A company’s ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics are essential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethical program will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability. Developing a business ethics program takes time and effort, but doing so will do more than improve business, it will change lives.

A company's ethics will have an influence on all levels of business. It will influence all who interact with the company, including customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, etc. All of these groups will have an effect on the way a company's ethics are developed. Understanding and maintaining ethics is a very important part of doing business today.

INTRODUCTION
Course Objectives

MODULE 1
What is Ethics?
What is Business Ethics?
Ethical Obligations
10 Benefits of Managing Ethics
Case Study
Knowledge Check

MODULE 2
Implementing Ethics in the Workplace
Benefits
Downside
Guidelines for Managing Ethics in the Workplace
Roles and Responsibilities
Knowledge Check

MODULE 3
Employer/Employee Rights
Privacy Policies
Harassment Issues
Technology
Knowledge Check

MODULE 4
Business & Social Responsibilites
Identifying Types of Responsibilities
Case Study (I)
Case Study (II)
Handling Conflicting Social and Business Responsibilities
Knowledge Check

MODULE 5
Ethical Decisions
The Basics
Balancing Personal and Organizational Ethics
Common Dilemmas
Making Ethical Decisions
Overcoming Obstacles
Knowledge Check

MODULE 6
Whistle Blowing
Criteria and Risk
The Process
When You Should "Blow the Whistle"
Knowledge Check

MODULE 7
Managerial Ethics
Ethical Management
Identifying the Characteristics
Ensuring Ethical Behavior
Knowledge Check

MODULE 8
Unethical Behavior
Recognize & Identify
Preventing
Addressing
Interventions
Knowledge Check

MODULE 9
Ethics in Business (I)
Organization Basics
Addressing the Needs
Ethical Principles
Knowledge Check

MODULE 10
Ethics in Business (II)
Ethical Safeguards
Developing a Code of Ethics
Performing an Internal Ethics Audit
Upholding the Ethics Program
Knowledge Check

ASSESSMENT
Post Test

WRAPPING UP
Course Summary