BUSI 4601

Business Ethics

0.5 credit · Undergraduate

Use of ethical reasoning to analyze business decisions. The ethical content of these decisions. The role of ethics in business situations. Practice in ethical reasoning. Major ethical systems.

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Readings

Ferrell, O. C., Fraedrich, J., & Ferrell, L. (2025). Business Ethics: Ethical Decision Making & Cases, 14th Edition. Cengage Learning/Nelson Education. ISBN: 9798214043098 (e-

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Topics

Intro – Introductions and First Gilmore
Decision Making: Values and Reflection writing – Jackson, Nelson
Let's get our philosophy on!
Cross-Cultural Dimensions of Reflection writing - Soderberg &
Corporate Governance: Group Project: The Caprino
Leadership, Corporate Ethical Case Study due Mayer & Bello
Developing an Effective Thorne and
Corporate Social Group Project: Ethical Readings on
Indigeneity and Presentations due
Class (Presentations)

Prerequisites & course information

Precludes additional credit for BUSI 4705 . Prerequisite(s): fourth-year standing in B.Acc. or B.Com. Note that B.Com. concentration in International Business students require BUSI 4705 . Lectures three hours a week.

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