Welcome to AB140 Ethics and Social Responsibility

Last week we………

• Identified traditional vs. team environment • Described how teams contribute to an organization’s

effectiveness

• Discussed how an effective team is built

Questions?

Unit 8 Objectives

• Understand corporate social responsibility and diversity in the modern workplace

• Discuss the process of making ethical decisions

• Identify how companies influence their ethics environment

Ethical Systems

• Universalism: all people should uphold certain values• Egoism: acceptable behavior maximizes benefits for the

individual• Utilitarianism: seeks the greatest good for the greatest number

of people• Relativism: defines ethical behavior according to how others

behave• Virtue Ethics: good morale character

Ethics Programs

• Compliance-based

• Integrity-based

Evaluate your Ethical duties• Would you be proud to see the action widely

reported in newspapers?• Would it build a sense of community among those

involved?• Would it generate the greatest social good?• Would you be willing to see others take the same

action when you might be the victim?• Does it harm the “least among us”?• Does it interfere with the right of all others to

develop their skills to the fullest?

Ethical Dilemmas YOU may face:

• Brands• CEO pay• Commercialism in schools• Religion at work• Sweatshops• Wages

Questions?

Corporate Social Responsibility

Management: Bateman/Snell

You are the international vice president of a multinational chemical corporation. Your company has developed an insecticide that will effectively combat a recent infestation of West African crops. You’re the only one that has it. But, your insecticide is highly toxic and its use is banned in the United States. The minister of agriculture in a small, developing African country has put in a large order for your product. You inform the minister of the risks of using your product, but he insists on using it and claims it will be used “intelligently.” This sale will mean millions of dollars for your company and a large bonus for you. The president of your company believes you should fill the order, but decision is ultimately yours.

What would you do?

Questions?

What is diversity?

What is diversity?

• Gender• Age• Religious affiliation• Disability status• Military experience• Sexual orientation• Educational level

Components of a Diversified Workforce

Management: Bateman/Snell

How can you manage diversity?

Managing Diversity

• Involves recruiting, training, promoting, and utilizing to full advantage individuals with different backgrounds, beliefs, capabilities, and cultures

• Understanding and deeply valuing employee differences to build a more effective and profitable organization

• Valuing the connections that arise and develop between diverse employees.

Tomorrow’s workers

• The number of women, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Hispanic workers are growing faster than the number of white male workers

• Lower birth rates in the U.S. will result in a smaller labor force leading to outsourcing to firms in developing nations

• Median age of America’s workforce is increasing• 70% of workers between the ages of 45 and 74 intend to

work in retirement

Questions?

• Who is involved? • Is it only verbal? • What other means of sexual harassment might be

used?

What constitutes sexual harassment?

• Two categories

-Quid pro quo: (this for that) submission to or rejection of sexual conduct is used as a basis for employment decision

-Hostile environment: exists when an employee experiences workplace harassment and fears going to work because of the offensive, intimidating, or oppressive atmosphere generated by the harasser

Sexual Harassment is…

A hospital has a sexual harassment policy that is strictly enforced. They hold all vendors to the same standard. One evening a vendor who was working at the hospital follows one of the employees to the parking lot and asks her out and for her number. She tells him no, but he insists and won’t leave her alone. She repeatedly tells him no. Is this harassment? What should the hospital do?

Case Study:

Questions?

What’s Due This Week

Reading…

There are two assigned readings for this week. • Textbook: This week's required Reading is

Chapter 3 pp. 52–69 and Chapter 8 pp. 175–182 in the Bateman and Snell Text.

• Presentation Reading: Click the icon on the reading page to view a presentation on Ethics Theory.

Review

• Take the review as often as you like

• Read each question carefully• Ensure you hit submit• Reviews cannot be made up!!

Discussion Board• You will consider diversity and the issues Sandwich Blitz faces in

dealing with diversity and corporate responsibility.• Don’t forget………..

-Post a minimum of three posts per discussion question. One initial response and two replies to classmates

-Post on a minimum of three different days - Initial post must be completed by Saturday

-Initial Post must be 100 words -Be sure to check spelling and grammar

-Ensure your responses add value and further the conversation

-You cannot post to the boards late

Assignment• This week your assignment deals with an ethical situation that Jack and the managers of

Sandwich Blitz face. • After reading the scenario, you’ll identify and discuss the ethical issues

• Don’t forget to………

- Click the PDF for detailed instructions on the assignment page - Ensure you have a well-written paragraph form paper- The following requirements apply:

-Minimum of 100 words -Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, etc. -Don’t forget to properly reference any material used- I expect a professional paper

- Submit your Assignment in the proper Dropbox for grading, as an attachment- Ensure you submit the assignment by Tuesday night at 11:59pm EST

Good Night!

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