Analyze philosophical ethical concepts
Provides an introduction to ethical foundations and the ways ethics influence business decisions, including an examination of the philosophical concepts of ethics, the practical applicability of ethics to business, and the challenges of business ethics on a global scale. Students consider the impact of moral responsibilities as they relate to individuals, businesses, and regulatory organizations; and explore the regulatory and market-based approaches to ethical financial, marketing, labor, and environmental business practices. Finally, students examine the way that difficult decisions people face in business affect ethical behavior.
Course Textbook(s)
Hartman, L. P., DesJardins, J., & MacDonald, C. (2024). Business ethics: Decision making for personal integrity and social responsibility (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. https://online.vitalsource.com/#/books/9781265810153
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze philosophical ethical concepts. 2. Explore the responsibilities of moral agents involved in all aspects of business. 3. Examine the ethical foundations for controversial issues in business. 4. Analyze the challenges of business ethics on a global scale. 5. Formulate ethical solutions for real-world situations using ethical theories and concepts.
Academic Integrity
Honesty and integrity are taken very seriously at Waldorf University. All students should be familiar with the Waldorf University Academic Integrity Policy (found in the current Student Handbook) and the consequences that will result from breaches of this policy.
Credits
Upon completion of this course, the students will earn 3.00 hours of college credit.
Course Structure
BUS 4751, Business Ethics
BUS 4751, Business Ethics 1
1. Study Guide: Course units contain a Study Guide that provides students with the learning outcomes, unit lesson, required unit resources, assignments, and supplemental resources.
2. Learning Outcomes: Each unit contains Learning Outcomes that specify the measurable skills and knowledge students should gain upon completion of the unit.
3. Unit Lesson: Unit Lessons, which are located in the Study Guide, discuss lesson material. 4. Required Unit Resources: Units contain Required Unit Resources from one or more chapters from the textbook
and/or outside resources. 5. Suggested Unit Resources: Suggested Unit Resources are listed within the Study Guide. Students are encouraged
to read the resources listed if the opportunity arises, but they will not be tested on their knowledge of the Suggested Unit Resources.
6. Discussion Boards: Students are required to submit Discussion Board posts in Units I-VIII. Discussion Boards provide students the opportunity for student-to-student and professor-to-student interaction based on relevant course concepts and ideas. Specific information about accessing the Discussion Board rubric is provided below.
7. Unit Assessments: This course contains Unit Assessments, which test student knowledge on important aspects of the course. These tests may come in many different forms, ranging from multiple choice to written response questions.
8. Unit Assignments: Students are required to submit for grading Unit Assignments. Specific information and instructions regarding these assignments are provided below. Grading rubrics are included with each assignment. Specific information about accessing these rubrics is provided below.
9. Ask the Professor: This communication forum provides students with an opportunity to ask their professor general questions or questions related to course content.
10. Student Break Room: This communication forum allows for casual conversation with other classmates.
LibGuides
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