This course outline summarizes a Business Ethics and Social Responsibility course for senior high school students. The course aims to provide students with an understanding of ethical business practices and a company's social responsibilities. It will cover topics such as the role of business in development, principles of business ethics, and social responsibility of entrepreneurs. Students will learn about balancing profit motives with social responsibilities. Assessment will include exercises, a quarterly exam, and maintaining a lecture notebook. The course references several textbooks on business ethics, corporate social responsibility, and managing companies responsibly.

1. HOLY FACE OF JESUS LYCEUM OF SAN JOSE INC.
285 Mabolo St. Cor. Sampaguita St., San Jose, Rodriguez, Rizal
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
COURSE OUTLINE
Course Title: Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
S.Y. 2024-2025
COURSE DESCRIPTION ; The course deals with the fundamental concepts, principles, and practices of ethical standards in the
business environment. It combines the theoretical foundations of setting up business enterprises with the conduct of
entrepreneurial activities in the context of one’s accountability and social responsibility. Specifically, the course aims to: (1) provide
students with a basic understanding of the mechanisms whereby companies can be made to act in the best interest of shareholders,
other stakeholders, and society as a whole; (2) provide students with knowledge of general ethical principles as applied to the
special situations of business and the ability to make informed judgments through case analyses; and (3) equip students with the
ability to formulate basic strategies in relation to corporate ethics and governance.
WEEK/S
3rd Quarter
WEEK/S
4rth Quarter
1-3
1. The Role of Business in Social and
Economic Development 7-9
3. Social Responsibility of
Entrepreneurs
4-6
2. Foundations of the Principles of Business
Ethics
10-12
4. Business Beyond Profit Motivation
EXAMINATION FINAL EXAMINATIONS
EXPECTATIONS
you are expected to come prepared in class. Have your notebook on hand because you are expected to write your notes
from lectures, textbook, and other materials needed for the topic. If you are the assigned reporter for the day be sure to be
present and ready with your PowerPoint presentation. PPT. should be submitted to the teacher ahead of time before the
scheduled reporting. Be sure to have a copy of the report of your classmates for reference purposes. Pass the
requirements of the subject and ace your formative and summative assessment activities.
MATERIALS/REFERENCES
Chandler, David, and William B. Werther, Jr. Strategic Corporate Social Responsibility:Stakeholders, Globalization, and Sustainable
Value Creation,. Third ed. (Manila: SAGE Publishing, 2013). Das Gupta, Ananda. Ethics, Business and Society: Managing Responsibly.
(Manila: SAGE Publishing, 2010). Maximiano, Jose Mario B. Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility.( Manila: Anvil
Publishing, 2007). McNamara, Carter. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. 2016. Free Management Library http://management
help.org/business ethics/ Pedersen, Esben Rahbek Gjerdrum. Corporate Social Responsibility. (Manila: SAGE Publishing, 2015). Roa,
Floriano C. Business Ethics and Social Responsibility. (Quezon City: Rex Book Store, 2010). Sims, Ronald R. Ethics and Corporate Social
Responsibility: Why Giants Fall. (London: Preggers, 2003)
MATERIALS:
Lecture Notebook
Ball pen
KEY REQUIREMENTS
 Attendance and Punctuality
 Exercises, before, during and after every topic
 Quarterly Assessment, as scheduled by the school
 Lecture Notebook