Students learn about the decision-making process to solve ethical dilemmas, understanding barriers and consequences when making ethical decisions, and the process for blowing the whistle when unethical situations arise. Course activities also cover identifying common managerial ethical issues, being proactive with ethical issues, addressing subordinates ethical issues, identifying causes of unethical behavior, recognizing unethical behavior, and ending unethical behavior in the workplace. Students will also learn about organizational ethical principles, and the four categories of corporate social responsibility. Finally, students will learn how to develop a code of ethics and execute an internal ethical audit. The manual is designed for quick scanning in the classroom and filled with interactive exercises that help ensure student success. Table of Contents Unit 1: Ethical decisions Topic A: Basics of business ethics Topic B: Making ethical decisions Unit 2: Whistle-blowing Topic A: Whistle-blowing criteria and risks Topic B: The whistle-blowing process Unit 3: Managerial ethics Topic A: Ethical management Topic B: Subordinates’ ethical issues Unit 4: Unethical behavior Topic A: Recognizing unethical behavior Topic B: Ending unethical behavior Unit 5: Organizational ethics Topic A: Organizational ethics basics Topic B: Ethical principles Topic C: Ethical safeguards Topic D: Corporate social responsibilities Objectives Define business ethics, balance personal values and organizational ethics, and follow a process for making good decisions when ethical dilemmas arise. Identify criteria for whistle blowing, the risks associated with it, and when and how to blow the whistle. Identify the characteristics of ethical management, handle common human resource issues, and address ethical dilemmas raised by subordinates. Recognize and prevent unethical behavior, conduct an intervention meeting, and promote ethical behavior in the workplace. Identify the types of ethical issues that arise in various functional areas, promote and maintain ethical principles, develop a corporate code of ethics, execute an internal audit, and identify and balance corporate social responsibilities.
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