Understanding Ethical Blindness in Organizations
Learn why good people make unethical decisions in organizations and how to prevent ethical blindness through practical frameworks and case studies.
Learn why good people make unethical decisions in organizations and how to prevent ethical blindness through practical frameworks and case studies.
This comprehensive course explores the psychological and organizational factors that lead to unethical decision-making in professional settings. Led by experts from the University of Lausanne, it examines how strong organizational contexts can push well-intentioned individuals towards unethical choices. Students learn through analysis of major corporate scandals, psychological research, and practical frameworks. The course combines insights from management, psychology, sociology, and philosophy to help participants understand and prevent ethical blindness in themselves and their organizations. Special emphasis is placed on practical defense strategies and the development of ethical decision-making skills.
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What you'll learn
Understand how social context impacts individual decision making
Analyze major organizational scandals using various theoretical frameworks
Assess risks of ethical blindness in organizational contexts
Design interventions to reduce ethical risks in organizations
Master practical tools for ethical decision-making
Develop strategies for maintaining ethical awareness
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5 quizzes
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There are 7 modules in this course
This course examines how organizational contexts influence ethical decision-making, focusing on the phenomenon of ethical blindness. Through seven comprehensive modules, students explore the psychological, social, and institutional factors that lead to unethical behavior in organizations. The curriculum combines theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies of major corporate scandals, providing practical insights into preventing ethical failures. Topics include the power of frames, routines, and strong situations, as well as defensive strategies against ethical blindness. The course emphasizes both individual and organizational approaches to maintaining ethical awareness.
Ethical and unethical decision making
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Introduction to unethical decisions in organizations
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
The power of frames
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
The power of routines
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
The power of strong situations
Module 5 · 49 Minutes to complete
The power of institutions
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
The wind of change
Module 7 · 5 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Decision Theory Expert and Behavioral Science Scholar
Dr. Ulrich Hoffrage serves as Professor of Decision Theory at the University of Lausanne, bringing extensive expertise in behavioral science and organizational decision-making. His academic background includes psychology studies at the University of Konstanz (Germany) and a Ph.D. from the University of Salzburg (Austria). His research focuses on bounded rationality, simple heuristics in social contexts, cognitive illusions, risk communication, and consumer decision-making. Through his Coursera course "Unethical Decision Making in Organizations," he explores how organizational contexts influence ethical behavior, examining the complex forces that push good people toward unethical decisions. His teaching portfolio includes courses in Judgment and Decision Making, Managerial Decision Making, and Risk Management. His work investigates the intricate relationship between individuals and their environments, particularly focusing on how societal contexts impact organizational behavior and ethical decision-making
Business Ethics Expert and Corporate Responsibility Scholar
Dr. Guido Palazzo serves as Professor of Business Ethics at HEC Lausanne and Vice Dean for programs and student affairs. His academic credentials include studies in business administration and philosophy at the University of Bamberg and a Ph.D. in political philosophy from the University of Marburg. His research focuses on corporate responsibility in global supply chains, unethical decision-making in organizations, and the impact of organized crime on business. Through his Coursera course "Unethical Decision Making in Organizations," which has attracted over 35,000 participants, he helps students understand the mechanisms behind unethical behavior in organizations. His work has earned him recognition as one of the world's most cited business ethics scholars, and he received the Max Weber Award from the German president for his research on multinational corporations. He currently directs a training program on sustainable leadership for Chinese Communist Party senior officials while consulting for major corporations including Siemens, Daimler, and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. His research combines philosophical frameworks with practical business applications, particularly focusing on ethical blindness and corporate responsibility in global contexts.
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