College of Humanities
ETH/316 Version 3
Ethics and Social Responsibility Copyright © 2013, 2011, 2010 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description of GT08BSB3A from 4/10/14 to 5/8/14. The class will meet on 4/10, 4/17, 4/24, 5/1, and 5/8/2014.
This course provides a foundational perspective for ethics and social responsibility in relationship to individuals, organizations, and the community. Emphasis is placed on the interrelated nature of ethics, morality, legal responsibility, and social issues.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
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Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Trevino, L. K. & Nelson, K. A. (2011). Managing business ethics: Straight talk about how to do it right (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. (Note: This is the only text I use in this class).
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
The points breakdown are as follows: 70% Individual and 30% Team.
Week One: Ethical and Moral Perspectives
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Describe the difference between ethics and morality.
1.2 Compare major ethical theories.
1.3 Explain the relationship between virtue, values, and moral concepts.
April 10
Reading
Read Ch. 1 of Managing Business Ethics
Reading
Read Ch. 2 of Managing Business Ethics
Reading
Read Ch. 3 of Managing Business Ethics
Reading
Review this week’s Electronic Reserve Readings.
Participation & Discussion in Class