BUAD 90- Ethics and Values

Course Objectives
This course is designed to introduce the participant to the importance of ethics and values in the workplace. Emphasis will be placed on how values influence actions, developing a personal ethical philosophy, and helping others do the right thing.

Course Content
The following list provides an overview of the main topics to be covered in the course:
• Understanding values and how they influence our actions
• Understanding how values operate in the workplace
• Determining his/her own values and understanding how those values will affect his/her carrying out the required duties
• Developing a personal philosophy of ethics and values
• Why do people do wrong?
• Helping people do the right thing
• How consistent are your values with those of your organization?

Methods of Instruction
• Class discussion and participation
• Experiential learning activities
• Individual and group problem solving
• Case analysis
• Lecture
• Video presentation

Additional Information
• Each course is 9 hours.
• Participants will receive 1/2 unit of college credit per course.