Этика в бизнесе, культуре и искусстве

2026/2027

ID 1161616

Статус: Маго-лего

Кто читает: Департамент менеджмента

Где читается: Санкт-Петербургская школа экономики и менеджмента

Когда читается: 4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Старкова Софья Валерьевна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 24

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Abstract

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of ethical theory and its practical application within the management of cultural institutions, spanning ten thematic sessions that progress from foundational philosophical concepts to concrete professional challenges. Beginning with an examination of ethics as both the condition and consequence of culture, the course establishes morality as an axiological compass that evolves through the continuous reassessment of cultural norms. It then surveys major ethical frameworks—virtue ethics, utilitarianism, deontology, existentialism, justice theory, and ethics of care—providing students with conceptual tools for analyzing complex moral dilemmas. The course subsequently addresses pressing contemporary issues: ESG principles and corporate social responsibility in cultural management; the ethics of colonial museum collections and restitution; curatorial responsibility regarding authorship, interpretation, and commercialization; inclusion as proactive tolerance within DEI frameworks; the tension between commercial imperatives and artistic integrity in cultural marketing; and the moral foundations of philanthropy, including challenges of accepting donations from ethically questionable sources. The concluding session synthesizes these themes by proposing concrete methodologies for ethical dispute resolution and critically examining the problem of the "moral expert." Through engagement with foundational and contemporary texts, professional codes of ethics, and case study analysis, students develop critical reasoning skills and ethical sensitivity necessary for navigating the complex moral landscape of contemporary cultural institutions. Ultimately, the course affirms that ethical reflection is not an external constraint on cultural management but an integral dimension of institutional integrity, public accountability, and the enduring social value of the arts.

Learning Objectives

Understand the relationship between ethics and culture
Master major ethical frameworks
Navigate colonial museum controversies
Integrate ESG principles into institutional practice
Develop inclusive management strategies
Construct professional ethical evaluation methodologies
Engage with professional codes of ethics
Synthesize theoretical and practical knowledge
Cultivate ethical sensitivity and institutional integrity

Expected Learning Outcomes

Understand the relationship between ethics and culture
Master major ethical frameworks
Construct professional ethical evaluation methodologies
Develop critical reasoning and argumentation skills
Cultivate ethical sensitivity and institutional integrity
Integrate ESG principles into institutional practice
Navigate colonial museum controversies
Analyze ethical issues in cultural marketing
Apply ethical theory to cultural management
Evaluate curatorial responsibility
Develop inclusive management strategies

Course Contents

Ethics. Morality as a cause of culture. Ethics as a consequence of culture
Ethical Concepts
Business-Ethics. Modern Approaches
The Problems of the Colonial Museums
The Curator's Personal Responsibility
Inclusion in Art and Culture
Current Issues in Marketing in the Cultural Sphere
Issues of Charity and Fundraising
Professional Ethical Evaluation in Art Sphere

Assessment Elements

Commentary on Ethical Event
Students attend (either physically or virtually) an exhibition, performance, or festival and produce a comprehensive ethical commentary analyzing the artwork/event from the perspective of professional ethics in the arts. The commentary includes: an analysis of the authorial position and issues of interpretation; an assessment of the representation of cultural groups and potential cultural appropriation; an evaluation of the event's design, including questions of inclusion; an analysis of the marketing context and commercialization; a reflection on the social responsibility of the institution presenting the event; an inquiry into the provenance of exhibits or sources of funding; and a personal reflection on how the theories studied help to contextualize and make sense of the experience.
Seminar participation
Exam

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 4th module
0.4 * Exam + 0.2 * Seminar participation + 0.4 * Commentary on Ethical Event

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Actual ethics, Otteson, J. R., 2006
After colonialism : imperial histories and postcolonial displaycements, , 1995
An Introduction to business ethics, Chryssides G., Kaler J., 2005
Colonialism, culture, and resistance, Panikkar, K. N., 2009
Marketing for cultural organisations : new strategies for attracting audiences to classical music, dance, museums, theatre & opera, Kolb, B. M., 2005
Rethinking expertise, Collins, H., 2009
Ribbon culture : charity, compassion, and public awareness, Moore, S. E. H., 2010
The Moral Reformers - Joseph Rudyard Kipling - Издательство "Лань" (мировое наследие) - 978-5-507-41791-9 - 2013 - русский - https://e.lanbook.com/book/57718 - ЛАНЬ - 57718
Universal design : creating inclusive environments, Steinfeld, E., 2012

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Administrative ethics in the twenty-first century, Martinez, J. M., 2008
Behavioral business ethics : shaping an emerging field, , 2012
Business ethics : a European perspective: managing corporate citizenship and sustainability in the age of globalization, Crane, A., 2004
Celebrity humanitarianism : the ideology of global charity, Kapoor, I., 2013
Colonial urban development : culture, social power and environment, King, A. D., 2010
Inclusive design : a universal need, Nussbaumer, L. L., 2012
Marketing ethics : cases and readings, Murphy, P. E., 2006
Moral Essays - Alexander Pope - Издательство "Лань" (мировое наследие) - 978-5-507-36896-9 - 2013 - русский - https://e.lanbook.com/book/42493 - ЛАНЬ - 42493

Authors

Glebova Sofia Valerevna
Kaplun Mariia Nikitichna

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