Ethics and Values at Work

Course Objectives:
1. Understand the importance of ethics and values in the workplace.
2. Explore ethical theories and frameworks for decision-making.
3. Develop skills in recognizing and analyzing ethical dilemmas.
4. Learn about corporate social responsibility and sustainable business practices.
5. Examine the role of leadership in promoting ethical behavior.
6. Enhance communication and interpersonal skills for ethical engagement in the workplace.

Course Outline:
– Introduction to Ethics and Values
• Overview of ethics and its relevance in the workplace
• Exploration of values, morality, and ethical decision-making
• Ethical theories: Utilitarianism, deontology, virtue ethics

– Ethical Decision-Making
• Steps in ethical decision-making process
• Identifying stakeholders and considering their interests
• Role of biases and cognitive factors in decision-making
– Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
• Definition and significance of CSR
• Stakeholder theory vs. shareholder theory
• Ethical responsibilities of corporations towards society and the environment

– Ethical Leadership
• Characteristics of ethical leaders
• Importance of ethical leadership in fostering a culture of integrity
• Ethical dilemmas faced by leaders and strategies for ethical decision-making

– Workplace Culture and Ethics
• Building an ethical organizational culture
• Addressing ethical issues in organizational policies and practices
• Promoting ethical behavior through incentives and rewards

– Ethical Issues in Business
• Ethical challenges in marketing, finance, and human resources
• Case studies and examples of ethical misconduct in business
• Strategies for addressing and preventing ethical lapses

– Professional Ethics and Codes of Conduct
• Introduction to professional codes of conduct and ethics
• Ethical obligations of professionals in various fields (e.g., engineering, healthcare, law)
• Ethical decision-making in professional contexts

– Ethics in a Global Context
• Cultural differences in ethical norms and values
• Ethical considerations in international business and cross-cultural interactions
• Strategies for navigating ethical challenges in a globalized world