ECON 230 - Ethics:The Corporate Community in Society

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Mercy University

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Description:

A discussion of general ethical concepts and issues in society and the role ethics plays in business. The course examines the ethical responsibilities of the corporate entity to local, national and global communities and explores the micro and macro cultural effects which Western democratic business practices have upon these communities. Legal versus ethical issues of truthfulness in accounting, fair play, collaboration and competition between corporations, as well as ethical matters between co-workers, are analyzed. Ethical codes of conduct applicable to non-management positions, mid-level through executive management positions, and Human Resources departments are studied for their importance to the corporate identity. Prerequisite: SOCL 101 Introduction to Sociology, or with approval from Program Director. 3 sem. hrs., 3 crs.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.mercy.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 637-2969

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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