Business Ethics in the 21st Century

Lesson 1
After completing this course, you should be able to:

Describe the major ethical frameworks used in developing business ethics
Explain the three components of the Ethical Triangle: Individual Ethics, Leadership Ethics, and Governance and Control
Discuss key ethical challenges in the workplace
Describe the use of organizational ethics codes
Outline the ethical issues involved in the employer-employee relationship including Employment at Will, due process and fairness
Discuss the use of ethics training
Explain how organizations monitor ethical performance
Describe the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and ethics
Outline issues involving corporate governance
Explain how sustainability is an ethical concern
Discuss ethics and the regulatory environment (Sarbanes-Oxley Act; U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
Explain the issues around whistleblowing
Describe the role of leadership in establishing an ethical culture