Every heard of Enron or of Volkswagen's dark secret? This class reviews controversial cases in various industries from food to finance. Using Netflix's Dirty Money series and MIT's research on why people cheat, we will identify common validations and patterns of bad behavior. Business ethics, corporate governance and other regulatory processes will be presented along with the slippery slope that can occur even with protective mechanisms in place. Students will write “lessons-learned short papers” and develop a final team presentation of a scandal of their choice. This course serves to elevate awareness and build stronger future leaders.
Prerequisites
Be in the Honors Program
Semester Offered
Offer With sufficient demand