Lets Talk About Ethics

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Code of Conduct (Ethics) Research Research Code of Ethics from various companies Online examples Boeing Coca Cola Brinker International JCPenney Bank of America Note: Students may choose companies not listed above. Research Code of Ethics from various companies Online examples Boeing Coca Cola Brinker International JCPenney Bank of America Note: Students may choose companies not listed above. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Code of Conduct (Ethics) Activity Identify common themes within the companies’ Codes of Ethics Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Code of Ethics (Common Themes Examples) Technology policy Example 1: Hardware and software are to be used for approved business practices. Example 2: Use of personal electronic devices is not acceptable during work hours. Example 3: Equipment removal from company premises requires senior management approvals. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Code of Ethics (Common Themes Examples) Customer Service/Employee Relations Example 1: Treat customers with respect. Example 2: Complete tasks in a timely manner. Example 3: Resolve issues in a professional manner. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Code of Ethics (Common Themes Examples) Environment Example 1: Report misuse of company property. Example 2: Secure proprietary information. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Code of Conduct (Ethics) Activity Brainstorm unethical business practices Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Brainstorm Ideas (Unethical Actions Examples) Using Facebook at work Taking home supplies for personal business Making unauthorized long-distance phone calls Sharing proprietary information with a competitor Observing, but not reporting, sexual harassment Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved. Summary Define morals? What is the difference between ethical and unethical practices? Describe information found in a Code of Ethics. Compare moral values to ethical practices. Describe some unethical behaviors. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.

Formal Assessment Skit Students create and deliver a skit based on an unethical situation and its resolution. Skit requirements Time: 3- to 4- minutes Topic: Unethical business conduct and solution Size: 2 – 4 students Content: Must state at least one moral conflict Note: Grading rubric is attached. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. All rights reserved.