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Schedule

The schedule below outlines the topics we will be covering in this course, along with the associated time frames and assignments.​

  • Spring and Fall Semesters: 16 weeks
  • Summer Semester: 12 weeks
All assignments are due by 11:59 PM (ET) on the last day of each lesson, except where noted.

Note: All due dates reflect North American eastern time (ET).

Lesson 1: Introduction and the Importance of Values & Responsible Leadership
Lesson 1

Timeframe:

Week One

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 1, pages 2-34

Assignments:
  1. Clarifying Your Values Discussion
  2. Meet and Greet Discussion
Lesson 2: Prescriptive Approaches
Lesson 2

Timeframe:

Week Two

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 2, pages 38-64

Assignments:
  1. Workplace Ethical Decision-Making Exercise
  2. Submit special topic and stakeholder positions
  3. Lesson 2 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 3: Individual Differences and Cognitive Barriers in Ethical Judgment
Lesson 3

Timeframe:

Week Three

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 3, pages 72-110

Assignments:
  1. Personal Ethics Diary and Discussion
  2. Submit proposed business professional interviewee for Team Field Project
  3. Lesson 3 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 4: Speaking Up and Voicing Your Values
Lesson 4

Timeframe:

Week Four

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 4, pages 114-142

Assignments:
  1. Giving Voice to Values Discussion
  2. Lesson 4 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 5: The Whistleblowing Process
Lesson 5

Timeframe:

Week Five

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 4, pages 143-152

Assignments:
  1. Whistleblowing Process Discussion
  2. Lesson 5 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 6: Ethical Organizational Culture
Lesson 6

Timeframe:

Week Six

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 5, pages 158-198

Assignments:
  1. Ethical Organizational Culture Discussion
  2. Lesson 6 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 7: Ethical Culture Audit
Lesson 7

Timeframe:

Week Seven

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 5, pages 199-205

Assignments:
  1. Ethical Culture Audit
  2. Proposed interview protocol for Team Field Project
  3. Lesson 7 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 8: Ethics Organizational Structures
Lesson 8

Timeframe:

Week Eight

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 6, pages 218-224

Assignments:
  1. Ethics Organizational Structures Assignment
  2. Special Topics Individual Paper
  3. Lesson 8 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
 
Lesson 9: Communicating Ethics in the Organization
Lesson 9

Timeframe:

Week Nine

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 6, pages 225-252

Assignments:
  1. Ethics Communication and Training Program Assignment
  2. Lesson 9 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 10: Setting the Tone
Lesson 10

Timeframe:

Week Ten

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 7, pages 257-288

Assignments:
  1. Sears Case Discussion
  2. Lesson 10 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 11: Employee Engagement
Lesson 11

Timeframe:

Week Eleven

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 8, pages 295-314

Assignments:
  1. Culture Change at Texaco Case Discussion
  2. Lesson 11 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 12: Ethical Role Modeling
Lesson 12

Timeframe:

Week Twelve

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 8, pages 315-322

Assignments:
  1. Ethical Role Modeling Group Discussion
  2. Special Topics Paper - Group Conclusion and Recommendation
  3. Lesson 12 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 13: Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Lesson 13

Timeframe:

Week Thirteen

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 9, pages 326-355

Assignments:
  1. Team Corporate Social Responsibility Analysis
  2. Lesson 13 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 14: Stakeholder Management Processes
Lesson 14

Timeframe:

Week Fourteen

 

Readings:

Textbook

  • Chapter 10, pages 362-391

Assignments:
  1. Stakeholder Management Process Case Small Group Discussion
  2. Team Field Project
  3. Lesson 14 Synchronous Session (Wednesday at 8 pm EST)
Lesson 15: Global Business Ethics
Lesson 15

Timeframe:

Week Fifteen

 

Readings

Textbook

  • Chapter 11, pages 399-432

Assignments:
  1. Caux Round Table Discussion
  2. Lesson 15 Synchronous Session (The first Wednesday at 8 pm EST)

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