Discussion Chapter 1,2 - The Importance of Business Ethics

Discussion question post

Assigned Readings:

Chapter 1. The Importance of Business Ethics.

Chapter 2. Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility, and Corporate Governance.

Initial Postings: Read and reflect on the assigned readings for the week. Then post what you thought was the most important concept(s), method(s), term(s), and/or any other thing that you felt was worthy of your understanding in each assigned textbook chapter.Your initial post should be based upon the assigned reading for the week, so the textbook should be a source listed in your reference section and cited within the body of the text. Other sources are not required but feel free to use them if they aid in your discussion.

Also, provide a graduate-level response to each of the following questions:

1. Dilbert on Ethics Training - this video takes a humorous view of what constitutes ethical conduct in an organization and who should receive ethics training.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIU38PTtD3k

Length: 1:13

Questions:

1. What is your definition of business ethics?
2. What are the ethical issues discussed in this video?
3. If only subordinates receive ethics training, how could this become a challenge to employee commitment?

[Your post must be substantive and demonstrate insight gained from the course material. Postings must be in the student's own words - do not provide quotes!]

[Your initial post should be at least 450+ words and in APA format (including Times New Roman with font size 12 and double spaced). Post the actual body of your paper in the discussion thread then attach a Word version of the paper for APA review]