BBG 240 - Business Ethics

Institution:

Connecticut State Community College Gateway

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Description:

Introduces students with little or no background in philosophy or ethics to traditional and contemporary ethical theory. This course critically examines both the theories and applications of moral problems in business. Topics include employee rights and responsibilities, pay equity and comparable worth, whistle blowing, trade secrets and confidentiality, conflict of interest, discrimination and sexual harassment, pollution, consumer protection, professional ethics, truth-telling in business dealings, social responsibility of business, and fiduciary responsibility to stockholders and stakeholders. Prerequisite: ENG* 101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gwcc.commnet.edu/

Phone Number:

(203) 285-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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