Questions and Answers of Business Ethics

The Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary have a bone to pick with their archdiocese as well as property law. The good sisters have an eightacre convent (in which
We have a tendency to look at folks who get into ethical and legal trouble and say, “I know I would never behave like that.’ You probably would not, but you are only seeing them at their last
It began as a simple exercise to gauge what was on the minds of my students and training and seminar participants. On the first day of the seminar or class, I gave them two index cards and asked them
The temptation is remarkable. The run is long. The body screams, “No more!” So, when some runners in the New York City Marathon hit the Queensboro Bridge, temptation sets in, and rather than
The following 12 categories were developed and listed in Exchange, the magazine of the Brigham Young University School of Business.Taking Things That Don’t Belong to You In the book, How to Become
We often see ethical issues around us, and we understand ethics are important. But we are often reluctant to raise ethical issues, or sometimes we use strategies to avoid facing ethical issues. These
The EPA announced allegations against Volkswagen AG (VW) of using a “defeat device” in 482,000 of its cars since 2008 in order to make the cars test clean during emissions testing.The EPA alleged
In Scott Smith’s book A Simple Plan, the lead character, Hank; his brother, Jacob; and a friend, Lou come upon a small plane buried in the rural snowdrifts of Ohio. Upon opening the plane's door,
In February 2015, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, in doing routine sampling, found Listeria in Blue Bell Chocolate Chip Country Cookie Sandwiches and Great Divide
Nearly every business professor and philosopher have weighed in with models and tests that can be used for resolving ethical issues. The following sections offer summaries of the thoughts and models
In some of the cases, you will be evaluating the ethics of conduct after the fact. In those situations, your recommendations and resolutions will center on reforms and perhaps recompense for the
Clarify the distinctions among plagiarism, paraphrasing, and direct citation.Consider the following source and three ways that a student might be tempted to make use of it:Source: “The joker in the
Piper High School is in Piper, Kansas, a town located about 20 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri. Christine Pelton was a high school science teacher there. Ms. Pelton, age 26, had a degree in
Often called the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane or car pool lane, we see them around the country. Those who have a passenger can scoot into that lane at any time and sail along as the rest of the
The résumé is a door opener for a job seeker. What's on it can get you in the door or cause the door to be slammed in your face. With that type of pressure, it is not surprising to learn that one
Joe, a student taking a statistics course, was injured by a hit-and-run driver. The injuries were serious, and Joe was on a ventilator. Although Joe did recover, he required therapy for restoring his
A new issue that involves technology is developing and might require legal steps. Internet users are piggybacking onto their neighbors’ wireless service providers. The original subscriber pays a
Stuyvesant High School is an elite New York City high school that the “best of the best” high school students attend. Stuyvesant is ranked as the best of nine free public schools in New York City
The shifted norm referred to in the readings means that we have an acceptable level of conduct beyond what laws and regulations require. For example, the North Carolina State Troopers have a motto or
In a book entitled Cheaters Always Prosper: 50 Ways to Beat the System without Being Caught,” James Brazil (a pen name), a college student from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has
You have just purchased $130 of groceries. Upon returning home you discover that you did not pay for a pack of gum you picked up from the assortment of gums and mints at the checkout belt at the
There are 22 million American who have federal student loans. The total amount owed is$$1.2$ trillion. And 43% of that 22 million are either behind on their payments or arranged to have their
Nearly every business professor and philosopher have weighed in with models and tests that can be used for resolving ethical issues. The following sections offer summaries of the thoughts and models
Clarify the distinctions among plagiarism, paraphrasing, and direct citation.Consider the following source and three ways that a student might be tempted to make use of it:Source: "The joker in the
Piper High School is in Piper, Kansas, a town located about 20 miles west of Kansas City, Missouri. Christine Pelton was a high school science teacher there. Ms. Pelton, age 26, had a degree in
Often called the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane or car pool lane, we see them around the country. Those who have a passenger can scoot into that lane at any time and sail along as the rest of the
The résumé is a door opener for a job seeker. What's on it can get you in the door or cause the door to be slammed in your face. With that type of pressure, it is not surprising to learn that one
Joe, a student taking a statistics course, was injured by a hit-and-run driver. The injuries were serious, and Joe was on a ventilator. Although Joe did recover, he required therapy for restoring his
A new issue that involves technology is developing and might require legal steps. Internet users are piggybacking onto their neighbors' wireless service providers. The original subscriber pays a
Stuyvesant High School is an elite New York City high school that the "best of the best" high school students attend. Stuyvesant is ranked as the best of nine free public schools in New York City
The shifted norm referred to in the readings means that we have an acceptable level of conduct beyond what laws and regulations require. For example, the North Carolina State Troopers have a motto or
In a book entitled Cheaters Always Prosper: 50 Ways to Beat the System without Being Caught, James Brazil (a pen name), a college student from the University of California, Santa Barbara, has
You have just purchased $\$ 130$ of groceries. Upon returning home you discover that you did not pay for a pack of gum you picked up from the assortment of gums and mints at the checkout belt at
There are 22 million American who have federal student loans. The total amount owed is $\$ 1.2$ trillion. And $43 \%$ of that 22 million are either behind on their payments or arranged to have
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
The purpose of this activity is to get students to realize that there are no easy answers to many of these issues. Have students partner up for this activity. Each student should select one of the
This ethical dilemma concerns TikTok, which is a social media network for sharing short videos. The scenario is fairly straightforward for many undergraduate students. Have students read the scenario
This video takes a humorous view of what constitutes ethical conduct in an organization and who should receive ethics training. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led
In this video, Patrick Quinlan, CEO of Convercent (an ethics and compliance software company), discusses the importance of values and ethics in business. Quinlan stresses how the business world is
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. Why should Ann get involved in reporting if she has not experienced
Break the class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion questions and discuss their answers within their groups. Students should be prepared to provide
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
Break class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion question and discuss their answers within their groups. Students may reference the text or use their
This video takes a humorous view of what constitutes ethical conduct in an organization and who should receive ethics training. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led
This ethical dilemma highlights the tension that can occur between shareholder priorities and social responsibility using an example from Oh Seas!, Co., a cruise line company that deals exclusively
The purpose of the video is to help students understand the similarities and differences between shareholders and stakeholders. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation concerning water pollution and the question of whether to report these violations to the appropriate regulatory authorities. Have students read
Break the class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion questions and discuss their answers within their groups. Students should be prepared to provide
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. How should Demarco approach this issue when he meets with the
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
In this video, Patagonia vice president of environmental activism Lisa Pike Sheehy explains why Patagonia cares about sustaining the planet and the company’s efforts in sustainability. She
This video helps students understand the similarities and differences between shareholders and stakeholders. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the
Break class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion question and discuss their answers within their groups. Students should be prepared to provide examples.
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding expired medical product inventory and the uneasy situation one employee finds himself in when faced with his supervisor’s unorthodox
In this video, TOMS introduces its new giving model, where the company gives back more than 33% of its profits to many different causes. TOMS takes the concept of social entrepreneurship to new
In this video, a law firm explains the protections provided to whistle-blowers through SOX. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the questions provided.a.
These clips show various ethical issues from time theft, conflicts of interest, and stealing and honesty. These clips also provide a humorous take on ethics issues. The most pervasive ethical issue
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding various ethical issues commonly encountered within the workplace. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then
This video from the USDA discusses how to identify and avoid conflicts of interest. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the questions provided.a. What is a
This clip explains Immanuel Kant’s deontology, highlighted by clips from The Good Place. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the questions provided.a.
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding ethical issues related to worker safety within the workplace. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding ethical issues commonly found within the workplace. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an
Break class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion question and discuss their answers within their groups. Students should be prepared to provide examples.
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
This video from Tech Insider features a university student who went undercover in a Chinese factory producing Apple iPhones. He describes the working conditions and the measures that must be
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding ethical issues related to bribery. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion
Break class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion question and discuss their answers within their groups. Students should be prepared to provide examples.
This video discusses how a subsidiary of Goldman Sachs pleaded guilty and agreed to pay more than $2.9 billion in a foreign corruption probe tied to the Malaysian 1MDB sovereign wealth fund, which
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. Describe the personal, business, and legal (local, country, country)
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
This video recounts how six former eBay employees are accused of a cyberstalking campaign that authorities say targeted a couple who published a newsletter that was occasionally critical of the
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding ethical leadership within the workplace. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led
This clip explores the concept of emotional intelligence. The most effective ethical leaders possess the ability to manage themselves and their relationships with others effectively, a skill known as
Have students check their EQ, or Ethics Quotient, by completing the following assessment found in the text at the end of the chapter. Students can assess their performance to evaluate their overall
Break class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion question and discuss their answers within their groups. Students may reference the text or use their
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. Compare and contrast the leadership characteristics of Stan and
Suicide is briefly mentioned in this clip. This video is about Bernie Madoff, a Wall Street con artist who executed the largest Ponzi scheme in history. Following the creation of this content, Bernie
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. Describe Alicia’s ethical dilemma.b. Why would Medicare fraud be a
This clip discusses how Wells Fargo employees tricked customers and opened fraudulent accounts, highlighting the unethical culture at the bank. After students have watched the video, conduct an
This clip discusses the ESG (environmental, social, governance) integrity measurement framework and debates whether ESG investments are contributing to a better world. After students have watched the
In this video, entrepreneur Anil Dash discusses why he believes the tech world has an obligation to be more humane. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation exploring how artificial intelligence can create ethics issues. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an
A major step in developing an effective ethics program is implementing a training program and communication system to educate employees about the firm’s ethical standards. In this clip, Joan
This ethical dilemma concerns a hypothetical situation regarding ethical issues commonly found within the workplace. Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an
This clip discusses how Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, views the traditional chain of command. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the questions
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. Describe the organizational culture of ABCO Corporation.b. Do you
Have students read the scenario provided in the text and then conduct an instructor-led discussion using the questions provided.a. What causes a technology to be adopted and labeled acceptable,
This clip looks at the digital divide concerning access to high-speed internet. With many service providers looking to offer 5G connectivity, it could leave others behind. After students have watched
Break class into small groups of three to five students. Have students read the discussion question and discuss their answers within their groups. Students may reference the text or use their
1. Why was it necessary for TOMS to evolve its business model?2. Who are TOMS’ most important stakeholders, and why? 3. Is the One for One movement business model appropriate for any other
1. Did Monsanto maintain an ethical culture that effectively responded to various stakeholders? Does Bayer?2. Compare the benefits of growing GM seeds for crops with the potential negative

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