-1153. Bazerman, M. H., & Gino, F. (2012). Behavioral ethics: Toward a deeper understanding of moral judgment and dishonesty. Annual Review of Law and Social Science, 8, 85-104. Bazerman, M. H., & Tenbrunsel, A. E. (2011). Blind spots: Why we fail to do what's right and what to do about it. Princeton University Press. Bowles, S. (2016). The moral economy: Why good incentives are no substitute for good citizens. Yale University Press. Drumwright, M., Prentice, R., & Biasucci, C. (2015). Behavioral ethics and teaching ethical decision making. Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education, 13(3), 431-458. Gerlach, P., Teodorescu, K., & Hertwig, R. (2019). The truth about lies: A meta-analysis on dishonest behavior. Psychological bulletin, 145(1), 1. Meibauer, J. (Ed.). (2018). The Oxford Handbook of Lying. Oxford Handbooks. Harvard Business School Cases. Catalog. Use the search window to find ethics cases. |
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