Seattle University's
Albers School of Business and Economics

BETH 591: Ethics & Business Culture: France and the European Community
Spring Quarter 2002

Study Tour in France
April 23 - May 5, 2002

David W. Arnesen, Chair, Department of Management
S.U. Office: 206.296.5727
FAX:          206.296.2083
E-mail: arnesen@seattleu.edu

OFFICE HOURS: Monday-Thursday 12:00-4:00 P.M., and by appointment

REQUIRED TEXT: 

Fragile Glory-A Portrait of France and the French, Richard Bernstein, Plume, 1991

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will examine business ethics & culture in France and the EU. Students will gain knowledge of ethical theories and their application in an international context. Business visitations in France will include discussions of ethical issues involving human resource management, strategic planning, government regulation, and management philosophy.

COURSE PREREQUISITE: Permission of Instructor

CLASS MEETINGS:

On campus:

January 25, 2002          5:35-8:15 PM; 
March 8, 2002             5:35-8:15 PM;

and three French language & culture sessions with dates/times to be determined. 
Business visitations in France April 23-May 5, 2002 per study tour schedule.

RESEARCH PAPER: Students are to prepare a research paper based upon an ethical issue/case discovered during the study tour in France. These are expected to be comprehensive research papers with appropriate references. Papers are due May 31, 2002.

JOURNAL: It is recommended that all students are to keep a journal of their observations during the study tour in France. This journal will assist students in the discussions during the trip and help in the preparation of the research paper.

GRADES:

Class Participation 50 points
Research Paper 50 points 
Total 100 points 

A to A- = 100% to 90%
B+ to B- = 89% to 80%
C+ to C- = 79% to 70%
D+ to D- = 69% to 60%
E = Below 60%

CLASS PARTICIPATION WILL HAVE AN IMPACT UPON YOUR GRADE