Business Ethics and CSR and ESG

Meaning, scope, and importance of business ethics and CSR
Ethics vs. compliance vs. corporate image
Why ethics and CSR matter in the 21st century
Diagnostic activity: “How ethical is my organization?”

Integrity, fairness, responsibility, honesty, respect, and accountability
Introduction to utilitarianism, duty-based ethics, virtue ethics, and justice
Applying ethical theories to real organizational decisions
Mini case analysis: conflicting interests in the workplace

Steps in ethical decision-making
Identifying stakeholders, risks, and consequences
Short-term gain vs. long-term responsibility
Ethical dilemma workshop: real-life scenarios from business and education

Who are stakeholders and why they matter
Internal stakeholders: employees, managers, owners
External stakeholders: customers, communities, suppliers, government, environment
Mapping stakeholder expectations and ethical duties

Governance and ethical leadership
Roles of policies, boards, managers, and reporting systems
Transparency, whistleblowing, and internal controls
Risks of poor governance: fraud, misuse of authority, reputational damage

What CSR really means in practice
Philanthropy vs. strategic CSR vs. sustainability
The business case for CSR: reputation, loyalty, talent attraction, risk reduction
Models of CSR in schools, companies, NGOs, and institutions

Environmental ethics and organizational responsibility
Climate awareness, waste reduction, resource efficiency, and green practices
Sustainable development and responsible operations
Avoiding superficial CSR and greenwashing

Human rights, labor rights, equity, wellbeing, and inclusion
Community engagement and social investment
Ethical supply chains and responsible sourcing
Building meaningful partnerships for social good

Diversity, inclusion, harassment prevention, fairness, and workplace dignity
Ethics in recruitment, promotion, compensation, and performance management
Data privacy, AI ethics, digital behavior, and social media responsibility
Case simulations: ethical issues in hybrid and digital workplaces

Leaders as role models of organizational ethics
Building an ethical culture through values, systems, and daily behavior
Encouraging speaking up and ethical accountability
Moving from written values to lived values

Identifying needs, priorities, and realistic CSR goals
Aligning CSR with mission, vision, and stakeholder needs
Planning activities, timelines, resources, and success indicators
Workshop: draft a CSR initiative for a school, company, or NGO

Present a real ethical challenge or CSR opportunity
Propose an ethical response and CSR strategy
Build a personal or organizational “Ethics & CSR Charter”
Final action plan & indicators of success and impact evidence