How ethics could help towards productive entrepreneurial action
Society needs more entrepreneurial initiatives to help solve the pressing challenges of tomorrow. But to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past — and to navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected world — we need entrepreneurs who engage in responsible, ethically grounded action.
In this workshop, we’ll explore how to teach entrepreneurial responsibility by examining it through two distinct ethical perspectives. We’ll consider how these perspectives influence decision-making across the entrepreneurial journey, from initial intentions to real-world consequences.
The session will also provide practical strategies for bringing these ideas into the classroom. Participants will experiment with gamified activities that engage students in ethical reflection, helping them better understand the moral dimensions embedded in entrepreneurial processes.
By the end of the workshop,
participants will have:
- Explored the concept of ethical dualism and considered its relevance to entrepreneurial decision-making.
- Reflected on how ethical considerations shape different stages of the entrepreneurial process.
- Engaged with practical methods for using gamification to teach ethical dilemmas in entrepreneurship.
- Discussed how to guide students in examining responsible entrepreneurial action in light of economic, ecological, and social sustainability.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Gustav Hägg holds a PhD from Lund University, Sweden, in the field of entrepreneurship education and entrepreneurial learning, with a focus on how reflective thinking can be more effectively integrated into the learning processes of student entrepreneurs. He is currently an Associate Professor at Malmö University, Sweden, and his research interests include theorising learning in entrepreneurship education, the post-education career paths of graduates, and broader themes such as entrepreneurial decision-making and the role of ethics and responsibility in entrepreneurship.
Related insights appear in
Why Reflection Matters in Entrepreneurial Learning,
Untangling the Threads of Entrepreneurship Education Research,
and
Rethinking Who Fits the Mould in Entrepreneurship Education.
Read more about responsible entrepreneurship education at
Stockholm School of Entrepreneurship Learning Lab.
