Introduction

This week we will be covering chapter 1 in the text book.

What You Will Do

Chapter Reading: Please read chapter 1 "The Nature of Morality"
Discussion Board: Based off of Chapter 1 in the textbook. Legal Law vs. Moral Law.
Complete Syllabus Quiz
Complete Email Quiz
Review Chapter PowerPoint

Chapter Learning Objectives:

The nature, scope, and purpose of business ethics
The distinguishing features of morality and how it differs from etiquette, law, and professional codes of conduct
The relationship between morality and religion
The doctrine of ethical relativism and its difficulties
What it means to have moral principles; the nature of conscience; and the relationship between morality and self-interest
The place of values and ideals in a person’s life
The social and psychological factors that sometimes jeopardize an individual’s integrity
The characteristics of sound moral reasoning

Guidelines & Tips

I have placed all assignments and readings in the recommended order of completion. This week's assignments should take approximately 4-6 hours to complete. If you have any assignment or other questions, be sure to inbox me or post a question to the help discussion board.