Unit 17: Business Ethics

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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.

Did you know? The following activities can be customized as desired by the teacher or school pedagogue.

Basic activities (computer-graded)

Vocabulary Builder Activity

Students will learn the following key terms and phrases:

Reading Activity: A university professor’s introduction to his Business Ethics course

Students will be able to correctly answer true/false questions after reading and listening to topical short articles and dialogs featuring topical vocabulary.

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… Continue

Multiple Choice Activity

Students will be able to select the best match between unit terms and their definitions.

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Listening Comprehension Activity

Students will be able to listen to short audio clips in English and then spell them correctly.

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Spelling and Recognition

Students will be able to identify and spell a vocabulary term correctly given only the definition.

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Advanced activities (optionally teacher-graded)

Speaking Practice Activity

Students will be able to speak and record 5 example sentences from the unit vocabulary and then submit them for grading by the classroom teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the students will be shown good examples of other students' work.

He found out that his company had been bribing customs officials for years in order to advance the passage of goods.

The terms of his contract were confidential, so he wasn't allowed to talk to outsiders about it.

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.

They say he only got the job because of nepotism, not because he was the person most qualified.

Firing an expectant mother because of her pregnancy is considered discrimination and prohibited by law.

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Writing Practice Activity

Students will write a short essay to be graded by the teacher. If no teacher is available or desired, then the student is shown previous examples of other writings by students.

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?

Discuss a real life example you know where a company did not behave ethically, and what you would have done differently.

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