Business Ethics

In all realms of the business world, ethics and ethical conduct must be the foundation for employee decisions. In this module, you will learn about organizational and ethical culture, ethical decision-making, ethical leadership, global perspectives and issues of business ethics, and the development of business ethics culture.

This module is appropriate for any employee, including those whose workplace responsibilities hinge on ethics and ethical conduct.

1. Discuss conceptualizations of business ethics from an organizational perspective.
2. Examine the historical foundations and evolution of business ethics.
3. Restate evidence that ethical value systems support business performance.
4. Describe a comprehensive framework for ethical decision making in business.
5. Recognize individual and organizational factors that may influence ethical decision making in business.
6. Identify leadership styles and habits that promote an ethical culture.
7. Discuss the role of culture as a factor in business ethics.
8. Explain global values.
9. Recognize several ethical issues around the globe.
10. Identify stakeholders’ roles in business ethics.
11. Examine the role of corporate governance in structuring ethics and social responsibility in business.
12. Restate the steps involved in implementing a stakeholder perspective in social responsibility and business ethics.
13. Describe the responsibility of the corporation to be a moral agent.
14. Recognize the keys to successful ethics training, including program types and goals.
15. Examine the ways that ethical standards are monitored, audited, and enforced, and understand the need for continuous improvement.

The Leading Edge Learning® modules are created specifically for today’s learners who demand interaction and engagement with online learning opportunities. Sequential presentation of largely static content in page-after-page delivery is not the best delivery experience for adult learners.

This module can be used for both Higher Education and Business & Industry. For example:

Higher Education - Include the module in an undergraduate course on leadership and business management. As an education module within a graduate program that includes leadership and business management.  

Business, Industry, Nonprofits, & Agencies - To better understand business ethics in a global economy. Help develop sound ethical business strategies. Development of an effective ethics staff training program. 

Pricing is based on number of learner hours and the annual expected quantities. Modules are sold individually and in course packs. Contact us to develop a customized solution that works for your specific requirements.

The quantity-based pricing of this module is as follows:

1-100 Learners per Year - $49 per Learner

101-500 Learners per Year - $44 per Learner

500+ Learners per Year - $39 per Learner