Course objective: To help students understand significance of ethics and values in business.  To understand ethical issues and not to fall prey to unethical practices and to be socially responsible.

 

UNIT I INTRODUCTION                                                      

Definition of ethics and values, Character and conduct, Nature and scope of ethics, Use of ethics, self-realization and harmony, Rules and regulations, Rights and duties, Good and obligation, Integrity and conscience.

UNIT II TYPES OF ETHICS                                  

Western ethics, Happiness and prosperity, Lesson from Socrates, Indian ethics, Lessons from Mahatma Gandhi, Society and trusteeship, Indian constitution, Fundamental rights, Directive principles of state policy, Professional ethics.

UNIT III KINDS OF VALUES                                  

Kinds of Values S.Ignacimuthu S.J – Living Excellence Anthony Robbins – Concern for Others – Student’s Definition why Concern.

UNIT IV GOALS AND HUMAN RIGHTS                      

Human goals, Four purusarthas,Use Goals to help you grow David J.Schwartz – essential Characteristics of Human Rights. – H. Victor Conde

UNIT V INFLUENCE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN HUMAN’S SOCIAL LIFE                                   6

Social Relevance of Science and Technology – Economic Awareness – Economic Features – Status of Women – Mass Media and Values.

 

 

Total: 30 Hrs