Business Ethics

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

From artificial intelligence to facial recognition technology, organizations face an increasing number of ethical dilemmas. While innovation can aid business growth, it can also create opportunities for potential abuse. This course provides an overview of business ethics, why they're important, and how to ensure ethical behavior in your organization. We will examine ethics theory and concepts applicable to today's business world. You will learn how to examine and articulate your opinions while evaluating other points of view, which is the key to healthy business relationships.

Learning Objectives »

  • Define and examine business ethics.
  • Discuss the Ethical Chain of Behavior.
  • Apply ethical decision-making techniques.
  • Examine ethical responsibility in business.
  • Participate in practical case studies.

2-Day Option: Expanded learning of course objectives with added content, activities, and business scenarios.

Course Agenda

Defining Business Ethics

  1. The Ethical Behavior Claim
  2. Values Drive Behavior
  3. Core Values
  4. Alignment of the Ethical Behavior Chain
  5. Action Items

Making Ethical Decisions

  1. Characteristics of Ethical Decisions
  2. Ethical Standards
  3. The Ethical Decision-Making Process

Applying Business Ethics

  1. Ethical Responsibility to Society
  2. Triple Bottom Line
  3. Ethical Responsibility to Customers
  4. Best Practices for Ethical Responsibility
  5. Ethical Responsibilities to Employees
  6. Inspiring Business Ethics
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Business Ethics

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

From artificial intelligence to facial recognition technology, organizations face an increasing number of ethical dilemmas. While innovation can aid business growth, it can also create opportunities for potential abuse. This course provides an overview of business ethics, why they're important, and how to ensure ethical behavior in your organization. We will examine ethics theory and concepts applicable to today's business world. You will learn how to examine and articulate your opinions while evaluating other points of view, which is the key to healthy business relationships.

Learning Objectives »

  • Define and examine business ethics.
  • Discuss the Ethical Chain of Behavior.
  • Apply ethical decision-making techniques.
  • Examine ethical responsibility in business.
  • Participate in practical case studies.

2-Day Option: Expanded learning of course objectives with added content, activities, and business scenarios.

Course Agenda

Defining Business Ethics

  1. The Ethical Behavior Claim
  2. Values Drive Behavior
  3. Core Values
  4. Alignment of the Ethical Behavior Chain
  5. Action Items

Making Ethical Decisions

  1. Characteristics of Ethical Decisions
  2. Ethical Standards
  3. The Ethical Decision-Making Process

Applying Business Ethics

  1. Ethical Responsibility to Society
  2. Triple Bottom Line
  3. Ethical Responsibility to Customers
  4. Best Practices for Ethical Responsibility
  5. Ethical Responsibilities to Employees
  6. Inspiring Business Ethics