John H. (Jack) Phillips

 
 

Lecturer, Haas School of Business


 





   

BUSINESS ETHICS
FOR THE 21st CENTURY (UGBA 170)

This course was formerly numbered UGBA 196 and UGBA 177.

UGBA 170 Daily Californian Article (March 10, 2005)
[direct link to the article] [archived version]

 


Student Comments Regarding Course

(The course has received perfect student evaluation scores every time offered.)


“Literally every single aspect of this course was a strength. The reading was interesting, discussions were engaged and thoughtful, and the way that the material was presented was superb. I loved everything about coming to this class and feel that I learned so much about both myself and the world around me.”

“Very thoughtful synthesis of how to balance the practicalities of business with the intangible but important aspects of ethics and character. A truly mind-opening course, should be required in the core of Haas. Case studies were very thought-provoking, and I feel much more prepared to enter the real world with the innovative modes of thinking granted to me by Phillips wonderful teaching. Best course I’ve taken in Berkeley – period.”

“This course is amazing. It has changed my way of approaching decisions and the way I view business personally and in connection to the world and universe. It is thorough and makes a full circle so all the ideas connect.”

“This class by far has been the most significant, influential, and worthwhile in my career at Haas. There’s no question in my mind that all business students and even all UC Berkeley students & staff should take this course. The course material is completely appropriate & thought-provoking. This course has really changed my outlook on business…”

“The course is so critical to undergraduate education because we are living in a society with exponentially increasing environmental, social & political problems. Now is the time for students to be taught an ethical framework so that these problems will be addressed, not only strategically, but with human imagination and insight. This course challenges you to be a better person! To contribute positively to the story of the universe!”

“This course is awesome. We not only took business ethics to the next level, we also focused on social responsibility. I learned so much about myself, who I am and who I want to be through this course. Take this class – it will open your eyes to a new world.”

“Extremely helpful. Gave great perspective on life. This the best, most worthwhile course I have ever taken…”

10/19/06