BA 101 Introduction to Business

1. BA 101 Introduction to Business 2. Ethics and Social Responsibility

2. What is Ethical Behavior? Competing Fairly and Honestly Communicating Truthfully Not Harming Others

3. Cultural Differences Knowledge Corporate Behavior Reporting Systems Factors InfluencingEthical Behavior

4. Ethical Dilemma Ethical Lapse Ethical Situations

5. Social Responsibility in Business Early 20th Century Middle 20th Century Early 21st Century Maximize Profits Provide Jobs and Pay Taxes Balance Ethics and Profits

6. Balancing Business and Stakeholders’ Rights Business Investors Consumers Employees Society Profits Fair Disclosure Informed Purchase Equity Health & Safety Clean Environment Safe Products Product Choice

7. Corporate Social Responsibility Social Audits Cause-Related Marketing Philanthropy Recycling Programs Charities Humanitarian Aid Education Medical Research Worthy Causes

8. Business Environment Consumers Natural Resources and Pollution Environmental Activism Responsibility to Society and the Environment

9. Industrial Discharges Vehicle Emissions Chemical Spills Pervasiveness of Pollution

10. Environmental Issues Long-Term Cost Environmental Staff Product Development Performance Expectations Supplier Expectations Performance Rewards Training and Awareness Business Effortsto Reduce Pollution

11. Product Safety • Accurate Information • Freedom of Choice • Right to Be Heard Responsibility Toward Consumers

12. Responsibility Toward Investors Fair Profit Distribution Social Responsibility Ethical Behavior

13. Responsibility TowardEmployees Equal Employment Opportunity Affirmative Action Americans with Disabilities Act Occupational Health and Safety

14. Bribery Environmental Abuse Unscrupulous Business Practices Global Ethics and Social Responsibility