SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
JOHN MASSEY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
BUSINESS ETHICS - BUS 3333
Syllabus – Summer 2013 - ONLINE
INSTRUCTOR: Robert Howard
CLASS TIME AND LOCATION: Internet: June 3 – June 28
CAMPUS OFFICE: R106 Russell Bldg.
Campus Phone: 580-745-2042
CAMPUS OFFICE HOURS: 9:00 to 12:00 - 2:00 to 4:00 MTWT,
E-MAIL ADDRESS:SE- rhoward@se.edu
PREREQUISITES: Junior standing and permission.
REQUISED MATERIAL TEXT
Ferrell Fraedrich Ferrell Business Ethics
Ethical Decision Making and Cases
9th edition. Cengage Learning.
ISBN # 13-978-1-111-82516-4
HANDOUTS AND OTHER STUDY MARTERIALS: Additional written materials will be
posted on “Blackboard”
OPTIONAL MATERIAL:
None
OTHER RESOURCESAND LOCATIONS:
Additional explanations and interactive websites for content covered in this class are available
under Course Content, located on the left-hand side of the Blackboard menu. The websites are
listed by Chapter and have additional information to enhance your understanding of the material.
You are encouraged to visit these websites, especially if you’re having difficulty.
CATALOG DESCRIPTION:
This course explores accounting, business and legal decision-making from an ethical perspective.
It focuses on the business person as an ethical decision-maker and on the business as a socially
moral agent. Case studies from the core business disciplines as well as supplemental materials or
assignment for the disciplines are used as learning materials.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Quizzes and exams are offered via the Internet using Blackboard. The use of dial-up connections
often leads to technical problems associated with the completion and submission of assignments.
Students should use only broadband connections when utilizing Blackboard components. Failure
to use broadband could result in technical issues that can not or will not be resolved by the
instructor and could eventually result in the failure of the student to receive credit for
assignments surrounded by these technical issues. The instructor may also implant code into
online quizzes and exams that will eject a student from the Blackboard system if they attempt to
copy or print online exam and quiz materials. Students ejected from the system for this reason
will not be allowed to make up the exam or quiz. Minimum Technical requirements can be
viewed on the Blackboard website at:
http://homepages.se.edu/online-learning/technology/system-requirements/
NETIQUETTE (INTERNET ETIQUETTE):
You will be expected to follow a few general guidelines when posting online. You can view
these rules using the following link:
http://homepages.se.edu/online-learning/technology/communication-netiquette/
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION RESOURCES: Available through the Southeastern Online
Learning website or http://www.se.edu/online-learning/student-services/
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of this course are: 1. Understand the current and pressing moral issues in business
to include stakeholders in any business decision, 2. Describe ethical principles in business.
Discuss the application of these principles in the ethical decision making process where ethical
dilemmas exist, 3.Recognize and understand the importance of sound ethics in the effective functioning of
businesses with the knowledge that in effect every business decision has an ethical facet or
dimension to it.4. Develop a broader and more complete understanding of the market and
business to include the role of government and international trade in the business system. 5.
Evaluate and explain business ethics as it impacts the environment, consumer products and
marketing, 6.Understand the issues of business ethics for internal constituencies of an
organization. 7. Apply ethical principles to particular cases or practices in business.
COURSE GOALS:
The goals of this course are that each student will know, understand and explain: 1) the current
and pressing moral issues in business to include stakeholders in any business decision, 2) Ethical
principles in business and the application of these principles in the ethical decision making
process where ethical dilemmas exist, 3) the importance of sound ethics in the effective
functioning of businesses and that in effect every business decision has an ethical facet or
dimension to it, 4) a broader and more complete understanding of the market and business to
include the role of government and international trade in the business system, 5) business ethics
as it impacts the environment, consumer products and marketing, 6) the issues of business ethics
for internal constituencies of an organization, how to apply ethical principles to particular cases
or practices in business.
Meets JMSB Learning Goal # 3 for Ethics.
Ethical Perspectives – Students will be responsible for keeping abreast of the Legal and ethical
news in emerging markets since corporate ethical issues, relating to businesses in the news will
be discussed.
Global Perspectives – Foreign and domestic business norms and values will be discussed as
well as other global issues as they arise.
Demographic Diversity Perspectives – Diversity in the workplace will be discussed
specifically when considering sub-cultural influences on management style.
Political, Social, Legal, Regulatory, and Environmental Perspectives – Social influences are
discussed in the context of managing people and change. Legal, regulatory, and environmental
issues are discussed in the context of FTC concerns as well as other regulatory issues and the
constraints and opportunities resulting from environmental change.
ALIGNMENT WITH STANDARDS:
This course will be aligned with goal 1b, 3a, and 4a from the John Massey School of Business
Learning Goals. The goals were developed by a group of stakeholders and are consistent with
the requirements of AACSB International. Goal 1.) states: JMSB graduates will be effective
communicators with the ability to prepare and deliver oral and written presentations using
appropriate technologies. Objective 1b: states: Students will deliver an effective oral presentation
on a business topic.Goal3.)states: School of Business students possess the knowledge and
understand the significance of making ethical business decisions. Objective 3a: states: Students
will demonstrate an understanding of the process of making ethical decisions.Goal 4.)states:
JMSB graduates possess the leadership skills necessary to give direction and guidance, and to
delegate work tasks in a manner which proves to be effective and which motivates others to do
their best in both a manager/subordinate and a team setting. Objective 4a: states: Students will
demonstrate the ability to initiate and carry out projects in a group setting
METHODS(s) OF INSTRUCTION:
This course is an Internet class and we will utilize Blackboard and the University network for
exams, quizzes, and homework.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS and STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
Students are expected to have read all assigned reading prior to assignments as listed on the
course schedule and are expected to participate actively in Blackboard discussions, exercises
and projects. Class discussions provide the opportunity to practice using the online discussion
components of Blackboard and allow for interaction between students and faculty. Comments
should 1) help others feel safe about participating; 2) show curiosity and a willingness to
experiment; 3) make or raise issues that are relevant to the current focus; 4) offer support for
arguments and; 5) take into consideration the ideas already offered by others.
EXAMS:
There will be only one FINAL exam during the semester. The final exam will cover information
from the text and additional information presented via Bb. Make-up exams will not be given. If
you have a valid excuse you will be allowed to take a comprehensive make-up exam at the end
of the semester. Without a valid excuse, you will receive a zero. Exams will be on the internet
for a specified period of time. Once you begin an exam, you must finish. Blackbord will not
allow you to exit an exam and start again. Exams should not be printed or copied. Exams will be
1 hour and thirty minutes. Students that exceed the time allowed will receive only half credit for
those questions they respond to correctly.
QUIZZES:
There is a potential for four quizzes during the semester on information from the text and
additional information presented online. Make-up quizzes will not be given for any reason.
Quizzes will be on the internet for a specified period of time. Once you begin a quiz, you must
finish. Blackbord will not allow you to exit a quiz and start again. Quizzes should not be printed
or copied. Quizzes will be 30 minutes. Students that exceed the time allowed will receive only
half credit for those questions they respond to correctly.
WRITING ASSIGNMENTS & DISCUSSION BOARDS:
There will be three writing assignments during the semester. Each writing assignment will be a
minimum of one page and a maximum of five. The papers will be double-spaced Times New
Roman Style with a size 12 font.
There is a potential for four discussion boards. Discussion boards will be available on
Blackboard and there will be a specified time for posting original responses as well as peer
responses. In order to receive full credit students must make a meaningful initial post pertaining
to the requested information. Failing to meet the deadlines for posting initial and peer responses
will result in zero credit for the assignment.
CASES:
There will be eight cases to read, analyze, and answer questions. Each answer should be at least
three to four sentences long.
RESEARCH EXERCISES:
There will be two short research assignments. The assignments will be explained in Blackboard.
GROUP EXERCICES:
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There is a potential for 4 group projects. Each student will be required to participate and share
responsibilities within an assigned group.
You will ascertain the required information and resources needed to complete the project from
our text and exercises throughout the semester. The instructor will provide additional
information if needed.Audio is optional.
Research a business or organization you are familiar with and see if they have a code of ethics.
For example I am a member of the Project Management Institute (PMI). Their code of ethics can
be found at http://www.pmi.org/About-Us/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics.aspx about half way down the
page where it says "click here" for code of ethics.
Your team will write a code of ethics for a company or organization you plan to manage. It
should be four (4) or five(5) pages, no more than ten (10). You will need to tell me which Ethical
Theory you are using to base your code of ethics. I do not care if you use material found on
the Web. We don't have enough time to write everything on you own. Therefore, original work is
NOTrequired on this project.
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Cover page with all team members’ names.
Only one copy per team needs to be turned in
Double spaced
Times New Roman
12 font size
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
The Discussion Board will be utilized for group discussions
GRADES for the CLASS SHALL BE BASED ON the FOLLOWING:
Syllabus acknowledgment
Personal Ethical Dilemma Paper
Quizzes
Exams
Carbon Foot Print
Case
Corruption Perception Index
Video: Justice
Video : A Treasure Threatened
Discussion Boards
4 x 25
1 x 100
8: 20 questions x 10
4 x 25
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100
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200
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100
725
A=90 of total points possible or above
B=80%-89% of total points possible
C=70%-79% of total points possible
D=60%-69% of total points possible
CHANGE IN SYLLABUS, ASSIGNMENTS, and COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
The instructor reserves the right to change or modify any matter contained in the Syllabus, the
Assignments, or the Course Requirements and will notify the students of such changes in the
announcement section of Blackboard.
ATTENDANCE:
This is an online course but it does require frequent and active participation. I expect you to log
in every day during the semester. There will be a schedule posted but updates to the schedule
and additional information will often be provided as an announcement on Blackboard. If you do
not log in and view these changes, you could potentially miss the announcements and/or
assignments. Just as in a standard class setting, my announcements take precedence over
syllabus and schedule postings. Missing an announcement and deferring to the schedule or
syllabus will not be a legitimate excuse.
GENERAL:
This is an online class and students should not be enrolled if they do not possess a
reasonable aptitude for using online learning tools including Blackboard (Bb). Students
should be familiar with word-processing, spreadsheets, presentation, online learning, and
research software. Students not familiar with this technology should arrange for special
training through student services prior to enrolling. As an online class student, you should
have a reliable broadband connection. Students should not enroll in this course if they only
have access to dial up connections or if their access to broadband connections is restricted.
There will not be concessions made for students without adequate technology and access;
after all, this is an online course.
ONLINE ATTENDANCE
The Registrar’s office defines attendance in online and blended classes as:
Stopped Attending = Students who were participating online but have stopped submitting any
assignments, etc. without contacting/making arrangements with the instructor
Never Attended = Students who never accessed Backboard to view the course or never
completed any assignments that were due for the course. Statistics Tracking in Blackboard will
be utilized in part for determining teacher candidates’ accessing of Bb.
Excessive Absences = Students who have submitted some work but are infrequent in their
participation or late on assignments—leading to a failing grade
Teacher candidatesare expected to be highly self-motivated. Enrollment in this course obligates
the teacher candidate to attend class both physically and online.
Regular and routine participation is required to be “in attendance” for the course. This includes
regularly logging in, turning in homework by required dates/times, and participating in
discussion forums. Seven (7) consecutive days of non-participation will result in your access
being disabled without warning. Participation, or lack thereof, may also affect your financial aid.
Blackboard automatically tracks and records every click once you log into a Bb course. I can see
if and when you logged on, the date and time of day you logged on, and what you accessedonce
you logged in to the course. This is one way I can determine whether or not you participated in
the assignment.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS:
No extra assignments will be given to “bring up your grade.” Work diligently from the
beginning and regard every assignment as if it is worth extra points that will raise your grade.
Late work is not accepted, except for extenuating circumstances determined by, and at the
discretion of, the instructor. Proper documentation must be provided by the student per the
instructor’s request. For the record…there are very few extenuating circumstances. If late work
is accepted, you will not receive full credit.
Excuses such as “I had to work,” “The system was down,” “My computer crashed,” “I lost my
flash drive with my work on it, “I couldn’t get to a computer,” “I forgot about the assignment,” “I
didn’t see the reminder announcement,” “I overlooked the assignment folder,” “I didn’t realize I
submitted the wrong document,” “I didn’t realize I submitted a blank document,” “I couldn’t find
the assignment in Bb,” etc., etc., etc., are not considered extenuating circumstances.
Keep back-up copies of your assignments and have a backup plan with at least one alternate
location to complete the assignment or take a quiz or exam. Don’t wait until the last minute to
complete assignments or take the quizzes and you won’t encounter these types of problems.
MAKE-UP QUIZZES, andEXAMS
No make-up quizzes or exams will be given.
CLASS DISCUSSIONS via Bb DISCUSSION BOARD
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The discussion board is where the instructor and you make the class come alive, so
participate early and often.
Review the Communication and Discussion Board Netiquette Rules posted on the Online
Learning website.
Each discussion is worth 25 points. Some of the discussions will require two postings:
your initial response and a response to a classmate’s posting. When two are required, the
initial posting is worth 15 points and the second posting is worth 10 points.
If two postings are required, post your second comment on a different day than your first.
Please post your comments throughout the week and before the due date.
Comments must be meaningful. Citing personal examples relating to the topic is one
way to add substance to your comments.
As stated above, use correct: spelling (use Spell Check), capitalization, punctuation,
grammar, sentence structure, subject/verb agreement, use of apostrophes, use of commas,
use of quotation marks, etc. The following point-deduction for errors in writing
mechanics will be used when posting comments on the Discussion Board.
3 errors – (-2 pts.)
4 errors – (-4 pts.)
5 errors – (-6 pts.)
6 errors – (-8 pts.)
7+ errors – (-10 pts.)
GROUP DISCUSSIONS
Students will be expected to participate in group activities. Group meetings should be recorded
to provide for instructors input and suggestions.
PRIVACY:
Available in the SE Student Handbook
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
Available in the SE Student Handbook
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Any student needing special accommodations due to a disability should contact the Coordinator
of Student Disability Services, Student Union, Suite 204 or call (580) 745-2254 (TDD#7452704). It is the responsibility of each student to make an official request to the Coordinator for
academic accommodations. For additional information, see the Americans with Disability Act
on the Southeastern Online Learning website or ADA Compliance.
JOHN MASSEY SCHOOL of BUSINESS ACADEMIC CODE of CONDUCT
Academic Responsibilities.
It is the responsibility of faculty, staff, and students to create an academic community that is
conducive to learning and the fostering of the free exchange of thought and ideas. This
community is intended to be free from all forms of prejudice(s) that negatively influence
learning, such as those based on age, ethnicity, gender, race, or religion, and national origin. All
faculty, staff, and students should treat one another with courtesy and respect.
II. Faculty and Staff Responsibility.
Every instructor or staff member (whichever is applicable) is responsible to provide the
student a written syllabus within the first three (3) days of class which contains the
information in sentences numbered 1 through 6:
1. Inform the students of the objectives, content, assignments, policies on return of student work,
and examination procedure in each course;
2. Inform the students of the methods by which the instructor determines the final grade in the
course;
3. Inform the students of all requirements that the student will be required to comply with, such
as dress code, cell phone and pager use, etc. that the instructor believes to be proper, as well as
the penalties for violation.
4. Inform the students of the requirements of major papers and/or major examinations in the
course;
5. Inform the students of how class assignments will be made or posted.
6. Inform the students of the policy of the faculty for student review of papers and examinations.
Every instructor or staff member shall endeavor to meet the following:
7. Ensure that every student has equal access to all course materials, assignments, and
examination.
8. Provide fair and impartial evaluation of all student performances, i.e., evaluating all students
according to common criteria;
9. Make oneself available for conferences with students during announced or posted office hours;
10. Treat students with courtesy and respect at all times. Courtesy and respect do not prohibit
strong criticism directed at the student's academic errors or scholarly works;
11. Attempt to provide a learning environment that is free from all forms of prejudices that
negatively influence the student(s) learning, such as those based on age, ethnicity, gender,
disability, race, religion, or national origin.
12. Adhere to the Class Attendance Policy as adopted by the university.
13. Enforce and seek compliance with all University rules, regulations and policies.
14. Enforce and seek compliance with all the laws, rules and regulations of the State of
Oklahoma, and the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges.
15. Enforce and seek compliance with all the laws, rules and regulations of the United States of
America as they may relate to the activities on this campus.
16. Assume the positive obligation to confront students of suspected academic dishonesty.
III. Student Responsibilities.
Every student is responsible to:
1. Attend class in accordance with the Class Attendance Policy of the University;
2. Be attentive during class, and participate constructively in class discussions;
3. Perform the work assigned in each course to the best of the students ability, and submitting the
same on time or in a timely manner;
4. Comply with all of the requirements that the instructor may demand for the course;
5. Show respect for instructors and fellow students at all times;
6. Comply with any and all University rules, regulations and policies; the laws, rules and
regulations of the State of Oklahoma; applicable rules and regulations of the State of Oklahoma
Board of Regents; and the laws, rules and regulations of the United States of America as they
may relate to the activities on this campus;
7. Obtain any information (written or otherwise) provided by the instructor during any regularly
scheduled class period not attended by the student, and promptly make up any work or
assignment that the instructor may allow.
8. Abide by the University’s “Student Code of Conduct”;
9. Inform the Office of Student Support Services of any disability that may interfere with the
students’ ability to learn or perform the required tasks of the course;
10. Comply with provisions and requirements of the “Academic Misconduct” Policy of the
College of Business Administration.
IV. Academic Misconduct:
The rights and responsibilities that accompany academic freedom are at the heart of the
intellectual integrity of the University. Students are therefore expected to behave honestly in
their learning. Cheating and other forms of academic misconduct undermine the value of an
education for everyone, and especially for the person who cheats. Violations of the Academic
Misconduct Policy can result in penalties ranging from grade reductions to suspension, dismissal,
or expulsion from the University.
a. Student Responsibility
Misunderstanding of the appropriate academic conduct will not be accepted as an excuse for
academic misconduct. If a student is in doubt about appropriate academic conduct in a particular
situation, he or she should consult with the instructor in the course, the department chair, or the
dean so as to avoid the serious charge of Academic misconduct.
b. Definition and Criteria:
Academic misconduct is defined as any activity that tends to compromise the academic integrity
of the institution or subvert the educational process. Examples of academic misconduct include,
but are not limited to:
Conduct with respect to and during a quiz, examination, or similar evaluation:
1. Possessing, referring to, or employing open textbooks or notes or other devices not authorized
by the instructor.
2. Looking at or using information from another person's paper.
3. Communicating with, providing assistance to, or receiving assistance from another person in a
manner not authorized by the instructor.
4. Possessing, buying, selling, obtaining, or using a copy of any unauthorized materials intended
to be used in or actually used in the preparation of a quiz or examination or similar evaluation.
5. Taking a quiz or examination or similar evaluation in the place of another person.
6. Utilizing another person to take a quiz, examination, or similar evaluation in place of oneself.
7. Violating procedures prescribed to protect the integrity of a quiz, examination, or similar
evaluation.
8. Changing material on a graded examination and then requesting a re-grading of the
examination.
Written and other assignments.
1. Submitting an assignment purporting to be the student's original work, which has been wholly
or partly created by another person.
2. Submitting or presenting as one's own the work, ideas, representations, or words of another
person without customary and proper acknowledgment of sources.
3. Knowingly permitting one's work to be submitted by another person as if it were the
submitter's original work.
4. Submitting the identical or substantially the same assignment to fulfill the requirements for
two or more courses without the approval of the instructors involved, or submitting the identical
or substantially the same assignment from a previously completed course to fulfill requirements
for another course without the approval of the instructor of the later course.
5. Violating procedures prescribed to protect the integrity of the assignment.
6. Cooperation with another person in academic misconduct, either directly or as an intermediary
agent or broker.
7. Theft, attempted theft, malicious defacement, mutilation of library materials, or other
academic resources.
V. Disciplinary Procedure for Academic Misconduct:
Academic misconduct matters shall be considered first by the faculty member affected. The
faculty member may recommend penalties; including but not limited to withdrawal from the
course, reduction or changing of a grade in the course, test, assignment, or in other academic
work, performing additional academic work not required of other students in the course.
Acceptance of the faculty member's recommended penalties by the student shall make the
penalties final and constitute a waiver of further administrative procedures or appeals. If the
student does not accept the decision of the faculty member, the student may have the case
reviewed by the academic department chair. If the student does not accept the decision of the
academic department chair, the student may have the matter referred to the Dean of the School.
If this decision of the Dean is not accepted, the student may have the matter referred to the
Academic Appeals Committee. The Academic Appeals Committee serves as an appeals board
for all requests from faculty or students who seek to have grades or records modified. The
decision of the Academic Appeals Committee will be final as to factual determinations of the
appeal.
VI. Appeal Rights of Students:
Every student has the right when appealing a faculty decision involving academic dishonesty:
1. To be informed of the nature(facts) of the allegations, charges, or reports brought against the
student as well as a reference to the particular sections of the statutes, regulations, rules or policy
involved;
2. To receive reasonable notice of any hearing; including the time, place, nature and purpose of
the hearing, and the legal authority for the hearing;
3. To have findings of fact based exclusively on the information and evidence presented at the
hearing;
4. To respond and defend the allegation(s) by; including but not limited to, presenting relevant
evidence, testimony, and to call witnesses in his behalf, and to exam all witnesses to the
proceedings that may appear against the student.
5. To be provided, in advance, a copy of all reports, data, or other information that will be
submitted or considered by the Chair, the Dean, or the Committee in connection to the matter
before it;
6. To have all proceedings be electronically recorded. Such recordings shall be maintained for
such time so as to protect the record through any judicial review. Copies of the recordings may
be provided by the University to any party to the proceeding, upon tender of the appropriate
costs or expenses of recording. Any party wishing the proceedings to be transcribed may do so at
their own expense.
7. To have all decisions rendered by the Chair, and/or the Dean, and/or the Committee to be in
writing. The writing shall contain findings of fact, conclusions, and a resolution of the case. The
decision of the committee is final unless appealed within three (3) days of the date the decision
or three (3) days from the date the decision is served upon the student, whichever is later in time.
8. To appeal a Committee's decision to the President of the University. The Presidents review is
limited to compliance with all university policies, codes, rules or regulations that pertain to the
appeal at hand. Notice of Appeal(s) to the President shall be made in writing, within three (3)
days of the date of the decision or three days from the date the decision is served upon the
student. Notice of Appeal(s) shall also be sent to Chairman of the Committee, who shall send the
decision and any evidence retained by the committee to the President. The President shall make
his ruling on compliance within ten (10) days of the Presidents receipt of the decision and
evidence. Findings of facts cannot be appealed.
VII. Appeal Rights of Faculty, Staff
The faculty or staff may only appeal the decision of the Department Chair that involves
academic misconduct, to the Dean. No other appeal is permitted by a member of the faculty or
staff. The decision of the Dean is final as to members of the faculty and staff. The procedures
and notices for this appeal shall be the same as set forth in VI 1 thru 8 above (Appeal Rights of
Students).
EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS AND INSTRUCTOR
Student Expectations of Instructor
 Prompt posting of assignments
 Prompt grading of assignments
 Prompt posting of points earned
 Prompt feedback on assignments
Instructor Expectations of Students
 Read the syllabus and be familiar with its contents.
 Be punctual and participate in class activities and assignments.
 Be respectful and exhibit maturity, responsibility, courtesy, integrity, and professionalism
in all interactions throughout the course.
 Have access to a reliable computer that is hardware/software compliant, including a
reliable Internet connection.
 Check Blackboard every Sunday for the week’s assignment, as well as throughout the
week, for announcements and updates.
 Check your SE email daily! Your Southeastern email address is your official email
address for Blackboard courses and cannot be changed within Bb. Original emails from
me will be sent to your SE email address. Obviously, when I reply to your original
email, it will go to the email address from which it was sent.
 Begin working on the assignments as soon as possible.
 Read and follow all directions carefully.
 Submit all assignments via the appropriate Assignment link.
 Meet all assignment due dates.
 Keep a backup copy of your work.
 Access the Exams during the “window of opportunity.”
 Respond promptly to my emails (within 24 hours), when applicable. For example, if I
ask you a question in the email, I expect to receive a prompt response from you, just as
you expect to receive a prompt response from me to your questions.
 Use proper writing mechanics throughout the course – (Proper writing mechanics
include, but is not limited to, correct spelling (use Spell Check), capitalization (always
capitalize the letter “i” when referring to yourself), punctuation, grammar, sentence
structure, subject/verb agreement, use of apostrophes, use of commas, use of quotation
marks, etc.
 Texting and Instant Messaging “jargon” is not acceptable for class assignments,
discussion board postings, email communications, etc.
BUS 3333
Summer 2013
Schedule
WK 1
June 3
Reading Agenda
Ch.1) The Importance of Business Ethics
Ch.2) Stakeholder Relationships, Social Responsibility
and Corporate Governance.
Due June 9
WK 2
June 10
Ch.3) Emerging Business Ethics Issues
Ch.4) The Institutionalization of Business Ethics
Due June 16
WK 3
June 17
Ch.5) Ethical Decision Making and Ethical Leadership
Ch.6) Individual Factors: Moral Philosophies and Values
Due June 23
WK 4
June 24
Ch.7) Organizational Factors: The Role of Ethical
Culture and Relationships
Assignments
One page paper describing an ethical
dilemma you’ve experienced. Due 7/16
Cases 1&2, Quiz 1, DB1,
“Carbon Footprint”
Cases 3 & 4,
Quiz 2, DB 2
“Corruption Perception Index”
Cases 5 & 6
Quiz 3, DB 3
“Justice: what’s the right thing to do?”
Video
Cases 7 & 8
Quiz 4, DB 4
“A Treasure Threatened” Video
Ch.8) Developing an Effective Ethics Program
Due June 28
Note that attendance is mandatory for all presentations
SEMESTER CALENDAR
Date 2013
June 3
June 3
June 5
June 13
June 20
June 27
June 28
July 1
Event
Classes begin
Last day to enroll in or add a class (1st 4 Week Class)
Last day to drop a class with no grade record (1st 4 Week Class)
Last day to drop a class with a refund/no charges (1st 4 Week Class)
Last Day to Enroll In or Add Classes (8-Week/Full Semester Class)
Last Day to Drop a Class with No Grade Record (8-Week/Full Semester Class)
Last Day to Drop a Class with Refund/No Charges (8-Week/Full Semester Class)
Last Day to Drop a Class with Auto "W" (1st 4-Week Class)
Last day to drop a class with an automatic “W” (1st 4 Week Class)
Last Day to Drop a Class with Auto "W" (8-Week/Full Semester Class)
Last day of Classes (1st 4-Week Class)
Final Grades Due in Registrar's Office for 1st 4-Week Classes
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Classes Begin 2nd 4-Week Classes
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Written Communication Rubric
JMSB
TRAIT
Logic &
Organization
Unacceptable
Does not develop ideas
cogently, uneven and
ineffective overall
organization, unfocused
introduction or
conclusion
Language
Uses words that are
unclear, sentence
structures inadequate for
clarity, errors are
seriously distracting
Writing contains frequent
spelling and grammar
errors which interfere
with comprehension
Spelling and
Grammar
Acceptable
Develops unified and
coherent ideas within
paragraphs with generally
adequate transitions; clear
overall organization relating
most ideas together, good
introduction and conclusion.
Word forms are correct,
sentence structure is
effective. Presence of a few
errors is not distracting.
While there may be minor
errors, the writing follows
normal conventions of
spelling and grammar
throughout and has been
carefully proofread
The writer has made good
decisions about focus,
organization, style, and
content so as to achieve the
purpose of the writing.
Purpose
The purpose and focus of
the writing are not clear
to the reader
Development of
Ideas
Many ideas unsupported,
confusion between
personal and external
evidence, reasoning
flawed
Supports most ideas with
effective examples,
references, and details,
makes key distinctions
Citation and
Documentation
Frequently incorporated
source material unclearly
or documented sources
inaccurately or
incorrectly.
Paper did not have a
professional, balanced
appearance, pages were
not numbered, and/or
headings were not in
parallel form.
No more than a few clarity
problems incorporating
source material or in
documenting sources
accurately and correctly
Paper had a professional,
reasonably well-balanced
appearance, pages were
numbered, and any headings
were in parallel form.
Use of
Technology
1 = Unacceptable
2 = Acceptable
3 = Exemplary
Exemplary
Develops ideas clearly,
organizes them logically
with paragraphs and
connects them with
effective transitions. Clear
and specific introduction
and conclusion.
Develops concise standard
English sentences,
balances a variety of
sentence structures
effectively.
The writing is essential
error-free in terms of
spelling and grammar
The writer’s decision
about focus, organization,
style, and content fully
clarify the purpose and
keep the purpose at the
center of the piece
Explores ideas vigorously,
supports points fully using
a balance of subjective
and objective evidence,
reasons effectively making
useful distinctions
Correctly and clearly
incorporated source
material into the paper,
documented sources
accurately and correctly.
Paper had an extremely
professional, balanced
appearance, pages were
numbered, and headings
were in parallel form.
Score
Oral Communication Rubric
JMSB
TRAIT
Organization
Unacceptable
Audience has difficulty
following presentation
because there is no
sequence of information.
Presentation was either
too short or too long.
Some key points do NOT
have a corresponding
slide.
Acceptable
Student presents
information in
logical sequence
which audience can
follow and was close
to the time
parameter.
Appropriate number
of slides.
Exemplary
Student presents
information in
logical, interesting
sequence which
audience can follow
and stayed within
the time parameter.
Content
Student does not have
grasp of information;
student cannot answer
questions about subject.
Student is at ease
with content, but
fails to elaborate.
Uses appropriate
sources and is
objective.
Quality of
conclusion
Missing or poor. Not tied
to analysis. Does not
summarize points that
brought the speaker to
this conclusion.
Adequate.
Summarizes
presentation's main
points, and draws
conclusions based
upon these points.
Student
demonstrates full
knowledge (more
than required) with
explanations and
elaboration.
Research goes
beyond minimum
requirements.
Goes beyond
"average" in
delivering a
conclusion that is
very well
documented and
persuasive.
Excellent delivery.
Modulates voice,
projects enthusiasm,
interest, confidence.
Demonstrates one or
more of the following:
mumbling, hard to
understand English, too
soft, too loud, too fast,
too slow.
Visuals were unclear,
Use of
unattractive, or
Technology
unprofessional. Did not
support presentation and
contained several
spelling and/or
grammatical errors.
1 = Unacceptable
2 = Acceptable
3 = Exemplary
Voice quality
and pace
Can easily
understand -appropriate pace and
volume.
Some visuals used
distracting slide
design. There was at
least one spelling or
grammatical error.
Visuals were clear
and professional.
Visuals reinforced
the presentation.
There were no
spelling or
grammatical errors.
Score
Ethics Rubric
JMSB
Trait
Evaluate a
business
action or
decision for
ethical
dilemmas.
Recognize
stakeholders
affected by
the action or
situation.
Unacceptable
Does not recognize
when an ethical
dilemma exist.
Acceptable
Recognizes that a
dilemma may exist.
Exemplary
Considers the facts and
recognizes when an
ethical dilemma exist.
Identify one or two
stakeholders to the
dilemma.
Identify at least one
more stakeholder
than the obvious
one or two to the
dilemma.
Identify all potential
stakeholders including
those less obvious to
the decision.
Consider the
potential
impact of
various
solutions.
Choose and
implement an
action or
decision.
Use routine, cliché
or other automatic
response.
Considers at least
two or three
possible impacts,
outcomes or
solutions.
Implement the
better action or
decision in light of
the two-three
possible impacts,
outcomes or
solutions.
Assesses the results
based on the prior
components.
Determine potentially
all possible impacts,
outcomes or solutions.
Implements an
action or decision
from routine, cliché
or other automatic
response (or does
nothing).
Assess results of Does not assess.
the business
action or
decision.
Score
After considering the
possible impacts,
outcomes or solutions,
implement an action or
decision that best
serves potentially all
the stakeholders.
Assesses the results for
possible outcomes and
uses results for
medication or change
as needed.
1 = Unacceptable
2 = Acceptable
3 = Exemplary
BUS 3333
Student Participation in Online Power Point Presentation Rubric
TRAIT
Organization
Unacceptable
There was no clear or
logical organizational
structure, just lots of
facts.
Acceptable
Uses headings or
bulleted lists to
organize, but the
overall organization of
Exemplary
Content is well organized
using headings or bulleted
lists to group related
material.
Score
Content
Content is minimal OR
there are several
factual errors.
Requirements
More than one
requirement was not
completely met
More than 4 errors in
spelling or grammar.
Mechanics
Attractiveness
Use of font, color,
graphics, effects etc.
but these often distract
from the presentation
content.
topics appears flawed.
Includes essential
knowledge about the
topic. Subject
knowledge appears to
be good.
All requirements are
met
Three or fewer
misspellings and/or
mechanical errors.
Makes good use of
font, color, graphics,
effects, etc. to enhance
to presentation.
Sample Rubric for Evaluating a Project Made With Microsoft PowerPoint
www.watercampws.uiuc.edu/.../red.../powerpointrubric.doc Retrieved 10/18/10
Covers topic in-depth with
details and examples.
Subject knowledge is
excellent
All requirements are met
and exceeded
No misspellings or
grammatical errors.
Makes excellent use of
font, color, graphics,
effects, etc. to enhance the
presentation.