Faculty Syllabus
BMGT-1341 Business Ethics
Joyce Guillory
Credit Spring 2026
Section(s)
BMGT-1341-001 (15639)
LEC DIL ONL DIL
Course Description
Business Ethics Course Description: This course is an examination of ethical issues and dilemmas facing contemporary businesses. The course covers management's ethical and social responsibilities and the need for an awareness of social responsibility in management practices and business activities. The course covers ethical responsibilities and relationships between organizational departments, divisions, executive management, and ethical corporate responsibility.
Student Learning Outcomes/Learning Objectives
Course Learning Outcomes / Learning Objectives
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1. |
Introduction and orientation to an ethical decision-making framework |
| 2. | Understand, and evaluate various organizational influences affecting ethical decisions |
| 3. | Explore ethical theories |
| 4. | Identify and evaluate business ethics theory and corporate social responsibility |
| 5. | Identify, interpret, and analyze the global, political, social, environmental, technological and cultural context of the business environment |
| 6. | Articulate issues in business ethics, the ethical business environment and their potential effect on personal, managerial and corporate decisions |
Instructional Methodology
This Business Ethics course is taught in a fully online, asynchronous format. Course instruction and tests are online. The COLLEGE MANDATORY Introduction and Orientation Information is accessible in Blackboard on the first day of the course. Both the Introduction and Orientation Information must be submitted during the first week and by the posted deadline in Blackboard.
Course Subjects
Course Subjects
| Chapter 1 | The Corporation and Its Stakeholders |
| Chapter 2 | Managing Public Issues and Stakeholder Relationships |
| Chapter 3 | Corporate Social Responsibility and Global Citizenship |
| Chapter 4 | Business in a Globalized World |
| Chapter 5 | Ethics and Ethical Reasoning |
| Chapter 6 | Organizational Ethics |
| Chapter 7 | Business - Government Relations |
| Chapter 8 | Influencing the Political Environment |
| Chapter 9 | Sustainable Development and Global Business |
| Chapter 10 | Managing for Sustainability |
| Chapter 11 | The Role of Technology |
| Chapter 12 | Regulating and Managing Technology |
| Chapter 13 | Shareholder Rights and Corporate |
| Chapter 14 | Consumer Protection |
| Chapter 15 | Employees and the Corporation |
| Chapter 16 | Managing a Diverse Workforce |
| Chapter 17 | Business and Its Suppliers |
| Chapter 18 | The Community and the Corporation |
| Chapter 19 | Managing the Public and the Corporate Reputation |
Course Requirements
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Homework |
Homework Assignments supports retention, provide opportunities to recall the course concepts, review chapter content, support test preparation and course learning. |
| Assignments | Course Assignments supports retention, provide opportunities to recall the course concepts, review chapter content, support test preparation and course learning. |
| Tests | Test assess student understanding of the course concepts and reading material. |
| Case | Case assignments supports course concepts and provide opportunity for students to apply concepts |
| Quizzes | Quizzes are designed to encourage reading, support and assess comprehension and support mastering the course concepts. |
| Discussions | Encourages and support thoughtful interactive communication between students and Instructor. |
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Course Policy
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Policy
Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Policy Statement:The use of generative AI (GAI) technologies is strictly prohibited to preserve academic integrity and ensure the development of student competencies.
Withdrawal Policy
Withdrawal Policy: It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that their name is removed from the roll should they decide to withdraw from this course. The instructor, however, reserves the right to drop a student should he or she feel it necessary. If a student decides to withdraw, they should verify that the withdrawal is submitted before the final withdrawal date. The student is strongly encouraged to retain a copy of the withdrawal form for their record. Students who enroll in the course for the third time or subsequent time since fall 2002 may be charged a higher tuition rate for that course. State law permits students to withdraw from no more than six courses during their entire undergraduate career at Texas public colleges or universities. With certain exceptions, all course withdrawals automatically count toward this limit. Details regarding this policy can be found in the ACC College Catalog. The last day to withdraw from this Business Ethics course is Monday, April 27, 2026.
Office Hours
M 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Northridge Campus: Building 2000 #2111
NOTE Please also contact me via email.Published: 10/27/2025 09:36:49