Unit 17 — Business Ethics

In this unit you will learn vocabulary based on ethical behavior in a business setting. Ethics are a vital part of having a profitable and successful business.
In this unit you will learn vocabulary based on ethical behavior in a business setting. Ethics are a vital part of having a profitable and successful business.
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Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Accountability Bribe Carbon footprint Compliance Confidential Consequence Corporate Social Responsibility Cultural appropriation Dilemma Discrimination Equality Ethical Fraud Glass ceiling Idealistic Information privacy Integrity Morality Nepotism Shareholder Stakeholder Transparency
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Reading Activity: A university professor’s introduction to his Business Ethics course

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Hello everyone, and welcome to Business Ethics 101. Today, we will discuss why we should care about business ethics, and why it is crucial for a company's success. Since you have all voluntarily signed up for this course, I’m guessing most of you would agree with me. Now, I have studied ethical behavior in relation to companies for a long time, and I want to tell you that it is important to understand that…
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He found out that his company had been bribing customs officials for years in order to advance the passage of goods.
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The terms of his contract were confidential, so he wasn't allowed to talk to outsiders about it.
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With an increase in awareness of organizations' roles in society came an increase in the importance of CSR, with companies launching more environmentally friendly products, etc.
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  • Do you agree with the professor’s point of view? Why do you believe that business ethics are important or unimportant?
  • Would you rather work for an unethical company with high pay or an ethical company with low pay? Why?
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