1. Business Ethics
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2. What is ethics?
Noun
(used with a singular or plural verb) a system of moral principles: the ethics of a culture
(used with a plural verb) the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture, etc.: medical ethics, Christian ethics.
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3. What is Ethics? continued
(used with a plural verb) moral principles, as of an individual: His ethics forbade betrayal of a confidence.
(used with a singular verb) that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.
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4. Traits that can be related to Ethics
Truthful
Keeps promises
Loyal
Fair
Kind
Responsible
Accountable
Truthful
Being honest, sincere, and straightforward; doesn’t cheat, steal, or act deviously; is not “two-faced.”
Keeps Promises
Is worthy of trust; keeps promises and fulfills commitments; does not interpret agreements in an unreasonably technical or legalistic manner in order to rationalize or justify breaking commitments.
Loyal
Is faithful and loyal to family, friends, employers, customers, and clients; does not use information learned in confidence; avoids conflicts of interest.
Fair
Is open-minded, willing to admit errors, and, where appropriate, changes positions and beliefs; demonstrates a commitment to justice; is culturally diverse and does not discriminate.
Kind
Caring, compassionate; shares; helps those in need and avoids causing harm to others.
Responsible
Obeys the law and is socially conscious; when in a position of leadership or authority, openly respects and honours democratic processes of decision making, avoids unnecessary secrecy or concealment of information, and assures that others have all the information they need to make intelligent choices and exercise their rights.
Accountable
Is accountable and accepts responsibility for decisions; leads by example; takes whatever actions are necessary to correct or prevent inappropriate conduct of others.

5. Movies about ethics Erin Brockovich Fun with Dick and Jane
Walmart: The Cost of Low Price
Blood Diamond
Wolf of Wall Street
Wall Street
Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room
Norma Rae
The Corporation
The Devil Wears Prada

6. Code of Ethics Your Task: As a group of 1-4 students
Come up with what you consider an appropriate code of ethics for a teacher
Come up with a formal “classroom” code of ethics for a student
Instructions:
Have one group member write out a final copy of both your codes (hand in)
You will be asked to present your answers to the class so choose one person to act as the group spokesperson for each of the codes.