MBA 652 - SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND
ETHICAL DIMENSIONS OF MANAGEMENT
Summer, 2007
Lawrence P. Ulrich, Ph.D.
Lawrence.Ulrich@notes.udayton.edu

CHAT ROOMS
(LIVE SESSIONS - VIRTUAL CLASSROOM)
ALL CHAT ROOMS 7:30-9:00 P.M. EDT *

except #3 AND #5 POSTPONED TO JULY 7 9:00 A.M. EDT
#1: FRIDAY, MAY 18
#2: TUESDAY, JUNE 5
*#3: SATURDAY, JUNE 9

*9:00-10:30 A.M. EDT
#4: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27
#5: THURSDAY, JULY 5 POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, JULY 7 AT 9:00 A.M. EDT

#6: MONDAY, JULY 9

#7: FRIDAY, JULY 20

#8: TUESDAY, JULY 31



General Homepage

Course Homepage

Course Description for Registration

Syllabus & Requirements

Objectives

Course Outline & Schedule

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

Chat Rooms

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 WebEx for the audio Chat Rooms (otherwise known as "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."

Directions for WebEx Participation

Enter the WebEx program at

https://udayton.webex.com/udayton/meet/ulrich

Select the "Meeting" tab.

Select the appropriate class session from the list.

Click "Join now."

Enter your Name and E-mail address. NO SESSION PASSWORD IS REQUIRED.

Select "OK."

An active X or java control will start to install (you may need to give permission) and you will be taken into the event.

The program will begin about 5 minutes before the Chat is scheduled to begin.

For best results for participating in the Chat Room, a headset is desirable. If you use a headset, you will not need to press the "Ctrl" key. If you use a microphone, you will probably have to press the "Ctrl" key. Be sure to check your microphone/headset before the chat to be sure it is in working order.

Check the e-mail that has been forwarded to you regarding methods for communication in the Chat Room.

If you wish to speak either click on the "raised hand" icon or click on the "ask for mike" icon.

 



WHAT IS A CHAT ROOM (LIVE SESSION)?

A Chat Room (Live Session) allows students to interact with each other over the computer in real time. To participate in a Chat Room all the participants must be on line at the same time. To participate in the Chat Rooms check the schedule below for the appropriate date and time.  Then follow the "Guidelines for Participating in the Chat Rooms (Live Sessions)." Note that the Chat Rooms (Live Sessions) will be conducted using Sametime3.




GENERAL EXPECTATIONS OF THE CHAT ROOMS (LIVE SESSIONS).

1. Students' name will be registered automatically.
2. Comments need not be lengthy but they should be substantive.
3. A substantial contribution is NOT merely logging on to the Chat Room and sitting there. There has to be ACTIVE participation to earn credit for participating in the Chat Room.
4. Even though the Chat Rooms may be password protected, you know how hackers are; anyone might be able to read what you say. This includes someone from Bangladesh, the Vatican, or your parents, or your physician, or your boss, or your sixth grade teacher. Speak honestly but not offensively.

5. You are only required to participate in 3 of the 8 Chat Rooms. I have staggered the Chat Rooms on different days so that, with some planning, you will be able to participate in 3 of 8 Chats with a minimum of conflicts.

6. Each Chat Room is worth 30 points. There will be no extra credit points for participating in more than 3 Chat Rooms. Although you are welcome to participate in more than 3 Chat Rooms.

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


CHAT ROOM SCHEDULE

DATE TIME TOPIC
Friday, 5/18 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT Ethical Systems and Principles: Structuring Ethical Analyses
Tuesday, 6/5 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT The Role of Ethics in the Conduct of Business: Does It Jeopardize the Profit Margin?
Saturday, 6/9 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. EDT The Virtues of Managers: What are They and How Important are They?
Wednesday, 6/27 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT Honesty and Integrity in Advertising: Are They Compatible?
Thursday, 7/5 - POSTPONED TO SATURDAY, JULY 7 AT 9:00 A.M. EDT. 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT Human Rights: Can These Claims Foster Global Business Interests?
Monday, 7/9 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT Leading by Values
Friday, 7/20 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT Trust and the Global Marketplace
Tuesday, 7/31 7:30-9:00 p.m. EDT To be Determined