Corporate Compliance: Case Studies in Law and Ethics
Module summary
This module will examine the legal, ethical, and social compliance issues that arise in an international business setting. Each session will consider regulations from different countries, international standards, and guidance documents that address issues from bribery to working conditions in factories. Case study analysis will be used to not only identify noncompliant practices, the consequences of violations, and the lack of leadership accountability, but also to highlight successful codes of conduct, transparent compliance programs, and ethical corporate cultures. This module focuses on real-world legal issues, legal accountability, and the interconnections between multi-national corporations and governments around the world.
Session titles
- Introduction to international corporate compliance
- Anti-corruption, anti-bribery law
- Anti-trust, competition law
- Corporate social responsibility standards and human rights
- Financial regulations
- Environmental compliance
- Technology, wireless compliance
- Foreign investment oversight and regulations
- Ethical leadership and corporate culture
- Compliance management – accountability and transparency
Learning outcomes
By the end of this module you should be able to:
- explain business regulations and the challenges posed in a transnational setting;
- understand the application of international commercial law and critique issues related to violations of these laws and international standards:
- argue the benefits of a robust compliance program that includes a corporate code of conduct policy and recommend strategies to build a compliant corporate culture.
Assessment
5000-word essay (60%); assessed course work (20%); participation in online activity (20%).
