BUS309
Preview: BUS309 : Business Ethics
Course Guide
Prerequisites
BUS100
Course Description
Examines the applications of ethical principles through consideration of typical problem areas
encountered in organizations. The course focuses on the ethical perspectives of business decision-
making and policy development in a variety of key areas including individual behavior, human resource
management, work environments, marketing, property rights, and international business. The analysis
of case situations will illustrate the application of various ethical approaches (utility, individual rights,
and justice) in managing organizations.
Instructional Materials
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Required Resources
William H. Shaw. 2017. Business Ethics: A Textbook with Cases. BUS309 Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning 9th edition textbook available at https://www.strayerbookstore.com
Sarah Jorgensen. 2020. New Evidence Against Lori Loughlin and Husband Revealed in Government
Motion. https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/16/us/new-details-lori-loughlin-mossimo-giannulli-college-
admissions-scam/index.html
R.J. Anderson. 2020. Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal: What to Know About MLB's Penalties Against
Houston. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/astros-sign-stealing-scandal-what-to-know-about-mlbs-
penalties-against-houston/
Brittany De Lea. 2018. Google Code of Ethics on Military Contracts Could Hinder Pentagon Contracts.
https://www.foxbusiness.com/features/google-code-of-ethics-on-military-contracts-could-hinder-
pentagon-work
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Business Ethics Highlights. 2018. Can Ad Copy Be False but not Misleading? If so, Is That OK?
https://businessethicshighlights.com/2018/12/20/can-ad-copy-be-false-but-not-misleading-if-so-is-that-
ok/
Stephanie Bank. 2018. Menu Science: The Subtle Ways Restaurants Get You to Spend More .
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/household-finances/article-menu-science-
the-subtle-ways-restaurant-get-you-to-spend-more/
Course Learning Outcomes
1
Outline personal thoughts and opinions about an unethical situation observed in
a professional setting.
2
Examine the role capitalism plays in corporate decision making.
