Conference Agenda

Session
Innovative Session: Navigating the Ethical Boundaries of Corporate Political Activity and Lobbying in the Classroom
Time:
Friday, 04/Apr/2025:
9:00am - 10:30am

Session Chair: Frank de Bakker
 Location: Aula - H0.01

Presentations

Navigating the Ethical Boundaries of Corporate Political Activity and Lobbying in the Classroom

Frank de Bakker1, Laura Olkkonen2, Tazeeb Rajwani3, Kathy Rehbein4, Onna Malou van den Broek5, Sherwat Ibrahim6

1IESEG School of Management, France; 2LUT Business School, Finland; 3University of Surrey, UK; 4Marquette University, USA; 5Copenhagen Business School, Denmark; 6American University in Cairo, Egypt

This workshop aims to engage educators in an active discussion and collaborative exploration of the ethical dimensions surrounding corporate political activity (CPA) and lobbying. Participants will critically reflect on how businesses influence political systems, the ethical implications of corporate lobbying, and exchange and develop pedagogical strategies to address these topics in the classroom. Through debate, group work, and knowledge exchange, the workshop will foster a deeper understanding of the intersection between business ethics and political involvement.