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Lying to a client to protect your job. Turning a blind eye to a questionable practice in order to avoid conflict. Accepting a moral compromise to please your manager. In the business world, ethical dilemmas are part of everyday life. It is precisely these grey areas that the Business Ethics course addresses. Taught in the third year of the Grande \u00c9cole Program<\/a> by Guillaume MERCIER<\/a>, the course challenges students to confront the complexity of real-world decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course encourages students to reflect on fundamental questions like: what does it mean to act ethically in business? How can one remain true to personal values under professional pressure? And above all, why is ethical reflection essential in today\u2019s economic environment? Far from being purely theoretical, Business Ethics challenges students to examine how they make decisions\u2014both now and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training clear-sighted, responsible, and value-driven Managers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To prepare future managers to act with integrity\u2014even when decisions are complex or potentially risky for their careers\u2014the Business Ethics course helps students develop self-awareness. They are encouraged to identify their core values, understand their decision-making processes, and cultivate genuine moral discernment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students learn to recognize ethically sensitive situations, analyze their choices, and understand why well-intentioned individuals may sometimes act against their own principles. This awareness strengthens their ability to resist pressure, question what seems obvious, and act responsibly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A striking introduction: the \u201cCrafting Your Life\u201d simulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From the very first session, the course stands out for its original approach. Thanks to an initiative by Guillaume Mercier, Professor of Business Ethics, students take part in the \u201cCrafting Your Life\u201d<\/em> simulation developed by Harvard Business\u00a0School<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFor 40 minutes, students live a virtual life, making a series of major and everyday decisions that shape their personal journey. Career, relationships, family, social engagement, personal well-being\u2014every choice has consequences, sometimes immediate, sometimes long-term. Through this simulation, students (re)discover a reality that is often overlooked: our decisions are interconnected, and each choice sets us on a path we are not always fully aware of.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>Guillaume MERCIER, professor of Business Ethics<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For Marie-Capucine Germain, the experience was eye-opening: \u201cI found the simulation quite intense but enjoyable. I recognized myself in the results, and it really helps you realize how important context is in shaping our choices. For me, having a good life means being able to do what you want, and money is a means to achieve that\u2014it gives you autonomy and the power to make the choices you truly want.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Becoming aware of time, priorities, and trade-offs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe primary goal of the simulation is to prompt students to ask questions that are rarely addressed in an academic setting: Who am I? Where do I want to go? What does a successful life look like? It also shows how easy it is to be carried away by short-term decisions, at the risk of facing limited or even impossible choices later on,\u201d <\/em>explains Guillaume Mercier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yann Chibois, a third-year student, highlights the difficulty of some decisions: \u201cThe choices are often very clear-cut, almost black and white. They can be tough, but they really force you to think about what you truly prioritize. In real life, I think I would put work first more than I did in the simulation, and focus less on my social life.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simulation also underscores an essential reality: you can\u2019t have everything. Building a life\u2014both personal and professional\u2014means making choices, taking responsibility for them, and above all making them yourself, rather than letting external expectations decide for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lasting experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For Guillaume MERCIER, \u201cthe key message of Crafting Your Life is the importance of finding balance between professional life, personal relationships, social impact, and individual well-being. A successful life is not about accumulating achievements, but about making consistent choices guided by clear, aligned values. That\u2019s exactly what this course and the simulation help students understand.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Alexandra Bureau, the simulation served as a decision-making exercise: \u201cIt was very condensed and quite realistic\u2014it really trained me to make decisions. I had to make choices over a 15-year period, and it truly reflects the work\u2013life balance issues we\u2019ll all face. I\u2019m satisfied because I often chose my relationships and myself over work, and that feels right to me. In real life, if my circle is understanding, I would have made exactly the same choices.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, ethics plays a central role, both in human decisions and in strategic choices. In this sense, the course is a cornerstone for students and a solid foundation for future projects. Because beyond technical skills, it is often the invisible decisions\u2014the ones we make when no one is watching\u2014that define a manager. And sometimes, an entire life,\u201d <\/em>concludes Guillaume MERCIER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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