Ethics for a Global Economy ((4 Credits))

Catalog description

This course examines the source, development, and exercise of the concepts and principles of right and wrong human behavior at the individual and organizational levels of society. Building upon classical and contemporary ethical theory, students learn how to apply a general-purpose ethical decision-making model to resolve ethical dilemmas. Progressing to the workplace, the acquired analytical skills and generic model are placed in the context of the modern global workplace and applied to challenges presented in case studies on issues including, but not limited to: employee privacy; truth in marketing; discrimination; the environment; sweatshops, etc. Prerequisites (must complete before registering): This course demands advanced level critical thinking and writing skills.