Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & CSR crash course, Online MBA, Semester 4:
This subject covers ethical theories, corporate governance principles and Indian regulation (SEBI LODR, key committees), CSR under Section 135 of the Companies…
- 15 video lessons
- 4h 6m
- Study notes
- 75 quiz questions
- Assignment
15 lessons in Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & CSR
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About this subject
This subject covers ethical theories, corporate governance principles and Indian regulation (SEBI LODR, key committees), CSR under Section 135 of the Companies Act, ESG and BRSR reporting, and ethics in business functions. After it, you will be able to analyse ethical dilemmas and governance failures such as Satyam, explain CSR and sustainability obligations of Indian companies, and apply ethical reasoning in marketing, finance and HR decisions.
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Ethical Theories: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics
Module 1, Ethics Basics: Utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics
Virtue Ethics Explained | Difference between Virtue Ethics, Deontology and Teleology | UPSC | IAS· Taiyari 360 · 13 min
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Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Business
Module 1, Ethics Basics: Ethical dilemmas
Ethical Dilemma - Meaning, Examples, Types, Causes, Resolve· Management Mantra · 11 min
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Principles of Corporate Governance
Module 2, Corporate Governance: Governance principles
Basic Principles of Corporate Governance │ Pillars of Corporate Governance #corporate #governance· Learning Academy of Commerce · 15 min
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Board Structure and Independent Directors
Module 2, Corporate Governance: Board structure, independent directors
All about Independent Director as per CA2013 & LODR· The Law Talks - CS Bhuwan Taragi· 23 min
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SEBI LODR Regulations Explained
Module 2, Corporate Governance: SEBI LODR
SEBI (LODR) | Superfast Revision | CA-Final· IGP CLASSES· 54 min
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Cadbury and Kumar Mangalam Birla Committees
Module 2, Corporate Governance: Cadbury and Kumar Mangalam Birla committees
Cadbury Committee Report on Corporate Governance (1992) | #governance #corporate #cadbury #oecd· Learning Academy of Commerce · 14 min
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Carroll's CSR Pyramid
Module 3, CSR: Carroll's CSR pyramid
Carroll's Pyramid of corporate social responsibility, carroll's pyramid model of csr, carroll model· DWIVEDI GUIDANCE· 11 min
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CSR under Section 135 of the Companies Act
Module 3, CSR: Section 135, Companies Act
Quick Revision of CSR Corporate social responsibility sec 135 of companies act 2013 | Indresh Gandhi· CA Indresh Gandhi - IGSIR · 13 min
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Stakeholder Theory and Triple Bottom Line
Module 3, CSR: Stakeholder theory, Triple bottom line
Triple Bottom Line (TBL) - Concept, Meaning, Approach to CSR , Reporting Framework, 3 Pillars #tbl· Learning Academy of Commerce · 22 min
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ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance Pillars
Module 4, Sustainability: ESG
ESG Explained Simply: A Complete Guide for Environmental, Social & Governance· Sustainability Simply Put· 8 min
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Business
Module 4, Sustainability: Sustainable Development Goals
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Explained in 10 minutes or less· Hippy In A Suit· 7 min
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BRSR Reporting Explained
Module 4, Sustainability: BRSR reporting
BRSR Explained: Ultimate Guide for ESG Careers & SEBI Reporting 2025· genSustainable· 19 min
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Ethics in Marketing
Module 5, Functional Ethics: Ethics in marketing
Ethics in Marketing - Meaning, Importance, Examples, Principles, Roles, Types· Management Mantra · 13 min
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Ethics in Finance and HR
Module 5, Functional Ethics: finance, HR
Scope of Business Ethics | scope of business ethics in hindi | Business Ethics· Management Mantra · 2 min
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Whistle-blowing in Organisations
Module 5, Functional Ethics: Whistle-blowing
Whistle Blowing in hindi | whistle blower policy in hindi | whistle blower policy in india· Prof. Evneet's COMMERCE CLASSES· 21 min
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Assignment
Ethics, Governance & CSR Audit of a Fictional Listed Company
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75 questions across the course, with the right answer and why, the moment you pick.
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Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & CSR: common questions
This subject covers ethical theories, corporate governance principles and Indian regulation (SEBI LODR, key committees), CSR under Section 135 of the Companies Act, ESG and BRSR reporting, and ethics in business functions. After it, you will be able to analyse ethical dilemmas and governance failures such as Satyam, explain CSR and sustainability obligations of Indian companies, and apply ethical reasoning in marketing, finance and HR decisions. It's the Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & CSR subject of Online MBA, Semester 4, in 15 lessons: Ethical Theories: Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics; Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Business; Principles of Corporate Governance; Board Structure and Independent Directors; SEBI LODR Regulations Explained; Cadbury and Kumar Mangalam Birla Committees; Carroll's CSR Pyramid; CSR under Section 135 of the Companies Act; Stakeholder Theory and Triple Bottom Line; ESG: Environmental, Social and Governance Pillars; Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for Business; BRSR Reporting Explained; Ethics in Marketing; Ethics in Finance and HR; Whistle-blowing in Organisations.
Yes. Every video lesson is free to watch without an account. A free login unlocks study notes, quizzes, the assignment, a notebook and progress that syncs across devices.
About 4h 6m of video across 15 lessons, plus time for notes and quizzes. Go at your own pace; your place is saved.
Yes: “Ethics, Governance & CSR Audit of a Fictional Listed Company”. It comes after the last lesson, with a brief, clear tasks and how the work is judged.
A members-only live chat beside the video, shared by everyone studying Online MBA, where learners ask doubts, share tips and react with stickers and GIFs. One ₹19 pass, paid once from your InsideEdge wallet, opens the live chat for every degree.
No. It's a crash course to help you understand and revise the subject quickly. Use it alongside your official study material and assignments.