ST.

BENEDICT COLLEGE OF COTABATO INCORPORATED

Business Administration Department
Nurturing seeds, nurturing hopes…
a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

COURSE SYLLABUS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FIRST SEMESTER, S.Y. 2022 - 2023
Change Description: “Newly established syllabus in accordance to CHED’s OBE requirement with Teaching and Learning Activities (TLA), Learning Material (LM), Assessment Task (AT)
and Suggested Readings conforming to selected flexible delivery mode or blended learning with the course content covering the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC)”
Author: Reviewer/ Verifier: Validator: Final Approver:

YUSOPH SOLAIMAN II ALBERTO A. MARQUEZ, BSBA,MBA CORAZON B. FLORESCA, Ed.D.

Faculty BSBA Program Head Dean Vice President of Academic Affairs

Date: Date: Date: Date:

INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES
Vision St. Benedict College of Cotabato, Inc. is an institution that nurtures seeds of hopes and dreams for learners to become good-team player,
competent, value-driven, God-centered, and productive citizens of society.
Mission St. Benedict College of Cotabato, Inc. is globally competitive educational institution that provides quality service through quality
education (M1) and equal opportunities for the development of leaders and agents of change (M2), and the total transformation of
students imbued with the values of truth, justice, peace, work, and prayer (M3).
Goals Specifically, the college aims to:
1. increase in growth and develop in terms of capacity, capabilities of human resources, and significant and valuable services for the
academic community;
2. make a difference in the community through its competent people and effective processes, anchoring on family-oriented practices,
valued-based and team-based approaches, and innovative methods in teaching-learning processes;
3. become credible, quality, and relevant Education and Training Institution and indispensable partner in nation-building;
4. generate and increase resources to finance development projects and to sustain its programs, projects, educational activites and
services; and
5. develop and produce graduates who are Work-Ready Benedictians and Better-Prepared to create economic enterprises.

Program Objectives Program objectives are the expected outcomes for the Public Administration Graduates 2 to 5 years after completing the program:

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 ST. BENEDICT COLLEGE OF COTABATO INCORPORATED
Business Administration Department
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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

1. Assume supervisory and/or managerial responsibilities within their organization.

2. Pursue graduate studies in business and management.

3. Manage a business.

COURSE DETAILS
Course Title ETHICS AND ACCOUNTABILITY

Course Number PA402

Unit 3 LECTURE (Unit-Hours) 3 LABORATORY (Unit-Hours) None

4th
Pre-requisite None Co-requisite None Year Level/ Semester Offered Year/ First Semester

Faculty-in-charge Yusoph Solaiman II Yusophsolaiman26@gmail.com

Course Description This course examines ethical and accountability issues in the management of governmental and voluntary sector organizations.

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the graduate students should be able to:
1. Show cognitive skills in dealing with ethics and accountability in public service policy issues.
2. Acquire strong critical thinking ability to analyze ethics and accountability in public service and their relevance to public
administrative system.
3. Apply critical thinking skills at work by producing ethical and accountable public servants based upon philosophical foundation

Course Topic Outline I - Fundamental Concepts of Ethics in Public Service

II - The Origin of Ethics: From Mythical Accounts To Moral Codes
III - Approaches to the Study of Ethics
IV - The Ethical Challenges Facing the Public Service
V - Concept and Meaning of Accountability and Public Accountability

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 ST. BENEDICT COLLEGE OF COTABATO INCORPORATED
Business Administration Department
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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

VI – 4 Pillars of Accountability
VII - The Accountability Triangle
VIII - Legal Bases of Public Accountability
IX - Institutions and Structures Ensuring Public Accountability in the Philippines
X - Corruption Risks in the Public Sector
Assessment Items/ Evaluation  Attendance
 Quizzes & Assignments;
 Periodical Examination; and
 Projects for Midterm and Final Examination

Subject Requirements/ Projects 1. exercises, assignments and quizzes.

2. Exams (Prelim,Midterm,Pre-final and Final)

Grading System Grading Policy:

1. SBC College department follows the cumulative system of grading.

2. At the end of the semester, the student receives a percentage grade, which is thirty percent (50%) of the Midterm Grade
and seventy percent (50%) of the tentative final grade. He/ She is appraised of every grading period.
3. Bases of computation:

On-Campus
Quizzes - 20%
Class Participation - 15%
Assignment - 5%
Project and Other requirements - 10%
Periodical Examination - 50%
100%

MISSION
Institutional Graduate Outcomes M1 M2 M3
In 3-5 years, the graduates of SBCCI shall:
IGO 1 Knowledge and skill proficiency /

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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

IGO 2 Critical thinker and Problem solver / /

IGO 3 Effective Communicator /

IGO 4 Community and Global Understanding / /

IGO 5 Respectful Professional / / /

IGO 6 Collaborative Leader / /

IGO 7 Lifelong Learner / /

Note: the IGO are based on the professional, local, national, and international requirements through consultation with the members of the academe.

I I I I I I I
PROGRAM OUTCOMES G G G G G G G
O O O O O O O
Upon graduation, the SBCCI business administration students shall be able to: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
PO1 Analyze the business environment for strategic direction. / / / / / /

PO2 Prepare operational plans. / / / / /

PO3 Innovate business ideas based on emerging industry. / / / / /

PO4 Manage a strategic business unit for economic sustainability. / / / / / / /

PO5 Conduct business research. / / / / / /

PO6 Participate in various types of employment, development activities, and public discourses particularly in response to the needs / / / / / / /
of the communities one serves.

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Note: the PO are based on the CMO 017 s. 2017 and institutional graduate outcomes through the consultation with the members of the academe.

P P P P P P
COURSE OUTCOME O O O O O O
1 2 3 4 5 6
Upon course completion, the students shall be able to: Course Alignment to Program Alignment: I P P D P
CO1 Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. I I P D D P
CO2 Effective communicate orally and in writing using both English and Filipino. I I P P P D
CO3 Apply information and communication technology (ICT) skills as required by the business environment. I P P D D D
CO4 Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams I I P P D D
CO5 Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” I I I I I D
CO6 Discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice I P P P D D
Note: the CO are based on the institutional graduate outcome, program outcomes and curriculum through the consultation with the members of the academe.

Legends: I= Introduction. Introduce the PO P= Practice. Practice the PO D= Demonstrate. Demonstrate the PO

COURSE PLAN

Schedule Content Learning Course Specific Learning Learning Activity Flexible Flexible Expected
Competencies outcome Objectives Materials Learning Assessment values to
(METs) (MELCs) Strategies Activities develop

Week 1 Fundamental Concepts of At the end of the unit, CO1 Identify and Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Ethics in Public Service. the students should be comply with the Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
able to: CO2 policies in PA 402 process video (a Research Work and develop
to maximize Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
1.Develop deeper CO3 learning Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
understanding of the CO4 FB Group Oral Recitation
concept of ethics Explain the page/ Library Research *With a rubric
2.Explain the relationship Messenger
between and Case Study
significance of ethics
in public service among the various Printed

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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

courses and PA Handouts

402
Video
presentation

Week 2-3 The Origin of Ethics: 1. Have an overview CO1 Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
From Mythical Accounts of the origin of ethics importance of The Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
To Moral Codes CO2 Origin of Ethics: process video (a Research Work and develop
2.Understand the From Mythical Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
meaning of ethics in CO3 Accounts To Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
philosophical CO4 Moral Codes FB Group Oral Recitation
perspective page/ Library Research *With a rubric
Messenger Case Study
Printed
Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 4 Prelim Examination

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Business Administration Department
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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

Week 5-6 Approaches to the Study 1. Understand the CO1 Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
of Ethics different approaches importance of Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
to the study of ethics CO2 Approaches to the process video (a Research Work and develop
Role of Ethics in Public study of Ethics, Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
Administration 2. Identify some CO3 Role of Ethics in Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
issues and ethical CO4 Public FB Group Oral Recitation
Issues of Administrative problems in public Administration, page/ Library Research *With a rubric
Ethics service Issues of Messenger Case Study
Administrative
Ethical Problems for the 3. Determine different Ethics, Ethical Printed
Individual ways in managing Problems for the Handouts
ethics in the public individual and
Managing ethics in public sector managing ethics in Video
sector public sector presentation

Week 7-8 The Ethical Challenges 1. Identify ethical CO1 Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Facing the Public Service challenges faced by importance of the Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
public sectors CO2 ethical challenges process video (a Research Work and develop
1. Discrimination, gender, facing the public Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
race, dishonesty, abuse of 2. Have an overview CO3 service. Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
authority & power, on whistleblowing CO4 FB Group Oral Recitation
harassment, etc. and how to protect page/ Library Research *With a rubric
whistleblowers Messenger Case Study
2. Whistleblowing and
Protection of Printed
Whistleblowers Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 9 Midterm examination

Week 10 Concept and Meaning of 1.Understand the Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Accountability and Public concept of importance of Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
Accountability accountability and accountability and process video (a Research Work and develop
public accountability. public Laptop Powerpoint short video

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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

accountability Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz leadership

2.Realize the FB Group
importance of public page/ Library Research *With a rubric Oral Recitation
accountability in Messenger
government and Case Study
governance. Printed
Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 11 4 Pillars of Accountability 1. Identify and Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
understand the pillars identify the types, Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
Types of Accountability and types of public pillars and process video (a Research Work and develop
accountability strategies of Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
Strategies to Ensure 2. Expound strategies accountability Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
Accountability to ensure public FB Group Oral Recitation
sector accountability page/ Library Research *With a rubric
Messenger Case Study
Printed
Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 12 The Accountability 1. Analyze Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Triangle accountability principles Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
triangle in public important to public process video (a Research Work and develop
Principles important to service sector Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
public sector accountability, and Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
accountability 2. Relate principles of explain the good FB Group
good and moral Library Research *With a rubric Oral Recitation
governance and page/
Principles of Good governance to public moral governance. Messenger
Governance and Moral accountability Case Study
Governance Printed

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Business Administration Department
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a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 13 Pre-final Examination

Week 14 Legal Bases of Public 1. Explain the various Understand and Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Accountability legal bases of public familiarize the Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
accountability R.A. No. 6713, process video (a Research Work and develop
1. Republic Act No. 6713 R.A. 11032, R.A. Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
2. Have an overview 3019. Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
2. Republic Act No. 9485 of each law in curbing FB Group
as amended Republic Act malpractices in public Library Research *With a rubric Oral Recitation
page/
No. 11032 service Messenger Case Study
3. Republic Act No. 3019 Printed
Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 15 Institutions and 1.Identify the Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Structures Ensuring institutions and importance of Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
Public Accountability structures ensuring Structures process video (a Research Work and develop
in the Philippines public accountability Ensuring Public Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
in the Philippines. Accountability in Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
1. Civil Service the Philippines FB Group
Commission 2. Have an overview Library Research *With a rubric Oral Recitation
page/
of each sector in Messenger
2. Commission on curbing malpractices Case Study
Audit in public service Printed
Handouts
3. Ombudsman
Video
4. SandiganBayan presentation

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Business Administration Department
Nurturing seeds, nurturing hopes…
a Bishop Mongeau Avenue, Notre Dame Village, Cotabato City, Philippines 9600 • Contact # 064-421-1969

5. PCGG

6. Senate Blue Ribbon

Committee

Week 16 Corruption Risks in the 1. Identify corruption Discuss the Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Public Sector risks and how to corruption in the Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
prevent them. public sector and process video (a Research Work and develop
1.Bribery identify how to Laptop Powerpoint short video leadership
2. Relate each of this prevent them. Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz
2.Lies (Big and Little) corruption risk to FB Group
employees practices Library Research *With a rubric Oral Recitation
3.Dirty Hands page/
in the public sector Messenger
Dilemma Case Study

4.Conflict of Interest Printed

Handouts
5.Embezzlement
Video
6.Fraud presentation

7.Nepotism

8.Misuse of
Administrative
Resources in Election
Campaigns

9.Extortion

10.Clientelism

11.Patronage

Week 17 Fixing the Problems in 1. Analyze how fixers Discuss and Teaching Lecture and Pre-recorded Formative quiz Competent,
Society (Betraying and have caused problems analyze how to fix Modules Discussion communication teamwork,
Restoring Public in public service problems in process video (a Research Work and develop
Trusts) society. Laptop Powerpoint short video

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2. Relate these fixing Presentation presentation) Chapter Quiz leadership

practices in the public FB Group
sector page/ Library Research *With a rubric Oral Recitation
Messenger
3. Relate experiences Case Study
on how betraying and Printed
restoring public trust Handouts

Video
presentation

Week 18 Final examination

Performance Task/ Project:

Textbook/ References

[1] Alibašić H. (2018) Ethics and Sustainability in Local Government. In: Farazmand A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer .
[2] Alibašić H. (2018) Sustainability as Organizational Strategy. In: Farazmand A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer
[3] Argyriades D. (2016) Ethics in Public Service: A Historical Perspective. In: Farazmand A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer
[4] Bawan, O. , Marcos, M. and Gabriel, A. (2017) E-Participation of Selected Professional Students in the Governance of Cabanatuan City in the Philippines. Open Journal of Social
Sciences, 5, 126-139. doi: 10.4236/jss.2017.512010
[5] Bernas JG (1996) The 1987 constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: a commentary. Rex Bookstore, Manila
[6] Brillantes AB, Fernandez MTFT (2011) Restoring trust and building integrity in government: issues and concerns in the Philippines and areas for reform. Int Public Manage Rev
[7] Briones LM, Zosa AR (1987) Regulating public enterprises and the privatization policy of the Philippines. World Bull
[8] Calina EL (2015) Citizens charter: an assessment of contributions to frontline service delivery. Philipp J Public Adm LIX(1)
[9] Camaya Y.I., Gabriel A.G. (2019) Professionalism and the Ethics in Selected Local Governments in the Philippines. In: Farazmand A. (eds) Global Encyclopedia of Public
Administration, Public Policy, and Governance. Springer

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