Concurrent Session 7B

Location

B: Room 200 (Bryant Hall, second floor)

Start Date

8-10-2022 10:25 AM

End Date

8-10-2022 11:35 AM

Description

  1. Teaching MBA students to Understand the Moral Foundations of Capitalism as a tool for Social Justice / Aine Donovan, Dartmouth College
    Most MBA students are well acquainted with Adam Smith’s seminal work, “Wealth of Nations” but few have ever come across his foundational book, “Theory of Moral Sentiments”. This glaring omission is a dangerous curriculum choice. Future business leaders in MBA programs are increasingly persuaded that capitalism is inherently corrupt and fuels the inequality gap. The neglected study of Smith’s moral foundation for capital markets is at odds with this assessment and needs to be addressed within the core electives of every MBA program. This paper will provide an example of how (and why) Capitalism’s moral foundation deserves a prominent place in the curriculum.
  2. Ethics Engagement over a Cup of Coffee / José Gonzalez, Belmont University; Barry Padget, Belmont University
    In this presentation we discuss the promotion of ethical awareness through a study abroad trip to Guatemala. The economics of coffee serves as the catalyst for an exploration of cultural, personal and social values in business. We ‘follow the bean’ from picking it on the mountain alongside ordinary growers, through the supply chain to it getting roasted, processed and brewed into a $7 latte at a local coffee shop here at home. Particularly for business students, this presents an opportunity to discuss a wide array of ethical issues: we talk a lot about fair trade, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and the social implications of the economics of coffee. One will often hear from students, “I’ll never drink a cup of coffee again without thinking about all who are impacted and what it takes to get here.” Participation in this series of adventures creates a lot of empathy and moral sensitivity towards the people in this industry. Our presentation highlights the benefits and challenges of using a study abroad experience as a means to increase social awareness and critical reflection. It provides a first-hand context to discuss several issues in business ethics, especially: cultural relativism, globalization, consumerism, fairness and justice.

Session Chair: Milorad Novicevic, University of Mississippi

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Oct 8th, 10:25 AM Oct 8th, 11:35 AM

Concurrent Session 7B

B: Room 200 (Bryant Hall, second floor)

  1. Teaching MBA students to Understand the Moral Foundations of Capitalism as a tool for Social Justice / Aine Donovan, Dartmouth College
    Most MBA students are well acquainted with Adam Smith’s seminal work, “Wealth of Nations” but few have ever come across his foundational book, “Theory of Moral Sentiments”. This glaring omission is a dangerous curriculum choice. Future business leaders in MBA programs are increasingly persuaded that capitalism is inherently corrupt and fuels the inequality gap. The neglected study of Smith’s moral foundation for capital markets is at odds with this assessment and needs to be addressed within the core electives of every MBA program. This paper will provide an example of how (and why) Capitalism’s moral foundation deserves a prominent place in the curriculum.
  2. Ethics Engagement over a Cup of Coffee / José Gonzalez, Belmont University; Barry Padget, Belmont University
    In this presentation we discuss the promotion of ethical awareness through a study abroad trip to Guatemala. The economics of coffee serves as the catalyst for an exploration of cultural, personal and social values in business. We ‘follow the bean’ from picking it on the mountain alongside ordinary growers, through the supply chain to it getting roasted, processed and brewed into a $7 latte at a local coffee shop here at home. Particularly for business students, this presents an opportunity to discuss a wide array of ethical issues: we talk a lot about fair trade, social justice, corporate social responsibility, and the social implications of the economics of coffee. One will often hear from students, “I’ll never drink a cup of coffee again without thinking about all who are impacted and what it takes to get here.” Participation in this series of adventures creates a lot of empathy and moral sensitivity towards the people in this industry. Our presentation highlights the benefits and challenges of using a study abroad experience as a means to increase social awareness and critical reflection. It provides a first-hand context to discuss several issues in business ethics, especially: cultural relativism, globalization, consumerism, fairness and justice.

Session Chair: Milorad Novicevic, University of Mississippi