BUS 151 - Social Theory of Business Ethics

 
Description
This course presents an analysis of the manager as an individual and as a member of the corporate structure. The course includes the following topics: business attitudes, job satisfaction, philosophy of profit, business and social responsibility.

1. Define business ethics contrasted with law.
2. Describe and utilize a framework for balancing personal values and organizational ethics.
3. Apply sound decision-making process for handling ethical dilemmas.
4. Identify criteria for whistle blowing, the risks associated with it and when and how to blow the whistle.
5. Identify the characteristics of ethical management.
6. Recommend actions to handle common human resource issues.
7. Identify components of a system for recognizing and preventing unethical behavior.
8. Create a role-play an intervention meeting.
9. Develop creative ways to promote ethical behavior in the workplace.
10. Identify the common types of ethical issues that arise in various functional areas.
11. Develop a corporate code of ethics.
12. Describe the importance of an internal ethics audit.

1. Morality in business
2. Ethical theories
3. Privacy in the workplace
4. Sexual harassment
5. Safety
6. Whistleblowing
7. Intellectual property
8. Bribes
9. Advertising and the consumer
10. Corporate social responsibility
11. Diversity and affirmative action
12. Environmental protection

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