SRJC Course Outlines

5/3/2024 5:56:36 AMBOT 87.29 Course Outline as of Spring 2001

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CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  BOT 87.29Title:  ETHICS IN BUSINESS  
Full Title:  Ethics in Business
Last Reviewed:3/3/2008

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum.50Lecture Scheduled8.004 max.Lecture Scheduled32.00
Minimum.50Lab Scheduled01 min.Lab Scheduled0
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total8.00 Contact Total32.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  64.00Total Student Learning Hours: 96.00 

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  04 - Different Topics
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Prerequisites/Corequisites:


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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This course will help students recognize and think through ethical issues when they arise.  The honesty, integrity and good will of those who work in an organization set the stage for effective and profitable results.
(Grade or P/NP)

Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:04 - Different Topics

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:Effective:Inactive:
 Area:
 
CSU GE:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
IGETC:Transfer Area Effective:Inactive:
 
CSU Transfer:TransferableEffective:Spring 2001Inactive:Spring 2003
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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The students will be able to:
1.  Discuss the ethical implications of issues as they arise.
2.  Examine ethical dilemmas objectively and apply reasoned judgment
   to their resolution.
3.  Correct unethical practices that may have previously been
   unrecognized or ignored.
4.  Handle ethical dilemmas that could affect personal relationships
   diplomatically.
5.  Communicate the need for applying ethical principles at all
   organizational levels.

Topics and Scope
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1.  Understanding the Problem and the Need
   a.  Definitions of ethics
   b.  Identifying your ethical concerns
2.  The Forces that Shape Ethical Behavior
   a.  When and where do we develop ethical values?
   b.  Ethics and your job
   c.  Factors that modify ethical values
3.  Ethical Consideration in Transactions with your Boss
   a.  Following orders and directives from above
   b.  Supporting and communicating with the boss
   c.  Ethical mistakes to avoid
4.  Ethical Considerations in Transactions with Your Peers
   a.  Supporting and communicating with peers
   b.  Collaboration--a beneficial and ethical tool
   c.  Constructive problem solving
5.  Solving Ethical Problems
   a.  An organized approach
   b.  Solving ethical problems:  the ten step method

Assignments:

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.
Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.Writing
0 - 0%
None
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.Problem Solving
0 - 0%
None
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
0 - 0%
None
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
0 - 0%
None
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Ethics in Business, Robert B. Maddux, Crisp Publications, 1989

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