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National University of Management
Address: 96 Christopher Hows, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
MBA PROGAM
Course
Outline
Of
Business
Government and Society
Lecturer: Leng kimhok
Phone : 016 826 162 / 092 584 348
E-mail: kim010874@gmail.com
Course
Description: This course focus on the
economic and regulatory powers of government, especially those of the
government, and their impact on business.
We define the BGS field as the study of this environment and its effect on
management. In every
country, the BGS relationship is unique and changes over time.
The objective is to help you to develop and apply an
organizational ways of thinking that will allow you to create and identify
business opportunities.
Grading Policy: The
grade will be base on the following:
v Mid-Term 40%
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Quiz 10%
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Assignment 15%
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Presentation 15%
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Final 60%
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Attendance 10%
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In-class Discussions 10%
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Final Exam 40%
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Chapter |
Contents |
Others |
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PART 1 |
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1 & 2 |
➽ GENERAL INTRODUCTION CHPTER 1 ➽
Introduction to the Field |
- Self introduction (teacher and
students) - The rules - Materials (books, teaching plan...) - Explanation about examination
and grade - What is the BGS field? - Why is the BGS important to managers? - Four models of the BGS - Manage Group of Assignment |
Discussion & Lecture |
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3 |
CHAPTER 2
The Business Environment
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- The
Volatility of the Business Envir - Six
key Envir- of Business -
Business’s Impact on Its Envir- |
Lecture & Discussion |
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4 & 5 |
CHAPTER 3
The Business
Power
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The Nature of Business Power -
What is Power? -
Levels & Spheres of Corporate Power -
Two Perspectives on Business Power -
The Dominance Theory
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Pluralist Theory
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Presentation & Discussion |
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6 |
CHAPTER 4
Critics of Business
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Historical Attitudes toward Business -
Factors Underlying Negative Attitudes toward
Business -
Current Criticism of Business -
What to Think of Critics |
Presentation & Discussion QUIZ |
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PART 2 |
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7 & 8 |
CHAPTER 5
Corporate
Social Responsibility |
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The Basic Elements of Social Responsibility -
General Principles of Corporate Social
Responsibility -
Specific Criteria for Rating Social Responsibility -
Are Social Responsibility and Financial Performance Related? -
Corporate Social Responsibility in Other Nations |
Presentation & Discussion |
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PART 3 |
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9 |
CHAPTER 6 (Ch 7)
Business Ethics
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What Are Business Ethics? -
Two Theories of Business Ethics -
Major Sources of Ethical Values in Business -
Business Ethics in Other Countries -
Factors that Influence Managerial Ethics -
How Corporations Manage Ethics |
Presentation & Discussion |
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PART 4 |
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10 & 11 |
CHAPTER 7 (Ch 10)
Government Regulation of Business
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Underlying Reasons for Government Regulation of the Private Sector -
Historical Patterns of Federal Regulations of Business -
The Second Managerial Revolution -
How Are Government Regulations Made? -
Attempts to Stem the Tide -
Costs and Benefits of Complying with Federal Regulations -
Growing Demands for New Regulations |
Presentation & Discussion |
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PART 5 |
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12 |
CHAPTER 8
(Ch 11) Multinational
Corporations and Government Relationships
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The MNC Defined -
Objectives of MNCs and Host Governments -
The Power of MNCs: An Overview of Defenders & Critics -
Response of the MNCs to Host-Government Criticisms -
Codes of Conduct. -
Issues of Ethics and Social Responsibility -
Foreign Payoffs -
MNC-Government-Relations in Home Countries: An Overview -
Free Trade versus Protectionism -
Classical Free Trade Theory versus Reality |
Presentation & Discussion |
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PART 6 |
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13 & 14 |
CHAPTER 9 (Ch 15)
Consumerism
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Foundations of Contemporary Consumerism -
The Consumer's Protective Shield -
Food Safety Issues -
Products Liability Law -
False and Deceptive Advertising -
Ethical Standards for Advertisers -
Food Labeling -
Patients' Bill of Rights |
Presentation & Discussion QUIZ |
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15 & 16 |
CHAPTER 10 (Ch 18) Corporate Governance
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Corporate Governance Defined -
The Corporate Charter -
The Structure of Boards of Directors -
The Duties of Directors -
Core Criticisms of Boards of Directors -
Institutional Investor Participation in Governance -
Comments on Some of the Proposed Board Reforms -
Compensation Issues |
Presentation & Discussion |
Reference:
·
George A. Steiner & John F. Steiner. (2009). Business, Government and Society
· James E. Post, William C.
Frederick, Anne T. Lawrence & James Weber. (1996).
Business and Society
· Herbert M. Bohlman & Mary Jane Dundas
(1999). The Legal Ethical and International Environment of Business.
· Kenneth A. Kim & John R.
Nofsinger. (2004). Corporate Governance.