Description

A major problem with business ethics is the lack of a universal definition of ethics and no agreement on appropriate behaviors.  How do business people resolve issues involving questionable ethics?  Unfortunately, there is no “one right answer.”  Rather, a “best” answer to the tough questions they face emerges based on the results of a process of inquiry.  This workshop is designed to: explore how issues of ethics affect business operations; expose you to a variety of ethical issues; and provide you an opportunity to analyze situations, explore alternatives, and exercise good judgement so that you are better prepared to handle ethically challenging situations as they arise.

Objectives

• Define ethics and ethical behavior.

• Describe three models of ethics.

• Use a six-step process when analyzing ethical dilemmas.

Agenda

• Course Overview

• Choices

• Models of Ethics

• The Need for Awareness

• Steps in Examining Ethical Situations

• Applying the Steps (Case Studies)

• Managing an Ethical Work Place

• Action Planning

Pre-Course Work

• Participants must submit (2 weeks prior to class) an ethical dilemma they have faced or know about.

Audience

• Managers, supervisors, team leaders, business owners.

Course Length

• One full workday, with two 15-minute breaks and 1 hour for lunch.