Sept

EST1 - Ethical Situations in Business

Course of Study

This course supports the assessments for EST1. The course covers 2 competencies and represents 3 competency units.

Introduction

Overview There has been a major breakdown in corporate ethics in today's business world. The results of a blatant disregard of ethics are prevalent. Studying business ethics takes on relevance and immediacy that requires careful attention and effort to create an ethical environment that is good for businesses, employees, and society as a whole. Once you've successfully completed this course of study, you should be able to determine ethical and socially responsible courses of action in a given business situation and be able to develop an appropriate and comprehensive ethics program for a given business venture. Competencies This course provides guidance to help you demonstrate the following 2 competencies: Competency 310.2.1: Ethical Issues in Business The graduate can determine ethical and socially responsible courses of action in a given business situation. Competency 310.2.3: Ethics Programs The graduate can develop an appropriate and comprehensive ethics program for a given business venture. Course Mentor Assistance As you prepare to successfully demonstrate competency in this subject, remember that course mentors stand ready to help you reach your educational goals. As subject matter experts, mentors enjoy and take pride in helping students become reflective learners, problem solvers, and critical thinkers. Course mentors are excited to hear from you and eager to work with you. Successful students report that working with a course mentor is the key to their success. Course mentors are able to share tips on approaches, tools, and skills that can help you apply the content you're studying. They also provide guidance in assessment preparation strategies and troubleshoot areas of deficiency. Even if things don’t work out on your first try, course mentors act as a support system...