Ethics, Corporate Governance and Control Systems

Course Description

This course explores the values that govern corporate behavior. Topics include understanding ethical behavior, corporate ethics programs, employees responsibilities, and codes of conducts and governance. Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) is examined as watershed legislation that has implications for U.S. companies and non-U.S.-based, multinational companies doing business in the U.S. Examples of similar legislation in the EU and elsewhere are covered. Related topics are corporate social responsibility (CSR) (with cases and examples from U.S. and abroad), ways to promote employee engagement, human resource management risk assessment, and human resource information systems. The course also covers mechanisms for developed a positive organizations culture and engaged workforce. This includes review of employee relations programs, developing and learning a high performing team, and developing a continuous learning organizational culture. Case discussions and exercises (e.g., developing a code of conduct) provide hands-on learning experiences. 1.5 credits Grading Letter graded (A, A-, B+, etc.)

Code

TMP 548

Credits

1.5

Subject

TMP