28 Dec MBA6301 Business Ethics

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 1 Discussion

Within the realm of the Star Trek show, Mr. Spock seemed to present continuous questions about the ethics of space travels with his crew. Discuss the role of character and personal integrity in business ethics.

Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 2 Discussion

In the case of the Coyote and Road Runner, one might question the ethics of the two characters’ behaviors. Identify an organization that you have worked for or know about that has successfully implemented a culture of ethical business behavior. Alternatively, identify one that has not successfully implemented a culture of ethical business behavior. Discuss how leaders in those businesses have or have not accomplished this initiative.

Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 3 Discussion

While Batman & Commissioner Gordon constantly involved themselves with local, state and federal regulations, let us take a moment to reflect upon the regulations in your locality.

Bring one of these business regulations forward and discuss whether this regulation is ethical. Include your rationale as well as a discussion around whether the regulation is effective.

Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 4 Discussion

Hawkeye Pierce and BJ Hunnicutt portrayed years of unethical situations on the popular show MASH. Through their comical depiction of these situations, the viewer might have been left with the impression that the unethical behavior was actually appropriate.

Share your thoughts about what can happen to a business if ethical standards are not taken seriously.

Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 5 Discussion

Through our lesson, we learned that tragic events distract people from their normal ethical stance. Why do you think this is the case? Bring forward a tragic event that has happened in your lifetime as an example. For purposes of a diverse discussion here, bring forward different examples.

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 6 Discussion

Think about a company you have worked for, either currently or in the past. Reflect upon the corporate culture with respect to the practice of ethics within the organization. What was leadership’s role in establishing this culture within the organization? How did power and motivation relate to the degree of ethical conduct?

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 7 Discussion

Companies use a code of ethics to preserve a certain level of ethics within their organization. Identify a company that you believe constantly displays ethical behavior and explain why.

MBA6301 Business Ethics

Unit 8 Discussion

Identify an assignment in this course that had a positive impact on you. How will you be able to apply the skills you learned from it to gain life and/or career success?