Lesson plan

BUSINESS ETHICS

Course Contents

1)Introduction to Business Ethics

a. Definition

b. Role in various types of business structures

2)Why are Ethics in Business Important?

a. Define responsibilities and obligations

b. Structure of business ethics

3)Ethics in the Workplace

a. Small Business Ethics

b. Codes of Conduct

c. Code of Ethics

4)Corporate Responsibility

a. Definition

b. Case Study

5)Corporate Compliance

a. Definition

b. Responsibility

c. Laws and Regulations

 

6)Social Responsibility

a. Business accountability

b. Ethical Values

c. Environment

7)Ethics' Positive Impact on Business

a. Employee rights

b. Productivity

c. Legality Issues

8)International Business Ethics

a. Why is it necessary?

b. Global Competition

c. Corporate Integrity

9)Consumer Rights

a. Expectations vs. Reality

b. A Bridge between Business and Society

10)Business Ethics and the Financial World

a. Various examples of Insider Trading, Junk Bonds and Leveraged Buyouts

11)Final Thoughts on Business Ethics

a. Where would we be without it?

b. What If's?

c. Conclusion

12)Case study

13) Case study

14) Case study

15) Presentation