Business Ethics
Business Ethics Capitalism and competitive markets are often considered the most efficient system of simultaneously maximizing private wealth and public good. In the real world, however, truly competitive markets do not exist. Imperfect markets have been made to work efficiently while protecting public good through systems of public intervention, i.e., laws and regulations, and voluntary self-restraint by business organizations in response to societal expectations. In this class we will consider the role of ethics in business, with students analyzing the process by which ethical norms and strongly held moral beliefs guide the conduct of economically driven business organizations. Students will reflect on business managers’ responsibility to their owners, i.e., shareholders, other stakeholders, and society-at-large.
Business Ethics Capitalism and competitive markets are often considered the most efficient system of simultaneously maximizing private wealth and public good. In the real world, however, truly competitive markets do not exist. Imperfect markets have been made to work efficiently while protecting public good through systems of public intervention, i.e., laws and regulations, and voluntary self-restraint by business organizations in response to societal expectations. In this class we will consider the role of ethics in business, with students analyzing the process by which ethical norms and st …Read more
Overall great class. Professor Nguyen is incredible - always there to answer questions about the class and talk with you about your career aspirations. This course itself is very easy and laid-back, but I still feel that I learned a great deal. Totally recommend!
Tim Nguyen is the best. Highly recommend taking a class w him. All he does is give real world advice as we talk about relevant topics. He’s super fun and one of the few professors you want to talk w outside of class
tim nguyen is one of the best professors at middlebury. he is engaged and makes the class discussions interesting and feel worthwhile. the content learned in the class is definitely helpful as midd doesn't have many business classes.
Professor Nguyen is a great guy, very willing to take students out and get to know them better. Coursework consists of several projects but if you put in the minimum effort and try to participate you will do well!
This class was really beneficial, super interesting course about understanding how businesses operate and some of the morality issues behind specific practices. The readings that he provides are really informative and I recommend doing them.