Intro Business Ethics
Ethical Choices are made based on what principles and values?
Moral Principles and Values
Name one thing that was happening in the Ethical Climate in 2000s.
Unprecedented economic growth
digital economy opened boarders
personal data sold openly
e- commerce posed a new ethical problems
hackers plague businesses and government agencies
What act establishes minimum wage rate?
The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
How should you feel about the decision you are making?
Confident
How long have I been teaching?
This is year 2
Buisness Ethics are defined as
Professional standards of conduct, based on moral principles and values, guiding decision making processes and actions.
What decade was the birth of the internet?
The 90s
Which act prohibits employment discriminations towards a persons 40year of age or older?
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
When Defining the problem what should exclude
unimportant and irrelevant information
What is my favorite drink?
Coffee
Three Examples of Unethical Business practices
Discrimination - Workplace Harassment - Confidentiality Breaches - Unfair treatment of staff - Personal use of company property - inaccurate
In the 1970s what dilemmas where happening
employee militancy
human rights
some corporations chose to cover rather than correct problems
What does the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 state?
Prohibits employment discrimination toward qualified individuals with disabilities.
When selecting the most appropriate alternative what do you base the decisionon?
Benefits the most people - Benefits the company - Maintains moral principles and values
What is my moms name?
Ms. Novella
Name 2 Examples of Confidential information in the work place
Employee Records - customer/client records - Research and production of new product and services.
When was the US Code of Ethics for Government Service established?
1980
What does the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 provide?
Provides 12 weeks of unpaid job protected leave per year, while maintaining group health benefits.
When Listing all alternatives and Consequences name 2 of the questions you should ask yourself?
Is it legal? Does it fit the company values? Does it fit my personal value? Does it fit my personal values? Who will it affect? How will it look if it makes the news?
Where did I graduate High School from? DOUBLE Points if you can name the year
Southside
How should workplace politics be dealt with? Where can this info be found?
By remembering and abiding by you moral principles and values usually addressed in a company's Code of Ethics.
What decade was old values cast aside?
1960s
When is the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 applicable?
1 during the birth and care of a newborn child
2 after placement of an adopted or foster care child
3 when carting for an immediate family member with a serious medical condition
4 when unable to work because of a serious medical condition
Name the 5 ethical Decision Making Process Steps
1. Define the Problem
2. List all Alternatives & Consequences
3. Select The Best choice
4. Act on your decision
5. Evaluate your decision
What is my degree in?
Hospitality Administration