MBA 652 - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF MANAGEMENT
Winter, 2008
Lawrence P. Ulrich, Ph.D.
Lawrence.Ulrich@notes.udayton.edu

WEB CONFERENCES

(AUDIO CHAT ROOMS)
 
ALL CHAT ROOMS ARE HELD AT 7:30-9:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME

EXCEPT FOR THE SATURDAY CHAT (9:00-10:30 A.M. EASTERN TIME)


#1: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

# 2: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2 - 9:00 a.m. EST
#1: MAKE-UP, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5

#3: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 15
#4: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18
#5: TUESDAY, MARCH 4

# 6: THURSDAY, MARCH 27

#7: TUESDAY, APRIL 1

# 8: FRIDAY, APRIL 18


WHY TAKE THIS COURSE IN THIS WAY?

 

General Homepage

Course Homepage

Course Description for Registration

Syllabus & Requirements

Objectives

Course Outline & Schedule

Course Reading Assignments & Schedule

Exam 1: 2 Essays

Exam 2: 2 Essays

Exam 3: 2 Essays

Collaborative Writing Project

Independent Threaded Discussions

Threaded Discussions Attached to Exams

Web Conferences

(Audio Chat Rooms)

Resource Readings

Links

Q & A

DATES TO REMEMBER

BUSINESS ETHICS LIBRARY

 


COURSE EVALUATION FORM


THESE CHAT ROOMS WILL BE AUDIO. A HEADSET IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CHATS.

We will be using Microsoft livemeeting for the Web Conferences.

THIS TOOL ALLOWS US TO USE AUDIO FOR THE CHATS INSTEAD OF REQUIRING US TO TYPE OUR MESSAGES TO EACH OTHER. ACTUALLY, TYPING IS NOT ALLOWED EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES, "E.G., A TORNADO IS ABOUT TO LIFT THE ROOF OFF MY HOUSE AND EXPLODE MY COMPUTER," OR, "I AM BEING ABDUCTED BY ALIENS AND THEIR DRIPPING BODILY FLUIDS ARE MUCKING UP MY KEYBOARD." TO SEND A TYPED MESSAGE, CLICK ON THE Q&A TAB ON THE TOP TOOL BAR AND TYPE IN THE SPACE PROVIDED.

Directions for Microsoft livemeeting Participation

Before joining the a web conference for the first time, you will need to install the live meeting client. this client is PC only and requires you to have administrator privileges on your machine to install. You can download the Live meeting installer from here: <http://office.microsoft.com/search/redir.aspx?AssetID=HA101733831033&CTT=5&Origin=HA102389001033 >
 

The installation of the live meeting client may take about 15 minutes.

You may have to disable a browser pop-up blocker.

SETTING UP YOUR HEADSET FOR USE IN THE WEB CONFERENCES

Before being able to participate in the Web Conference you must be sure to set up your computer and select the proper devices in the livemeeting program.

YOUR COMPUTER:

1. Go to "Start."

2. Click on "Control Panel."

3. Double Click on "Sounds and Audio Devices."

4. "C-Media USB Headphone Set" should come up if it is plugged into your computer. If not, designate it.

5. Click on "Audio "tab.

6. Set your "Default Device" in "Sound Playback" and "Sound Recording" for "C-Media USB Headphone Set."

7. Click  "O.K."

AT THE WEB CONFERENCE:

1. Click on "Voice and Video" on the Tool Bar.

2. Click on the arrow for "Options."

3.Click on "Set Up Audio and Video."

4. Click "Yes."

5. Enter your devices: "Custom" and then the "USB Headphone Set" for Speaker and Microphone.

6. Click "Finish."

7. Click on the "Microphone" icon on the tool bar to unmute your microphone.

THE MOST EFFICIENT WAY TO GET TO WEB CONFERENCE

After having downloaded the Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 client:

1. Go to Start menu.

2.Click on Programs.

3. Click on Microsoft Office Live Meeting 2007 client. (You have  to have downloaded this from the link (above) on your website)

4. Enter the Meeting ID, exactly, that is listed on the course website

 (e.g., Phl 315 - 5). This is found below in the meeting schedule.

5. Ignore the Entry Code box.

6.The Location box should automatically display this address: https://www112.livemeeting.com/cc/udayton

7. If the address is not displayed, then enter the address.

8. Click "Join."

9. Enter your name.

10. Click "Continue."

NO SESSION PASSWORD IS REQUIRED.

The actual Web Conference program will begin about 15-30 minutes before the Web Conference is scheduled to begin.

The actual Web Conference program will begin about 15-30 minutes before the Web Conference is scheduled to begin.

There are icons at the top of the page to indicate the status of your microphone.

You have to click on the microphone and "unmute" it on the tool bar to turn it on so you can speak in the Web Conference. If that does not work, click on the "Voice and Video" tab on the tool bar and click on the microphone icon that comes up there.

The speaker icon should be "unmuted" by default.

For best results for participating in the Web Conference, a headset is desirable.  Be sure to check your microphone/headset before the web conference to be sure it is in working order.

When you wish to speak, go to the color icon on the top, right-hand corner of the tool bar and select the purple color to indicate you wish to speak.

Check your e-mail in case further instructions have been forwarded to you regarding methods for communication in the Web Conference.

 

 



WHAT IS A WEB CONFERENCE (AUDIO CHAT ROOM)?

A Web Conference (audio Chat Room) allows students to interact with each other over the computer in real time. To participate in a Web Conference all the participants must be on line at the same time. To participate in the Web Conferences check the schedule below for the appropriate date and time.  Then follow the "Guidelines for Participating in the Web Conferences (Audio Chat Rooms)." Note that the Web Conferences (Audio Chat Rooms) will be conducted using Microsoft Live Meeting.



GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF THE WEB CONFERENCES (AUDIO CHAT ROOMS).

 

1. Students' names will be registered automatically.

2. Comments need not be lengthy but they should be substantive.

3. A substantial contribution is NOT merely logging on the Web Conference and sitting there. There has to be ACTIVE participation to earn credit for participating in the Web Conference.

4. Even though the Web Conferences may be password protected, you know how hackers are; anyone might be able to hear what you say. This includes someone from Bangladesh, the Vatican, your parents or spouses, your physician, your boss, or your sixth grade teacher. Speak honestly but not offensively

5. You are only required to participate in 3 of the 8 regularly scheduled Web Conferences; you are welcome to participate in more than 3 but you can earn credit only for 3.

6. Each Web Conference is worth 30 points.

7. Be challenging to everyone in the group --- as well as to me!


WEB CONFERENCE SCHEDULE

DATE

TIME

[All Times are Eastern Time]

TOPIC
Wednesday, 01/23 [Conference 1]

Meeting ID = MBA 652

7:30-9:00 p.m. Ethical Theories and Principles
Saturday, 02/02 [Conference 2]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 2

9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Ethical Principles: Can They Keep Business Practices Ethical?
Tuesday, 02/05 [Make-Up for Conference 1]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 1 - 1

7:30-9:00 p.m. Ethical Theories and Principles
Friday, 02/15 [Conference 3]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 3

7:30-9:00 p.m. Virtues and Leadership: Can Leaders be Virtuous?
Monday, 02/18 [Conference 4]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 4

7:30-9:00 p.m. Managing by Values
Tuesday, 03/04 [Conference 5]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 5

7:30-9:00 p.m. "Trust:"  A Useful Concept in Business Practices?
Thursday, 03/27 [Conference 6]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 6

7:30-9:00 p.m. Stakeholder Theory
Tuesday, 04/01 [Conference 7]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 7

7:30-9:00 p.m. Cutting Retirees' Benefits
Friday, 04/18 [Conference 8]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - 8

7:30-9:00 p.m. Human Rights in the Global Market Place
Sunday, 04/20 [Planning Conference for CWP 2 - Team 6]

Meeting ID = MBA 652 - CWP2

7:00- ??? Conference for CWP2, requested by Team 6 for planning its report.