Business Ethics and Social Responsibility

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2.1 Classical Philosophies in Business Ethics

Comparing Philosophies 15 minutes

Learning Competency
This activity aims to target the following DepEd competency:
Compare and contrast classical philosophies in relation to the business setting
(ABM_ESR12-IIIe-h-2.1).

Instructions

Create a Venn diagram comparing the classical philosophies.

Product

1. Choose two philosophies from among those listed inside the box.

Socratic philosophy Confucian philosophy

Platonic philosophy Pythagorean philosophy
Aristotelian philosophy

2. Compare and contrast these philosophies using a Venn diagram.

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Suggested Rubric for Grading

The rubric below is a suggested one. Your teacher may modify it based on your needs.
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Performance Levels

Criteria 1 2 3 Weight Score

Beginning Average Advanced
Proficiency Proficiency Proficiency

Similarities The answers weakly The answers The answers

express the similarity satisfactorily express strongly express the
between the two the similarity between similarity between ×2
philosophies. the two philosophies. the two
philosophies.

Differences The answers did not The answers The answers

differentiate the two satisfactorily strongly differentiate
philosophies. differentiate the two the two ×2
philosophies. philosophies.

Total Possible Score 12

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2.1 Classical Philosophies in Business Ethics

My Philosophy and Approach 15 minutes

Learning Competency
This activity aims to target the following DepEd competency:
Compare and contrast classical philosophies in relation to the business setting
(ABM_ESR12-IIIe-h-2.1).

Instructions

Create a presentation of personal philosophy and approach to business

problems.
Product

1. Construct your own philosophy. State your personal philosophy and explain why
you are living with that philosophy.
2. If you are operating a business, how will your personal philosophy influence the way
you approach business problems? Write your answer in the template provided.

My Personal Philosophy

Philosophy statement:

Explanation:

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My Business Philosophy

On wage increase:

On profit and wealth maximization:

On the environment:

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Suggested Rubric for Grading

The rubric below is a suggested one. Your teacher may modify it based on your needs.
Consult your teacher for the final rubric.

Performance Levels

Criteria 1 2 3 Weight Score

Beginning Average Advanced
Proficiency Proficiency Proficiency

Application The answers The answers The answers

demonstrate a demonstrate a demonstrate an
developing competent exemplary
application of application of application of ×3
concepts and concepts and concepts and
principles learned in principles learned in principles learned in
class. class. class.

Relevance The examples and The examples and The examples and
illustrations of illustrations of illustrations of
concepts are not concepts are concepts are ×2
accurate nor relevant. somewhat accurate accurate and
and relevant. relevant.

Organization The organization and The organization and The organization and
presentation of ideas presentation of ideas presentation of
are weak. Relations are well-organized, ideas are logical and
and connections of but some statements coherent. ×1
ideas could be have weak relations
improved. and connections.

Total Possible Score 18

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