Integrity in Action: Modern Business Ethics Choices

The course, "Integrity in Action: Modern Business Ethics Choices," tackles the pervasive challenge of ethical decision-making in today's professional landscape. While First Officer Spock might operate purely on logic, we non-Vulcans grapple with the complexities of balancing emotions, principles, and practicalities in the workplace.

This course will empower you to navigate ethical dilemmas with confidence and clarity by providing a framework for principled action. You will learn to identify and understand the sources of ethical crises, develop a balanced approach to ethical decision-making, and cultivate an unwavering commitment to integrity.

Key learning outcomes include:

• Understanding the intersection of logic, emotions, and moral absolutes in ethical choices.
• Identifying the six common avenues for business ethics crises, from delivering service to managing strategies.
• Developing strategies for maintaining ethical balance, encompassing values, perspective, responsibility, and character.
• Leveraging the appropriate role of guilt as an ethical "safety check" without succumbing to destructive self-blame.
• Mastering the "safe side" principle: choosing the ethical high road when in doubt, even in seemingly minor situations.
• Applying ethical principles to common workplace issues such as theft, greed, conflicts of interest, and cyber ethics.
• Navigating the intricacies of antitrust laws and their implications for daily business conduct.

By engaging with these critical topics, you will not only strengthen your ethical foundation but also enhance your professional reputation and contribute to a more principled work environment, ensuring you’re prepared not just for work, but for life.