Active Learning-Reflective Exercises for Face-to-Face and Remote Delivery of Governance and Business Ethics Classes

Larry A. Wood; Peggy L. Hedges

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Active Learning-Reflective Exercises for Face-to-Face and Remote Delivery of Governance and Business Ethics Classes

Larry A. Wood and Peggy L. Hedges

Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada

Volume 18: 2021 pp. 181-198: ABSTRACT

Despite revisions to curriculum in ethics education in business schools, there continues to be high profile examples of unethical decision making regularly spotlighted in the media. Rather than simply teaching about behaviors and how they might impact decision makers and stakeholders, we describe a suite of activities used to highlight various behaviors and biases that impact the decisions individuals might make. These activities are intertwined with course materials regarding ethics and corporate governance to remind and help students better understand how decision making can be influenced and challenged by personal ethics. We provide lesson planning suggestions including adapting to remote delivery, and student handouts. This suite of activities can be incorporated into any undergraduate or graduate level course that has content dealing with ethical decision making.