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The Masters Seminars in Business Ethics video series features thought leaders in business ethics addressing topics in their particular fields of expertise, including their approach to teaching business ethics. The purpose of the series, which is available on the Web, is to make the best thinking in business ethics globally available free-of-charge for educators, students, and managers interested in embedding ethics into business practice.


Linda K. Trevino		Cheating in Business Schools & Creating a Culture of Integrity with Linda K. Trevino Listen to leading thinking from Linda K. Trevino, Distinguished Professor of Organizational Behavior and Ethics, Smeal College of Business, The Pennsylvania State University, and an Academic Advisor at the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, on the topic of cheating in business schools and creating a culture of integrity. Trevino addresses important topics such as: How widespread is cheating in business schools? Why is widespread cheating in business schools especially troubling? What factor has the largest effect on students’ decision to cheat? Has cheating increased or decreased over time? How strong is the link between cheating among business students and unethical behavior among business leaders? What can business schools do to deal with cheating? How can a business school go about creating a culture of integrity and responsibility?
	Video of Cheating in Business Schools and Creating a Culture of Integrity with Linda K. Trevino


Norman E. Bowie		Ethical Theory and Philosophy in Business Ethics with Norman E. Bowie Hear one of the long-standing leaders in the field of business ethics teaching and research, Norman E. Bowie, Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Corporate Responsibility, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, and an Academic Advisor with the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics address the topic of Ethical Theory and Philosophy. Bowie addresses key questions such as: Why is ethical theory even needed? What is the most effective way to introduce theory into a business ethics course? How are ethical theory and philosophy relevant to today’s managers? How can ethical theory be useful in guiding a practicing manager through a difficult decision-making process?
	Video of Ethical Theory and Philosophy in Business Ethics with Norman E. Bowie
	Transcript of Ethical Theory and Philosophy in Business Ethics

Sandra Waddock		The Difference Makers: History of the CSR Movement with Sandra Waddock Listen to Sandra Waddock, Galligan Chair of Strategy and Professor of Management, Boston College Carroll School of Management; Senior Research Fellow, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, discusses Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Professor Waddock identifies several "difference makers" in the history of the movement and addresses questions such as: What defines a "difference maker?" How do individuals discover their power and how do they learn to use it productively for positive change? What can business leaders and difference makers do to help build public trust in business?
	Video of History of the CSR Movement with Sandra Waddock



Andrew Wicks		Stakeholder Responsibility with Andrew C. Wicks Listen to Andrew C. Wicks, Associate Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business, as he clarifies the concept of Stakeholder Responsibility. He addresses topics such as: What is stakeholder responsibility? Why does stakeholder responsibility matter (what are the 5 core arguments)? Does stakeholder responsibility complement or replace the concept of corporate social responsibility? How can managers utilize the concept of stakeholder responsibility to improve their stakeholder relationships? What are some ways that managers can instill an ethical sense of responsibility in their stakeholders?
	Video of Stakeholder Responsibility with Andrew C. Wicks


R. Edward Freeman		Stakeholder Theory with R. Edward Freeman Listen to R. Edward Freeman, Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and Academic Director of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, address key issues related to his “Managing for Stakeholders” approach to doing business. Freeman covers topics such as: What is stakeholder theory and why is it critical to running a successful business? Does managing for stakeholders harm shareowners? The Friedman vs. Freeman debate—What is the best model for creating long-term value for shareowners? How are globalization and communications technologies impacting business relationships? How can business leaders build trust with stakeholders and with the public?
	Video of Stakeholder Theory with R. Edward Freeman
	Transcript of Stakeholder Theory with R. Edward Freeman

Norman E. Bowie		Teaching Business Ethics with Norman E. Bowie Hear one of the long-standing leaders in the field of business ethics teaching and research, Norman E. Bowie, Elmer L. Andersen Chair in Corporate Responsibility, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, share his approach to teaching business ethics. Bowie covers topics such as: What are some of the key changes in the field of business ethics over the past 25 years? How do you design an effective Business Ethics course? What steps would you recommend for someone with limited business ethics background to put together a business ethics course? What issues will gain greater importance in the next 3-5 years in terms of how we prepare students for leadership roles?
	Video of Teaching Business Ethics with Norman E. Bowie


R. Edward Freeman		Teaching Business Ethics with R. Edward Freeman R. Edward Freeman, Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business and Academic Director of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, shares his approach to teaching business ethics. Freeman covers topics such as: What are some of the key changes in the field of business ethics over the past 25 years? How do you design an effective Business Ethics course? What steps would you recommend for someone with limited business ethics background to put together a business ethics course? What issues will gain greater importance in the next 3-5 years in terms of how we prepare students for leadership roles?
	Video of Teaching Business Ethics with R. Edward Freeman


Edwin Hartman		Teaching Business Ethics with Edwin Hartman Edwin Hartman, Visiting Professor of Business Ethics and Co-Director of the Paduano Seminar in Business Ethics, Leonard N. Stern School of Business, New York University, and an Academic Advisor of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, shares his approach to teaching business ethics. Hartman covers topics such as: and Academic Director of the Business What are some of the key changes in the field of business ethics over the past 25 years? How do you design an effective Business Ethics course? What steps would you recommend for someone with limited business ethics background to put together a business ethics course? What issues will gain greater importance in the next 3-5 years in terms of how we prepare students for leadership roles?
	Video of Teaching Business Ethics with Edwin Hartman


Joshua Margolis		Teaching Business Ethics with Joshua Margolis Joshua Margolis, Associate Professor of Business Administration, Organizational Behavior, Harvard Business School and an Academic Advisor of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, shares his approach to teaching business ethics. Margolis covers topics such as: What are some of the key changes in the field of business ethics over the past 25 years? How do you design an effective Business Ethics course? What steps would you recommend for someone with limited business ethics background to put together a business ethics course? What issues will gain greater importance in the next 3-5 years in terms of how we prepare students for leadership roles?
	Video of Teaching Business Ethics with Joshua Margolis


Andrew Wicks		Religion and Business Ethics with Andrew C. Wicks Listen to Andrew C. Wicks, Andrew C. Wicks, Associate Professor of Business Administration at UVA Darden School; Director of Darden's Olsson Center for Applied Ethics, and an Academic Advisor of the Business Roundtable Institute for Corporate Ethics, discusses his approach to teaching Religion and Business Ethics in an MBA classroom. Wicks address topics such as: Is an understanding of religion’s role in the workplace crucial to students becoming stronger business leaders? Are there links between religious beliefs and ethical behavior? Are business students comfortable discussing religion in a business school course?
	Video of Religion and Business Ethics with Andrew C. Wicks