Value Systems and Professional Ethics
Required Texts:
Ferrell, O.C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L. (2019). Business ethics: Ethical decision making and cases (12th
ed.). Cengage. ISBN: 9781305500846
Note: This course utilizes Cengage MindTap for e-content (including the e-text). Access to MindTap must be purchased through the link in your Blackboard course.
Course Assignment Descriptions ou will have several opportunities to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the principle taught in this course. The primary means of evaluating your work will be through the tical application of the
material. In the event that you have difficulty completing any of the assignments for this course, please contact me immediately. Please refer to the cyber classroom for complete details regarding the activities and assignments or this course. Coursework for accelerated courses requires 12-15 hours of independent work each week. Some students may complete coursework in fewer hours and some students may require
additional hours beyond the estimate. Careful consideration should be given to this estimate when planning
your personal schedule.
Discussion Contributions
Initial Substantive Posts: Submit an initial response to each of the prompts provided each week by
me. Your initial post should be substantive (approximately 225 words in length) and must be posted by
midnight, Central Time by Wednesday of each week. In your substantive post you are encouraged to
use references (you may use your textbook); show evidence of critical thinking as it applies to the
concepts or prompt and/or use examples of the application of the concepts to work and life. Proper
punctuation, grammar and correct spelling are expected. Please use the spell-check function.
Required Replies: You must reply to at least two different peers per prompt. Your replies should build
on the concept discussed, offer a question to consider, or add a differing perspective, etc. Rather than
responding with, "Good post," explain why the post is "good" (why it is important, useful, insightful,
etc.). Or, if you disagree, respectfully share your alternative perspective. Just saying "I agree" or
"Good idea" is not sufficient for the posts you would like graded.
Posting Guidelines: Overall, postings must be submitted on at least two separate days of the week. It
is strongly recommended you visit the discussion forum throughout the week to read and respond to
your peers’ postings. You are encouraged to post more than the required number of replies.
Please review the Policies section of Blackboard for further details.
Business Ethics Simulation
Throughout this course you participate in a Business Ethics Simulation using the MindTap E-Content
platform. The goal of the simulation experience is to make you aware to the ethical decision making process
in an industry context. Throughout this simulation experience you will be faced with ethical issues,
dilemmas, and common illegal issues that you may encounter (or have encountered) in your business
profession. This is a wonderful opportunity to apply what you are learning in class to real-life situations.
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Each chapter contains 1) Ethical Knowledge Questions, and 2) Ethical Decisions. These activities are set up
like quizzes that contain 3-12 questions each. Completion of each activity is required, however, your scores
in these activities do not directly impact your grade. You are assessed through four performance review
assignments and discussions on these activities. I am looking for application of your readings to these
activities.
Weekly Expectations:
All online weeks run from Monday to Sunday, except the last week, which ends on Saturday.
All assignments are due at 11:59 p.m.; Central Time. (All submissions to the Blackboard system are
date/time stamped in Central Time).
Week 1: An Overview of Business Ethics
Readings
Chapter 1: The Importance of Business Ethics
Chapter 2: Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the discussion Contributions.
Assignments Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Pre-Tests (take about 30-45 minutes to complete):
1. Ethical Knowledge Questions (12 questions)
2. Importance of Family/Honesty Scale (3 questions)
3. Values Inventory (3 questions)
4. Moral Philosophy Items (3 questions)
5. ACME Corporation Overview (Read the important company policies and answer 1 question)
6. Pre-Test ACME Corporation and Your Goals
2. Chapter 1 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
3. Chapter 2 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
4. Chapter 1 Ethical Decisions Questions (3 questions)
5. Chapter 2 Ethical Decisions Questions (4 questions)
Uber Case Study
Read "Case Study 2 Uber Hits a Bump in the Road" from the textbook. The link to the case study in
MindTap is provided in week 1 or use the search function in the e-text. Provide APA-style citations for any
resources used. Your document should follow the following formatting principles for business documents:
Use consistent formatting throughout (12 point font, Times New Roman);
single-spaced;
use clear headings and minor headings to organize thoughts and analysis; embed tables, charts, or graphs in the text; provide a title page; and
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an APA-style reference page.
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 80
Week 2: Ethical Issues & The Institutionalization of Business Ethics
Readings
Chapter 3: Emerging Business Ethics Issues
Chapter 4: The Institutionalization of Business Ethics
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments
Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 3 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 4 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
3. Chapter 3 Ethical Decisions Questions (3 questions)
4. Chapter 4 Ethical Decisions Questions (5 questions)
Business Ethics Simulation Performance Evaluation Complete all of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities provided in weeks 1-2. Add your progress to your Business Simulation Performance Tracking and Review Excel Workbook (provided in week 1). The first sheet contains a tracking form where you calculate your salary and promotion progress by associated textbook chapters. Then, complete the Week 2 Performance Review (sheet 2 of the Excel Workbook) as if you are filling out your performance review as an employee at ACME Corporation. Answer the following performance review
questions in 1-2 paragraphs each:
1. What were your goals from the Pre-Test ACME (salary, promotion, work/life? How did your results in
years 23-35 measure against my goals?
2. What unethical or illegal decisions did you make in years 23-35? Why did you think they were
ethical/legal?
3. What changes (if any) would you like to make to your salary, promotion, and/or work/life balance
goals?
4. What can you do to improve in your simulation performance?
5. What are the different stressors in years 23-35 that you discovered that affected your morals and
ethics? Explain why.
6. What other items should be in Acme's Code of Ethics/Conduct that would help you make better
decisions?
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Submit your Excel Workbook for your assignment. You will be graded on the completion of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities, the accuracy of your tracking, and the quality of your performance review to apply ethical concepts. This is not a paper, however, please provide APA-style citations if you use additional sources to support your answers.
Points Possible: 25
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
POM Case Study
Read "Case 4: POM Wonderful: Crazy Healthy!" from the textbook. The link to the case study in MindTap is provided in week 2 or use the search function in the e-text. Provide APA-style citations for any resources used. Your document should follow the following formatting principles for business documents: Use consistent formatting throughout (12 point font, Times New Roman);
single-spaced; use clear headings and minor headings to organize thoughts and analysis; embed tables, charts, or graphs in the text;
provide a title page; and an APA-style reference page.
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 80
Week 3: Ethical Decision Making
Readings
Chapter 5 Ethical Decision Making Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments
Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 5 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 5 Ethical Decisions Questions (3 questions)
Ethical Case Study: Choose a Topic
Throughout this course you write a case study based on your own experience related to an ethical issue
within an organization, or you may choose to write about an emerging ethical issue within your current or planned industry. The case study can be fully anonymous to protect those within your organization, and you may choose to identify your role in the case study or not. Your case study will be submitted for a grade in parts throughout the term with the entire final document as the last deliverable.
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This week identify an ethical issue that either you have faced, or that has/is occurring within your
organization or industry. Write no more than one page to describe the issue. Refer to the Ethical Case Study
Project Guidelines (provided in week 3).
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 20
Week 4: Factors in Ethical Decision Making
Readings
Chapter 6: Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values
Chapter 7: Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical Culture and Relationships
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments
Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 6 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 7 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
3. Chapter 6 Ethical Decisions Questions (5 questions)
4. Chapter 7 Ethical Decisions Questions (4 questions)
Business Ethics Simulation Performance Evaluation
Complete all of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities provided in weeks 3-4. Add your progress to
your Business Simulation Performance Tracking and Review Excel Workbook. Then, complete the Week 4
Performance Review (sheet 3 of the Excel Workbook) as if you are filling out your performance review as an employee at ACME Corporation. Answer the following performance review questions in 1-2 paragraphs
each:
1. What are my goals from your week 2 performance review (salary, promotion, work/life)? How did
your results in years 36-46 measure against your goals?
2. What unethical or illegal decisions did you make in years 36-46? Why did you think they were
ethical/legal?
3. What changes (if any) would you like to make to your salary, promotion, and/or work/life balance
goals?
4. What can you do to improve in your simulation performance?
5. What are the different stressors in years 36-46 that you discovered that affected your morals and
ethics? Explain why.
6. What other items should be in Acme's Code of Ethics/Conduct that would help you make better
decisions?
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Submit your Excel Workbook for your assignment. You will be graded on the completion of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities, the accuracy of your tracking, and the quality of your performance review to apply ethical concepts. This is not a paper, however, please provide APA-style citations if you use additional sources to support your answers.
Points Possible: 25
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Ethical Case Study: Part 1 and Outline of Case
Using the topic you selected last week, create an outline of your entire case study (Parts 1-4). Write out Part
1 of your case study in paragraph format and include it before your outline. Part 1 includes:
Identify the parties involved, their rights, their responsibilities.
Identify the salient ethical and/or legal issues of the case.
Identify the relevant factual issues, conceptual issues, social constraints, and any additional
information necessary for an accurate understanding of the case.
If needed, conduct research about the issue from multiple perspectives and include relevant ethical
theory, legal requirements, and technical details about the case to ensure that the case can be solved.
Requirements
Use consistent formatting throughout (12 pt font, Times New Roman).
Review your paper thoroughly for grammatical issues and typographical errors!
Use an APA-style cover page and references.
Cite your sources (do not use Wikipedia or Blog, etc.) and list them in a reference page per APA style.
At minimum use 5 resources that are published no more than five years ago. Choose scholarly
resources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal, sources from your industry/organization, and (sparingly) the
textbook.
3-4 pages including Part 1 and your outline (single-spaced, not including cover page and references).
See the Purdue OWL Sample Outlines provided in week 4 for formatting information. Refer to the Ethical
Case Study Project Guidelines (provided in week 4) as you create your outline.
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 25
Week 5: Developing an Effective Ethics Program
Readings
Chapter 8: Developing an Effective Ethics Program
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments
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Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 8 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 8 Ethical Decisions Questions (5 questions)
Ethical Case Study: Part 2
Critically analyze the case in 3-4 pages. Address the following:
Identify the primary "ethical dilemma (or question)" in the case.
Formulate possible courses of action.
Discuss any role that information technology or context played in creating the special circumstances of
the case. Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of those actions.
Analyze different courses of action, are they based on a consequential or non-consequential approach?
Are these courses of action ethical?
Weigh the pros and cons of each action.
Requirements
1. Use consistent formatting throughout (12 pt font, Times New Roman, single-spaced) and do review
your paper thoroughly for grammatical issues and typographical errors! Use cover page and
references.
2. Use an APA-style cover page and reference page.
3. Cite your sources (do not use Wikipedia or Blog, etc.) and list them in a reference page per APA style.
4. At minimum use 5 resources that are published no more than five years ago. Choose scholarly
resources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal, sources from your industry/organization, and (sparingly) the
textbook.
5. 3-4 body pages (single-spaced, not including cover page and references).
Refer to the Ethical Case Study Project Guidelines (provided in week 5) as you write part 2.
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 30
Week 6: Managing & Controlling Ethics Programs
Readings
Chapter 9: Managing and Controlling Ethics Programs
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments
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Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 9 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 9 Ethical Decisions Questions (3 questions)
Business Ethics Simulation Performance Evaluation
Complete all of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities provided in weeks 5-6. Add your progress to
your Business Simulation Performance Tracking and Review Excel Workbook. Then, complete the Week 6 Performance Review (sheet 4 of the Excel Workbook) as if you are filling out your performance review as an employee at ACME Corporation. Answer the following performance review questions in 1-2 paragraphs
each:
1. What are your goals from your week 4 performance review (salary, promotion, work/life)? How did
your results in years 47-53 measure against your goals?
2. What unethical or illegal decisions did you make in years 47-53? Why did you think they were
ethical/legal?
3. What changes (if any) would you like to make to your salary, promotion, and/or work/life balance
goals?
4. What can you do to improve in your simulation performance?
5. What are the different stressors in years 47-53 that you discovered that affected your morals and
ethics? Explain why.
6. What other items should be in Acme's Code of Ethics/Conduct that would help you make better
decisions?
Submit your Excel Workbook for your assignment. You will be graded on the completion of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities, the accuracy of your tracking, and the quality of your performance review to apply ethical concepts. This is not a paper, however, please provide APA-style citations if you use additional
sources to support your answers.
Points Possible: 25
Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Ethical Case Study: Part 3
Solve the case in 3-4 pages. Part 3 includes:
Indicate which course of action you would choose, and why. If you were personally involved in the
scenario, you can detail what you DID do compared to what you WOULD do given what you have
learned in this course.
Provide your own opinions: do not rephrase the opinions of others, create your own, unique viewpoint
based on your ethical philosophy, ethical decision-making framework, and the context and scenario of
the case. Clearly demonstrate and explain how the pros of your solution outweigh the cons.
Use the facts of the case and supporting resources to convince your readers of the soundness of your
ethical point of view Requirements
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Use consistent formatting throughout (12 pt font, Times New Roman, single-spaced).
Review your paper thoroughly for grammatical issues and typographical errors!
Use an APA-style cover page and references.
Cite your sources (do not use Wikipedia or Blog, etc.) and list them in a reference page per APA style.
At minimum use 5 resources that are published no more than five years ago. Choose scholarly
resources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal, sources from your industry/organization, and (sparingly) the
textbook.
3-4 body pages (single-spaced, not including cover page and references).
Refer to the Ethical Case Study Project Guidelines (provided in week 6) as you write Part 3.
Due: Sunday, Week 5 at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 25
Week 7: Globalization of Ethical Decision Making
Readings
Chapter 10 Globalization of Ethical Decision Making
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 10 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 10 Ethical Decisions Questions (5 questions)
Final Ethical Case Study Project
Submit your final version of your case study including Parts 1-4. This should be a cohesive document. Be sure to address any issues or concerns that were brought to your attention from each individual part.
Requirements Use consistant formatting throughout (12 pt font, Times New Roman, single-spaced).
Review your paper thoroughly for grammatical issues and typographical errors!
Use an APA-style cover page and references.
Cite your sources (do not use Wikipedia or Blog, etc.) and list them in a reference page per APA style.
At minimum use 5 resources that are published no more than five years ago. Choose scholarly
resources (i.e., peer-reviewed journal, sources from your industry/organization, and (sparingly) the
textbook.
9-12 body pages (single-spaced, not including cover page and references).
Refer to the Ethical Case Study Project Guidelines (provided in week 8) as you finalize your case study
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Due: Sunday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Points Possible: 100
Week 8: Ethical Leadership & Sustainability
Readings
Chapter 11: Ethical Leadership
Chapter 12: Sustainability: Ethical and Social Responsibility
Discussions Engage in our course discussions with your classmates. See the posting rhythm described in the Discussion Contributions.
Assignments
Business Ethics Simulation Activities
1. Chapter 11 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
2. Chapter 12 Ethical Decisions Questions (3 questions)
3. Chapter 11 Ethical Knowledge Questions (3 questions)
4. Chapter 12 Ethical Decisions Questions (3 questions)
5. Post-Test: Ethical Knowledge Questions (12 questions)
Final Business Ethics Simulation Performance Evaluation Complete all of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities provided in weeks 7-8. Add your progress to
your Business Simulation Performance Tracking and Review Excel Workbook. Then, complete the Week 4
Performance Review (sheet 5 of the Excel Workbook) as if you are filling out your performance review as an employee at ACME Corporation. Answer the following performance review questions in 1-2 paragraphs
each:
1. What are my goals from your week 6 performance review (salary, promotion, work/life)? How did my results in years 54-62 measure against my goals?
2. How did your decisions impact your goals in years 54-62? Will you retire at the promotion and salary
goal you made in week 1? How much does it differ from your original goals?
3. Looking back at the entire simulation experience, what can you draw about the relationship between
business ethics and professional advancement?
4. Share at least three key learnings from this simulation experience. Did you learn anything surprising?
5. How might you apply this to your real-life professional growth plans?
6. How will this experience impact how you coach people who report to you at work?
Submit your Excel Workbook for your assignment. You will be graded on the completion of the Business Ethics Simulation Activities, the accuracy of your tracking, and the quality of your performance review to apply ethical concepts. This is not a paper, however, please provide APA-style citations if you use additional sources to support your answers.
Points Possible: 25
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Due: Saturday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Ethical Case Study Presentation
Present your Ethical Case Study in a narrated presentation. Your presentation can be presented in the form of
a YouTube video, a narrated slideshow, or a screencast, but it must include both audio and video. Please keep your PowerPoint presentation limited to 10 slides that support your presentation. It is your choice on how you present the information, but keep in mind you are in the role of a consultant, and your presentation should be professional and concise. Please keep your presentation length to 8-10 minutes in length.
Submit your PowerPoint file, and access to your narrated presentation in your submission. The narrated
presentation should be a readable format such as a MP4, YouTube link, or other similar formats.
Points Possible: 100
Due: Saturday at 11:59 p.m., CT
Assignments At-A-Glance
Week(s) Assignment/Activity Quantity Points Each Points Total Percentage
1-8 Discussions 8 30 per week 240 30%
1-2 Case Study 2 80 160 20%
2, 4, 6, 8 Business Ethics
Simulation
Performance Review
4 25 100 13%
3-6 Ethical Case Study
Parts
4 varies 100 13%
7 Final Ethical Case
Study Project
1 100 100 13%
8 Ethical Case Study
Presentation
1 100 100 13%
Total Points 800 100%
Grading Scale
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Letter Grade Percentage Points
A 90 to 100% 720-800
B 80 to 89% 640-719
C 70 to 79% 560-639
F <69% <559
To access your scores, click on My Grades on the menu in Blackboard.
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