PHIL 2240 – Ethics and Business
Credits: 3
Course Description
(Fulfills MNTC Area: 8, 9) This course is a general introduction to ethical issues as they arise in the practice of business for owners and workers, as well as the impact those practices have on our culture and everyday lives. In addition to developing an understanding of moral theories and principles, students develop an understanding of how moral theories and principles relate to their lives through the study relevant moral issues. Examples of such topics include, but are not limited to, corporate social responsibilities, globalization, employee responsibilities, discrimination in the workplace, affirmative action, intellectual property issues, whistle blowing, and the ethics and impact of advertising.
Prerequisite(s)
None
Lec/Lab/OJT
3/0/0