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Business Ethics and Diversity

by La Trobe University

Maintaining diversity and ethics practices is important to most businesses who want to gain the loyalty of employees and trust of consumers. These podcasts explain the ethics and diversity issues in the modern workplace. Part of the La Trobe University Masters of Business Administration. Find out more at online.latrobe.edu.au

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  1. Flexibility and Resiliance

    What areas can you control to lessen your stress in the workplace environment? Dr Susan Inglis on how to adapt and the important individual competencies. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all…

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  2. Complexity and Ambiguity

    How do you let go of control and draw on the capabilities of those around you? Dr Susan Inglis looks at some of the benefits of organisational learning and how to question assumptions. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014...

  3. Decision Making

    What perspectives can be gained from organisations as open systems? Dr Susan Inglis looks at some of the challenges that managers face in the workplace. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights...

  4. Confronting Leadership Challenges

    Dr Susan Inglis interviews Steve Rheinberger, former Head of People and Culture in a private wealth division of a major financial institution, about his experience working with the Executive to address significant business challenges they were facing during the Global Financial Crisis. Find out...

  5. Power and Authority

    Power is an important element of leading others, and needs to be responsibly harnessed. Dr Susan Inglis talks about how to have a positive influence in management. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University,...

  6. What Really Works: 4 + 2

    A clear strategy and a way to execute that strategy is critical to for a business to succeed. Dr Susan Inglis looks at the formula for organisational success, covering innovation, talent, leadership and mergers and partnerships. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at...

  7. Managing the Business

    What are the key factors that enable business success? Dr Susan Inglis looks at the vision, mission and goals of the business, as well as the importance of differentiation. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe...

  8. Enabling Collaboration

    How do you enable collaboration in the workplace? Dr Susan Inglis looks at how to encourage a collaborative workplace and what can get in the way. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights...

  9. Managing Confict

    What is the role of conflict at work? Dr Susan Inglis explores how to identify and manage conflict at the source, and conflict management strategies. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights...

  10. Group Dynamics and Leadership

    Early leadership models and how they’ve influenced management behaviour. Dr Susan Inglis explains empathy, worker participation, and understanding follower readiness. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe...

  11. Managing Groups 2: Follett and Barnard

    Mary Parker Follett and Chester Barnard both developed theories on how to manage groups. Dr Susan Inglis explores their contribution to management theory. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all…

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  12. Managing Groups 1: Hawthorne Studies

    How does formal and informal behaviour influence group behaviour? Dr Susan Inglis looks at how leaders influence organisations, and the findings of the Hawthorne Studies. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe...

  13. Coaching and Feedback

    What is effective and constructive feedback? Dr Susan Inglis on how to give effective communication to employees, and how to receive and act on the comments on your own performance. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La...

  14. Managing Different People

    What are the different kinds of staff you could manage, and how do you approach them as individuals? Dr Susan Inglis looks at the different employees in teams and how to address performance, from strugglers to stars. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at...

  15. What is Performance Management?

    What duties do managers have to effectively oversee their staff's performance? Dr Susan Inglis looks at the importance of performance management systems and cost of making mistakes in the process. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au...

  16. Motivation 2: Process Theories

    What motivates a person and how can their motivations affect their productivity? Dr Susan Inglis explains motivation and the workplace. Part 1: Content theories. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University…

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  17. Motivation 1: Content Theories

    What motivates a person and how can their motivations affect their productivity? Dr Susan Inglis explains motivation and the workplace. Part 1: Content theories. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University…

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  18. Recruiting the Right Staff

    How do you make sure you recruit a qualified employee who will fit with your work culture? Dr Susan Inglis explains advertising, interviewing and the recruitment process. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe...

  19. Employee Engagement

    What is employee engagement, and how do you enthuse and inspire the people who work for you? Dr Susan Inglis explains engagement strategies, how to review it and how to improve it. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La...

  20. Management Pioneers: Max Weber

    Weber is well-known for his study of bureaucratisation of society. Dr Susan Inglis talks about the rise of modern public administration and organisation theory. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University…

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  21. Management Pioneers: Henri Fayol

    Henri Fayol brought a modern approach to general management theory through the management process. Dr Susan Inglis describes how Fayol developed organisation and planning to become the father of modern management. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at...

  22. Management Pioneers: Frederick Taylor

    Frederick W. Taylor was a central figure in the development of management thought. Dr Susan Inglis looks at how Taylor gave credibility to the idea of managing more efficiently while paying workers higher wages. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at...

  23. A Brief History of Management

    The formal study of management is quite new. Dr Susan Inglis looks at the history of management, exploring the early pioneers of management practise and theory. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University…

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  24. What is Management?

    The foundations of management are closely linked with current management competencies and practices. Dr Susan Inglis explains how management is an evolving concept. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe…

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  25. The Leadership Challenge

    The leadership challenge asks team members what they value in their leaders, and from that observation and feedback identifies five key factors for success. Elizabeth Corbett explains the characteristics. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at...

  26. Leadership vs Management

    Is leadership just the ability to influence the group towards goals? Elizabeth Corbett looks at the differences between leading and managing, and the different type of effective leadership skills. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au...

  27. Managing Business Ethics

    How is it that an organisation might set about managing business ethics? Gavin Jack talks about the direct attempts to manage ethics in a business through policy and procedure. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La…

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  28. Distributive Justice

    What are the principles underpinning different approaches to distributive justice? Dr Jeremy St John focuses in particular on Rawls's 2 principles of justice, as well as the contribution of this thought to consensus building between different perspectives and the application of these ideas to...

  29. The Importance of Self Awareness

    What are the various aspects of self-awareness? Elizabeth Corbett discusses why it is important for a leader to have a high degree of self awareness in regards to themselves and others. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright…

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  30. Social Identities and Differences

    During our life we develop many identities, depending on the context we are in. Neville Bell explores how our identity changes and evolves. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved....

  31. Paraphrase, Summary and Quote

    It's important in scholarly writing that you attribute the ideas of others. Suzanne Fegan explains the forms of authorship and proper citation. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights…

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  32. Common Errors in Postgraduate Writing

    How can you avoid common errors in your postgraduate writing? Suzanne Fegan explains some of the mistakes observed in student work. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact…

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  33. Mapping Cognitive Diversity

    How can we understand cognitive diversity or culture? Neville Bell goes through an exercise by Varner and Beamer (2011) on mapping cognitive diversity, and how to interpret the results. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright…

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  34. Values and the Culture Concept

    How does our culture underpin our values? Neville Bell looks at the attitudes that guide our behaviour. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  35. Perception and Cognition

    How does our neuroplastic development affect our perception and cognition? Neville Bell looks at how we interpret the world. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for...

  36. The Genesis of Diversity, Part 3

    What are the implications of epigenetics? Neville Bell looks at how culture and environment shapes who we are. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  37. The Genesis of Diversity, Part 2

    How does the neuroplasticity of our brain shape who we are? Neville Bell looks at how we learn. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  38. The Genesis of Diversity, Part 1

    Where does our diversity come from? Neville Bell looks at how we came to be the way we are. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  39. Editing Your Writing

    Errors frequently occur in writing and careful editing is vital Suzanne Fegan gives guidance on how to refine your work. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  40. Creating Clarity in Academic Writing

    Clear writing is highly valued in academic work and in the professional workplace. Suzanne Fegan outlines how to write concisely and reduce redundancy. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights...

  41. Making Great Oral Presentations

    What makes a great oral presentation? Suzanne Fegan outlines techniques to keep your audience informed and interested. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  42. Metacognition

    How do you interact with the rest of the world? Neville Bell looks at metacognition and how our culture constrains us. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au Copyright 2014 La Trobe University, all rights reserved. Contact for permissions.

  43. Whistleblowing

    What are ethical challenges of followers? Professor Gavin Jack looks at the role of followers and the issues around whistle blowing. How and when do we decide to disobey or question an order? Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au…

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  44. Whistle-blowing

    What are ethical challenges of followers? Professor Gavin Jack looks at the role of followers and the issues around whistle blowing. How and when do we decide to disobey or question an order? Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au…

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  45. Ethical Challenges of Leadership

    How can toxic leadership affect a workplace? Professor Gavin Jack talks about interpersonal ethics in the workplace from the perspective of leaders and how to challenge destructive practices. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at http://online.latrobe.edu.au…

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  46. Virtue Ethics and Ethics of Care

    Virtue ethics looks at the kind of character trait an action may be indicative of, and at ways to develop the kinds of character traits that might better guarantee good actions. Ethics of care looks at the relationships we have with others and how best to care for others, ourselves, and those...

  47. Deontology and Ethics of Rights

    Deontological ethical reasoning focuses upon the intent behind an action, and on limits to the ways in which we may acceptably treat others. Conversely, moral or ethical rights regard the limits to the ways in which we may acceptably be treated. Dr Jeremy St John looks at the theories of…

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  48. Consequentialist Ethical Theories

    Consequentialist ethical theories focus on the outcomes of an action in determining whether it is right or wrong, good or bad. Dr Jeremy St John looks at the theories of Psychological and Ethical Egoism as well as Utilitarianism, and discusses their application to organisational decision making…

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  49. LGBTI Diversity in the Workplace

    Why should business and different service providers address sexual orientation, gender identity and interest status within their diversity policies? Liam Leonard explores the issues in government policy and the business sector. Find out more about the online Masters of Business Administration at...

  50. Cognitive Moral Development

    Cognitive moral reasoning regards the kinds of ways we think about ethical dilemmas, and how this reasoning develops through our lives. Dr Jeremy St John discusses moral psychology, focusing in particular on the stage-based models of Cognitive Moral Development offered by Lawrence Kohlberg and...

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Maintaining diversity and ethics practices is important to most businesses who want to gain the loyalty of employees and trust of consumers. These podcasts explain the ethics and diversity issues in the modern workplace. Part of the La Trobe University Masters of Business Administration. Find out more at online.latrobe.edu.au

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