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Doing the Right Thing: A Guide to Good Business Ethics
Good ethics are good business. Yet sometimes we all struggle to do the right thing in the workplace. Maybe we feel stressed or overwhelmed, and the easier option becomes more attractive. We could also be afraid to speak up – or just unsure what the ethical decision would be. In this course, you’ll learn what business e...
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About this course
Good ethics are good business. Yet sometimes we all struggle to do the right thing in the workplace. Maybe we feel stressed or overwhelmed, and the easier option becomes more attractive. We could also be afraid to speak up – or just unsure what the ethical decision would be. In this course, you’ll learn what business ethics are and why they’re important. Then, you’ll get seven principles to guide your ethical behavior at work. Finally, you’ll explore a few of the most common ethical pitfalls in the workplace and how to avoid them.
Course outline
10 topics · 80 min
- 1 What Are Business Ethics and Why Are They Important?
- 2 7 Universal Principles for Ethical Behavior
- 3 Overcoming Rationalizations to Make Ethical Decisions
- 4 Appropriate Use of Company Assets
- 5 Plagiarism and How to Avoid It
- 6 Minimizing Gossip in the Workplace
- 7 Witnessing and Reporting Unethical Behavior
- 8 Do’s and Don’ts
- 9 Summary
- 10 Quiz
Doing the Right Thing: A Guide to Good Business Ethics
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